DD started talking to her future college winter of Jr year. AC has watched her play several times over the summer. Both her telling him where she was and him finding her on his own. Nothing more startling than looking up and the AC sets his chair down next to you to watch the game.
Congratulations on your daughter's commitment and thanks so much for sharing your story! I know you were getting antsy from earlier posts. It is really a tough process. My DD is late (in Junior year now), but does want to play DI if she can. I know that DI goal is common and will probably evolve as reality may dictate a change in mindset, but that's where she is now. Working it harder now than ever before, but it may be too late to find a school she's happy with. I sure wish I had a crystal ball!