SJSGlaze wrote:
It’s possible that Bilodeau was recruited but let’s be honest here too, people have a choice on transferring to a school. Bilodeau simply could’ve said nah to transferring if he so wanted to. This also applies to guys like Ajani Salcido, Spencer Pickren, and Brandon Moreno (who were just decent and average runners before transferring to Jesuit, maybe Connor is a different case since he was already one of the best sophomores in the state prior to transferring)- were they recruited or choose to transfer to Jesuit on their own accord. Hell, if it wasn’t so expensive to attend and not 30-40 min commute from home at the time, I would’ve transferred to Jesuit just because of their xc and track program- it actually was something I considered when I was 15.
Nobody wants to define "recruit". Your scenario doesn't reflect recruitment, it would reflect making a choice for your best interest (whether athletic, academic or social). A lot of parents are trying to escape woke (that's right, I said it) teachings of public schools and are willing to search for what's best for their kids in all aspects. Just because a kid wants to transfer to a better program or not go to the school within the district lines doesn't mean they were recruited. Some people are making it sound like athletes are being showered with gifts, wine and dined and other luxuries that are common in football or even college with NIL deals. That said, if a coach is "poaching" and luring a kid from another high school to go to his/her program, that's a different conversation. So until somebody wants to define recruitment, don't bellyache about it (Not meant for you Glaze).