Yea. We share our practice facility and our Husky Golf Center. So we interact a lot. We don’t necessarily practice together, but we cross paths a lot and know each other well.
Any verbal commitment should come with clear scholarship commitment too. Although it is only verbal, I can’t imagine a commitment without an understanding of expectations and agreement on scholarship.
Attending other sporting events is one of the best parts of the college experience. Our guys love attending them. Even with the travel we can attend a few football games in the Fall, and they go to most of the home baskteball games. They also attend volleyball, baseball, tennis, gymnastics, and other events.
I think these experiences are an amazing part of the college experience and should be part of the thinking that goes into the recruiting process.
None. We know what their standards are and work within them. They give us a little bit of flexibility in specified special cases, but we can’t get them to move off of their set parameters and standards. Our Admissions do a great job and are very supportive of Athletics while carefully preserving the integrity of our education and the Admissions process. Coaches have far less power in this than people think.
Haha thanks. Not sure if this is being nice or mocking, but I’ll take it as being nice. :)
Yes. We interact with each other a lot. I probably have at least a little interaction with most of the coaches weekly. In some cases we spend quite a bit of time together discussing coaching and other ideas. It is one of the very best parts of this job.
I grew up near Seattle and after college have been here for almost 12 years now. Yes, I love Seattle. I don’t use this blog for my own recruiting so I don’t want to go into just how much I love it. But yes, Seattle is a special place.
I’m not opposed to meeting parents and really enjoy interacting with the parents of our recruits, especially in a situation like you mention. I think it could be very valuable for both. Still, I would always want to stress that the interaction with the recruit and coach is by far the most important.
I’m not sure I’m allowed to say, but I have often been there in the past.
Of all the things a kid could be doing to pass his high school days, wanting to work and compete at golf all the time is pretty high on the list of time well spent. As a parent I don’t really care what my children choose as their passions, but I want them to pour their soul into something worthwhile. The passionate pursuit of any worthy goal,objective, or vision shapes and refines who we are. I really like being around people who are passionate about what they do. Competing and the desire to constantly challenge oneself is a natural product of that passion.
Thanks!! Thanks for reading. Hope some of it helps a little.
Snowballs fights, sledding, study, and laziness. This is a new thing for us. The guys will work in our Husky Golf Center and probably go to the range as well.
I think having them written down is fine. It shows preparation and thoughtfulness. Try to ask some questions not on the list and ask follow up questions after they answer.
Just make sure you play what you can and that you play as well as possible in those events. It isn’t necessary to travel all over the world. I had very limited resources as a junior golfers also. Focusing on events in your own area can trim costs. Consider contacting tournament officials and asking about private housing when you can’t stay at home. There is always a club member or local supporter who would love to host a young golfer who needed a little help. Make sure it is organized through the tournament so it is always legal. Just do what you can. With creativity and resourcefulness you can stretch things out pretty well. I even camped at events a few times, as crazy as that sounds.
Obviously, if you don’t play tournaments you won’t be evaluated by coaches. I always held a job in the summer to help pay for me events. You may need to do that if you don’t already. Good luck!
