My child is class of 2026. Standards are different (faster) now than they were last fall. One positive could be that more teams might be in the mix for big meets/titles/etc.
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Yes. This is a small silver lining. I think we will see a broader group of schools competing at the highest level and that will be exciting.
coaches are still figuring it out on the fly - not an easy time for anyone - the timing to fill out the recruiting classes will likely get pushed out this year - if youâre going thru it I would advise be patient and keep communicating
Iâm seeing this with my friend whose kid is going through the process now. They would have been a lock NESCAC recruit two or three years ago, but now lots of delays in follow-ups from coaches and scheduling OV dates. Itâs a very tough time to be âpretty good.â The standards have gone up everywhere, including D1. Was shocked at seeing what BC is looking for in the womenâs 800. Dropped two seconds in the past two years.
I really want to hear about peopleâs thoughts on the implications of NCAA changes on recruiting standards, but at this point the discussion seems be be going off on a tangent from the OPs question. We know the son has to get faster, but it doesnât change his path forward at this point whether he needs to get 15 seconds or 20 seconds faster. After Junior year, when the times are in, that will matter.
Maybe its time for a separate discussion on the changing recruiting landscape for high academic track/XC programs?
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