DD started getting calls from D3 after attending the Headfirst Honor Roll camp after her Freshman year. Back then recruiting was the wild wild west. The conversation was more about introductions, educating DD about the process and keeping in contact. DD was in contact with an Ivy AC, who then became coach at a NESCAC in NY. They actually had a player from DD's TB team there. She reached out to DD and kept in contact. Also received several hand written cards from coaches, which was very impressive.
Ultimately, DD decided on an in State high academic D3 that was not on our radar. Lots of conversations with parents a few years ahead of us in the process steered us straight and of course DFP helped too. We knew she could compete at the mid major level, but she didn't want to work that hard. Ha! She actually is working her A$$ off, both athletically and academic(not all A's.)
She won the team MVP this season and earned all conference accolades the past two seasons, which I don't think could have happened if she chose D1. Based on what I see in the D1 landscape, and the stories that are emerging I don't think she would be playing today.
Ultimately, DD decided on an in State high academic D3 that was not on our radar. Lots of conversations with parents a few years ahead of us in the process steered us straight and of course DFP helped too. We knew she could compete at the mid major level, but she didn't want to work that hard. Ha! She actually is working her A$$ off, both athletically and academic(not all A's.)
She won the team MVP this season and earned all conference accolades the past two seasons, which I don't think could have happened if she chose D1. Based on what I see in the D1 landscape, and the stories that are emerging I don't think she would be playing today.