Recruited athlete wants to transfer after freshman year

Athletic Recruits
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<p>A friend's son, a soccer recruit at a D2 school, is not happy with the situation at his school and wants to transfer. He was in the top 300 for his position, and his goal is a D1 school. He's a Ca. resident and would like to apply to several schools in Ca., both private and state, as well as one or two others.</p>

<p>I see that Cal State schools say they don't take transfers with less than 60 credits. Is he totally out of luck there? What about UCs? The deadlines are coming.</p>

<p>He knows he needs a release from his coach and he's willing to come back home and go to the local CC if need be.</p>

<p>If anyone has gone through this or has experience, please share. I will post this on the parent's forum, as well.</p>

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<p>If he wants to transfer than the he should go ahead and tell his coach now so he can be given permission to speak with other coaches. Once he is clear to do so then I would recommend he contact the coaches of the schools he is interested in and find out if he is eligible to transfer or what it will require. Be prepared for the possibility of negative actions by current coach, not always the case but possible. Much worse however to do stuff behind current coaches back, that can get the athlete in a world of trouble. Good luck… Check out Cal Poly SLO, great mens soccer program and great school and place to live… :)</p>

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<p>Thanks for the advice, momof2010. This student isn’t particularly academic and I think plans to major in business.</p>

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<p>Well Cal Poly probably not a great fit then, pretty academic school. Anyway, best of luck…
Watched Northridge mens soccer team play and they were really good… and it is not a particularly academic school. Pretty sure you can major in business at most all major D1’s…</p>

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<p>He’ll need to do two things. First go to the school that he wants to transfer into to check out their specific academic transfer requirements. Second, if he wants to continue playing soccer, he’ll need to read and understand everything related to his NCAA transfer and eligibility.</p>

<p>[NCAA</a> Publications - NCAA Transfer Guide - 2012-13](<a href=“http://www.ncaapublications.com/p-4288-ncaa-transfer-guide-2012-13.aspx]NCAA”>NCAA Publications - NCAA Transfer Guide - 2012-13)</p>

<p>After reading and understanding the terminology, I’d call the NCAA to discuss with them. It is a free call.</p>

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<p>^ Yes, and the people at the NCAA are VERY helpful.</p>

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<p>I don’t know if things have changed, but 20 yrs ago I transferred from CSULB to UCLA after freshman year for Track & Field. I had my H.S. Coach call the UCLA coach for me and arrange it. I was admitted Fall sophomore year as a walk-on.</p>