Wanted to flag something for the community. There's a story this week in college athletics that I think a lot of you should pay attention to — players and parents both. Saint Anselm College — a respected D-II program in New Hampshire — just announced they're moving down to Division III. Final D-II season: 2026–27. Full D-III by 2029–30. This isn't a huge mainstream headline — but it's a real signal. Here's what it means depending on where you are in your journey. If you're a player 👇 The biggest thing I want you to take away: don't fall in love with a division label. A "D-II offer" in 2026 isn't what it was three years ago. Some D-II programs are stable and thriving. Others are quietly working out their long-term plans. The label on the front door tells you less than it used to. What actually matters: - Fit. What's the school like academically? What's the campus culture? Could you see yourself there for four years if soccer wasn't part of the picture? - The coach's vision. On a visit, ask directly: "Where do you see this program in three years?" Then pay attention to how confidently they answer. - Roster stability. Pull up their roster from two years ago and compare it to this year's. If half the team turned over, that tells you something about what your experience might look like. The smartest players I work with aren't picking schools by tier. They're picking by fit — and they're asking better questions than their teammates. If you're a parent 👇 The financial landscape of college soccer is shifting. Even at D-II, the scholarship picture isn't what it was. NIL spending and roster volatility are squeezing the dollars available for incoming freshmen. Three things to keep in mind: - Ask for a real four-year cost projection. Not just freshman year. Aid can change year over year, and you want to see the full picture before committing. - Ask about program stability directly. "Is the athletic department's strategic plan public?" "Can we see it?" These aren't rude questions — they're smart ones. The right schools will respect you for asking. - Help your athlete slow down. The pressure to commit early is real, but the schools moving fastest aren't always the ones with the strongest long-term plans.