I heard from a very reliable source this weekend that the new recruiting rules could go into effect as early as April 1 so I wouldn’t put any of the actions you need to take off for too long.
I heard from a very reliable source this weekend that the new recruiting rules could go into effect as early as April 1 so I wouldn’t put any of the actions you need to take off for too long.
I could be wrong but I do not believe these new recruiting rules will change much, except for the fact that they can not speak to the PLAYERS younger than Juniors. So I guess I am not understanding the reason for trying to pressure someone into an offer. Am I missing something here??
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My understanding is that no money can be discussed with anyone including travel ball coaches until Sept 1 of the player’s junior year. The coach can express degrees of interest but money can’t be discussed, although I’m sure there will be those that find ways around that.
Congrats DRDRODD! Just be aware, when going through this process with my DD, EVERY new school we visited became her new dream school
My $0.02....
1) Confirm your DD loves the school and not just the coaching staff.
2) Coaching staffs can change before your DD gets there or while she is there.
3) Let the coaching staff know your DD is very interested, but avoid the temptation to overdo it.
4) Keep the coaching staff updated on your DD's schedule and accomplishments.
5) Do not put all of her eggs in one basket.
6) Your DD needs at least a top-5 that she is communicating with regularly: 2 dream schools, 2 average and 1-2 fall back options.
7) Treat recruiting like a game of poker and do not get too emotional one way or another.
8) A coach's job is to sign as many quality players as they can so it is in their best interest to sign each player for as little as possible.
9) Use total out of pocket costs when comparing offers.
10) Schedule an unofficial visit for a tour of the academic and athletic facilities before the recruiting rules change.
a) a private tour shows more interest than a group tour
b) head coach providing tour shows more interest than an AC
c) AC leading the tour shows more interest than someone from administration
Congrats DRDRODD! Just be aware, when going through this process with my DD, EVERY new school we visited became her new dream school