Ivy/Patriot League Officia visit

You may be asked to make a commitment. You may be asked to 'finalize' that commitment by applying early decision.

Tangent thought: This is your last chance to size up the coach in a private setting. Is your wife joining you? Often times women have better antenna for evaluating the sincerity or trustworthiness of the men recruiting your son.

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Often times women have better antenna for evaluating the sincerity or trustworthiness of the men recruiting your son.

hmmmm, two opinions are better than one.

In my sons case (Army), he was offered admission, but the application process had obviously been completed. Another recruit with us on the same visit, had not completed the application process, but the coach asked for a commitment "if" the application was accepted.

In one case this year, the coach told a recruit that they would not be offering admission. The recruit showed himself to lack the character the coach required during the visit. I say this just as a reminder that they are interviewing your son during the visit also.

Best of luck.

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I say this just as a reminder that they are interviewing your son during the visit also.

Absolutely. The incumbent teammates can effectively veto a recruit based on the feedback they return to coach.

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Originally posted by Double Eagle:
What can I expect in terms of conversation from coach.

Eagle, we just recently visited a DIII program where obviously there isn't any athletic $$ offered so for what it's worth here is my 2cents worth that you can or can't expect.

Let me first say that I liked the comment about taking our wives along. It is true they are great about sensing sincerity about people where we may miss it.

With that being said, I think during and after the visit you AND your son will have that gut feeling whether 1) the coach wants your son there sincerely to play and contribute and 2) your son likes what HE sees and sees himself attending school and playing baseball there. If #1 is there, then the coach will be sure to tell you the procedure, i.e. apply, see what scholarship $$ is available, be sure to feel out the FAFSA after Jan. 1 to see what Fed $$ you qualify for, if applicable. If all that is done and you can afford your son to attend, the coach will make it known that he would like a commitment from your son when everything is in order. If #1 isn't there, then you will probably see general basic comments about the school, about the program, not much eye contact, aloofness, no real connection.

Good luck!