D1 college soccer under threat

Mystery Train said:
Good questions, and the answer is "We'll find out." No way to really predict all the ramifications of losing the 2020-21 sports seasons. But I would guess that there will be kids who decide to drop soccer entirely, some opt for upgrading their school/soccer program, maybe slightly fewer opportunities for new incoming freshmen for the next season as the number of 5th year seniors/grad student players increases.

I predict that the much bigger impact of this pandemic is not going to come from the loss of the next season, but from the budget crisis that is going to sweep the entire college landscape starting now and over the next several years. Schools formerly in decent financial condition are going to tighten their belts, schools just getting by are going to have to slash massive amounts of money to stay afloat, and those that were already having trouble are going to shut down entirely. I can guarantee that is going to hit soccer programs (men's and women's) across the country, and there will be FAR fewer opportunities for scholarships and roster spots in the coming years. Already, my player's college coaches are talking about losing support staff and resources as part of budget cuts, and her school's women's soccer program is the premier sport at her particular school (DII).

I really, really hope I'm wrong.
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Good stuff! Thanks for sharing!
 
Our latest update. CAA cancelled fall football but did not offical cancel other fall sports. Did tell schools that they can make their own decisions. 6 out of the 10 schools then shutdown all fall sports. 4 schools include my dd's are committed to building a schedule and playing as long as the NCAA still holds their fall championship. Bottom line we are still hitting the road on Sunday and she is reporting on to camp on 7/27. If (or more likely when) the NCAA cancels their fall championships, everything will be shutdown.
 
Simisoccerfan said:
Our latest update. CAA cancelled fall football but did not offical cancel other fall sports. Did tell schools that they can make their own decisions. 6 out of the 10 schools then shutdown all fall sports. 4 schools include my dd's are committed to building a schedule and playing as long as the NCAA still holds their fall championship. Bottom line we are still hitting the road on Sunday and she is reporting on to camp on 7/27. If (or more likely when) the NCAA cancels their fall championships, everything will be shutdown.
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UGH. Good luck man. All the best to your DD. Please keep us updated!
 
Simisoccerfan said:
Our latest update. CAA cancelled fall football but did not offical cancel other fall sports. Did tell schools that they can make their own decisions. 6 out of the 10 schools then shutdown all fall sports. 4 schools include my dd's are committed to building a schedule and playing as long as the NCAA still holds their fall championship. Bottom line we are still hitting the road on Sunday and she is reporting on to camp on 7/27. If (or more likely when) the NCAA cancels their fall championships, everything will be shutdown.
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Thanks for the update!! Wishing your daughter ass the success during these crazy times. Enjoy that road trip of memories!
 
Simisoccerfan said:
Our latest update. CAA cancelled fall football but did not offical cancel other fall sports. Did tell schools that they can make their own decisions. 6 out of the 10 schools then shutdown all fall sports. 4 schools include my dd's are committed to building a schedule and playing as long as the NCAA still holds their fall championship. Bottom line we are still hitting the road on Sunday and she is reporting on to camp on 7/27. If (or more likely when) the NCAA cancels their fall championships, everything will be shutdown.
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soccer programs will not be able to comply with the 72 hour time table to test and receive results thus likely ending womens soccer season.
 
eastbaysoccer said:
soccer programs will not be able to comply with the 72 hour time table to test and receive results thus likely ending womens soccer season.
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My friend waited 6 days for his results. In the meantime everyone at his place treated him like a leper and all his neighbors ((apartments)) knew where the leper lived. Plus, the leper had to lay in bed late at night worrying and wondering if the bat virus entered his body. Long nights of fear sucks!! On the 6th day he was told negative. His hole life & house shut down and it was all based on fears of the unknown. With this mindset, nothing will stay open.
 
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eastbaysoccer said:
soccer programs will not be able to comply with the 72 hour time table to test and receive results thus likely ending womens soccer season.
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Most major colleges have major medical departments dedicated to their athletics. There are plenty of tests available. Results don’t take long to process. The issue is the backlog at labs in areas that are overwhelmed. Getting any individual test processed quickly from a free clinic is a major challenge. Remember though colleges will be having several hundred tests done every week to test all athletes and staff. I also bet they will be paying for the testing. My guess that this will be the easiest of their challenges.
 
Ellejustus said:
My friend waited 6 days for his results. In the meantime everyone at his place treated him like a leper and all his neighbors ((apartments)) knew where the leper lived. Plus, the leper had to lay in bed late at night worrying and wondering if the bat virus entered his body. Long nights of fear sucks!! On the 6th day he was told negative. His hole life & house shut down and it was all based on fears of the unknown. With this mindset, nothing will stay open.
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Had a friend just tell me he waited 11 days for results.
 
kickingandscreaming said:
Had a friend just tell me he waited 11 days for results.
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Think about that. 11 days freaking out wondering what is in your body and according to EOTL and Copa it might or could cause brain damage and lung damage. Basically, you're toast if you get it. This is insane it's taking this long. Longer the delay the more fear and the more people can spread more fear.
 
Ellejustus said:
Think about that. 11 days freaking out wondering what is in your body and according to EOTL and Copa is might or could cause brain damage and lung damage. Basically, you're toast if you get it. This is insane it's taking this long. Longer the delay the more fear and the more people can spread more fear.
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Yep, crazy to take so long.
 
I guess this is one more piece to add to your consideration when going through the recruiting process. How would this college handle a pandemic during soccer season? We lucked out and so far looking good so not all is doom and gloom for college soccer, at least for now.
 
Simisoccerfan said:
We left Sunday. Hit Zion, then Bryce then Arches National Park today. Now in Grand Junction. Next two days are all travel till the weekend in Nashville then on to JMU. Great trip with my daughters. She reports on Monday.
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Man that sounds amazing. Time you'll never have otherwise. Always wanted to go to Arches National Park. Nashville should be fun. Keep me posted. Thanks!
 
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