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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A D1 freshman athlete, whether they compete in the 2020-21 competition season or not, is eligible for an extra year of competition. Starting their sophomore year, this athlete competes in 100% of the season through senior year. After their senior season, this athlete’s eligibility count is 3 years and they decide to enroll as a fifth-year senior to compete in their fourth collegiate season. Upon the completion of their fourth competition season, this athlete has the option to compete for one final season, a fifth year, because the NCAA D1 had granted all 2020-21 athletes an extra year of eligibility. If this athlete returns for a fifth year, they will have been a member of the team and eligible to receive financial aid for six year, because their first year of competition didn’t count against their years eligibility[/quote]

All correct. The extra year of eligibility was an ill-considered knee-jerk decision by the NCAA that changes the recruiting landscape for youth players. That, on top of budget reductions from the lost year of revenues and declining enrollment due to COVID, is drastically shrinking the number of spots for incoming freshmen starting with 22's but extending to 23's and possibly 24's. Clubs are creating larger rosters because players/families have a real focus on leveraging the connections of the club to get their best shot.[/quote]

These kids aren't on scholarship. I'm not sure all will be able to afford to stay the extra year (especially when you look across all D1 schools). You're also asking a college kid to put off their life for an extra year, lots are just ready to move on by the time they're seniors [/quote]

You don’t think kids staying the extra year are on scholarship? Lol. Okay broski. [/quote]

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