I'm been hands of with my child's recruiting process, at least in communicating with college coaches.
There's two final schools that my kid is looking at. Is it reasonable to get involved once they start talking about money and scholarships? Or does my kid just say, "my mom says we need another $xx per year. "
Your offspring just needs to wear a t-shirt with "up da skolly" on it.
Once money talks the parents need to take over.
Good for you for letting your daughter handle the process so far. Yes, you need to get involved in the scholarship discussion, unless she is going to pay for college herself. You need to understand both the amount being offered and any conditions (performance standards, etc) that she might be subject to. Coaches understand parents participating at this point and, as long as you are respectful, are happy to know the parents are involved. Good luck.
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I'm been hands of with my child's recruiting process, at least in communicating with college coaches.
There's two final schools that my kid is looking at. Is it reasonable to get involved once they start talking about money and scholarships? Or does my kid just say, "my mom says we need another $xx per year. "
The coach will respect your daughter more if she handles this...but I understand why parents get involved. If you were dealing with a big time program, you'd have to be prepared for them to walk or not budge. But if your daughter is a 5:06 girl & they're offering money, then you're not. And if your daughter is still being recruited this late as a senior, it means they need her (and all that suggests...think about it) & could be willing to negotiate. I'd say have your daughter try it if the coach & her have had a positive relationship so far. If it doesn't work but she really wants that school, then go ahead & hop in there dad. For all the college coaches of the world though, let me thank you for having stayed out of it thus far.
Recruiter, of course you want to b.s. a 17 year old kid alone in a room with no parent to push back on your b.s. Seventeen year old kids, bring your parents and a lawyer with you. If you cannot bring a lawyer, then just bring your parents.
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Recruiter, of course you want to b.s. a 17 year old kid alone in a room with no parent to push back on your b.s. Seventeen year old kids, bring your parents and a lawyer with you. If you cannot bring a lawyer, then just bring your parents.
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