Im not sure how big of a feather Tucker is. Sure, shes well respected with a track record, but wouldn't the directors at SW, MDU, M&D and Hero's still have better and longer relationships with D1 coaches? There's a trust factor built over years that when these director's say "this kid is one that will help your program", you know its legit.
This.
I think over time Coppermine will develop a strong recruiting rep, but it is likely years off. The 28 class will likely be their first big time class.
A few things need to happen. Tucker needs to be in full time. Or find another recruiting coordinator. The best on their 28 team don’t jump ship. The coach better be good at getting buy in from all. None of this is proven at Coppermine.
Where would the top players go and why would they jump ship?
Do you know the coach or know how things work? Sounds like no.
It happens the summer after 7th and 8th grade every year. Top players from 2nd tier club leave for M&D, Heros and SW, driven by their recruiting reputations and connections.
Biggest clubs impacted by this are typically MDU, Integrity, NEMS and TLC. Now that Coppermine is a top 10 club for the 28 and 29 age bracket, i would expect SOME but not all top players to leave.
The real question is can Coppermine attact talent to backfill those spots.
I would expect the Coppermine 28s to be more at risk than 29s because a top of the top 28s have older sisters playing at SW and Heros.
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