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This is a good thread topic.
Bear with me because this post will be a little lengthy.
First off I "do" think players can achieve their goal of playing in college without being part of a large organization with hard workand help from parents or a dedicated coach.
However; I have had players come aboard mid-season due to injuries from small teams/organizationsthat landed good offers after one tournament playing with us. Granted, their play was lights out and because college coaches were in attendance they were given consideration even though they did not "directly solicit" the interest. so,yes bigger organizations do have their value.
Second; Guidance for player and parent during the process.There is a certain amount of stress for both player and parent during the recruiting process. This is where having a coach and organization behind them helps with communication etc. as the player continues seeking their college options.
Third: A lot of female athletes never fulfill their scholarship obligations, Most are from athletes accepting offers that did not fit their educational or athletic desires. Just last night at a boosters meeting while talking to a parent of a lady who is playing D1 Basketball I was told this story...
The player had been a freshman starter for the first 8 gamesat a D1 school. As a Bio-Engineering student she was required to attend student team meetings that conflicted with Basketball team practices. Although she contributed what she was expected too to the group she did not attend the meetings. Unfortunately the professor decided not to give her an exemption andshe received an F resulting in a no play status. She is working to find abetter balance between athletics and academics since she still wants to do both.
Fourth: With my DD as we searched schools and attended showcase events where college coaches or representatives wanted DD to change her major to play for them if we did not have the guidance from a lot a lot of former players, parents and coaches a mistake could have been made with college choice.
College play and recruitment is a BIG decision. Parents and players need to educate themselves and then hope they have the connections,information and alliances to fulfill their dreams. The good news is most do with grades ACT and play...
Bear with me because this post will be a little lengthy.
First off I "do" think players can achieve their goal of playing in college without being part of a large organization with hard workand help from parents or a dedicated coach.
However; I have had players come aboard mid-season due to injuries from small teams/organizationsthat landed good offers after one tournament playing with us. Granted, their play was lights out and because college coaches were in attendance they were given consideration even though they did not "directly solicit" the interest. so,yes bigger organizations do have their value.
Second; Guidance for player and parent during the process.There is a certain amount of stress for both player and parent during the recruiting process. This is where having a coach and organization behind them helps with communication etc. as the player continues seeking their college options.
Third: A lot of female athletes never fulfill their scholarship obligations, Most are from athletes accepting offers that did not fit their educational or athletic desires. Just last night at a boosters meeting while talking to a parent of a lady who is playing D1 Basketball I was told this story...
The player had been a freshman starter for the first 8 gamesat a D1 school. As a Bio-Engineering student she was required to attend student team meetings that conflicted with Basketball team practices. Although she contributed what she was expected too to the group she did not attend the meetings. Unfortunately the professor decided not to give her an exemption andshe received an F resulting in a no play status. She is working to find abetter balance between athletics and academics since she still wants to do both.
Fourth: With my DD as we searched schools and attended showcase events where college coaches or representatives wanted DD to change her major to play for them if we did not have the guidance from a lot a lot of former players, parents and coaches a mistake could have been made with college choice.
College play and recruitment is a BIG decision. Parents and players need to educate themselves and then hope they have the connections,information and alliances to fulfill their dreams. The good news is most do with grades ACT and play...
