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That’s what I have been hearing as well but to think choosing what camp to attend is so critical was freaking me out. Especially since it’s not like you can attend more than a couple.Great question.. I have heard most recently that with all the NCAA changes that camps are going to be a huge way for college coaches to get to know new athletes...
They can still come watch. Weve had many coaches at our gym after the new rules went into effect.in the past college camps were not necessary, as the college coaches came to the gym to watch practices of the girls that they were interested in. Now.....I think it may be more beneficial to attend a college camp. With the new rules (and btw I am all for the new restrictions on age) coaches will not be coming to watch or even be able to let you know that they are interested until after sophomore year. There will be a flurry of verbals right at that time and I'd think it'd important to have attended a camp before then.
**I am also basing this off the fact that I know that the last 3 girls that my dd's coach has verballed were all shortly after said girls attended their summer camp last year.
So.......I do put heavy weight on picking the right college camps to attend. Pick ones that you think your dd is both interested in attending, and that you believe she may have a shot at making their team in the future. If you think your dd will be highly sought after, then go for all the big name colleges. But NO matter how good the camp, If your dd doesn't have a realistic shot at making a team for say UCLA.....then don't waste your money and travel expense to attend that one. Better to put your resources to camps that will gain your dd exposure to the coaches that she has a realistic chance of impressing.
Yes but for those who aren’t already going the elite route, they might not catch a coach’s eye at a practice....but they can make an impact at a camp. It’s actually exactly how some of my child’s older friends who are now in college got verbaled. The camps are definitely important for most girls, methinks. Because most girls aren’t elite material.They can still come watch. Weve had many coaches at our gym after the new rules went into effect.
I’m sure that you are also at a gym with multiple girls that are over the restricted age so not a big deal if a coach comes to watch and “happens” to see the younger ones. And you’ve also made it clear that your dd is already on the radar of coaches since she is training elite.They can still come watch. Weve had many coaches at our gym after the new rules went into effect.
I wasn't arguing with you, just stating that coaches can still come watch at gyms. I 100% agree that camps and clinics are more important now than ever.I’m sure that you are also at a gym with multiple girls that are over the restricted age so not a big deal if a coach comes to watch and “happens” to see the younger ones. And you’ve also made it clear that your dd is already on the radar of coaches since she is training elite.
Since MOST of the girls on here are pursuing a more traditional route of JO then college I am directing my answers to their journey. And I stand by my response....if your dad was not on the radar before the rule change then college camps are going to be an essential recruiting tool. As I mentioned above, my dds coach put a lot of stock in the camp....since his verbals last year were ALL camp attendees that he offered After they attended the camp and showed themselves to have great skill and character at the camps
I also heard that camps and clinics will play a much bigger role now especially for the kids inside the window. Our coach is still encouraging only the girls who have already competed level 10 and are in 8th or 9th grade to attend camp this summer. The older girls are only encouraged to go if they are invited.