Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
I agree with that, however some 2020's were in talks with coaches already, had visits etc.
They are in limbo now waiting to see what happens.


It would have been more convincing that the rule change was in the best interest of the kids if they actually had thought about the ramifications to 2020s and 2019 and made it effective for years 2021 and later as the 2020s are going into 10th grade in a few months and a good number of the higher level players are already committed and others in serious talks. The 2019s are in an awkward position but will self correct in 4 months. The least they could have done is kept with the original 8/1 published date so the kids in serious talks already could have closed the loop with coaches they already have a relationship with and had reassurance and direction for action plans over the next 16 months. If they wanted to rush and commit than so be it. Seemed very dirty to publish one date and let everyone plan for that and then switch it to immediately- proof that it was simply for the benefit of club directors and those colleges that were not able to compete with early recruiting.


That is exactly my point. Your daughter can be on a team with 4 or more 2020's already committed, was in the talks and visits stage and now have to wait 17 more months? That was very dirty to switch the date. Some ivy's were waiting for end of freshmen year report cards.


Wouldn't that be doing the opposite of what the rules are intended to do. The college coaches are supposed to support the idea that recruiting has moved way to early and it is creating an overly competitive atmosphere for these young players but " lets not do the right thing until I finish off with the 2021 class". If you have seen and talked with coaches you can still verbally commit or wait its up to you and your child.