In the past, these kids were unilaterally locked into a one way 4 year street based on a decision they made as an 18 year old, often times with the "adults" in the room overtly lying to them with no consequences. If they wanted to change, the kids had to pay a price while everyone else in this system can move around freely.
Now these kids have options when the things don't pan out or the school moves in a different direction at the coaching/scheme level.