If a representative of one of CSU-Pueblo's athletic programs has
made contact with you, you are likely being considered to join next
year's squad in your sport of choice. You are very close to
becoming a ThunderWolf!
The next stage is up to you and the coach.
You may make a "verbal committment," in which you verbally
commit to attending CSU-Pueblo and playing in an athletic
program. A "verbal committment" is not binding for either
yourself or an institution, but it is poor practice to verbally
commit to an institution only to back out later. If you make
a "verbal committment" to CSU-Pueblo, the coach is under no
obligation to offer you a scholarship of open a spot on the roster
for you. But if a coach does verbally offer you a scholarship
or an offer to walk on, it is also poor practice to back out on the
offer.
Your status as a student-athlete is not binding until an offer
in the form of a "National Letter of Intent" is signed.
The NLI shows a scholarship offer (if any) and is endorsed by the
coach and the CSU-Pueblo Director of Athletics. The NLI
form (which was likely faxed or sent to your high school),
must be signed by you and a guardian, and sent/faxed back to
CSU-Pueblo.
If an "offer" has not been made, you are encouraged to contact
the coach once again to update him/her on your accomplishments and
gauge the interest of the coach in adding you to their
program. Much like finding a job, choosing where to play
collegiate athletics is a long process, and voicing your dedication
to joining CSU-Pueblo by calling the coach is advantageous to
you.
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