Entire coaching staff has just been fired. At this late date is it possible for my son to get into the transfer portal? What are the steps to do this?
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First this sucks, and I am sorry. Second I am not an expert but found this in a D1Baseball.com article;
The deadline to enter the transfer portal was July 1 in order to be eligible immediately for the 2023 season. While players do enter the portal in the fall, the majority of those not currently in the portal who are not draft-eligible will be on the (same) team next season.
If this is accurate, perhaps the best strategy to is to see it through at the current school. I read that to mean they can't get on a roster for 2023. Maybe I read wrong. It was an article about Vanderbilt but seems to say portal opens in fall but not sure it's for that current season. Good luck again.
Gross. Sorry BBMom2020. I know that your son was in a great spot there. Prayers for some clarity and direction for him quickly.
Yes, you had to go in by July 1. I have read about a coach that signed for one of his players to move during Fall but I’m assuming there were some extenuating circumstances. So sorry. If it was my son, I would just encourage him to give it his all this year. He may end up liking the new coach but if not, he will put himself in a position to be picked up in the portal next year.
Your son can get a waiver if there is a coaching change. It is very late to be looking for a new home but if a team got hit hard by the draft or portal, there may be teams looking. If your son is a catcher he might be in high demand as a couple of SEC teams are in dire need.
@baseball mom2020 posted:Entire coaching staff has just been fired. At this late date is it possible for my son to get into the transfer portal? What are the steps to do this?
Contact by private message, Rick at Informed Athlete, here on this site asap.
The head coach that recruited my son left before he stepped foot on campus. Sometimes it is for the best and it will work out nicely! Hoping the best for your son.
How much eligibility does he have left?
@d-mac posted:Your son can get a waiver if there is a coaching change. It is very late to be looking for a new home but if a team got hit hard by the draft or portal, there may be teams looking. If your son is a catcher he might be in high demand as a couple of SEC teams are in dire need.
FYI: A waiver is possible, but isn't guaranteed. Also, the Transfer Portal deadline of July 1 for D1 baseball and other spring sport athletes in the current rules only applies to scholarship athletes.
The steps to enter the transfer portal? Here they are:
You put your right foot in
You put your right foot out
You put your right foot in
And you shake your fist about
You go in the Transfer Portal to turn yourself around
That’s what it’s all about!
I am ready to reveal my true identity. I am @adbono
@IAmThatGuy posted:I am ready to reveal my true identity. I am @adbono
Hahaha! That is awesome!!
Thinking about you @baseball mom2020. And baseball kid2020! Have they hired new coaches and has your son met with them yet?
@baseball mom2
Is this a d1,d2, d3 or other program?
D1
From one "baseball mom" to another, I am so sorry to hear about what you and your son are going through. Hang in there! The saying at our house is "Everything happens for a reason." Good luck!