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| JTK |
Posted - 08/20/2015 : 22:10:14
I would like to hear any thoughts on some of the good high school coaches/school programs in the region. My son (current 7th grade) will be going to a public school starting in high school. We have no clue where that will be. We also don't know how good he will be by that time, but just for fun, I would love to hear about some coaches/programs and what you like about them. |
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| OlRoy |
Posted - 07/29/2016 : 17:12:51
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Originally posted by MAHER
New to area (HS baseball and Jr. College All Star coach in the past) and my observations put Walton, Pope, Westminster, and Lovett as best baseball programs around. I've only been here for 4 years so my perspective may be skewed, but I'm just sharing my (somewhat educated) view. Here are this years State Champions and I had not checked this site before starting this post: http://www.ghsa.net/congratulations-2016-baseball-state-champions. Walton beat Pope in large class state championship and Westminster and Lovett both won their respective classes. Believe Westminster, Walton, and Pope had kids drafted in MLB draft as well. As a former high school coach and teacher, I can say baseball is but a very small part of the high school experience and in the scheme of life, what is learned in the classrooms far surpasses the importance of what is learned on the fields (and this coming from someone who understands what can be learned in sports). Plus, things can change between when your child is in 2nd grade or 5th grade or even 8th grade and high school. Talent pool, coaching change, job situation of area, etc can all change the dynamics of a program. Hope this helps.
First time poster but long time follower here to second exactly your words above MAHER and say that I think you have read things right in your 4 years. Academics and athletics should have an integral relationship at the ages of players discussed on this page and that is not always emphasized as it could be...ultimately they support each other and are not exclusive of one another. And sometimes life gets in the way of baseball and not the other way around...go figure. |
| MAHER |
Posted - 07/29/2016 : 00:16:41
New to area (HS baseball and Jr. College All Star coach in the past) and my observations put Walton, Pope, Westminster, and Lovett as best baseball programs around. I've only been here for 4 years so my perspective may be skewed, but I'm just sharing my (somewhat educated) view. Here are this years State Champions and I had not checked this site before starting this post: http://www.ghsa.net/congratulations-2016-baseball-state-champions. Walton beat Pope in large class state championship and Westminster and Lovett both won their respective classes. Believe Westminster, Walton, and Pope had kids drafted in MLB draft as well. As a former high school coach and teacher, I can say baseball is but a very small part of the high school experience and in the scheme of life, what is learned in the classrooms far surpasses the importance of what is learned on the fields (and this coming from someone who understands what can be learned in sports). Plus, things can change between when your child is in 2nd grade or 5th grade or even 8th grade and high school. Talent pool, coaching change, job situation of area, etc can all change the dynamics of a program. Hope this helps. |
| oneZone |
Posted - 07/27/2016 : 18:31:29
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Originally posted by DecaturDad
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Originally posted by tellit
I can't stand loud teams in the dugout. Save that energy for the field and let fans enjoy the game in peace. Good programs are sometimes obnoxious, that is just not what I want to be around all weekend. Let your play do the talking, is more my kind of people.
My son's current travel team is the loudest team he has been on. They are always cheering each other on and just having a great time. They do not insult the other team. They just keep each other motivated. I think it is great and love the energy.
What better way to show energy and support for your teammates -- hand gestures?
Don't think dude in the batter's box is gonna see your two thumbs up and that reassuring look on your face. Clapping is OK, but it blends in too easy. Plus it requires two free, ungloved hands to be effective.
On the other hand, all noise ain't good noise.
Long, softball-like chants are stupid and annoying. Short, clever expressions are OK, though, as long as they're not repeated too many times.
Negative comments directed toward opponents can get out of hand, so it's usually best to keep them subtle or humorous. Yelling, "Not even close" to a pitcher on a pickoff move is fine; yelling out, "No wonder your Dad left when you were a kid, you suck!" when he walks a kid is going too far.
Exhibiting blatant cockiness and lack of respect for your opponents is risky, too, as you might just get your butts handed to you.
Lastly, and this one's for the younger ages in particular, NO SCREAMING LIKE A GIRL.
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| DecaturDad |
Posted - 07/27/2016 : 12:45:57
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Originally posted by tellit
I can't stand loud teams in the dugout. Save that energy for the field and let fans enjoy the game in peace. Good programs are sometimes obnoxious, that is just not what I want to be around all weekend. Let your play do the talking, is more my kind of people.
My son's current travel team is the loudest team he has been on. They are always cheering each other on and just having a great time. They do not insult the other team. They just keep each other motivated. I think it is great and love the energy. |
| Punishers |
Posted - 07/26/2016 : 14:06:49
As a former player, I can say that loud dugouts and trash talking is a part of the game. It's a mental element that those who were never competitive athletes do not understand. Trash is talked in every team sport, so don't think that baseball is not included in that category. Every wonder why they don't put mics on MLB players? Cause they say some of the most vile things you will ever hear. It's a mental element of the game to throw your competition off. There is this misconception that baseball is a clean sport when in reality it is not. It's not as much physical contact as other team sports. |
| tellit |
Posted - 07/25/2016 : 14:05:03
I can't stand loud teams in the dugout. Save that energy for the field and let fans enjoy the game in peace. Good programs are sometimes obnoxious, that is just not what I want to be around all weekend. Let your play do the talking, is more my kind of people. |
| rippit |
Posted - 08/22/2015 : 20:13:11
Aww thanks mr mass! And congrats to your son for shutting them up last year. May that trend continue this coming year. |
| whits23 |
Posted - 08/22/2015 : 19:25:29
yes AD was coach last year |
| Critical Mass |
Posted - 08/22/2015 : 18:53:08
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Originally posted by teamgamark
Parkview, Pope, Lassiter, Harrison, and Hillgrove are quality programs. Personally I would avoid Lambert. Their dugout chatter is not what you want to be known for and coach looks the other way.
Yeah, i remember that when Lambert came to our place last year ranked #1 in the nation and my son shoved it up their arse to the tune of 1 hit over 7 innings. That dugout got real quiet, real fast. The parents and kids who came were obnoxious....felt good to see them with that "how can this be happening look on their face?"
Rippit...you're right, i missed that one.....i've got your participation ribbon in the mail for you today. |
| rippit |
Posted - 08/22/2015 : 16:33:48
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Originally posted by Critical Mass
Yeah rippit, so 2016 will the be the 2nd year for the HC at Lambert right? ...no more questions.
Wrong. There was a gap year. Not sure why but when Jamie left the AD OR ASST COACH or whatever stepped in for Spring 2015 and the guy from Brookwood just picked up for the coming year.
One of these days yall will learn not to doubt Rippit. Seriously. |
| jaguars18 |
Posted - 08/22/2015 : 15:10:19
Buford and Lambert are pretty good. Chatter is always fun at HS and College. Was my favorite part. Oh and Buford and Lambert win championships
I will take dugout chatter over grown men trying to rank the top youth teams at age groups on a board at least one of those is still a youth acting like one the other is an adult still acting like one LOL |
| teamgamark |
Posted - 08/22/2015 : 15:02:08
Parkview, Pope, Lassiter, Harrison, and Hillgrove are quality programs. Personally I would avoid Lambert. Their dugout chatter is not what you want to be known for and coach looks the other way. |
| whits23 |
Posted - 08/22/2015 : 12:56:54
Lambert coach is 1st year at Lambert but came from a good program.
Some coaches are blessed with talent. As others have said. My son started at Lambert playoffs as a Freshman when Corr was there so of course i liked Corr.
I also think while he does not have the talent or numbers of other schools the coach at North Hall Mongero gets the most out of his kids.
If your moving to a area because of school your probably moving for wrong reason. Make friends and enjoy school ball and get your Travel on in the summer.
Most High school coaches do not have time to develop players regardless of where you move.
Season is so short you hit tryouts in bad weather and play a 31 game schedule roughly and end about the time the weather feels good..
HS is sort of like Travel now there is a team on every corner. |
| Critical Mass |
Posted - 08/22/2015 : 11:13:00
Yeah rippit, so 2016 will the be the 2nd year for the HC at Lambert right? ...no more questions. |
| hshuler |
Posted - 08/22/2015 : 08:53:34
I believe it is...and the good thing is that he's taking several GA boys down there with him. I am sure that he will continue to recruit the from this area. |
| bballman |
Posted - 08/21/2015 : 21:17:05
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Originally posted by hshuler
bballman - Corr left for Florida Southwest after winning state c'ship in '14.
Wow, that's awesome. I know his brother lives down in that area. Wonder if that's home for him? Sounds like a great opportunity for him either way. |
| hshuler |
Posted - 08/21/2015 : 20:28:15
bballman - Corr left for Florida Southwest after winning state c'ship in '14. |
| JTK |
Posted - 08/21/2015 : 19:50:45
Now I know where the coach from Lambert is from. Every little bit helps.
I watched an interview with Dansby Swanson. I was impressed by the way he spoke about his time at Vanderbilt and how the atmosphere and the relationships were worth as much as the actual baseball. It is clear he valued his time under his coach. It was clear that his coach contributed in his life. If my son has the skill set to play HS ball, this seems like a great time to be looking for a good man/program that he can learn from. |
| bballman |
Posted - 08/21/2015 : 18:22:53
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Originally posted by rippit
Lambert is first year coach who coached at Brookwood prior.
Any more questions??
What happened to Jamie Corr over there? He was their coach since the school opened. |
| rippit |
Posted - 08/21/2015 : 17:55:57
Lambert is first year coach who coached at Brookwood prior.
Any more questions?? |
| Critical Mass |
Posted - 08/21/2015 : 15:37:31
I'd consider Parkview, Milton, Pope and Lambert (2nd year coach). |
| dad4kids |
Posted - 08/21/2015 : 15:29:22
I think it's a great question and I would love to hear more feedback from those whose sons have actually gone through HS programs and can offer some experience based advice and intel. Can understand why some may not want to comment if they're currently in it.
Haven't heard great things about most feeder teams, i.e., that most HS coaches have no involvement and could care less if you're on one; they just want the best players in HS. Maybe that's different in other metro areas. |
| bbsis |
Posted - 08/21/2015 : 15:17:37
define "development" almost every listing on this site for "players needed"/tryouts and the website of most academies throws the word "development" into their propaganda. if "development" was happening why is there so much turnover?
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| JTK |
Posted - 08/21/2015 : 15:14:37
CaCO3Girl, perhaps using the word "Best" was not the proper word. In my post, I referenced thoughts about coaches and programs and what you liked about them. I get talent pool, feeder programs, somewhat naive about booster clubs, etc. And your point about travel ball development is taken. That said, I think I was looking for something closer to what BBall123 answered...just thoughts about the program and the coach. As a parent, I am more looking into the character of the men that would be such an influence over my son should he live up to potential. |
| CaCO3Girl |
Posted - 08/21/2015 : 13:22:29
The reason why no one will touch this is because you are asking the wrong questions...you don't want to know who has the BEST high school coaches/programs you want to know which schools have extensive development programs.
What you need to understand is that there are several High Schools in metro ATL that the entire Varsity team will be getting scholarships to Division 1 Schools and they have talented kids lined up 4 deep...their freshman squads could demolish several Varsity Squads, but that's not necessarily development, it's just a deep talent pool.
Conversely you have multiple HS programs who can't get enough kids to try out to even field a proper team! You hear all the time that such and such school had 140 kids trying out for 6 spots and the best pitcher on *insert awesome team name here* didn't make the team.
I would guesstimate that +90% of development comes from travel ball teams. Perhaps you should be researching various academy programs, or programs known for development, and then move into a district close to those programs providing the school system is decent. I just looked up my sons school schedule, last year they played games from February 9 to April 26th and then went into the playoffs....not exactly a HUGE season, plus there are all sorts of crazy rules about Coaches can't actually coach players in groups of more than 2 until I think mid January....stick with investigating the travel ball scene, might get more input. |
