For the Dad's and Mom's who have kids committed, how are y'all handling the wait to NLI time. I feel clueless since commitment I am totally out of the loop! I asked Jr the other day if he had talked to Coach he said all the time dad and that's all I got! I am left to watch the commitment list and troll the forum waiting for the day!! Just curious how others are feeling? Thanks and have a great day!
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This topic is timely for us! Thank you for posting! I was wondering some of the same things. Do we need to do anything? I assume we need to fill out the NCAA online thing etc.
I wish we were given a list of to do items prior to November NLI signing day. We have a event at the HS for the kids and they sign together. I, of course, ordered all of the gear/ flags/cookies etc. I’m a mom, that’s my job 
Ask someone to take pictures, you don't want to miss anything because you are trying to get a pic.
We have used the time to get the college app submitted, received early qualifier status with NCAA clearinghouse in June and just waiting on that letter! Have learned several things over the past year that told me don’t expect anyone to spoon feed you this stuff so you have to be working through the details if you want to avoid surprises. In my book those were the items that dad needed to help with because ultimately dads checkbook will be called on and wanted to make sure I understood what was happening to my son! I guess you could say outside of graduating high school dad gave him one last pass on having to handle a portion of the journey!
I think the FAFSA is available online in October. That can take up an evening or two lol!
The NCAA eligibility center 4 green checks good there. College admissions will be handled through the admissions office Jr is in contact with them, read the email just to be sure! Just need Jr to keep doing his part weight room and class room!
The FedEx guy is gonna roll up with a package for your son on NLI day. There is a lot of paperwork. Read it. Sign and fax signed copies back to the baseball Dept before you seal and mail the package back
StrainedOblique posted:The FedEx guy is gonna roll up with a package for your son on NLI day. There is a lot of paperwork. Read it. Sign and fax signed copies back to the baseball Dept before you seal and mail the package back
Son's info came by email (this was the fall of 2013). There is an actual time that you sign (or can't sign beforehand) and send back (fax).
In the fall, before the NLI was signed, son had his official visit along with the rest of the incoming class and their families, for a tailgate lunch and football game, dinner, and breakfast. A whirlwind 24 hours for sure, but fun to get to know the families ahead of time.
Enjoy senior year with your son. Don't blink.
CatchDad44,
The college baseball recruiting process is mind-numbing, and frustrating and those are the good days. Then they want you to be patient for 3.5 months on top of that waiting for an NLI or Admission Letters to seal the deal. Let's face it, our minds wonder into some new territory during this long and drawn out waiting period and it is absolutely one of the most challenging things I've ever done with my sons. I'm trying to teach them patience while at the same time (secretly) going out of my mind. My wife and I drank a considerable amount of wine during this time and I was never a big wine drinker. I absolutely feel for you and others. Your day will come but you've got a ways to go. Find a new hobby. Good luck!
No NLI for my son, as he's Patriot League and they're ED is much later than normal (mid-December), so we have a longer wait than most. Blah. Mind is wandering...
fenwaysouth posted:CatchDad44,
My wife and I drank a considerable amount of wine during this time and I was never a big wine drinker.
Really bad idea for handling stress and anxiety.
In the grand scheme of things "the wait to NLI time" is a pretty good problem to have. I'd say for the kids (and parents) to enjoy being able to focus on something other than being recruiting for a while.
Teaching Elder posted:fenwaysouth posted:CatchDad44,
My wife and I drank a considerable amount of wine during this time and I was never a big wine drinker.
Really bad idea for handling stress and anxiety.
Boooo!!!
Tequila you make a good point. I don't worry about it. I've worried about plenty of baseball stuff over the years, but not this. Or maybe I'm just focused on my 2025 now!
Teqila,
You are correct it's a great problem to have but after spending all the time and energy to get to this point the sudden stop is a bit spooky! Baseball parents seem to be waiting for doom😉. In all seriousness though the memories made and the time shared with my wife and son is priceless and I think it's the realization that we are about to move to the next phase that gives me reason to worry a little. Not going to need old Dad as much, when you are so focused on helping them attain the opportunity of college baseball you dont always realize how fast time goes by! Trying to enjoy the ride but man it goes fast and funny to be waiting again😁
fenwaysouth posted:CatchDad44,
The college baseball recruiting process is mind-numbing, and frustrating and those are the good days. Then they want you to be patient for 3.5 months on top of that waiting for an NLI or Admission Letters to seal the deal. Let's face it, our minds wonder into some new territory during this long and drawn out waiting period and it is absolutely one of the most challenging things I've ever done with my sons. I'm trying to teach them patience while at the same time (secretly) going out of my mind. My wife and I drank a considerable amount of wine during this time and I was never a big wine drinker. I absolutely feel for you and others. Your day will come but you've got a ways to go. Find a new hobby. Good luck!
My advice to you is start drinking heavily ...
Maalox, the official drink of college athletic recruiting!
tequila posted:In the grand scheme of things "the wait to NLI time" is a pretty good problem to have. I'd say for the kids (and parents) to enjoy being able to focus on something other than being recruiting for a while.
I remember kids and their parents sweating out April academically. I just shrugged and replied, “ Never did it as a kid or a parent.”
More stressful is women’s recruiting. Due to physically maturing quicker girls have to commit sooner. It starts as early as 8th grade for the top players. My daughter was a late commit. She was offered at the end of the summer after freshman year and committed during soph year. It’s a long time until fall of senior year.
A guy getting offered freshman year typically means he’s a stud pro prospect. For girl’s it’s the norm. Not committing early means not playing D1.
I occasionally worried for over two years she over performed and was regarded too high after the weekend the offers started. But one of the offers was from a top choice in her major.
They never stop needing your advice, encouragement and unfortunately your money.
Teaching Elder posted:fenwaysouth posted:CatchDad44,
My wife and I drank a considerable amount of wine during this time and I was never a big wine drinker.
Really bad idea for handling stress and anxiety.
but extremely effective
