Core Course Lock — Do NOT Miss This
The moment senior year begins, your 10 completed core courses are permanently locked with the NCAA. You cannot retake them. If grades aren't where they need to be, the window closes forever.
Official Visits — How They Work
Schools pay for transportation, lodging, meals, and 3 tickets to a home event. Unlimited schools but 1 per school. Ask every staff: What happens to my scholarship if injured? What's the coaching staff's retention record?
Verbal Offers Are Not Binding
A verbal offer is not binding for either side. A coach can rescind it. You can decline without consequence. The NLI is the only binding document. Never stop recruiting based on a verbal offer alone.
Junior Year Checklist
- 01Verify core course count — 10 done before senior year starts, zero exceptions
- 02Update highlight film for every staff you're actively communicating with
- 03Schedule official visits to your top 3–5 schools
- 04Prepare 10 consistent questions to ask every coaching staff
- 05Narrow your school list to a focused top 10 by end of junior year
- 06File FAFSA — opens October 1 of junior year, file immediately
- 07Do NOT stop recruiting after receiving a verbal offer
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