For those of you who have been anxiously awaiting this day for your son, I encourage you to be patient (I missed the boat on this one last year), positive, and open-minded. As commitments are pushed earlier each year, a family needs to remember the things we have discussed here on several occasions......there is a good situation for your son. Some will commit early, others later, and others will wait until next spring. I think Ringer1 and 11sdad have good stories to tell. Don't be afraid to ask others about their experiences.
Encourage your son to be bold and confident. Remind him that the coaches are watching -- always. And don't panic!
Hopefully, he has a short list by now, but be aware that schools he never considered will pop up with good opportunities. I still can't explain how PS III ended up being recruited by Mizzou. But, along the way, he called at least one coach that did not initially call him -- and found interest. There is no hard & fast formula. Just try to enjoy the stressful process.
For those of you so inclinded....review Proverbs 3:5-6.
(it helped us)My hope is that your sons find situations that are perfect for them.
-Mizzoudad (MD?)
