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I would just be honest. Give the names of the schools and leave it at that.

A good problem to have, for sure!

To add to Infield's post, the coaches all know, or know someone who knows, each other. Lack of honesty can be easily exposed.

I agree. Great problem to have...

Also agree with the advice given. Go ahead and be honest with the school who's asking. They have several different reasons for asking and it's hard to tell sometimes why a specific school asks. But rest assured they have a reason for asking.

Good luck and Congrats on the increased attention.

The boy is experiencing something very similiar. We refer to it as the "Dance". While it's very intoxicating to be pursued. The reality is you have nothing until your signed, sealed and delievered. The boy has experienced very enthusiatic coaches, Where phrases like " We can really see you in our program", "Your our guy", "Come tour the campus and meet the team" "Send us your transcripts and test scores", etc, etc... They are sincere, many have fallen to the wayside and a few he has maintained contact. While he is close to making a decision, here a list of the traps to avoid.

1. Don't become complacent. It's easy for a kid to be enamored over a school and ignore other opportunities. Thinking, they
like me I like them, Iam in. Schools cast a wide net when recruiting. Treat them all like they are you top pick. It just
might be.

2. It's early in the recruiting game for 2010 guys. We've stayed away from the exploding offer. i.e I'll need an answer
in 48 hours.

3. Make a list of the schools that have expressed an interest and do your research. Talk to players (past and present)
sit in a class or two, talked with administrators/advisors. You'll be surprised how many programs are eliminated.

4. The boy's not a front line blue chipper, lots of interest but certainly not a "full ride" guy. Our approach to
date, when another school asks about other offers. he's used phrases like "strong commitment" and " very good offer"
he 's stayed away from actual % or dollar amounts. In addition when a school asks who he is in contact with he's
provided conferencs. WCC, Big West, Pac 10, etc. especially on applications.

5. Coaches and players come and go. Don't freak out.

6. ASSUME YOUR SONS ARM IS GOING TO FALL OFF AT THE VERY FIRST PRACTICE. FIND A SCHOOL WHERE HE'LL SUCCEED IN THE
CLASSROOM AND BE ABLE TO GET A JOB OR GET INTO GRAD SCHOOL.

Here's the formula we are running with. Our impression is that a program will offer what they think his value to them might be. If that amount, in addition to meeting our requirements is doable, than we have a "fit".