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Freshman Year Survival Guide

Signed Isn’t Finished

Most college athletes decide whether they’ll stay somewhere in their first year—often in a single bad week. This guide walks your family through that year in three parts, so the decision gets made with perspective instead of emotion. Work through each section at the time of year listed.

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The 72-hour rule

No transfer decision, no portal entry, and no confrontation with a coach within 72 hours of a hard conversation or a bad game. Almost every regret we’ve seen was made inside that window. Sleep on it, talk it through with family, then decide with a clear head.

A Note for Parents
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