H.S. seniors used to celebrate Signing Day.
Now they don’t even sign Letters of Intent.
Some arrive on campus wondering if they’ll be in the portal by Christmas.
The NCAA created free agency, eliminated stability, and called it a system.
What a disaster.
Appreciate the coaches that have reached out. Excited for the future!
•Catcher - ODU Transfer
• 4 years of Eligibility
• 3.7 GPA
• 2026 - ODU
-Freshman Year-
Redshirt
•Reference - Coach Jonathan Hadra
•3x all-state C in HS
After my R-Freshman Yr at Old Dominion University, I’m entering the Transfer Portal w/ 4 years of eligibility remaining.
C | 6’1 210 | R/R
1.9 Pop
100+ Exit Velo
3.7 GPA
2025 Fall WS:
6-8 | 3 RBI’s
1 2B
2 BB
.875 OBP
Summer: @WincRoyals[email protected] • (703) 975-4601
ODU Athletics lost a great friend, Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, on March 12. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and all those who loved him. We also hold our students close, as they navigate the weight of this loss and its campus impact. We remain Monarch Strong.
This decorated soldier survived combat overseas… only to be killed here at home on American soil.
He deserves to be honored, and I’m going to keep sharing his story.
Lt. Col. Brandon Shah was a Professor of Military Science and leader of the ROTC program at Old Dominion University. He served his country in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Atlantic Resolve, surviving dangerous combat deployments overseas.
He was a decorated American hero whose awards included two Bronze Stars, the Air Medal with Valor, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Joint Service Achievement Medal, along with the Senior Army Aviator Badge, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Air Assault Badge.
Rest in peace, Lt. Col. Brandon Shah
VSP stands with the Monarch community of Old Dominion University during this difficult time. 💙
Our thoughts are with the students, faculty, staff, families, and everyone who calls ODU home.