Sophomore Unofficial Visit-Verbal Commitment-D1

Athletic Recruits
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<p>I was asked to come up to a school for my unofficial by the coach during my Sophomore fall. I'm a freshman right now. So i'm going up. This coach has seen me play multiple times before, and knows how I play. I've emailed him frequently about updates on my season. This is for WOMENS ICE HOCKEY. I'm one of the top female goaltenders in the country statistically and he knows that. He already told me that I'm on the top of his recruiting list. And they offered us football tickets while we're up there. They are in the top 5 as far as women's D1 college hockey goes.</p>

<p>I know making a verbal commitment sophomore year is not that heard of, but if he's asking me to come up for my unofficial now, does that mean they might ask me to make a verbal commitment? Also, do you typically make verbal commitments on unofficial visits? </p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>Nothing.
Verbals mean nothing - and are certainly too early to judge this…
There are things like 3 more years of highschool here, more years of play, potential injuries, burnout, grades, SATs etc etc.
I believe a coach cannot give you football tickets on an unoffical…check the NCAA recruiting guidelines to be sure you don’t do anything to make yourself ineligible.</p>

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<p>I hate verbals. He has everything to gain, and nothing to lose. You should hang back and look around. It’s best to see what turns up. Your goals may also change in the next 2 years.</p>