Division II-only APPLE Training Institute
How often does NCAA Division II sponsor an APPLE Training Institute? Division II-only APPLE Training Institutes are sponsored every 18 to 24 months.
The next Division II-only APPLE will be from September 19-21 in Denver, CO.
Who submits nominations? Nominations are sent to Division II staff by conference commissioners.
How many institutions can be nominated? Division II conferences are encouraged to nominate two institutions.
How is my institution nominated? Reach out to a Division II commissioner to express your interest in being nominated. Conference commissioners will have access to the nomination form starting December 4, 2024. Nominations must be sent by March 5, 2025.
Who is the team contact? The team contact is the institutional representative willing to lead the prevention team. This person can be an athletics administrator, student affairs officer, coach, faculty member, etc.
What is the prevention team? The prevention team is a group of individuals from the institution who will participate in the Division II-only APPLE Training Institute and develop their athletics department’s substance misuse prevention plan.
Do members of the institutional prevention team need to be identified by March 5? No. Campuses have until April 30 to identify their four-to-six person team.
Who is on the prevention team? Four to six individuals – at least two must be student-athletes. At least one member must be a full-time employee of the campus. Administrator representation is not limited to individuals working within the athletics department. Consider inviting health educators, the faculty athletics representative and/or student-affairs professionals to ensure diverse perspectives and skills.
What are the requirements for student-athlete attendees? Their eligibility must not expire prior to the next academic year following APPLE. Rising sophomores and juniors are encouraged. Work to ensure your team is representative of your campus and athletic department demographics.
Are Continuing Education Units (CEUs) offered? Yes, athletic trainers can receive CEUs through the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA).
What expenses are covered for the Division II-only APPLE Training Institute?
- Hotel rooms on Friday and Saturday night (double occupancy for student-athletes and single occupancy for administrators).
- Meals beginning with the Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast.
- Travel to and from the APPLE hotel city.
- Please note, any changes to the prevention team after airfare tickets have been issued will be made at the expense of the institution.
- One-time stipend of $100 per participant for incidentals, such as ground transportation and meals not provided at the conference. This stipend will be issued to the individual participants, and may not be issued to the institution.
When are institutions notified if they are selected or not? Institutions selected for the September 2025 APPLE will be notified by March 19, 2025.
Who is notified about the selection? The team contacts, identified on the initial nomination form submitted by the conference commissioner, will be contacted by the APPLE Training Institute staff at the University of Virginia’s Gordie Center regarding specific details and next steps.
How can I learn more about what to expect at the 2025 Division II APPLE? View the 2025 Division II APPLE Webinar Slide PDF or Zoom Recording.
Who can I contact if I have more questions/concerns?
APPLE Training Institute staff [email protected] | 434-982-0704