There's been a lot of D3 chatter/bashing, so I thought it's time to clarify some things:
1. There are no "commitments" in Jr year. Anyone saying this is either clueless or wanting for attention
2. There is NO athletic scholarship money
3. Top programs ARE competitive (some scrimmage low/mid D1 programs)
4. Top programs take their training, playing very seriously (it's not simply play for fun)
5. While not as intense as D1, there is an expectation of year round fitness/training
6. Most programs allow flexibility for study abroad
It is NOT as competitive as D1, but if kids are looking for a more "balanced" experience (e.g. not be OWNED by soccer program) it's a good alternative.
For those of you inclined to bash as "pay for play", troll somewhere else.
(Don't forget many students may get need/merit money so that argument may be largely muted)
Have at it...
1. There are no "commitments" in Jr year. Anyone saying this is either clueless or wanting for attention
2. There is NO athletic scholarship money
3. Top programs ARE competitive (some scrimmage low/mid D1 programs)
4. Top programs take their training, playing very seriously (it's not simply play for fun)
5. While not as intense as D1, there is an expectation of year round fitness/training
6. Most programs allow flexibility for study abroad
It is NOT as competitive as D1, but if kids are looking for a more "balanced" experience (e.g. not be OWNED by soccer program) it's a good alternative.
For those of you inclined to bash as "pay for play", troll somewhere else.
(Don't forget many students may get need/merit money so that argument may be largely muted)
Have at it...
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