Hello everyone. I am a brand new member, so please excuse me while I feel my way around! This seems to be a great place to get some feedback, and learn more about the recruiting game.
My '08 son (position player) has received a few phone calls from D1 schools since July 1st, but no offers yet. Last week, he received a call from the recruiting coordinator at a Pac-10 national powerhouse that happens to be his #1 choice. They saw him play in two tourneys and one showcase.
My son is a catcher and/or outfielder who has size, speed, and is a power hitter. Recruiting coordinator said they see him as a 50-60% money guy, but with the new NCAA rules, they are having trouble offering that much money, and still spread the wealth around. They know son is speaking with some other schools, a couple in the same conference.
Coach called again yesterday, and said they would like to try to get some academic money (3.5+ gpa 1880 SAT)in addition to athletic money, so asked him to fax a copy of his unofficial transcript. He also gave my son his cell phone number, and asked him to call back when he was sending the fax. My son called him back on his cell phone today, and coach answered right away and knew him from caller ID.
My question to those who may have been, or are currently in a similar situation, is how should we read into this? Son is only speaking with the assistant coach/recruiting coordinator, and has not spoken to the head coach. Since this is my son's number one choice, he is obviously excited, but wants to play this right. Does this sound like an offer is coming, or is this just part of the 'recruiting game'? I don't want to see him get crushed by getting his hopes up too high, only to find out he was being played.
Any opinions or advice will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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