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| rippit |
Posted - 06/23/2016 : 12:14:16
then pay attention to this:
http://www.hsbaseballweb.com/recruit_timeline.htm
And, if your summer travel team coach won't give you time off for a couple of college camps, then find another team. |
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| CaCO3Girl |
Posted - 05/30/2017 : 15:23:55
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Originally posted by Zach11cole
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Originally posted by CaCO3Girl
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Originally posted by Zach11cole
As I read this, I see some flaws. It is great to have a program laid out for yourself. However, going through the process myself (a collegiate athlete) I see the commonly said processes and disagree. College Camps are nothing but a fundraiser. Yes, some players come out of this, but the majority help fund the program. Through my experience, target the schools you are interested in (be sure to be realistic with yourself and your abilities) then email these schools directly. Let the coach know you have an interest in playing and if possible set up a private workout. This will not only save money, but it will also give you a one on one relationship and worlout with the coach. This is the best way to get truly seen and is how 90% of my teamattes have become college athletes. In no way am I ripping this post, for it makes good points. I am just saying the best process I have seen worked through my years.
Perhaps AFTER you have attended a camp and they have some numbers on you a semi-private workout can be asked for but there are thousands of players that are hopefuls, a coach isn't going to agree to private workouts unless he, or someone he trusts, has seen something they want to explore further.
In the case of D1's, they could receive 10,000 emails a year saying "look at me, look at me"....they can't read them all, they can't look at them all. D2's get about half that, and still can't read them all.
The rule of thumb has been D1's look for you, you look for D2's and below.
I disagree, I have received 7 different college offers, each of which have been from my contacting them. If you provide a solid background of yourself and experience with the details of your game. They will invite you out privately. Yes, if you're D1 material they will find you, but there are only a few that will be at that level.
If you are who your user name says you are then you have totally different rules right now being in a junior college, which is where PG says you are. Also, if you are referring to your HS experience again, you were a 2015 and 2016 All American Honorable mention. You had a stat that intrigued them.
What I said before is what I am standing by "Perhaps AFTER you have attended a camp and they have some numbers on you a semi-private workout can be asked for but there are thousands of players that are hopefuls, a coach isn't going to agree to private workouts unless he, or someone he trusts, has seen something they want to explore further."
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| in_the_know |
Posted - 05/30/2017 : 13:14:17
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Originally posted by Zach11cole
I am heading into my sophomore year on college. These schools are able to conduct workouts however there is a specified time this is allowed. I am unsure to the exact date but I believer it begins during your summer prior to senior year.
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Originally posted by bballman
I think things have changed since you played collegiate athletics. My understanding is that D1 and D3 coaches are not permitted to conduct one on one workouts for potential players. I think D2 can. Something to check out in further detail before you waste a lot of time trying this approach.
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Originally posted by Zach11cole
As I read this, I see some flaws. It is great to have a program laid out for yourself. However, going through the process myself (a collegiate athlete) I see the commonly said processes and disagree. College Camps are nothing but a fundraiser. Yes, some players come out of this, but the majority help fund the program. Through my experience, target the schools you are interested in (be sure to be realistic with yourself and your abilities) then email these schools directly. Let the coach know you have an interest in playing and if possible set up a private workout. This will not only save money, but it will also give you a one on one relationship and worlout with the coach. This is the best way to get truly seen and is how 90% of my teamattes have become college athletes. In no way am I ripping this post, for it makes good points. I am just saying the best process I have seen worked through my years.
Different rules for you being a JUCO or CC player. HS recruiting rules differ, so please be careful when you dispense advice.
Readers, register your son on NCAA Clearinghouse and make sure you educate yourself on recruiting rules in advance. Telling them that "a dude on a message board told you . . ." won't get your kid out of a violation.
If you son is a prospect, educate yourself. |
| Zach11cole |
Posted - 05/27/2017 : 12:59:22
I am heading into my sophomore year on college. These schools are able to conduct workouts however there is a specified time this is allowed. I am unsure to the exact date but I believer it begins during your summer prior to senior year.
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Originally posted by bballman
I think things have changed since you played collegiate athletics. My understanding is that D1 and D3 coaches are not permitted to conduct one on one workouts for potential players. I think D2 can. Something to check out in further detail before you waste a lot of time trying this approach.
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Originally posted by Zach11cole
As I read this, I see some flaws. It is great to have a program laid out for yourself. However, going through the process myself (a collegiate athlete) I see the commonly said processes and disagree. College Camps are nothing but a fundraiser. Yes, some players come out of this, but the majority help fund the program. Through my experience, target the schools you are interested in (be sure to be realistic with yourself and your abilities) then email these schools directly. Let the coach know you have an interest in playing and if possible set up a private workout. This will not only save money, but it will also give you a one on one relationship and worlout with the coach. This is the best way to get truly seen and is how 90% of my teamattes have become college athletes. In no way am I ripping this post, for it makes good points. I am just saying the best process I have seen worked through my years.
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| Zach11cole |
Posted - 05/27/2017 : 12:57:19
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Originally posted by CaCO3Girl
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Originally posted by Zach11cole
As I read this, I see some flaws. It is great to have a program laid out for yourself. However, going through the process myself (a collegiate athlete) I see the commonly said processes and disagree. College Camps are nothing but a fundraiser. Yes, some players come out of this, but the majority help fund the program. Through my experience, target the schools you are interested in (be sure to be realistic with yourself and your abilities) then email these schools directly. Let the coach know you have an interest in playing and if possible set up a private workout. This will not only save money, but it will also give you a one on one relationship and worlout with the coach. This is the best way to get truly seen and is how 90% of my teamattes have become college athletes. In no way am I ripping this post, for it makes good points. I am just saying the best process I have seen worked through my years.
Perhaps AFTER you have attended a camp and they have some numbers on you a semi-private workout can be asked for but there are thousands of players that are hopefuls, a coach isn't going to agree to private workouts unless he, or someone he trusts, has seen something they want to explore further.
In the case of D1's, they could receive 10,000 emails a year saying "look at me, look at me"....they can't read them all, they can't look at them all. D2's get about half that, and still can't read them all.
The rule of thumb has been D1's look for you, you look for D2's and below.
I disagree, I have received 7 different college offers, each of which have been from my contacting them. If you provide a solid background of yourself and experience with the details of your game. They will invite you out privately. Yes, if you're D1 material they will find you, but there are only a few that will be at that level. |
| Coach Cole |
Posted - 05/25/2017 : 23:14:50
Great discussion. As rippit says "get in a PG tournament and tell the schools you are interested in when you will be pitching". If they don't come see you, you can shoot video and your stats will be on gamechanger, all things you can reference in your emails, etc. Speaking of such opportunity, I know the team from New Orleans could use a pitcher for a game at Lakepoint this weekend. If you are interested in that opportunity, email me at colejp@comcast.net.
Regarding picking the right college to play at, I agree that you should pick a school you would be happy at even if you weren't playing baseball. If you really enjoy playing but are a marginal D1 talent, or north or maybe better to play D2 or D3 vs. sitting the bench on D1. Of the colleges you are interested in, look at their season stats, you will most often find about 5 total non-freshman kids that either pitched 2-3 innings or batted < 8 times. These kids are probably not on cloud 9 which most often leads to then having to coming to terms with the situation or transferring - too bad coaches don't have to sit out a year when they transfer! My advice, find a school that is a good fit for your talent and make sure the coaches want you as well. |
| bballman |
Posted - 05/16/2017 : 09:49:25
I think things have changed since you played collegiate athletics. My understanding is that D1 and D3 coaches are not permitted to conduct one on one workouts for potential players. I think D2 can. Something to check out in further detail before you waste a lot of time trying this approach.
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Originally posted by Zach11cole
As I read this, I see some flaws. It is great to have a program laid out for yourself. However, going through the process myself (a collegiate athlete) I see the commonly said processes and disagree. College Camps are nothing but a fundraiser. Yes, some players come out of this, but the majority help fund the program. Through my experience, target the schools you are interested in (be sure to be realistic with yourself and your abilities) then email these schools directly. Let the coach know you have an interest in playing and if possible set up a private workout. This will not only save money, but it will also give you a one on one relationship and worlout with the coach. This is the best way to get truly seen and is how 90% of my teamattes have become college athletes. In no way am I ripping this post, for it makes good points. I am just saying the best process I have seen worked through my years.
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| CaCO3Girl |
Posted - 05/16/2017 : 08:42:55
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Originally posted by Zach11cole
As I read this, I see some flaws. It is great to have a program laid out for yourself. However, going through the process myself (a collegiate athlete) I see the commonly said processes and disagree. College Camps are nothing but a fundraiser. Yes, some players come out of this, but the majority help fund the program. Through my experience, target the schools you are interested in (be sure to be realistic with yourself and your abilities) then email these schools directly. Let the coach know you have an interest in playing and if possible set up a private workout. This will not only save money, but it will also give you a one on one relationship and worlout with the coach. This is the best way to get truly seen and is how 90% of my teamattes have become college athletes. In no way am I ripping this post, for it makes good points. I am just saying the best process I have seen worked through my years.
Perhaps AFTER you have attended a camp and they have some numbers on you a semi-private workout can be asked for but there are thousands of players that are hopefuls, a coach isn't going to agree to private workouts unless he, or someone he trusts, has seen something they want to explore further.
In the case of D1's, they could receive 10,000 emails a year saying "look at me, look at me"....they can't read them all, they can't look at them all. D2's get about half that, and still can't read them all.
The rule of thumb has been D1's look for you, you look for D2's and below. |
| Zach11cole |
Posted - 05/15/2017 : 21:51:11
As I read this, I see some flaws. It is great to have a program laid out for yourself. However, going through the process myself (a collegiate athlete) I see the commonly said processes and disagree. College Camps are nothing but a fundraiser. Yes, some players come out of this, but the majority help fund the program. Through my experience, target the schools you are interested in (be sure to be realistic with yourself and your abilities) then email these schools directly. Let the coach know you have an interest in playing and if possible set up a private workout. This will not only save money, but it will also give you a one on one relationship and worlout with the coach. This is the best way to get truly seen and is how 90% of my teamattes have become college athletes. In no way am I ripping this post, for it makes good points. I am just saying the best process I have seen worked through my years. |
| BBall123 |
Posted - 01/07/2017 : 14:16:31
Well as we all know, baseball is an unforgiving sport, lots of ups and downs. We will see where it goes.
The whole purpose of my posts here was to tell parents who may find themselves in the position we found ourselves. Don't go it alone, gets some outside help.
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Originally posted by Hurricane
Yeah should be interesting to see how the journey goes keep us up to date on all the action.
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| Hurricane |
Posted - 01/06/2017 : 11:14:24
Yeah should be interesting to see how the journey goes keep us up to date on all the action. |
| BBall123 |
Posted - 01/05/2017 : 09:37:10
Bballman, you are right. That's why I said if your kid is showing the ability and talent, competes at a high level with other high level kids.
As parents its hard if not down right impossible for us to emotionally detach from the evaluation process, (some) coaches and programs will tell you what they want you to hear. My sons 8th grade JV coach told me he would never play varsity ball, needless to say I moved. The next year (at a new school) he played varsity ball, was all county, all region and led both in hitting, all county, all region 3 years straight and was all state 1st team and county player of the year as a senior. Believe in your kid but, Get an outside source to help in your evaluation. |
| bballman |
Posted - 01/03/2017 : 14:57:28
Sounds like you have quite a talented son Bball123. Keep in mind, the more talented your son is, the more options you have. If you have MLB draft potential, your options will be virtually unlimited. Not all kids are there. It is important to be realistic about the TRUE talent level of your son. There are potential places to play at the next level for almost anyone. But, the lower down the talent chain you go, the fewer options there are. For a truly talented kid, you can leave your options open much longer. And you never know when or if your kid will have that "growth spurt". Bball123, I'm sure at the time your son made his commitment, it seemed like a pretty good idea. If he didn't have that big growth spurt, I'm sure it still would have been a good decision.
I'm not big on making early commitments, but sometimes, they may be a good idea. This is a very complicated process. There are hard decisions to be made. Sometimes it's a gamble, sometimes things seem like a sure bet. All I'm saying is everyone needs a true picture of their own kid in order to make a really informed decision. You can't always bet that his velocity will get higher in the next year or two. Or that he'll be running a faster 60 time, or he'll start hitting dingers just around the corner, or that he'll grow 5 inches and gain 40 lbs. Sometimes, if you turn down that nice offer hoping that the BIG one will come along, you'll be stuck with nothing...
Don't mean to be a downer, but there is a flip side if your kid is not or never does become draft material. |
| CaCO3Girl |
Posted - 01/03/2017 : 11:30:17
Seriously Bball123 thanks for posting! |
| Crazyforbball |
Posted - 12/31/2016 : 14:40:14
Great advice 123! Maybe you should start a side job as an advisor! |
| BBall123 |
Posted - 12/31/2016 : 09:17:59
This is a great thread, lots of good info. My son is in his freshmen year at a D1 school. He was offered between his soph. and junior year by 4 mid major D1 schools. One of those offers was a big % number.
After visiting 8-10 schools that summer and fall we decided that that # was a great offer, he loved the school and coaches and already knew several players there and several that were committed the next year so he verbally committed.
During his junior year he grew 3 inches and packed on 45 pounds, his strength and speed improved considerably. He was recruited to play for a high level out of state travel org. and that summer he travelled all around the southeast playing in a bunch of showcase tourneys at different Major D1 university's. He was selected as a PG All American that summer and ranked in the top 50 players in the nation. Later that summer he was selected as a Louisville Slugger All American, A Rawlings All American.
During the late summer and fall season before his senior year he played for the top 2 travel programs in the country and played from coast to coast in every high level tournament there is and was and is considered by many to be one of the best catchers in the country. Almost every place we went those power 5 coaches expressed high interest in him to his coach but would not speak with us because he was verbally committed, he would have to "de commit" in order for us to hear what they had to say. Im proud of him for deciding to honor his commitment.
I said all that to say this, Be very careful about committing early. In one year EVERYTHING completely changed for him. Its a hard thing to gauge, if your son is a high level travel player having success at the major level, know what you have got. Get yourself an advisor who can help you determine his value/potential. This thing only comes around one time and then its gone. It happens very fast, at least it did for us. As parents we were not ready to make those decisions when they all came flying at us at once and there is really no source readily available that parents can go to get the info. So you are at a great disadvantage while trying to make life changing and critical decisions for your son.
I would not take anything for our travel ball experiences BUT, there are coaches/programs out there that have their own agendas when dealing with your son. On the flip side of that their are some absolutely fantastic coaches/programs in our area as well. You need an outside source of info as well as a trusted coach.
Luckily My son could not be happier where he is, the future looks very bright for this program. His potential to play a lot as a freshmen are very good. We all love the coaches and his team mates and their parents. I cant wait for Feb. 16!
Oh, and don't forget that if your son is a high level player the MLB also comes into play and that is strange and unknown territory for almost any family. A lot of BIG critical decisions have to be made.
From his junior year in high school to the last day of the MLB draft was without a doubt one of the greatest and most exciting times in our lives AND one of the most frustrating, pressure filled and scary times as well.
If you find yourself in the position we found ourselves I cant stress enough the importance of an outside advisor that you can trust. But not just anyone, there are guys out there looking to ride your kids coat tails to a payday too so be careful in who you trust. If you have not been approached by someone by junior year ask around about an advisor, ask parents you know of other high level players, ask coaches if they know someone they trust.
We learned SO much after the fact that would have been invaluable to know before hand. Im certainly no expert but feel free to message me if you have questions about this whole thing, I will try to answer them the best I can. Good luck :-) |
| bballman |
Posted - 09/01/2016 : 13:55:12
More clarity... Bottom line is, no one - including scholarship players - are guaranteed a roster spot. Scholarship players are only guaranteed that they get the scholarship money, as long as they don't do something ridiculous off the field that would get that money taken away. Their spot on the roster is taken up, but they don't necessarily "make" the team. In other words, the D1 roster limit is 35. If a scholarship player is kicked off the team or cut, their roster limit can only be 34. But it is still not a "guarantee".
Preferred walk on is not actually a term recognized by the NCAA. The only thing the NCAA recognizes is a recruited vs. non-recruited athlete. A preferred walk on is basically someone that the coach has talked to and has been invited to come play in the fall. There is NO guarantee that he will actually make the roster. There is nothing in writing. It is the coach's word. Honestly, if an unrecruited player comes along that proves himself to be better than the preferred guy, the preferred guy could actually get cut.
Used to be all scholarships were year by year. Now, some schools/conferences can offer 4 year scholarships. I don't think many do, but it is possible for the "Power 5 Conferences". Might be something you ask about if you are going to one of these conferences. But baseball is basically a year to year deal as far as scholarship money and having a roster spot on the team. |
| rippit |
Posted - 08/31/2016 : 19:20:28
We are saying the same thing. Just so you know, UGA charges a flat tuition rate for any number of hours 8-18. Roughly $4200 per semester whether you take 8 hours or 18 hours. HOPE pays per hour up to 15 hours. . So you LOSE money if your kid only takes 12 hours. For any athlete counting on HOPE to cover his diff, he'd better take 15 hours or mom and are on the hook where they might not have known prior. |
| in_the_know |
Posted - 08/31/2016 : 16:09:15
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Originally posted by rippit
They call them preferred walk ons. There are a couple each year. They will be on the team, but I'm betting they don't travel.
To clarify, there is no guarantee that the 8 are preferred walk-ons. A preferred walk-on is guaranteed a roster spot but will receive no academic money. A walk-on is assured nothing. No guarantee he'll make the roster and won't get any athletic money.
The ugly truth is that there may be 15 that walk on in the fall, all competing for one of the 8 slots. If 3 of those 15 are "guaranteed" a roster spot by the HC, then there are now 5 slots available that the remaining 12 are vying for. This means that 7 of those 12 won't make the spring roster and will become "regular students".
Look at the power 5 rosters this fall and count the number of players they carry. When Perno was at UGA he used to have 45 - 50 players each fall. Of those, only 35 could make the spring roster and 27 of those could get athletic money. Do the math and you'll see there were quite a few disappointed players each spring.
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| in_the_know |
Posted - 08/31/2016 : 12:59:02
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Originally posted by dad4kids
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Originally posted by bballman
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Originally posted by rippit
No issues per se. I'm just relating what a power 5 parent (multiple player experience) said. Then I tried doing the math. The math works better using your 27 max player scenario (43% per player), but college teams carry 35 guys right?
So 8 get nothing?
next I'd like to have a discussion about the Zell Miller vs regular HOPE scholarship monies and the reqts. to keep them once in college. That'll be fun!
Correct. In D1, 8 players get no athletic money. Coaches are always looking for players that are high academic and will get a bunch of academic money so they can save baseball money for guys who wouldn't get much if any academic money.
I'm curious about the mechanics for those 8 who get no athletic money. Do they still sign a scholarship or is it is just a vague assurance of a spot on the team, as in D3 or the Ivy Leagues? As I understand D3 and Ivys, you show up with nothing but academic admission and are relying solely on the coach's promise about a spot on the team/playing time.
That is correct. The 8 (D1) are what you'll frequently hear referred to as walk-ons. They are bound by the same transfer rules once they enroll (i.e., sit out a year), even if they are transferring to a school that is willing to offer them athletic scholarship money. Also, some are "promised" the chance to earn scholarship money and often will. Again, 11.7 (if school fully funds) are available to the total roster of 27 eligible to receive athletic money. Also note, for D1, if a baseball player receives ANY athletic money, minimum they must receive is 25%. To that point, depending on the school, scholarships "spent", how many are funded, etc., there may be more than 8 players receiving NO money. The max that can receive money is 27, there is no minimum number on roster that have to receive money, but the minimum a player must receive (athletically), if any is 25%.
As someone pointed out earlier, coaches love to get high academic walk ons for two reasons. First, they qualify for academic money and therefore tend to be satisfied and able to stay eligible and in school. Second, they tend to raise the team GPA and maintain APR for teams to remain eligible. A friend of my son's was sitting with a HC who had offered him a preferred walk on (difference between preferred and regular walk on is that preferred is guaranteed one of the 8 roster spots vs. having to win it in fall tryouts) and the HC asked him what GPA he expected he would carry. The kid thought hard and told him with all the athletic time taken, etc., he honestly believed he'd carry between 3.0 and 3.2. The coach looked him in the eye and told him point blank, his walk-ons are expected to maintain a 4.0, or else.
You are sort of correct about the D3/Ivy's. Some have no guarantee of a roster spot, but some do. Depends on the coach and program.
Also, an earlier question raised by rippit questioned how many could remain eligible for HOPE while playing a sport. The reality at UGA (Baseball only, not including all sports) is that less than 25% of baseball players entering HOPE eligible are able to maintain it throughout their 3 or 4 year playing career (including those Jr's that leave for draft). Most offers you'll receive from GA schools will be based on "after HOPE", i.e., we'll pay 100% tuition, books and room after HOPE. You're responsible for food and fees." Make sure that you know EXACTLY what this means and how much. Most people hear that and don't understand what their out of pocket will be with HOPE and then when HOPE is lost.
Also, research the tax implications of money received beyond tuition. Yes, you are required to pay tax for certain portions of scholarship money (housing, etc.). |
| rippit |
Posted - 08/31/2016 : 12:22:38
They call them preferred walk ons. There are a couple each year. They will be on the team, but I'm betting they don't travel. |
| dad4kids |
Posted - 08/30/2016 : 14:21:53
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Originally posted by bballman
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Originally posted by rippit
No issues per se. I'm just relating what a power 5 parent (multiple player experience) said. Then I tried doing the math. The math works better using your 27 max player scenario (43% per player), but college teams carry 35 guys right?
So 8 get nothing?
next I'd like to have a discussion about the Zell Miller vs regular HOPE scholarship monies and the reqts. to keep them once in college. That'll be fun!
Correct. In D1, 8 players get no athletic money. Coaches are always looking for players that are high academic and will get a bunch of academic money so they can save baseball money for guys who wouldn't get much if any academic money.
I'm curious about the mechanics for those 8 who get no athletic money. Do they still sign a scholarship or is it is just a vague assurance of a spot on the team, as in D3 or the Ivy Leagues? As I understand D3 and Ivys, you show up with nothing but academic admission and are relying solely on the coach's promise about a spot on the team/playing time. |
| OHS80 |
Posted - 08/01/2016 : 00:01:24
This is a excellent tread. Scouts are looking for athletes that are big, strong, and fast. The God given attributes. Next, is the athlete a 5 tool player. Hit for average, hit for power, defense - 90+%, arm strength, and speed. Add this to a high GPA and excellent SAT/ACT and your just getting started. It's also making sure the player is knowledgeable about the game. Do they know how to take a secondary lead properly - every time, hit there cut offs on double covers, intuitive to the ball, bunt, and do they understand how to keep a book - amazing how clear the game is when you understand the book. Every player should know their stats off Gamechanger and what every stat means. |
| NF1974 |
Posted - 07/26/2016 : 16:40:26
I want to echo some of the comments on here about playing at D2 or D3. My son currently plays at a high academic D3 school. He loves it. He can handle the work load and the coaches know that academics come first. His coaches all teach in addition to coach. My message to parents is to have an honest evaluation of your sons ability. It is very difficult to play in college at any level and your kid has to be really good to play D1. The experience that my son is having playing in college, being on a team, traveling to games , etc.. is very beneficial to him. In addition to this, it looks good on his resume. He has already gotten a summer internship because of both the school and the fact that he is on the baseball team. He has also heard of a summer internship in the front office of a major league team that was passed on to him by his coach. My son is passionate about baseball and about learning. If his dream to play in the big leagues has been met with the reality of his talent level this does not mean that he cannot continue to play the game that he loves. |
| BaseKnock |
Posted - 07/25/2016 : 10:17:18
rippit
I'm glad you brought this up because I know of one player, my nephew, who took the D3 route. Coming out of HS he was good but didn't have all the attributes D1 colleges look for. His career ambitions were to be a college coach and becoming one without having played college ball is quite difficult. He went to a very good D3 school and was named to all the conference team three years while playing. He handled the workload and stayed on top of his grades at a good academic institution. Upon graduation he applied for coaching graduate assistantships at several D1 schools. During interviews he was told his academic success put him ahead of many other applicants who played D1. He landed a D1 job and grad assistant position. Since then he's completed his MBA and is a full time D1 coach.
Point being D3 can be a good route for a coaching career and makes perfect sense to anyone who loves the sport but wasn't born with the size/speed to play at the D1 level.
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Originally posted by rippit
I really don't see the point in playing D3 baseball unless you are just dying to play and have that extra workload on your plate and can handle it grade wise. Seems to me if you are going to a high academic D3 you are going for the degree and not for baseball. Yes it will look good on your resume though (that you played college baseball and your parents can tell everybody that their kid plays college baseball).
And if are a really smart kid going to a not so challenging D3 just to play baseball, then I don't get that either. Not saying it's wrong, but just like the part that says you should play the best competition available, it seems you should also attend the best academic college available (at the D3 level).
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| Critical Mass |
Posted - 07/15/2016 : 07:38:00
Enjoy the game and allow it to teach your son the inherent life lessons within baseball and please allow him to have fun. Very few get to the next level and it gets real evident in his teens and late in HS. Plan accordingly and play multiple sports.
http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/research/baseball
http://www.scholarshipstats.com/varsityodds.html
http://www.hsbaseballweb.com/probability.htm |
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