The general expectation is that once an athlete enters high school as a freshman, he or she is going to be there for the next four years. Occasionally a standout decides to transfer to another school, which usually sends fans into an outrage and often prompts some sort of correspondence from the state association.
But ultimately, does it matter?
From my standpoint, we’re in a time when the word “loyalty” and “sports” don’t intertwine. I, for one, am perfectly OK with that, because if an athlete or a coach doesn’t want to be on my particular team or at my particular school, I don’t want that person there.
Could he still help me? Sure. But if his heart isn’t in it, I don’t want his body — regardless of how good he might be.
I’ve never had a problem with kids transferring and never will. Too many times athletes who are perceived as “stars” in their respective sports are vilified for leaving their old school and going to another, especially if they don’t have to move far to do it. Some don’t feel as though they’re going to get collegiate looks playing at their original school, and some just like the opportunity to play in what could be perceived as a better economic environment. For some, who knows?