Steve A. posted:Let's just say for the sake of argument, you have an 8th grader who is offered prior to HS. What is the possible harm in responding with a "thanks so much, really appreciate the interest, very flattered but we are simply not prepared to allow "Johnny" to make a decision until after his Sophomore year."???
If he is really that kind of player, then surely the offer & others similar will still be in play if he improves. If he does not improve, if he had accepted the original offer it would likely not be the best place for him to play anyway. Where is the downside for the kid?
I personally know three 8th Graders who have gotten offers and whose families are taking that exact approach.
If a little old nobody like me from Wisconsin knows three kids in that situation, I would imagine there are plenty more taking that approach.