<p>is any one being recruited for any sports for the class of 2012? Has anyone done their official visit yet?
I am getting recruite for mens soccer and am making my official this month, but was wondering how long some of you guys stayed there ? Seeing as NCAA allows 48 hours</p>
<p>Hi Army2012,
My son visted in November. He flew up on Thursday and left Sat. A.M., so that was 48 hours. He met with several people/departments. He attended classes, went to practice with the team, met the coaching staff at the Thayer for b'fast (several recruits were there that weekend), and went to the Rutgers game on Friday night. He had his MOC interview on Saturday, so while most of the recruits went Fri and came back Sun, they accommodated his need to be back and got him to the airport in time for his 6 AM flight. He had a blast and made several friends while there.</p>
<p>The military academies don't officially give out "Athletic Scholarships". Every student coming in has to get in as a cadet first and foremost. I.e. While a recruited athlete definitely has some advantages getting in because so many slots are held for that purpose, if you are a great athlete and had a 2.0gpa in high school, the academies wouldn't even talk to you. A traditional school will take you as long as you get the minimum act/sat and have a HS diploma.</p>
<p>Having said that, there are a lot of NCAA rules concerning recruiting that the academy doesn't have to follow. Again, they aren't giving out an athletic scholarship. I would say that the 48 hours is probably coincidental in this case. Mainly because the existing cadets, coaches, staff, etc.. all have school and work to do on Monday. As well as your kid needing to be back in school. Now, if you are questioning the possibility of coming out say during spring break or christmas break for 3-4 days; technically they could do it, but it would be probably better to have them come out and visit a 2nd time instead. </p>
<p>There are many ncaa rules in place that the academy athletics also have to follow. There are also many; such as contacting the recruit during blackout periods, that aren't official. Remember; as an academy recruit, the LOI is only a symbol to make the athlete feel good. The recruit can change their mind at any time and go to another school without penalty. Hell, you can be the academy #1 recruit; get to the academy; do beast; and go to classes the next day and say; "I changed my mind. I don't want to play ball. I just want to get an education and be an officer". There isn't anything anyone can do about it. You'll go to school and be an officer. In a traditional school, if you quit playing ball, you lose your scholarship and you pay for classes and school.</p>
<p>thanks, My main goal is to become an army officer and i see soccer as helping me get into the finest institution that will allow/ give me the knowledge to become an Army officer.<br>
I also do have my congressional nom. already</p>
<p>Christcorp, there are some clarifications necessary to your post, in my opinion. If an athlete goes to visit on his/her own, what you say may be correct (I am not sure). However, if WP pays for the trip, then NCAA rules must be followed. Here is a quote from the letter from the AD that was given my son at his visit:</p>
<p>The NCAA rules specify that a prospect may not accept more than one expense-paid visit to a school and may not accept expense-paid visits to more than five schools. They further require that each school must notify its prospect in writing of these limitations before the visit.</p>
<p>The swimming office has requested that I inform you fo these rules and indicate this will constitute one of your five visits. You should keep a record of this visit and inform any other school inviting you to visit their campus of the number of visits you have used. </p>
<p>The difference appears to be based on who pays for the trip. My son is going to visit Navy this month, but we are paying....I am assuming he could stay longer if he chose to.</p>
<p>Yes, you are correct. A lot has to do with who's paying. And because the academies aren't giving athletic scholarships, if you pay on your own, you can go as often and stay as long as you like. My son and I are going down to the air force academy next weekend to visit. There will be about 20 other football players going. I am paying for our room and food. We only live about 2 hours away so transportation isn't an issue. Also, my son received his appointment to the academy back in November, so visiting is more of an "orientation" of the athletic department and facilities than a recruiting visit. Plus, signing day is Wednesday and having already signed a letter of intent; which is more of a pomp and circumstance for the academy because it's not binding in anyway; makes most of the rules a moot point.</p>
<p>But you are correct that if the academy had paid for the trip then certain rules would apply. But while I am at the academy next weekend, I will ask for clarification purposes. This way others will know for the future.</p>
<p>I went on a recruit trip in November and stayed with a plebe in my respective sport. We attend the Army vs. Rutgers football game and Army vs. UConn Swim/Dive meet. We pretty much lived like Cadets for the weekend. I got there friday and left Sunday Morning....NCAA only allows recruits to be on campus no more than 72 hrs.</p>
<p>I am going on my recruiting trip on thursday and am physced!!!!!</p>