Transfer

Were their other programs that recruited him out of HS? Does he want to stay in D1 or does he mind changing divisions?

First going D1-D1 he will likely have to sit out a year. (depending on his circumstances)

 

He can drop down and play D2/3 without a sit out year.

 

He can also do a 4-2-4 transfer and play at a JC for a year (or two) and then go back D1, this will give him time to find another home. 

 

Too many variables to give you a concise answer.  

Google "NCAA 2015 Transfer Guide".....it tells you everything you need to know and where to start.  Here is the link I found.  Good luck.

 

http://www.ncaapublications.co...erm=transfer%20guide

 

Unfortunately he did not get a lot of exposure and he was only taken to a few camps, not on a high profile travel team so he wasn't seen that much. I checked the ncaa rules this morning.. seems a bit sticky. Thanks for the info

curiousbaseballmom,

 

If something seems "sticky" (as you describe), you can call the NCAA directly @ 317/917-6222 (page 2) with your specific situation & questions.  

 

I've never called but I know many people that have, and found the NCAA people on the phone to be very knowledgeable and helpful.  You really have nothing to lose.  If your son is unhappy, and doesn't want to spend more time than necessary in his current situation then it is worth the time & effort to understand what he can (and can't do) to help himself.  

 

Good luck!

Rick?

I know curiousbbmom and her son. she asked if I would jump on here and give you some more info. lol Her son is a rhp (2014) his fast ball right now is in the nineties. He finished out his highschool year with a great era. this kid can pitch. I love watching him...its effortless. The situation is this....he did not get to much exposure because an offer came in very quickly with a good sized scholarship. at the time he did not know what he wanted to study and now that he has figured it out he is being told he cannot study that at his school. I have tried to learn as much as possible to help them but as we all know reading the transfer rules is crazy making! I am hoping, by directing her here, that maybe we can clear a few things up for them. I have explored the 4-2-4 but she was trying to decipher the 4-4 without sitting out. Please if you can help.....

Justa BBMOM sent u PM

thank you 2014 dad.

Curiousbaseballmom, fenwaysouth has obviously given you the NCAA resources that are available, and they can be helpful if you can decipher their Transfer Guide, or get one of the better staff members on the phone.  However, sometimes you get an inexperienced staff member who has never worked on a campus, and/or they won't be prepared to discuss the JUCO or NAIA rules and those options that your son will have.

 

We offer fee-based consultations, as well as our own "Informed Athlete's Comprehensive Guide to Transfers" which breaks down the transfer rules into sections for 4-4, 2-4, and 4-2-4 transfers.  In addition, when our son transferred from a Division I baseball program, I experienced the process as an emotionally-invested parent, in addition to having over 25 years in the business of NCAA rules. 

 

Our Transfer Guide can be found in the Store of our website at www.informedathlete.com, or you can reach me directly at rick@informedathlete.com or 913-766-1235 if our help is of interest.  Guiding athletes and parents through transfer situations in all sports has become about 90% of our business.

Managing a D1 to D1 transfer when nobody knows him will take some doing.

 

If he wants to pitch at a different D1 without going the 4-2-4 route, he will have to sit out a year.

 

If he wants other D1 schools to know his ability, he needs to establish himself as a college pitcher this spring at his present school and this summer in a competitive collegiate summer baseball league.

 

At this point, on the eve of his freshman season, he needs to buckle down and have the best possible season and the best possible semester in the classroom to give himself the best options.

 

He should not say anything to anybody about the possibility that he might transfer at the end of the year.  If, at the end of the season, he is sure he wants to transfer, he can explain his situation to the coach at the end of season conference.

 

Does he have a list of schools suitable for baseball and his newly clarified academic goals?

What is his current standing with his college team and his anticipated role this season?

Does he have a collegiate summer league roster spot lined up?

 

 

 

Swampboy's comment about the need to "buckle down" prompted me to share the link to an article on our website which was written by our son (a former Div. I player) titled "Tips to Make Your Season Successful."

 

http://informedathlete.com/wha...e-your-season-starts

thank you all....first off, no one knows this but me him and his parents....and now you guys. he is staying put right now and finishing the year and baseball. he is not happy....not crazy! lol

Rick---I will pass on the info---thank you!

Swampboy---thank you and that is the plan so far. finish this year up strong academically and finish baseball up as strong as possible. He does have some summer offers already so we are on that. As far as his standing with the team the coaches all seem happy with him and always say positive things. He is waiting to hear if he will be traveling with them.

We will be getting a list of possible schools that fit together and work on that. What his parents need is actual guidance on the process. So any and all of this information helps! thank you!

Rick-----I want to thank you....when I was helping to get these boys recruited (4 of them) your website was great! thank you!

suggestion to curious BB Mom, I would get your location off of here. Someone might figure out who your player is. I doubt anyone would go running to the coach but if being anonymous is important, I wouldn't leave any stone unturned. 

How many players do you suppose want to transfer after their first fall semester?

Answer is..... many.

Hang in there!

 

 

True, but I think the young man wanted to pursue a particular major that was not offered at the current school.  IMO that makes it even harder since the baseball part seems to be working out well so far.   Possibly he'll change his mind (again) about a major that may be offered there.  Stranger things have happened.

 

I agree...hang in there. 

It's hard because he likes the school a lot likes the coach and I'm hoping he'll decide to change his major.

My son said a lot of the kids on the team have already applied to other schools so maybe it is just the freshman nervous energy

As I said this is not unusual.
If the real reason is to pursue a degree not offered kudos to him.  Going to college is about getting a degree to sustain you through your life...chances are baseball wont get the job done.