16. June 2026

Interest Isn’t an Offer — And an Offer Isn’t Always Committable

One of the biggest mistakes families make during the recruiting process is misunderstanding what college communication actually means.

A coach follows your kid.

A coach likes a highlight.

A coach sends a DM.

A coach says, “We like him.”

Parents immediately think:

We’re getting recruited.

Slow down.

There are levels to this.

And if you don’t understand the difference between interest, an offer, and a committable offer, you can make bad decisions.

Level 1: Interest

Interest is the lowest level of recruiting attention.

This sounds like:

• “We’re watching.”
• “Send us film.”
• “We like his upside.”
• “Keep us updated.”
• “Come to camp.”

That is not an offer.

That means:

You are on their radar.

Nothing more.

Coaches build huge recruiting boards.

Some schools track hundreds of players for one position.

Being watched is better than being ignored.

But don’t confuse attention with commitment.

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