Hey all, looking for a little advise. I am currently at Brooklyn in Naismith. During the current job period a handful of D1, D- programs show me as qualified to apply. For long term success would be better to take a low level D1 school to learn the ropes of D1 recruiting or wait it out for a few more seasons at Brooklyn then jump to a D+ or C- level program? The only D1 program that I am currently qualified for that holds any interest for me is Columbia

Thanks!

You're probably get a bunch of different answers on this topic. Ultimately it depends on what your final goal at D1 is. If you want to try and build a low level team into a contender then you could take on a D- or D job. If you want to jump to a big 6 job (and a decent one, at that), then I'd probably try and find a team with a higher baseline prestige. Teams in Conf USA, MWC, MVC, A-10, Horizon, and MAC have higher baseline prestiges than other non-big 6 schools.

Also, it's easier to win the CT and get to the NT in an emptier conference. Conversely some enjoy playing in a fuller conference more than beating up on sims but if you go that route it's likely going to take longer to start making the post-season.

Here's a list of baseline prestiges for D1.

Thanks for the reply!

My eventual goal would be coach in a power 6 conference but not adverse to building a strong mid-major program first. Was thinking I can hop from the Ivy to a mid major program after a few seasons. My concern would be if I bomb out at a D- program would those mid major programs open up anyway after a few seasons or would I need to go back to D3 or D2 to get my prestige back before making another run at a D1 program?

If your goal is D1, take the D- job. If you're the type of coach who'll end up at a top D1 school, you'll pick up low D1 pretty quickly.

I'm going to agree with tkimble. Make the jump now and start learning D1. I made the same jump in Naismith and had zero intention of staying at Vermont as long as I have, but you learn to like where you are at.

Thanks joey and tkimble. I put in my app.

Nice NT win at VT Joey.