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JTK
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 Posted - 08/20/2015 : 22:10:14
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| 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. |
Edited by - JTK on 08/20/2015 22:10:54 |
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rippit
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Posted - 08/21/2015 : 09:29:06
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| I don't think anybody is gonna touch this one with a 10 foot pole, but just for fun, please define "region". You make it sound like you can just pick any school you want which MIGHT happen if you are picking between your local district county school and a school that is taking permissive transfers or another school that has open enrollment. |
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JTK
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Posted - 08/21/2015 : 11:15:06
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We are prepared to move out of our district to find a good match for him academically. Since we are going through this process anyway, it just made sense to look at different programs from the baseball perspective should he rise to the occasion. I didn't realize this would be a question to stay away from. I hear some coaches/programs develop more, etc.
Concerning region, we are open, but metro Atlanta. |
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AllStar
762 Posts |
Posted - 08/21/2015 : 11:56:23
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| I really don't know anything about the programs except some of the kids that went through them and their results. Parkview has had a lot of success for an extended period of time. Pope, Walton and Milton have all been good recently especially, but over the years as well. |
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BBall123
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Posted - 08/21/2015 : 12:28:40
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| I would highly recommend River Ridge High School in Woodstock ga. A great school and culture. A very good man and coach heading up the baseball program. Opportunity to earn your spot and play. |
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rippit
667 Posts |
Posted - 08/21/2015 : 12:53:13
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| While that's true about Parkview, there are a LOT of programs who groom kids from feeder teams for years coupled with the parental politics and booster club antics that unless you have a STUD player you are best staying away from. |
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CaCO3Girl
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Posted - 08/21/2015 : 13:22:29
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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. |
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JTK
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Posted - 08/21/2015 : 15:14:37
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| 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. |
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bbsis
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Posted - 08/21/2015 : 15:17:37
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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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dad4kids
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Posted - 08/21/2015 : 15:29:22
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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. |
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Critical Mass
277 Posts |
Posted - 08/21/2015 : 15:37:31
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| I'd consider Parkview, Milton, Pope and Lambert (2nd year coach). |
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rippit
667 Posts |
Posted - 08/21/2015 : 17:55:57
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Lambert is first year coach who coached at Brookwood prior.
Any more questions?? |
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bballman
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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. |
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JTK
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Posted - 08/21/2015 : 19:50:45
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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. |
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hshuler
1074 Posts |
Posted - 08/21/2015 : 20:28:15
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| bballman - Corr left for Florida Southwest after winning state c'ship in '14. |
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bballman
1432 Posts |
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. |
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hshuler
1074 Posts |
Posted - 08/22/2015 : 08:53:34
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| 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. |
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Critical Mass
277 Posts |
Posted - 08/22/2015 : 11:13:00
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| Yeah rippit, so 2016 will the be the 2nd year for the HC at Lambert right? ...no more questions. |
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whits23
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Posted - 08/22/2015 : 12:56:54
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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. |
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teamgamark
163 Posts |
Posted - 08/22/2015 : 15:02:08
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| 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. |
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jaguars18
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Posted - 08/22/2015 : 15:10:19
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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 |
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rippit
667 Posts |
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. |
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Critical Mass
277 Posts |
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. |
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whits23
596 Posts |
Posted - 08/22/2015 : 19:25:29
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| yes AD was coach last year |
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rippit
667 Posts |
Posted - 08/22/2015 : 20:13:11
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| Aww thanks mr mass! And congrats to your son for shutting them up last year. May that trend continue this coming year. |
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tellit
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Posted - 07/25/2016 : 14:05:03
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| 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. |
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