I've had some interesting conversations with parents who attended HBCUs about their children who are student-athletes. The parents are telling me that their kids are more open than ever before to attending HBCUs to continue their academic and athletic careers, now that they see more and more athletes transferring to HBCUs. The parents are telling me that these same kids are receiving offers from P5 and G5 programs, but when they reach out to the coaches of their respective schools, it's like "pulling teeth." (That was the description that one of the parents used). They are telling me that they have called coaches/ADs/recruiting coordinators and left messages, emailed, and sent text messages, but never get a response.
Are any of you experiencing this or aware of anyone else experiencing this? And if so, why do you believe parents are experiencing this still. Are HBCUs taking full advantage of this situation?
Are any of you experiencing this or aware of anyone else experiencing this? And if so, why do you believe parents are experiencing this still. Are HBCUs taking full advantage of this situation?