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Post by atv on Jun 5, 2021 15:57:56 GMT -5
As most may know on here in 2020, the NCAA
granted spring, fall, and winter sport collegiate athletes an extra year of eligibility because of the COVID-19 pandemic affected the school year. We are now starting to see the effects of this with an overwhelming amount of college athletes in the transfer portal and limited spots for not only graduating seniors but also potentially rising seniors and beyond.
How does this affect 2022, 2023 soccer athletes and beyond??? A certain class has to move on before another class takes their place. ..
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Post by soccerlegacy on Jun 5, 2021 16:11:02 GMT -5
Great Question! It might be years before the log jam eases. It will be tough on each individual coach and I would guess it depends on if you are in a "win now" mode as a coach or a "build for the future" coaching situation. What sucks is that it isn't fair for the incoming class not having scholarships available, while at the same time, it also sucks for the seniors that deserve the opportunity to finish out their college careers the right way.
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Post by ball2futbol on Jun 5, 2021 16:44:15 GMT -5
True but unless you’re a shoe in starter, eligibility wont translate to scholarship dollars. Athletes are jumping into the portal in this sport largely in search of a greater percentage of the scholarship pie.
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Post by atv on Jun 7, 2021 7:14:46 GMT -5
This is probably affecting the D1 “mid level teams” and “under achieving Power 5 conferences” on the girls side a little more than schools in the top 20. With the extra year of eligibility and scholarship pie likely being squeezed by an incoming class, a lot of girls at top schools are looking to transfer. These girls are a tempting option for coaches at “mid level D1 schools” or coaches at “underachieving Power 5 conferences” looking for wins NOW. Girls that have been in college programs a few years are more mature, stronger, and may adjust quicker.
IMO, this is a short term strategy, is not sustainable, and will result in an unbalanced recruiting class and over signing later on. Also, I think this affects girls more the men’s soccer, as the boys have less scholarships and are always competing with older players from Europe and other international players anyway.
If this is the strategy that’s perfectly ok given the environment, but “college coaches” need to have some integrity and be very upfront on where they stand with the next couple of incoming classes.
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Post by georgiasoccerdad on Jun 7, 2021 8:40:06 GMT -5
A college coach I spoke with told me they have six seniors, but only three would be asked to play another year. They see the logjam as well- and can't afford to have it gum up the recruiting cycle.
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Post by soccermaxx72 on Jun 7, 2021 9:31:31 GMT -5
Significantly hurting 2022 class at D1
D1 coaches primarily looking at transfers, and c/o23 and 24 at this time.
D2,D3,, NAIA focused on c/o 22
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Post by atv on Jun 7, 2021 9:59:25 GMT -5
Significantly hurting 2022 class at D1 D1 coaches primarily looking at transfers, and c/o23 and 24 at this time. D2,D3,, NAIA focused on c/o 22 That is not entirely true. 23s and 24’s… College coaches can’t even talk to 24s yet but can “start” talking to 23s in a few weeks but “a lot of things can change”. Most of the recruiting right now is around the uncommitted 2022’’s, transfers, and in a few cases 2021’s. It depends on the school, strategy, and their situation. |
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Post by soccermaxx72 on Jun 7, 2021 12:13:47 GMT -5
Significantly hurting 2022 class at D1 D1 coaches primarily looking at transfers, and c/o23 and 24 at this time. D2,D3,, NAIA focused on c/o 22 That is not entirely true. 23s and 24’s… College coaches can’t even talk to 24s yet but can “start” talking to 23s in a few weeks but “a lot of things can change”. Most of the recruiting right now is around the uncommitted 2022’’s, transfers, and in a few cases 2021’s. It depends on the school, strategy, and their situation. If you believe that you are very misinformed. Yes technically D1 coaches can “officially” talk to 2023 until June 15 but guess what I know 2 Westminster high school girls who as sophomores this season already have high D1 offers. |
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Post by oraclesfriend on Jun 7, 2021 12:26:24 GMT -5
That is not entirely true. 23s and 24’s… College coaches can’t even talk to 24s yet but can “start” talking to 23s in a few weeks but “a lot of things can change”. Most of the recruiting right now is around the uncommitted 2022’’s, transfers, and in a few cases 2021’s. It depends on the school, strategy, and their situation. If you believe that you are very misinformed. Yes technically D1 coaches can “officially” talk to 2023 until June 15 but guess what I know 2 Westminster high school girls who as sophomores this season already have high D1 offers. Do not forget that some 2023 kids had offers before the rule kicked in so it may not be that their offers happened recently (especially 2004 birth year kids). Also if coaches are offering then they are breaking the rules and subject to sanctions. |
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