........But when you commit to play baseball for a school, it becomes a significant part of the college experience and if the baseball program is in disarray or there is a lack of comittment by the school, I am guessing it can significantly impact the student athlete's college experience. My son is trying hard to learn as much about the program as he can.
Thanks again for your thoughts, we really appreciate it!
John
LuJOLHP15,
You are doing the right things. Seek to understand the coaching staff and the support the program receives from the school. You'll find that each ivy baseball program is self funded for operating expenses. The HC's salaries are endowed by contributor(s). In some cases the AD's salaries are also endowed. Personally, I really like the Brown campus, facilities and field. However, there is going to come a time when they'll have to replace their nice grass field with artificial turf. The adjoining Brown practice football and multi-purpose field are both artificial turf.
Just to follow up on this thought of learning as much about the program as you can.....
Since the Brown HC's departure, their results are showing me they are playing better in the 5 years I've been following Ivy baseball. I would not want to play them if I had to win games. Case and point.....Yale is in 1st place in the Ivy Rolfe division trying to separate themselves from Dartmouth who is trying to catch them in the standings. Brown wins both games at home last Saturday against Yale who desperately needed those wins. That is how you earn respect. A tip of the cap to the Brown program. JMO.
http://www.d1baseball.com/conf...es/standings_ivy.htm
Incidently, Penn has (also) a new HC this year...John Yurkow. He has done a tremendous job with a program that struggled for years. I was very impressed with his game coaching and system when I saw them play a few weeks ago. Penn is tied for first place in the Gehrig division, and hosts a one game playoff against Columbia this Saturday to represent the Gehrig division in the Ivy championship. Penn was a total surprise that came out of nowhere this year.
Feel free to send me a dialogue if you want to discuss specifics.