yep verbal is preferred
wha? did the coach not fully explain and/or quit calling
you can call him anytime with q's
anyway, like jbb said, a day or 2 before signing date you'll receive an overnite folder from Fedex (or similar) with the NLI & athletic aid form & instructions w/a return prepaid folder -
instructions will say don't sign till "signing date" have your AD (or whatever) fax a copy to the college's athletic dept, keep a copy, & Fedex a copy. all will be well.
congrats
added: I see HR covered it like a glove while I was typing
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