Yep....it's definitely COLD in winter. Will no doubt be investing in new wardrobe. But she could have stayed in California, and she visited East Coast, South and Texas schools and really feel in love with Michigan. Coaching Staff and Big House. They have amazing indoor facilities for use when temps. drop. Top 20 academic school, great support for student athletes and a coaching staff we all loved. She's excited. Our family is excited and will stock up on winter clothing. They have #6 ranked recruiting class for 2017. Can't emphasize enough the importance of on campus visits (we made multiple trips). Go Blue!
Signing Day
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Yep....it's definitely COLD in winter. Will no doubt be investing in new wardrobe. But she could have stayed in California, and she visited East Coast, South and Texas schools and really feel in love with Michigan. Coaching Staff and Big House. They have amazing indoor facilities for use when temps. drop. Top 20 academic school, great support for student athletes and a coaching staff we all loved. She's excited. Our family is excited and will stock up on winter clothing. They have #6 ranked recruiting class for 2017. Can't emphasize enough the importance of on campus visits (we made multiple trips). Go Blue!
clueless parent
SILVER
Assume an athlete verbally commits during sophomore year. Should the family be concerned if the athlete has not received a NLI by national signing day? Is it common practice for the athlete to sign a blank paper on signing day?
Haven't read or posted on forum for a long time, but this was a big week with the signings. Although I still remember fondly those U11 days......in fact met a lot of parents on the Forum back when we were all playing at that level. It sounds like such a cliche.....but it's real....time flies and you should enjoy every minute, you never know where the journey will take you and your DD. My DD hasn't left yet and I'm already missing the good old days.
But it's great to see the girls we grew up with continuing their journey in college. Very proud of all of the girls! Wishing the best to all of you who still have the opportunity to spend quality drive time with your daughters. I think that's as good as it gets!
Are you or more importantly your daughter, or son in contact with the coach?
clueless parent
SILVER
Bernie Sanders,
This situation involves a friend's child. The new coach (yes,a change since verbal commitment) says this is standard. Seems odd - but I am just a friend of the parents.
I dont know, but if there is any question, I would make contact with the coach to clarify things.
Just common sense.
Did the coach ask the signed, otherwise blank, paper be faxed back to him that day?
NoGoal
DA
I could be wrong, but was the player offered an athletic scholarship? If not, I believe a player isn't required to sign a National Letter of Intent.
clueless parent
SILVER
No goal,
Yes the athlete was offered specific dollar amounts during her sophomore year at a D1 school. The coach says this is normal to still be working on the NLI. It seems odd to me. Who knows. Do most kids have written offers on signing day?
clueless parent
SILVER
Espola, what do you think?
I am posting because I am concerned about this athlete, who is a 17-year old student who commuted to a school in good faith at age 15.
No - the coach did not ask her to fax back a signature on a blank sheet. I am posting about a fine young person. Anyone who has constructive ideas, please share. This situation is not funny. It involves a decent person.
LadiesMan217
GOLD
It happens a lot more than people know; but, is rare if the coach really wants the player - they want the NLI signed on that first day possible since there is nothing stopping the player from accepting another offer.
No one is required to sign the NLI, and even those who sign can back out later. Of course, if you really want that offer to be completed...
clueless parent
SILVER
clueless parent
SILVER
Espola,
I am struggling to understand your post. Over time, I have grown to respect your honest and generous posts.
Your most recent post was at best useless, and at worst making fun of
I would appreciate insight from anyone who has traveled this path.
The coach and/or college is at fault for not providing the proper paperwork. Don't take shortcuts on this - insist that things be done right.
LadiesMan217
GOLD
All is probably OK. The school can have a major PR issue if they did not follow through.
clueless parent
SILVER
Thank you Espola. You are a good man. Thank you!
LadiesMan217
GOLD
Just remember National Signing Day is the first day the scholarships can be officially offered and accepted - again, not uncommon to sign blank paper for the media. Although you can back out of a true NLI, you cannot sign another NLI until the next NLI cycle (1 year) and cannot play for another team without full consent from the team holding the original NLI. Might want to check out NLI ORG website for more information..
clueless parent
SILVER
Thank you LadiesMan217
I will encourage my friend to do more research. Just seems odd that the NLI did not arrive. I think the athlete made her official visitv(unsure the proper lingo) within the last two months.
Many thanks for sharing insight.
CaliKlines
Well-Known Member
Was the new coach in place during the official visit? If so, what was the discussion? Non-commital, or excited to get the player involved? The addition of a new coach would make me leery if the document did not show up, unless the coach continued to make positive, reinforcing comments. If the coach continues with positive comments and the document still doesn't show up or is different than the original offer, then that coach is a real jag.