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Hurricane
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 Posted - 06/17/2016 : 14:57:36
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| Does it bother anyone that most of the showcases and some camps that get sent out because your kids name is on a roster for PG or some other big tournament are just money makers? You get an email about a camp and it lists a ton of colleges, most are sending some volunteer assistant coach who has no authority to offer you any kind of scholarship or even a roster spot. Or you get the coach that shows up and gives his speech at the beginning and is not even paying attention to the players and is the first one to leave early. I guess I just wish there was a way to know which ones are legit and which aren't. Don't get me wrong if a kid throws 90 at one of these camps etc, they will probably get talked too but if a kid is throwing 90 he is already on everyone's radar anyway. I just wonder if there should be a way to stop the spam mail because that is exactly what it is, or a way to know which are legit and which are not. |
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CaCO3Girl
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Posted - 06/20/2016 : 08:24:37
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It's part of the youth baseball package. If you are interested in going to one you should do your homework on google and on the high school baseball website to see if it's a legit thing or a money maker or if it's a bit of both.
I have heard if you are throwing 90+ then these things are a great way to increase your buzz for the draft. If you are sub 90 and want to play college ball you should perhaps attend one showcase to get a grade and see where you need improvement but then target the specific schools you are going after by emails and attending their camp, or showcases where those specific schools will have a presence.
Above all don't feel like you HAVE to go. 90%+ players do not get a commitment until their Junior year...there is a rare 8th grader and 9th grader with an offer but seriously, you aren't running out of time to get your 9th grader into a showcase or in front of a college. College coaches want kids that can make an immediate impact, a 9th grader usually isn't that kid. |
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GeorgiaBaseball
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Posted - 06/20/2016 : 21:26:42
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http://www.tripleplayga.org
Young Harris offers a very good showcase at a reasonable price. My son attended several years ago and received phone calls and offers. Yes, you almost have to do the PG thing, but this showcase offers the best "bang for your buck" in Georgia.
Here are the schools listed as of today.
University of Georgia- DI
Mercer University- DI
Kennesaw State University- DI
Ohio University- DI
University of South Carolina Upstate- DI
Georgia State University- DI
Gardner-Webb University- DI
Emmanuel College- DII
Mars Hill University- DII
Young Harris College- DII
Ohio Dominican University- DII
Lee University- DII
Georgia College- DII
Piedmont College- DIII
Covenant College- DIII
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743
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Posted - 06/29/2016 : 14:23:42
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The problem I have is sure there is a list of schools who will be there but who from the school will be there? It is the head coach the recruiting coordinator or some volunteer assistant coach. Those guys have no authority what so ever to offer you any money or a spot. Unless I see a name a school listed doesn't mean much to me.
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bballman
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Posted - 06/29/2016 : 17:10:43
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Originally posted by 743
The problem I have is sure there is a list of schools who will be there but who from the school will be there? It is the head coach the recruiting coordinator or some volunteer assistant coach. Those guys have no authority what so ever to offer you any money or a spot. Unless I see a name a school listed doesn't mean much to me.
Honestly, it doesn't matter. If the school representative is there, they will pass their recommendation on to a decision maker. The decision maker will then want to see the player in action. If you get your foot in the door and make an impression, it's a huge step. Rarely will anyone make a decision based on the first time they see a player. |
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rippit
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Posted - 06/29/2016 : 19:00:13
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| What ball man said. Doubtful at any of these fringe showcases are offers gonna be made. Btw, coaches get PAID to be there. Once you hand them a check? They leave. Yes. That's true. |
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