Tagged With "winter camp"
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Pitching Coach Question
I was wondering what some people would consider an appropriate age to employ the services of a pitching coach. My son, who is 12, has been a pitching since he was 9. He attended a local camp around here, which consisted of 5 1 hr group sessions. To...
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Scott Malone Hitting Camp
Gators Baseball will be hosting a hitting camp on January 23rd for 10-14 year olds, and January 24th for high school and JUCO players. A & M Corpus Christie Head Coach Scott Malone will be the guest instructor. Weather permitting the camp will be held at Paschal high school 1 - 4 pm, both days. If needed we will move the camp indoors. For more information, or to register, contact: Jamey Reagan info@gators-baseball.com 817-932-9884
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Anderson Baseball Academy
I will be attending this showcase tomorrow. Just wanted to know if anyone had any expirence with this camp/showcase?
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Ok, just back from sons first college camp...question..
So, I thought he did really well for his first camp. Mind you, it was just a hitting camp but aside from having him write a thank you letter to the HC I was wondering how to best go about getting a little feedback on what they thought of him. I saw...
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Contacting coaches after a successful showcase
I recently participated in a showcase in which I preformed very well. I talked in depth with several of the universities that were in attendance. Three of them asked me for contact information, references, summer team info etc. One of these coaches...
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Catching Clinic in Flemington NJ March 20-21
The New England Catching Camp is pleased to announce that we will be conducting a catching clinic in Flemington NJ March 20th & 21st. NECC has partnered with Power Time Sports to bring this instruction to the baseball and softball catchers of the region. Coach Weaver and his son Jay, Senior Instructor of the camp will conduct catching clinics on Saturday March 20th for both baseball and fastpitch softball. They will also be offering a extensive coach’s clinic on Sunday March 21st. The...
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Catching Clinic in Flemington NJ March 20-21
The New England Catching Camp is pleased to announce that we will be conducting a catching clinic in Flemington NJ March 20th & 21st. NECC has partnered with Power Time Sports to bring this instruction to the baseball and softball catchers of the region. Coach Weaver and his son Jay, Senior Instructor of the camp will conduct catching clinics on Saturday March 20th for both baseball and fastpitch softball. They will also be offering a extensive coach’s clinic on Sunday March 21st. The...
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Parents and Coaches What Would You Do?
Our son signed NLI with ACC school. Yesterday he received a letter saying he was elected to play in Maple Shrine Football Game (NH vs VT) in early August. Best 36 senior football players are selected to represent their state.Ok its not Texas vs...
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Good sign?
So son is at his 2nd D1 camp this weekend (over 160 kids) and within his group of 15 players the HC came over and chatted with him and only one other player after their hitting. I asked and he said the coach was asking his name, school, HS coach and...
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Bowling Green Baseball Camp
A very well ran camp. Just came home and for having over 160 kids there it was orchestrated nicely.
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Old Timers, Please Weigh In!
I need your advice!!!! And I'm probably not the only parent in this situation, so I dare say "we" need your advice!The situation is this: My son has played baseball since he was 4 (he has a June 1 birthdate) and select ball since he was 8. He's a...
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Premier Baseball Academy Spring Break Camp!!!
Premier Baseball will be hosting its annual spring break camp on March 16-18.Where: Premier Baseball (state of the art indoor facility off George Bush and Jupiter rd. in Plano)Time: 10-12(1st session) 12-1 (Lunch) 1-3 (2nd session)Visit-...
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Missouri Colleges
Living here in Northern Iowa there are not too many quality D1 and D2 schools. My son visited a camp at the University of Missouri and really enjoyed the entire place. Does anyone have any experiences at Missouri,Missouri State, or Central Missouri?...
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East Cobb Baseball Academy Upcoming Camps
to register go to www.ecbacademy.comAcworth Baseball Pitcher Catcher Camp Dates: Sun 2/21/2010 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Date Sunday Feb 21St 2010 Where: Acworth Sports Complex located on South Main St in Acworth Time : 1PM-3PM Cost: $30 per player...
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Baseball
A letter to some:I enjoy coming here and reading posts.In most cases (NOT ALL) what is posted, especially when it comes to hitting and pitching is so far out in left field it makes it almost impossible to comment on.I work in baseball for a living. So...
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camp results mis posted??
ok my son attened a college/showcase camp...he is a 15 year old pitcher. it was quite far from us, so we had to stay, as did most parents. he has a lot going for him...size and lefty. however, when they posted the volocity numbers (by son's number,...
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For pitchers, when is the right time to attend a showcase/prospect camp?
I was reading the thread in the Recruiting forum, and it reminded me of a discussion I've heard a number of times..."When should you send your (pitcher) son to a showcase?"I think we clearly recognize...not the day after throwing in a competitive...
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Headfirst's Early Registration Discount for Honor Roll Camp ($100) Expires 3/1
Headfirst Honor Roll Camp is returning for another year at The Ballfields at Craig Ranch in McKinney, TX, on June 8-9, 2010. To date, more than 30 college coaches have expressed interest in attending this event, and we expect many more to do as the...
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Elite Baseball -College Coaches Camp
Elite Baseball will be holding our 1st Annual College Coaches Summer Camp this July 12-14 at Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, MD for players ages 14-18. We are expecting between 15-20 coaches in attendance over the three days. All...
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Inconsistent Velocity
It goes back further but starting in April '09 CASon threw 81-82 in a game for a couple innings on a Friday and then on Sunday at a college camp was 85-86 and touched 87. In June at a college camp he was 85-87, mostly 86-87. A couple weeks later at a...
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2010 Father-Son Weekend Camps
Virginia Baseball Camps, Inc. announce the 17th year of Father-Son Baseball Camps at Graves Mountain Lodge.2010 SessionsFather-Son Session I July 9-11Father-Son Session II July 30-Aug 1This camp is designed to not only provide you with opportunities...
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D BAT Lewisville will host University of Texas Pitching Camp with Skip Johnson
UT Pitching camp featuring Skip Johnson this Sunday December 11th at D-BAT LewisvilleSession 1: 9am-12pm Ages 8-12 Price: $100Session 2: 1pm-4pm Ages 13-18 Price: $100A few spots are remaining, to register call 972-353-3322, or visit our website at...
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youth camp
I am running a one hour clinic for k-2 boys. Any suggestions on what to cover? I plan to go over general throwing and catching, and some general batting stance and swing.
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Top 15 College Baseball Recruiting Questions (Pitchers' Parents)
If you have questions about your pitcher, you're going to love this... Recently I opened a discussion from parents about their sons' (pitchers) concerning the college baseball recruiting process... Here is the Q/A, enjoy! 1. At what point does it make sense to contact a college? Velocity? Grade? Size? etc. I wouldn't waste your time early in the process unless you have a burning desire to attend a specific school, UNLESS you have desirable velocity in the range of 85 +. Obviously, lefties...
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Talking to coaches at baseball showcase
My 2016 RHP is attending a Headfirst Honor Roll Camp this week and we have been told that he should definitely reach out to the coaches during the camp; however, I have also heard that coaches at showcases are not allowed to engage in conversations...
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What should we do?
Looking for some advice to guide in a decision making process. My son is a rising senior, OF/RHP. He has one solid offer from a D2 and has strong feelers, including requests for campus visits that are clearly not camp pitches, from four or five...
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Talking to Coaches at a Camp
At this weekend's Stanford All Star Camp, I overheard a dad complaining to an Ivy League coach who was not able to make it to his son's game to watch him. Keep in mind that there are games at 3 different fields and all coaches are either...
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U. Mass Lowell Update?
Looking for info on program and coach. I see they have moved to D1 and are in the American East Conference. Son has been seen by them a few times and invited to their camp by pitching coach. Has also talked to Pitching coach on phone...
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When to follow up after school camp
My 2015 was asked by the coach-recruiting coordinator to attend their camp. He attended the camp and did well. Before he left he talked with the coach and they had a good conversation with a coach follow up for the next week. Is it appropriate...
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Responses to coaches' emails
My 2016 RHP son just returned from the Headfirst Honor Roll Showcase last week (it was a phenomenal showcase!), where he pitched very well (mid 80's) and some coaches approached him at the showcase and he was told he stood out. In addition, ever...
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Question after attending Div I camp
My son recently attended a Division I baseball camp and received evaluation indicating everything was 2=Average in all categories. The scale went from 1=Below Average to 5=Elite. My question is should this be used to determine what level baseball he...
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School Specific D1 Prospect Camp: Par for the Course?
My guy just finished a prospect camp at a D1. Interesting mix of players: many uncommitted 2015's, a good number of JuCo guys, and a few underclassmen, some who seemed quite young and pretty out of place. One thing that was a little...
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First Prospect Camp
2018 went to his first prospect camp yesterday. Experience was great. He was one of two 2018's that were there...ball exit speed was 76 and he came in the 9th to pitch with 1K, BB, 1ER (topped out at 68)...went 1 for 2 with a 1b(line drive...
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Multiple offers just not the right one
My son (2015 rhp) has gone from no offers to 3 in the past week with a pending offer. The problem is the pending offer. He has 1 offer for a roster spot at a mid level D1(too dicey for us) a ridiculously high offer from a low level d1 ( son not...
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UVa Camp
Just saw this on the UVA website at www.totalcamps.com/ACBC They have four camps this fall for High School Players. I just talked to one of the coaches on the phone and he said this weekends camp is a smaller one (Aug. 31st and Sept. 1st). Have heard...
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Headfirst Honor Roll is awesome
New thread to replace the "disappointing" one. So here's my question ... if my kid focuses on high academic D3 (or maybe Patriot League) and I am only willing and able to pay for one Headfirst camp (and maybe Stanford too) is he...
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D3 official visits and general recruiting anxiety
Hi, Situation: 2015 son wants to use baseball as a way to get into some very selective academic schools. Over the past year, he's attended several academic baseball camps (Showball), three Ivy camps (two at same school), a Stanford and Duke...
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September 1st emails
Guys/Gals Used the search tool a bit already. Many older posts so I thought I would start one for us newbies. Son received 2 emails early yesterday. Thinking they are something of a mass mailing, however if they are, which I believe somewhat, I...
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Summer has come and gone: what now?
Now that summer has come and gone with no offers what does the kid do next?
He still has two exposure events:
All Cal State Showcase this weekend
Arizona Senior Fall Classic in October.
Mostly, though, he's now focused on competitive to...
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Recruiting Underclassmen
Now that major colleges are looking for commitments much earlier than in he past, be careful out there! Just last week, we received another example of what can and does happen to several young underclassmen. Good young player...
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Is This Really an NCAA Violation?
Lately, my son has taken to responding to camp invitation with an e-mail asking whether the school is still looking for members of the 2015 recruiting class and whether, if so, they have any particular interest in him. He has (I think rightly)...
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Area Code Baseball Training Camp Invite
2016 just got an email today from Student Sports inviting him to the "Area Code Baseball Training Camp" sponsored by New Balance, in one of four locations around the country this fall. They say the camp is free and 2016 must've been recommended...
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Bluefield College Prospect Camp Oct 12th + Oct 19th
Bluefield College Baseball 3000 College Dr Bluefield, VA 24605 Prospect Camps 2014 Saturday October 12 th , 2014 And Saturday October 19 th , 2014 Where? Bluefield College Staff will be hosting the second annual prospect camp at Bowen Field Home of...
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Needed: Volunteer Assistant/Camp Director
New Mexico Military Institute (NJCAA I): Primary responsibilities include instructing the catchers while assisting with other areas of team defense and/or offense. This position will also serve as Camp Coordinator and will have the ability to earn...
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NECC Running 2-day Catching Camp in HOUSTON, TX: DEC. 6-7, 2014
Nationally known catching program The New England Catching Camp will again be headed to the Lone Star State, partnering with the Texas Patriots organization and Houston Athlete’s Edge indoor training center to conduct a catching camp and clinics Dec 6 t –7 th, 2014 at thePatriots’ field located at 29327 South Plum Creek Dr. Spring, TX 77386 and the Athlete’s Edge facility located at 21240 Foster Rd. Spring, TX . Jay and Kevin Weaver, the Director and Senior Instructor of the camp, will...
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Any negatives?
My son is a 14yo freshman. Physically, he is quite mature. 6' 3" / 185 lb. RHP with a fastball that touches 84 and cruises 81-83. He also has great control (60/3 K/BB ratio over the last 5 starts of his 14u season). He is interested in a high school...
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Coaches at Camps not their own during Quiet Period
September 1 - 11 is a quiet period for NCAA Div 1 Baseball. As I understand it only on campus face-to-face contacts are permitted, with no off campus contact. But this past weekend at Cal State Northridge, there were coaches not from...
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Area Code Camp
Son received an email today saying he was selected to participate in the Area Code Camp. Says it's free to participate and can choose Boston, Houston, Vero Beach, or Los Angeles. Does anyone have experience with this? It's not the...
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Camps in Florida end of December
My son plays 15U and is looking for a camp or playing opportunity in Florida during the week between Christmas and New Year's as we will be there visiting family. Any recommendations?
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Cloak and Dagger Recruiting Games?
So my 2017 attended a D-1 camp last month. Toward end of final day, the Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator pulled him aside and told him he did a great job. Told him the coaching staff were interested in him. Assistant...