Most of us that have had sons go to the college level or anticipate our sons going to the college level have heard the word ”fit” tossed about. Fit describes the effective matching of needs and desires of the player, the parents, and the college after comparing what the player the parents, and the college has to offer to satisfy those needs and desires. From the player/parent perspective I think the process of determining the above can be achieved by asking the right people the right questions and putting it all on paper but I still think we need to determine whose opinion is the determining factor here. For instance, my son had very little knowledge about the financial aspect of the college education. He decided he didn’t want to have student loans so that put that burden and subsequent decision on our shoulders. My opinion of the coach’s personality was insignificant since he and I never talked but loomed important for my son. Academics, playing time, tuition, red shirt, conference, tutors, climate, distance…….? I could make a long list of wants and desires but mine (ours) would be different than yours. Did you or do you think about who has the overriding opinion in the different matters? What about a third party like a high school coach, the college coach, high school counselor, or maybe a “recruiting service”? Should they being given any consideration in making what we all agree is a very important decision?
Your thoughts.
Fungo
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