Some Recruiting Advice Needed

Re: Some Recruiting Advice Needed

feeds@yuku.com (DirectionallyChallenged) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:53:15 GMT

Dead period applies to no in person contact. Your daughter may still call any time.

Dead period -The college coach may not have any in person contact with you or your parents at any time in the dead period. The coach may write or telephone (senior year) you or your parents during this time.

Re: Some Recruiting Advice Needed

feeds@yuku.com (volleygirlsrock) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:15:04 GMT

Thanks so much, everyone! You've confirmed what I was thinking, but it's so nice to hear from experienced people. I'll have my daughter call the coach as soon as dead period is over. Thanks again!!

Re: Some Recruiting Advice Needed

feeds@yuku.com (vbmom2x) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:04:59 GMT

You absolutely should ask. The relationship had moved into something regular but now you are not sure. Not only should your daughter ask, but she needs to be a little assertive if the answer is generic. One point of refinement...I would not mention camp as the reason you are asking this. Camp is a revenue tool for universities. Rather, you should say that your daughter is narrowing her list to those who are REALLY interested AND have something to offer. If they cannot confirm a top 1 or...

Re: Some Recruiting Advice Needed

feeds@yuku.com (bigtexbro) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:52:21 GMT

CALL THEM ask coach where she stands with them...most coachs will tell you I havent heard of one not telling them....But remb keep the others schools in mind to. Dont let them pass her by she needs to keep them all open...Remb we dont always get our first choice or even second choice...she might have to bite the bullet and take her third choice...But in then end make sure this is the school she wants to go to....make sure the school fits her needs and dont just pick it because they offer her...

Re: Some Recruiting Advice Needed

feeds@yuku.com (WiMom7) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:05:03 GMT

KRHA is absolutely right! I remember being this shy with coaches and then learning from other parents to come right out and ask. Coaches are constantly use to this question and you are right to not want to waste your time going to a camp which may already be done with their 2009 recruiting. If the college gives the message that they are deciding between her and another, go to the camp. Make sure your daughter does the calling.

Re: Some Recruiting Advice Needed

feeds@yuku.com (KRHA) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:52:57 GMT

By all means have your daughter call the coach and ask if they are still interested in her and where she is on their list of potential players. Most coaches will tell you where you stand, i.e. top two, top five, etc. We found most coaches were open and honest about their interest in my daughter. Don't hestitate to ask if they think she should attend their camp.

Some Recruiting Advice Needed

feeds@yuku.com (volleygirlsrock) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:21:53 GMT

You are all such knowledgeable people, I'm sure you'll have some great advice.

I have a daughter who will graduate in 2009. In the fall we took an unofficial visit to a college, watched the team, met the coach. We sent in video and began an email correspondence with the asst. coach. He was very positive and encouraging and in early Feb. said that "they" wanted to come to our town (3 hours away) to watch her at a practice. We sent our practice schedule and then...