Reclass or PG year — which gives players the best shot at college recruiting?
Coach Sean Crocker explains why most athletes need the extra year to grow, adapt, and shine.
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Cory asks Coach Sean Crocker what families should do when deciding between reclassing (doing two years in prep) and a post-grad year. Crocker explains why most players benefit from two years — it gives them time to adjust to campus life, coaching style, and competition — while a one-year PG route demands instant performance and mental toughness.
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If a family reaches out and they’re thinking about reclassing and doing two years at Mercersburg or just graduating and doing a post-grad year, what’s your advice when that question comes up? I think it’s always a case by case basis, but I would say nine times out of 10, and this is going to sound self- serving, but you know, doing two years with a program, you’re going to have an adjustment year, get to know the campus, get to know the coach, get to know the style of play, all that stuff, and then be able to worry about getting placed and having a good senior year to impress the colleges. Whereas, if you’re coming as a postgrad, sure you get the June period, like you have to hit the ground running and be ready to perform. It takes a special kind of kid to be able to do that. So, I I’m going to recommend the
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