Hi, could you all help me understand the pros and cons of signing a NLI in the fall of DD's senior year? If the NLI is with a non-NCAA school, can either party change their mind prior to the fall semester starting? We're very excited and flattered that our DD has received NCAAJC-D1, NCAA D3 (academic), and non-NCAA offers to play college ball. We're not too surprised that the offers are coming her senior year as we knew from the get-go that she would probably not play for a big D1 school, so we've focused on these other types of schools.
I'm concerned about her making a decision too early, but we are getting some pressure from some coaches to make a final decision very soon. There are a couple of NAIA schools that she's interested in that want her to attend recruitment camps in Dec and Jan, they are out of state so would require some effort to make the campus visit. Two of the non-NCAA schools told us essentially that they may not have the athletic award money available, or her spot will be filled if she does not make a commitment within the next few weeks. She does have a favorite school in mind already, its one of the non-NCAA's asking for a fall commitment. I'm assuming that signing an NLI is binding across all athletic divisions? Like most parents, I have to wonder if we're rushing the decision, and other what-if scenarios. Thanks in advance!
I'm concerned about her making a decision too early, but we are getting some pressure from some coaches to make a final decision very soon. There are a couple of NAIA schools that she's interested in that want her to attend recruitment camps in Dec and Jan, they are out of state so would require some effort to make the campus visit. Two of the non-NCAA schools told us essentially that they may not have the athletic award money available, or her spot will be filled if she does not make a commitment within the next few weeks. She does have a favorite school in mind already, its one of the non-NCAA's asking for a fall commitment. I'm assuming that signing an NLI is binding across all athletic divisions? Like most parents, I have to wonder if we're rushing the decision, and other what-if scenarios. Thanks in advance!