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| nastycurve |
Posted - 01/09/2013 : 12:29:39
I was wondering how do grades affect high school players across the state? At our high school, weve lost a couple of good players due to low grades. As a travel coach, my worry is that those who have to sit out high school will also not be ready for the travel season. But I guess if they dont have the grades, they are just playing for fun anyway... |
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| nastycurve |
Posted - 02/09/2013 : 23:45:37
From the Seattle Mariners. |
| HITANDRUN |
Posted - 02/07/2013 : 08:10:29
quote:
Originally posted by nastycurve
I agree 100%. I watched a scout look at a kid who was lights out. Pitcher, catcher, ss and outfield. The scout asked about his grades, was told the kid failed 4 out of 6 classes and that was the end of the discussion.
Just curious, a Scout from where? |
| nastycurve |
Posted - 01/22/2013 : 12:24:26
I agree 100%. I watched a scout look at a kid who was lights out. Pitcher, catcher, ss and outfield. The scout asked about his grades, was told the kid failed 4 out of 6 classes and that was the end of the discussion. |
| a1prog |
Posted - 01/17/2013 : 18:08:45
If your kid wants to play college baseball then please know this fact;
Once a college coach has seen you on the field if they determine you have the skills for their program the very first question they will ask is "how are your grades?". every coach. every school. every time. And if the you are under a 3.0 then you better be very close to it and/or be really really good. |
| nastycurve |
Posted - 01/17/2013 : 13:11:34
Exactly... How hard is it to just pass now? Its not like you have to make honor roll to play. I cut a couple players from my travel team because they didnt make the school team because of ineligibility, and the parents got mad... They got even madder when I said it seems like you are a lot angrier about your kid being cut than your kid making F's, I think they need to prioritize.
I take our travel team seriously, and have no interest in a kid who is not going to take playing and training seriously. I dont mind if they play other sports, but I cant deal with a kid sitting around doing nothing and that includes doing nothing in the classroom |
| BaseballMom6 |
Posted - 01/16/2013 : 23:03:31
The requirements are to pass 5 classes your Freshman year and 6 classes each of your Sophomore/Junior years. Seriously, just pass, they do not require As. In most classes that means showing up, participating in class and turning in assigned work. Not Rocket Science. Most kids will not earn a living at their sports. If they can't get basic passing grades, it is unlikely they can maintain the minimum GPA required of the NCAA, and without an education they will have a hard time getting a job. So help your kid find a balance, and keep them studying, not just their sport. If you'd pay for private lessons, try using some of that money for tutors. As a coach, respect a player when they have to miss a practice to prepare for a big test, complete a difficult assignment, or finish an important school project. |
| rippit |
Posted - 01/16/2013 : 17:52:46
quote:
Originally posted by southpawfan
It is very highly possible that there are extenuating circumstances for a player being ineligible for his high school team and not that the kid is "so stupid" as you state.
Such as? Your answer will be the exception rather than the rule. |
| southpawfan |
Posted - 01/16/2013 : 16:14:13
It is very highly possible that there are extenuating circumstances for a player being ineligible for his high school team and not that the kid is "so stupid" as you state. |
| 11UFAN |
Posted - 01/14/2013 : 11:12:14
If your kid wants to play college ball there is nothing more important than good grades and a high SAT score. Not that many Bryce Harpers or Heywards out there. For all those parents who think their kid is THAT good there is a really easy way to know.
Are agents calling you "unoffically"? haha If not, tell your kids to get their grades up or start to think about what you will be doing with all that spare time on your hands when your son stops playing after high school. |
| Dr. Old School |
Posted - 01/11/2013 : 11:13:20
I wonder how much these baseball academies (not the ones that provide lessons like East Cobb Baseball Academy but the ones down in FLA that bring you down to work on your playing skills and do 2-3 hours of school work a day) play into things? Kids think they can go down there and just work on their playing and get ready for the draft.
I am like most of the others, above. If my kids failed a class, I would be a lot more focused on that than whether they were eligible to play baseball in the spring. These days, with the ability to see their grades on-line, them failing a class should not sneak up on a parent. If they have an F or D mid way through the semester, that is the time to take action. Not after the semester is over.
Maybe it is just different priorities. For someone that is failing HS, even dropping out, getting your GED and waiting for the draft, won't result in a very high draft slot unless you are just a sky rocket super star, because you don't have any negotiating leverage with another option. Not signing with the pros and going to college to play is the only leverage a player has with draft slot and signing bonus. Saying "Well, if you don't draft me in the first couple rounds I will just go to work digging ditches (not to demean people who dig ditches for a living as I have done that way back in my past). Your $1500 signing bonus is just not enough." |
| RACGOFAR |
Posted - 01/11/2013 : 09:49:22
If your son wants to continue to advance to the next level, his grades are as important as his talent and ability. Low grades will limit college opportunities, even for the most talented kids. On the other hand, high grades will create opportunities, even for kids with just average talent.
College coaches can't afford to take risks on kids who may be marginal students, no matter how talented they are. |
| nastycurve |
Posted - 01/09/2013 : 23:08:06
I agree 100%. I told mine that my eligibility standards are way higher than ghsa's... its just crazy to be in the hall and hear a kid say "I only failed one class, I'm eligibile!!!"
I was scared to bring a c home, let alone a d or f. Standards have changed I guess...
If your son was ineligible because of low grades, but brought them up spring semester, would you let him play sports during the summer. |
| rippit |
Posted - 01/09/2013 : 18:37:29
I think the real worry should be that the kid is so stupid that he's ineligible to play. Priorities please.  |
| in_the_know |
Posted - 01/09/2013 : 17:31:22
Frankly, if my kid's grades aren't good enough to remain eligible to play high school sports, their outside activities (travel sports included) come to a halt. Clearly they need to focus more time on what's important and less on the extra curricular. Travel ball would be the least of my worries as would the feelings of their travel coaches.
Must my 2 cents... |
