Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
The amount of lies on this board about ER is ridiculous. I've had both my sons commit to top schools as a sophomore and freshman. Nobody is taking their scholarship away. Their classes weren't over committed and nobody got dropped by graduation. Do I think kids should commit that early , no. But kids will go where there talent takes them regardless of ER. Whining and lying about the current process does nothing except make you look small and jealous.


Jack straw- your posts are not helpful, and almost always defensive or antagonistic.
TREND - early committed HS players are deciding to decommit as JR or SR years.
Biggest Factor- Kids often cave to the pressure, (directly or indirectly) from parents or peers, to be done with the process. Why else would kids rush to commit to colleges offering little money, and to colleges that are not an academic admissions reach?

(Other than the obvious IVY, Duke, and ND type choices) - the best advice is to stay patient, and weigh all your options later. If you are a good athlete, and good student - you will have plenty of options.


You think so? Check the schools in 2018. See how many options all those patient players have. You are ignorant on the recruiting process and jealous of others success. Most schools are just about full. Before you state the obvious, many recruits for schools are NOT listed on lax power. Commit numbers are far higher. Now for that one late bloomer, kid that comes out of nowhere and makes UA team, that kid will have options. That is a rare occurrence... Good luck with your strategy.


Hardly Jealous. I am speaking from 1st hand experience... And most grateful to receive this timely advice from a college, while my son was a rising junior, (peek of frustrated with the ER process)...
PLEASE encourage your kids to stay positive, calm, and confident.
If your son is getting early attention, keep the conversation going... If your son has gifted athleticism, don't settle early... In most cases, these coaches are offering very little (other than peace of mind). Do Not Settle or Sell yourselves short.