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Reply to "Sophomore Contacting Coaches"

1. No harm in filling out questionnaire's, but there are items to fill out regarding metrics, awards, grades, ACT/SAT.  IF, your metrics and grades are not in line with what they're looking for, why bother right now.  You have time w Ivy's, strong P's with good grades will get offered as early Oct - Feb Junior year. Position players: they need to see you multiple times (tournaments, their camps etc).  If you are able to get your metrics in line and feeling good about your game, get to a few individual Ivy camps July-Sept of Junior year - over a few days in front of all the coaching staff they'll see tons of reps.  If they like you, you'll know within a few days after the camp.

2.  Get healthy.  Get your elbow looked at, could be an impingement requiring some therapy and rest.  Quite possibly your throwing mechanics may need an adjustment, and you may have weakness in an area of your upper back not allowing you leverage to make a good strong, healthy throw.  .  You're a solid sized guy, capable of throwing a lot harder.  Also, your elbow could be restricting the flow of your swing.

3. As a position player desiring to play in college you need to play summer ball - need reps, face diff situations, learn to play the game better every day, deal with the mental challenges of recovering from a bad play, and dealing with a few bad ABs.

4. Once your healthy and your metrics are stronger, then reach out to the Ivy's with video and grades/ACT.  FYI, a good target for the ACT is 31 (about the average for the HPY rosters).  Stronger scores improve your situation, but if you hit minimums that allow the Coaches to support you through admissions, it's all ABOUT, how can you help me on the baseball field!  These guys are baseball coaches whom happen to coach at an elite HA school.

5.  As mentioned as a corner infielder the college coaches are expecting a big bat.  Get stronger, and work with a hitting coach to refine mechanics and take your game to the next level.

6. Outwork everybody else and love the game.

7. Naval Academy and the other service academy's are active with Soph's right now.  Being a Mid D1 capable player is their sweet spot.  BUT:  You will serve your country. One of the best educations in the world.  When you exit the military after your 7-10 year commitment you will be highly recruited by the top company's in America.

8. Get healthy, get stronger, refine skills, play.

Last edited by Gov
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