ROB GEERTSEN: His Son's High School Transfer Story

About this episode

Rob Geertsen shares his son's high school transfer story and the considerations involved in making such a decision.

If you’ve ever contemplated a school transfer for your high school son or daughter and asked “Should we stay… or should we go?” you’re not alone! In this episode, we interview Rob Geertsen, a proud and present father and an experienced coach. Rob tells his son Zack's high school transfer story—what they did before any paperwork, how they evaluated the new environment, and why academics and “culture fit” mattered as much or more than the athletics. If you are mulling over whether transferring is the right thing for your son/daughter, Rob will share what requires serious consideration before making the move. Let's go Most Valuable Parents!!! Want to talk to Rob personally about your transfer questions? Contact him at robert.geertsen@canyonsdistrict.org . We guarantee that he will find time for you if you are genuinely interested in an honest and straightforward conversation! The Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Zack Geertsen's HS Transfer Story 02:57 The Decision to Transfer Schools 06:57 Defining Success for Zack 11:33 Culture is Critical 14:57 Involving Zack in the Decision-Making Process 18:50 Due Diligence Before the Transfer 23:26 Exit Conversations and Integration into New…

People in this episode

Hosts: Nate Crandall, Steve Galley

Guest: Rob Geertsen

Topics covered

• high school transfer
• parenting
• coaching
• education
• decision making

Keywords

• school transfer
• parenting advice
• high school
• academic fit
• culture fit

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Canyons District

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