Expert: Thom Brooks - 8/28/2008

Question
QUESTION: hey coach, I'm currently going to be a redshirt at a D2 college, I'm thinkin of getting good grades freshman year and then transfer to d1. The question i HAVE is what will the coach of the school I want to transfer to look at? and how will he'll be interested in me even though I'm a redshirt? Thanks Coach, i hope to hear ya soon!

Also i know some freshmen d1 players when they switch schools they still get scholarships, how will that apply to me? THanks

ANSWER: David, hello!

Contact the D1 school for the official answer.  You can go to NCAA.com to review the rules of Red Shirt and Transfer up a level to D1.

I'm not certain if a Red Shirt and the sitting out for one year requirement will be combined.  Either way, it sounds like you would sit out your first year of eligibility.  

The scholarship awarded by one school would not be connected unless you were in the same system of schools, like varsity and junior varsity teams, or if both colleges offer the same type scholarship for your educational pursuits.      


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---------- FOLLOW-UP ----------

QUESTION: Ok thanks coach, I want to know now like since I sat out my first year of eligibility what are some ways I can do to convince the coach of the school i WANT TO TRANSFER TO that I'm good enough to play for them

Maybe going to a Combine?

Answer
David,

If you do not have anyone to go to bat for you, then you have to stand in for yourself.  You have to market your positives to those coaches and scouts.  Become a pest.  Send them video, statistics, ask for eyeball interviews.  They will let you know if the NCAA rules allow them to see you.  Go to their combines.  Get former coaches and players to give you recommendations.  Go to your local fitness centers for contacts.  Get in touch with the local high school football officials association and the state high school association.  They know people.  Contact the local TV and radio celebrities of the school you seek to attend.  Somebody will notice you.  If you have the skill and Leadership, you will get on the team.  If you are not the best choice, you will sit.  It is entirely up to your motivation and drive.  How tough are you?  What are you willing to do?  What will make you say you cannot do it?  You have to be physical to be a good player, but if you are not into the mental game, then people will beat you.  

Now, go do it.

Thom Brooks