Nah, that's okay. I wasn't wanting you to share with me (specifically) or list anything incriminating. Just general concepts that might give others an idea of what to look for as red flags based on your experience. If that's not possible, no worries.
Recruiting Tips for Parents Just Starting the Process
- Thread starter MakeAPlay
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I would just point out what's been pointed on many threads in this forum. Whatever a coach says at this level (D1 P4) must be taken with a massive dose of skepticism. Buyer beware.
rainbow_unicorn
PREMIER
Anybody have info or experiences they can share on what to expect after June 15th after sophomore year? Number of schools that reached out? What percent of schools that reached out actually turned into offers? Assuming schools will reach out via text or email and ask to setup a call or Zoom to talk? And next step is see you at playoffs so we can watch you some more?
If they are calling on 15 June, they have already watched your kid play. If your kid has YNT call ups, the Power 5 schools will be calling on 15 June to set up zoom calls. If your kid is an average ECNL type player, the process takes longer, with official and unofficial visits throughout the fall— to come watch a home game and visit with other recruits. Don’t be surprised if some schools your kid wasn’t looking at start calling shortly after June 15. And it doesn‘t all happen on that day…the coaches have lots of calls so give it a couple of weeks from 15 June if your kid is not a beast. Bottom line, let your kid take the calls, and parents stay away! The ONLY time a parent should even talk to a coach is when the coach asks and $$$ amounts of athletic numbers are being discussed. Of course, let your kid research the schools they will be taking calls with and asking pertinent questions.
As many have said before on this forum, the recruiting process and calls are the only time your player holds the power in the timeline. Use it wisely.
If you have a good club coach/recruiting director and your dd has been consistently sending emails, the schools who call/text/email on June 15th shouldn't be too much of a surprise. My dd got a very generous offer on a call on June 15th that was tempting to just accept on the spot, but I would recommend all recruits take the official visits through the fall to see the team play and practice with the season and school in session. See how the coach interacts with players, see how many players don't get minutes in games, see how many players are unhappy, get a real understanding of the resources available to the players, etc. My dd went on a few official visits and had a few more scheduled, but cancelled some once she went on a visit that just felt right for her. However, I am glad she went on a few to see different schools/programs. If you are going on an official visit, an offer will be presented and a parent should be there to understand the financial side of things and ask questions. Lastly, it is a red flag to me if a coach gives your dd a short timeframe to accept an offer. It can be a stressful time, but try to let your dd enjoy the process.
With playoffs after the June 15th it may be different for some players regarding offers. Any coach who wants a player may not want to wait to see them at playoffs. My kid is a trapped 08 player so they should know if they want her or not. I assume the 09's may have a slightly different process since their recruiting is still in the discovery phase.
Great advice Sike. My dd took some calls (her class was the first with the June 15th new rules) and got some full ride offers. All of them gave deadlines. My dd liked the attention and kind things the coaches had to say but wanted to go on official visits first to meet the coach face to face, meet the team and walk on the campus. None of them gave her time and all wanted an answer within the week. It's crazy, but I think all the coaches got fired that year or the year after. MY pal's dd took the full ride to a P4 in 8th grade and regretted the decision once she got to school. Good news is she persevered and will graduate on time next year.
For the life of me I don't understand why coaches do kids like that with deadlines within a short period of time. Insane.
Very insane
WatchthemPlay
SILVER
100% agree. Your kid will know if they are a top recruit because coaches find a way of letting them know (through the club coach, mail, coaches liking social media posts, coaches/programs following them etc.). On my kids team, some received 2 calls, others 50. It really shouldn’t be a big surprise. Calls range from a 2nd assistant coach just wanting to touch base to full on zoom with all coaches and a full ride presented.
June 15th in itself isn’t critical but it will give you an idea how hard your kid will need to work to get interest- 0 or limited calls then you need to expand search, email more frequently, find opportunities for exposure. I know kids who got 3 or 4 calls and ultimately got an offer at one after they visited. I know kids who got 10 calls and none turned into offers. I know kids who got multiple full ride offers on June 15th. Everyone’s process is different. Go on visits before committing, keep an open mind, if something seems off with a coach/program it likely is.
Same reason they lose their shit if you don't accept an offer the first night of tryouts but they get to keep 3-4 kids on the bubble to see if a unicorn shows up on Day 3.