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First of all, while the coach could have returned your emails, he is not allowed to return any phone calls until July 1 following your son's junior year. Our family has found that D2 and D3 schools oftentimes don't seriously consider prospects until their senior year, waiting to see what is left after the D1 programs make their selections. As one D3 coach told us, "We know where we are in the pecking order." Here are a few ideas to help get your son on their radar screen: (1) Send a personalized letter indicating your interest, along with an information sheet listing his baseball stats, general info, names of high school and select teams, coaches' names and numbers, etc. (2) See if one of your son's coaches can make a call on your behalf to the college coach (an asst. coach at the college may be preferable if he is acting as the recruiting coordinator) (3) As strange as this may sound, look at the school's roster, search for unique last names, and find out those players' hometowns. Then call directory information and hope that there is only 1 listing for that last name in that specific town. Call the parents, explain who you are, and ask questions about the program in a respectful manner. We did this last year, built a relationship with the parents on the phone and later via email, and were eventually introduced to their son. If he is so inclined, he might be able to make introductions to his coaches when you visit the school to watch a game. Good luck in your quest!
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