Academics

Preparing Yourself for a Lifetime.

CSM Transfer Statistics

It is important to know that the main purpose of the College of San Mateo football program is help develop our athletes in the classroom so that they may continue their education at the next level. Over the past 5 years, over 90% of the football players have either completed their AA and/or transferred to 4 year institutions.

Academic Gameplanning

All football players will take part in a class that is taught by Coach Pollack aimed at teaching the fundamentals, skills, and techniques required to be successful in the classroom. The class focuses on the following: Teaching students organizational skills such as long-term planning and time management Teaching students effective note taking skills and preparation for quizzes and tests. Teaching students attitude development while building self-esteem.

Transfer Agreements with CSU & UC Schools

College of San Mateo is one of the top schools in California regarding transfer rates to CSU and UC schools. CSM also has transfer agreements, whereby students are guaranteed admission to these schools upon meeting set requirements.

Full-Time Academic Counselor Devoted to Student Athletes

The football program has an Academic Advisor who’s only load is the student athletes in the football program. This is very important since the focus is on making sure that the athletes are in the correct classes, understand what they need to do to graduate, and have a great resource to ask questions and get clarifications.

Study Table

Players are required to spend three hours a week in study table. Study table is part of the Academic Gamplan. This is where the athletes can work on the skills they were taught in class. Such skills as note taking, test preparation, and time management.

Free Tutoring for Student Athletes

Tutoring centers are available on campus 8 hours a day for student/athletes to drop in and get help in a variety of subject matters. The best part is that these facilities are proctored by teachers, not students.

Mapping Out the Academic Plan

Begin with the end in mind. Every student/athlete upon registration at CSM will be provided with a degree checklist which will detail every class that the athlete must take to complete his AA degree. This checklist is reviewed three times a semester with the student/athlete and the academic advisor.

Attendance Checks

Half the battle is showing up! CSM football coaches check on player attendance DAILY. Failure to attend class is met with consequences.

Top Notch Instructors

Players will be instructed by an all star team of teachers. All of the teachers have completed their Masters degree with a fair share of those people having Doctorate degrees in their subject matter.