<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>
<p>Hi buddy, you have two posts that say exactly the same thing, just so you know… Anyway, it sounds likely that the coach is going to make an offer and you can make a verbal if you want… HOWEVER if you are that good you will probably have a lot of opportunity. If this is your dream school then go for it but you are just a sophomore and it is a good couple of years away so why not take some time and see what else is out there. My son made a verbal to a school a year before signing but it was only after looking at a lot of options, meeting a lot of coaches and seeing what else was out there. He did not really enjoy the recruiting process so once he was sure he made his commitment. Also you really need to check what is allowed regarding contact with you as a recruited athlete… sounds to me like the coach is violating NCAA regulations and if that is the case that is likely someone you do not want to let guide your college career. My son was “illegally” recruited by one school and it was a huge turn off to us.</p>
<p>@momof2010 it is my dream school and thats why I’m so anxious about them offering the verbal commitment. because i would quickly accept it. i just really want them to offer it.</p>
<p>Definitely a good idea to find out the rules, but there’s nothing in the original post that is illegal on it’s face. As long as you (the athlete) are the one initiating the contact, you and the coach can have as many conversations as you want. If he is calling or emailing you, that’s a problem. And he is allowed to provide you tickets to a sporting event while you are on campus (2-3 I believe?).</p>
<p>As for committing early, I like mom2010’s suggestion of making sure you see other schools as well. My D verbally committed in August before her Junior year. We knew the verbal was coming, so we spent the spring/summer visiting 10 other schools - most were recruiting her but a couple were just schools in our area that were easy to tour that would help give her perspective. After lots of looking, it was still her top choice and she made the verbal commitment. It was an informed decision and the school is a perfect fit for her.</p>
<p>If it’s your dream school and it’s a top 5 program, it sounds like a great start. But you should take the spring/summer to really research what’s out there and visit at least a few. Start thinking more about what you might want to study and how it fits with potential schools. If nothing else, it will make your visit to your dream school far more productive as you will have something to compare it to and some good questions to ask.</p>
<p>As mom2010 says, if you are at the top of his recruiting list, you have some time to think it over.</p>
<p>Good luck, it sounds like you are in a great position!</p>
<p>thank you squidge! do you think they’ll ask for a verbal?</p>
<p>Not sure, but if you are truly at the top of his list, I would not be surprised.</p>
<p>awesome, thank you!</p>
<p>They will probably ask for a verbal, just make SURE you want to go there. You are still young, visit other schools BEFORE you make your verbal. I know you said it was your dream school but what if you get on campus and hate it? What if you don’t like the coach, etc. In your situation I would visit other possible schools FIRST, get a feel for those schools, their programs, etc. and THEN visit this school. You will then have something to compare to and will be able to make a more informed choice.</p>
<p>^^^^^^Agreed, you don’t want to second guess later on and you don’t want to retract on a verbal either.</p>