<p>Hi everyone its been a while but we have a crisis the head coach at the school my daughter has verbally committed to has resigned. The Asst Coach that recruited my daughter is still there for now but not sure for how long. He has applied for the vacancy, also told my daughter that the offer still stands (full scholarship). I am concerned that it could all change with a new coach. Advice so far has been for me to personally contact the AD and the Asst Coach I emailed Asst today tried to call AD We would appreciate any more advice Thanks joekel</p>
<p>It seems like the general advice on this subject is never choose a school for a coach. If your daughter chose the school with this advice in mind, then I would stick it out. </p>
<p>As you know, a coach can leave at any time. The NLI even reminds you of that!</p>
<p>Is she supposed to sign with the school this week? Or does she have time? Was there another school she was also considering? How worried are you that this coaching change will be bad? </p>
<p>At this point with my daughter, I’m pretty sure if the coach she signed with left, that wouldn’t change her mind. She had liked the girls on the team as well as the school and the city it’s in. Her heart is set on every aspect, and she would just look forward to meeting the new coach. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks our Daughter feels the same,we are just concerned that the new coach might honor her offer.That is why we contacted AD</p>
<p>Well,. as I said, the NLI specifically says, “I understand that I have signed this NLI with the institution and not a particular sport or coach;” although I can understand your concern if there has been nothing in writing yet. I hope the AD can put your mind at ease!</p>
<p>We were in a similar situation and I did indeed call the AD. He was incredibly nice as I heard the news before the press release due to knowing people on the team. I specifically asked him if he would help get my sons application through admissions and he said he would and did. I just saw him this weekend at a game and made sure to thank him for all his help with my son. I let him know how much it meant and how happy my son was at his school. I wanted him to know in case the situation comes up again, and I am sure it will, how much it means to a parent. Especially one who was as wound up as I was.</p>
<p>This happened to my H in college. He was recruited by this coach who was subsequently fired. This changed everything for H. He was getting less playing time as the new coach brought on his own recruits. H could’ve chosen to transfer but chose to stay and finish his degree. He decided that he was going to be a scholar first and athlete second.</p>
<p>the new coach will honor the old coaches “verbal”. I wouldn’t worry.</p>
<p>I disagree with choosing the school before the coach. For some athletes the coach relationship is a huge part of their life. I know for my daughter it was the coach first than the school. And if her coach quits or is fired, that’ll be just bad luck. But her decision to go was based on wanting to spend 6 hours a day 6 days a week with her coach!</p>
<p>pacheight, just to clarify - I didn’t mean to imply choosing the school before the coach - but things happen - and you have to know that you will be happy at the school even if the coach leaves. Sort of more of a package deal.</p>
<p>FWIW, Our local HS basketball star was signed last November to play at a school that subsequenty lost its coach. This athlete applied and got released from his NLI by the NCAA in order to sign with another school. He used the uncertainty of the first program’s future and his potential with the team to support his case. He ended up at a bigger school with even more visibility.</p>