Reply to "Do parents always go on college recruiting visits?"

TPMHSBaseballweb Member since 2003

AL MA,

You hit on a good point, it is important for the recruit to get a feel for the assistant coach who will be instructing them. I know of a player who signed at a top 10 program because he just adored the HC (who recruited him) but not so crazy for the pitching coach.

However, it is important for parents to understand that it is the HC that makes the offer (directly or indirectly) and can take it away as well.

The player IMO should always take ownership of the process but when final decisions are being made, parents need to make sure where/who the offer is coming from and that promises are not made that can't be kept. It is a vulnerable time for your kids so sitting in on a meeting where the scholarship amount is discussed, what it covers as well as expectations will only be helpful to them in the long run.

7/22/127:34 PM

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