TPM posted:SultanofSwat posted:You're not making any sense.
Why would you want to tell the midmajor coach that you are also considering the P5 school?
You are in the middle of a negotiation. These coaches need to feel like they are the only one.
Exactly.
Why would you want to tell the P5 coach that you want to go somewhere else?
As stated in the OP, the P5 coach, who has seen son play and play well, has indicated very clearly that their 2019 slots are full and that there is no more room to take on another player from that class at this time. Thanking the P5 coach and telling him that you will move on for an opportunity at another school that is still looking for 2019's equates to not making any sense?
You are in the middle of a negotiation. These coaches need to feel like they are the only one.
The mid major came into the picture a couple of months ago and is very interested but is out of state and it may take some time before son gets in front of him. Telling a mid major coach that a P5 program was taking a serious look before he came into the picture equates to not making sense?
As far as making the coaches feel like they are the only one, I've heard more advice on HSBBWeb indicating that when multiple coaches are interested, that is when offers become more eminent. If the coach thinks his program is the only one, isn't that counterproductive? To me, it seems coaches don't make a move on most recruits unless they absolutely have to.