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Cornell Men’s Head coach John Smith reneged on a verbal commit
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostWhere do I find out about coaches who renege on verbal commits or have bad reputations?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostIt's all verbal stuff and hearsay which everyone tries to keep on the down-low ... there is no way to track it unfortunately.
One way that was very effective for us is to ask players who are currently playing what their experience was with verbal commits. Ask in private so they can speak no holds barred. You'll find out quickly who the "bad" coaches are. If you hear a coach's name twice from two different players, he's probably a coach to avoid.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostWhat are you talking about? There's no thing as a 50% or 75% verbal. You either get offered a verbal commitment or you don't. With the Ivys you will get a preread from admissions before the verbal is offered. So unless the player screws up badly later on, most coaches hold to their verbals. The coaches that don't develop reputations and soon players start avoiding them.
You are right "most" keep their commitments, so do most players. But until something is signed it's only verbal and very breakable.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostTough to track but if your aggressive and willing to ask around you'll find out.
One way that was very effective for us is to ask players who are currently playing what their experience was with verbal commits. Ask in private so they can speak no holds barred. You'll find out quickly who the "bad" coaches are. If you hear a coach's name twice from two different players, he's probably a coach to avoid.
But, bottom line, if you get a used-car salesman vibe from the coach go with your gut. It's probably right.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostTough to track but if your aggressive and willing to ask around you'll find out.
One way that was very effective for us is to ask players who are currently playing what their experience was with verbal commits. Ask in private so they can speak no holds barred. You'll find out quickly who the "bad" coaches are. If you hear a coach's name twice from two different players, he's probably a coach to avoid.
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