Tagged With "Baseball scholarships"
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doing it on your own
I am obviously a big supporter of parents and students getting as involved in the recruiting process as possible, learning as much as possible and doing as much as they possibly can.I am not against recruiting services, I know some terrific people who...
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Dilemma..Newbie with a drafted son?
Hey Guys, I'm new here so be gentle as this is all very new to me. I do have a problem and need some advice form some of the experienced people on this forum. My son was just drafted out of high school in the 43rd round. He is a RHP and throws...
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D1 College Transfer Rules
My son is completing his sophomore baseball season at a D1 college. Is he eligible to transfer to another D1 school after this season? If so, what are the requirements, and what does he have to do to be able to play for another D1 school next year?He...
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International or College?
I was wondering what you all thought. Would it be better for a kid right out of highschool to go to college or go play pro ball internationally? I have talked to many people and have considered possibly Canada or Japan. If things go my way Id like...
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Medium Priority Recruit?
My son was told a by a D3 coach that he was a "medium priority recruit". The coach felt he could be a starter by the end of his freshman year or by his soph year. Our question is how to interpret this. Would the coach support his college application?...
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Interesting Recruiting Dilemma
I would appreciate any input on our particular situation, as follows:Our son is a highly ranked 2009 player at a private D1 high school who played against and in the same league as a 2008 first round draft pick last season. He is being heavily...
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Financial aid and recruiting
I thought I would share an interview I did with an assistant director of financial aid at a large Division 1 University recently. The interview was very recent and I stated to them I would keep it anonymous until they had a chance to review and...
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can an athletic scholarship be pulled
I asked this question in a portion of another post in a different forum and haven't had it answered yet. Can an athletic scholarship be pulled if you have signed a letter of intent because of an injury that has incurred during your senior season?
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Signed
My son, Jon Ticknor will sign his scholarship offer to Nova Southeastern University today.
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Signed
My son, Jon Ticknor will sign his scholarship offer to Nova Southeastern University today. Thanks for all the advice and help to our family during the past years.
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Newsflash: Limom84 can be a normal person!
Welcome Bullwinkle has joined the chat. [Bullwinkle] Hello to anyone! limom84 has joined the chat. [limom84] hi [limom84] hello? any1 there [Bullwinkle] hello [limom84] r u a playa or parent [Bullwinkle] Dad [Bullwinkle] u? [limom84] Mom, silly [Bullwinkle] that is the big question... is it true? [limom84] what r u talking about [Bullwinkle] the styles of your writing [Bullwinkle] seems to change [limom84] of course, i'm a mom. i'm moody 2 [limom84] do u like the styles as u call them...
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Racist Coaches
I believe that healthy non-attacking debate is good and I disagree with the closing of the previous post on the Oklahoma baseball situation.I do not believe it is OK to have racist coaches or make racist statements at any level of any sport. Several...
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Good Article
Fragile arms spark fierce debateBy CRAIG CUSTANCEThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionPublished on: 05/02/05 It's a sensitive subject, for sure. One Major League Baseball scout politely declined to discuss it for fear he might alienate his high school...
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GRADES!
Just another reminder to our younger players and parents. Good grades in high school are so important these days to a baseball recruit! I keep running across guys this season that would make great college players but are not getting the recruiting...
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Best Showcases in Mid-Atlantic Area
HSBBWEBers...many of you know I'm not a huge fan of the showcase stuff. Enough said. However, I would like to be able to identify showcases in the extended Mid-Atlantic area (MD, DE, VA, NC, WV, NY, PA) that have proven track records. I frequently am...
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I'm proud of our kid-
Our son went away in August 2003 to junior college to play baseball. He signed early and recieved a quite nice scholarship. The first year he played fall and spring, they were ranked (NJCAA)in the top ten a few times, and he had a great college...
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College of Charleston
One of the pitchers from last nights game at C of C is from our area. After DK went to say hello he told DK that they came to watch another player last year and saw him pitch one inning and offered him a scholarship. FYI, the player is listed as 5'10"...
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Son will be going to a brand new HS
I am in a total quandry about the future scholarship opportunities of my son, I could realy use the advise of some BTDT parents! Please bear with me as I give you some background.Our soon to be 8th grader will be going to an established HS for his...
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Baseball ScholarShip
My son has a very high ACT score of 29. If he gets a call in July and let's say an offer to play baseball, how will the offer be detailed? Will it be just the baseball portion or do they get into the academic offer as well. Also, will he be given a...
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how hard do you have to throw?
i am a 6' 170lb., righthanded, high school junior. i am wondering how hard you have to throw to play division 1 baseball. i throw 83-85mph with a quality curve and change, is this enough to get i d1 scholarship?
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San Diego CIF Finals
Watched some pretty good baseball yesterday at Tony Gywnn stadium. The venue is just great for high school baseball. The place was packed for D1 finals and even the D4 had a good size crowd. In D1, Rancho Bernardo just hits the cover off the ball and...
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Walk-On at Pitt
Since Pitt gives a tuition discount to employees children does Pitt baseball consider this the players scholarship? And therefore, the player would be a invited walk-on?Thank you.
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Scholarship
Does anyone know if your scholarship is a % of full and tuition goes up half way thru the year, does your scholarship money increase also? I know it does if tuition increases at the beginning of the year.
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Answering a Pro Questionnaire
My 2010 son received his first questionnaire from a pro scout. My son is probably in a different position than most in that he hasn't been offered a baseball scholarship nor has he committed to a college at all. His academics are really good.He has...
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Duquesne AD explains sports (baseball) cuts
More scholarships for its women's programs, additional football scholarships, another full-time strength and conditioning coach, and eventually one more full-time assistant football coach are all among the intended benefits to Duquesne's athletic...
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Coaches, players and parents
She realized he probably wouldn’t be able to hear her.Still, as Tywanna Patterson watched her son, Patrick, get lambasted by former Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillispie during a game at Rupp Arena last season, the outspoken mother felt...
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Evaluating GPA, high school reputation
Do colleges, and/or coaches, evaluate GPA and high school reputation when considering students for an athletic scholarship? My 2011 sons attend a high school that is routinely ranked as one of the top 100 public high schools in the nation by Newsweek...
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Multiple Sports Or Not (times have changed)
I am a big fan of kids playing multiple sports. I believe it makes them better athletes in the long run. My son happens to play basketball and baseball. Although I have been watching a young man in our hometown since he played in our local LL all the...
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Future of getting a scholarship?
Has anyone in the So Cal area heard or knows how successful the ABD Spring League was as far as exposure and getting players scholarships? My son will be 2010 grad and left his high school baseball team this week, and we are looking for alternatives...
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Scholarship Question
If a player is good enough, and the coaches really want him, could they offer him a full scholarship even if the school is out of State?
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Merger
Two organizations, the New York Nine and the Bayside Yankees, have officially merged together to form Team New York Baseball. This from the New York Nine website (www.newyorknine.org):The landscape of amateur baseball has changed in recent years. Due...
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"and school" -- need some info about the mlb scholarship program
“and school” – what does this really mean? I am asking questions on (1) amounts, (2) inflation and (3) taxes. When a player moving directly from high school to college receives a scholarship (either athletic or academic or based upon...
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There is a program for every player
I have been told this twice by two coaches that have been in baseball each over 35 years. I understand the meaning behind the statement. My son is not a blue chip or even a purple chip. He works hard and loves the game. I am trying to put the "There...
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DMN Player of the Week: March 15
HS GameTime's baseball player of the week:Frisco Liberty's Tyler Durham What he did: In a 10-0 win over Denison in his team's district opener, the righthander threw a no-hitter while striking out 17 of the 18 batters he faced. Who is he? A 6-1,...
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College Scholarships
My younger brother is only a freshman in high school so i know there is a lot of time left to determine this, but he is very talented and has been told that continuous hard work will give him an oppotunity to play college baseball. My question is do...
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2009 Showcase League signings..
I was looking at the Grizzlies website and they show Kevin McGowan on their Alumni List as going to Franklin Pierce with a scholarship. I assume he signed a LOI for this but not really sure. Is there a list showing who has signed LOI's and played in...
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"Signee", "Commit" for walk-on?
I thought I had read somewhere that an NCAA school could not "announce" or publish the names of non-scholarship players (walk-ons) until the player is actually enrolled and on the team?Also,they can not publish or announce commitments, only actual...
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Really???
Freshman accepts USC offerYet to play a varsity game, Wando's Nick Ciuffo commits to GamecocksWritten by PHILIP M. BOWMANThe (Charleston) Post and CourierWando High School freshman Nick Ciuffo has not played in a varsity baseball game. But the...
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Just needing some opinions
So I have a situation. Our baseball season starts the last day of Feb. or the first day of Mar. and im trying to get ready for the season by lifting and running. Our field house is open everyday after school and our baseball coach runs the workouts....
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Academic Scholarships
If a coach offers a baseball scholarship does he normally help with the academic scholarship process too or is that up to the player to work out with admissions? I assume admissions would not be able to give any academic scholarship offers until the...
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Diamond Pros Announce Tryouts are now College Prospect Camp
On January 9th, 2010 the Florida Diamond Pros Summer tryouts are now a “FREE College Identification Camp”, the camp will allow the players to be seen by college coaches and will serve as a tryout for the FDP Organization. The program has...
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FDP 2010 SUMMER TRYOUTS/COLLEGE IDENTIFICATION CAMP
On January 9th, 2010 the Florida Diamond Pros Summer tryouts are now a “FREE College Identification Camp”, the camp will allow the players to be seen by college coaches and will serve as a tryout for the FDP Organization. The program has...
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Greatest Player of All Time!
The National Player Development Showcase just left me a voicemail. Their representative, reading from a script like a telemarketer, gave me GREAT news! Apparently, Pepperdine, Cal State Fullerton and over 20 Div I schools have indentified my son as a...
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Another eligibilty question?
We know a kid (2009 HS grad) who signed with and attended a D1 school on a baseball scholarship.For whatever reason, it didn't work out for him and he chose to leave the school after 1 semester.I was curious about his options.I understand that if he...