Have a son in HA D3 and the thing I’d advise most is to be very wide eyed about how challenging the process is and how high the level of student-athletes are. Post Covid especially as so much talent trickled down. In certain ways, HA D3 is one of the most difficult spots to land on the whole recruiting continuum. Because at D3 level, even unlike Ivies, the HC often can only go so far to push administration given there’s no scholarships in play.
Given that. I’d suggest doing everything he can to maximize his athletic performance and testing before the Summer. In normal land the SAT your son scored is amazing. In HA D3 recruiting, it may require a bit more at *some* schools. In HS plate discipline is important. At a camp where coaches seen 800 kids a day, it’s impossible to judge. Numbers natter. Can the kid barrel a ball consistently and if so, what’s his Exit Velo. To start at competitive D3 it likely should be mid 90’s for a C. That pop time? Work with a specialty coach for the next 3-4 months to bring that down. His 40 that some say don’t matter? It does. Bring it down. Coaches prefer their C’s to be all around athletes. Bottom line, and this is not meant to be discouraging, rather an inspiration, is to REALLY ready himself for the most competitive process of his young life. He has a few months to put himself in a position where he can stand out. Assume the competition from a national talent pool will be deep and intense. Go in prepared and as fully maximized as he can be. Don’t be intimidated but also don’t underestimate the significance of the challenge.
For you as a parent, it’s a roller coaster that gets real intense from late summer through the Fall. Be prepared for setbacks and disappointments to manage, but also a North Star of victory knowing he’ll ultimately get there and land in a good spot. Lean on the group throughout this process there is a LOT of collective knowledge here.