Son #2 10
Son #3 in 3rd year
What level was he playing? Juco, D3, D2 or D1? Something else?
Son #2 Mid Major D1 The Citadel
Son #3 P5 University of Tennessee
Both LHP's
Did he stay at that school through graduation? If not, how many different colleges did he attend?
Son #2 Yes
Son #3 so far. Will lack 2 classes to graduate in May. Would have had them but with run last year in playoffs did not take them.
How much did your son play as a freshman? If he did not play, was he redshirted? If he was redshirted, when was he told about it?
Son #2 Saturday Starter
Son #3 5.2 innings but was on track to get more.
What were the biggest surprises and challenges for your son freshman year?
Son #2 The Citadel it was all a crazy experience. He didn't have any clue what the military side would be like.
Son #3 Living on campus across from baseball field was a blessing. Broke his ankle 2 weeks before Thanksgiving so had to spend the next four months doing recovery. Pins and metal rods.
Overall, how was your son's experience as a freshman baseball player? Did it meet, surpass or miss his expectations? How about in regard to your expectations as a parent?
Son #2 he hated the school part but loved the baseball. Not an ordinary experience for him or us. Make sure your child knows what they are getting into with any military school.
Son #3 Great experience until the spring when Covid hit. Were getting on bus to head to first SEC game when everything shut down. The phone call about broke ankle was a nightmare. Driving 3 hours wondering. The overall experience was great. Loved how the coaches and support staff made him take care of grades and how they took care of him when he got hurt.
Based on your son's experience as a freshman baseball player and your's as the parent, what advice would you have for the freshman player and his parent?
Son #2 make sure the school is a fit. Visit before you sign NLI 
Son had never been on campus until 2 weeks before school started.
Son #3 Be ready for the competition. It was harder than he thought to earn a spot. So many guys competing for so few spots.
Did your son complete 4 years of college baseball eligibility? If not, why?
Son #2 yes.