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D1 probable redshirt...should he stay or should he go?
Scenario: Player is recruited by mid major D1. Assistant coach who recruited player is released from the team this spring. The team decides (after giving the player another look with a different assistant coach) that this player is not a good fit for their program after all. Coach communicates with the player this week that it is likely he will be redshirted based on his current evaluation. NLI is signed and coach indicates that they will honor the scholarship for the year it covers. After...
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Move on. This happens all the time. As many others have said, "Go where you are loved." It doesn't appear like your son is experiencing love, so I would try to find another opportunity.
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I don't know how strongly this player feels connected to the school and/or otherwise desires to go there. So, we are unable to factor that important aspect in. Aside from that, I have to agree with Ryno... the new coach saw him and told him no fit going forward. There is almost always multiple factors, multiple pieces moving with this type of thing. It's not just the player. It is other players they have in mind for the spot, maybe other players who they gave $ to. So the player has a...
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Feel badly for the student athlete here. That is tough on a young person who thought he had a good home and opporutnity. I would favor Option 1. Getting the second coach to reconsider will be difficult - he felt strongly enough to come out and let the SA know, and it is human nature to rationalize and stick with his initial decision versus later changing course. Not impossible but seems improbable. Also, as difficult as it will be switching gears now and finding another opportunity in the...
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I don't know how strongly this player feels connected to the school and/or otherwise desires to go there. So, we are unable to factor that important aspect in. The player is excited for the opportunity but I wouldn't say he feels any real connection to the school since he has yet to attend. It is out of state...has a rich history etc. Not going to this school will not break the players heart as much as not playing D1 baseball.
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Good. BTW, son is coaching in WV at the NAIA level and it might make sense to connect the two if your son gets past the non-D1 part. PM me if that might be helpful. Heading to a game and it will probably be tomorrow before response.
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To the OP: this is where it can be extremely helpful to have a few very trusted advisors that can steer a kid in the correct direction. Often this can be a Travel Ball coach or a hitting/pitching instructor or a trusted friend who is a scout or college coach. Someone who can tell you guys the truth, even if the truth is tough to hear. Either the kid is not a good fit at this particular D1, or just not D1 material at all. I like the JUCO route, because it can open up the recruiting again to...
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Another Option Hopefully your son has developed good relationships with other schools during the process. If he did, I would start by putting a list together of potential other options and contacts from the process. Draft is coming so some schools may have potential holes to fill...Maybe they would still be interested....Tricky though....They cant talk to you while under the NLI...So first step....You may want to get out of NLI with the school ASAP. Go to your travel ball and high school...
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Thanks...I will be consulting with our inner circle over the next few days. I have learned so much on these boards that I wanted to get your input as well. He may not be D1 material...only time will tell. We were told by many evaluators that he was a mid major D1 prospect. Talented kid with a good bit of upside. It has helped me to read on this board how often this happens. I was disappointed to say the least when I received the call from the head coach. Your comments are very helpful. Thanks!
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JHCCC, PM me regardless... I have other info that will also be helpful. Not suitable for public forum.
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This is a way for the coach to say get lost.
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so assuming the kid moves on and gets a release from NLI ... AND another D1 wanted him, could he go the D1 route immediately since he didnt enroll at first school?
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How long ago did he commit? Did he have other D1 offers or at least serious interest? If yes, then I'd assume he can find a spot at a D1....considering he's now probably at least a year older (and likely stronger) than when he was initially recruited. Whether it's right away or after a year at a smaller school is up to him. I'm not an expert, but I think he can be released from his NLI due to the coaching change, but I'm not sure if it qualifies that it was an assistant, not the HC. I can...
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He committed at the end of last summer...signed his NLI during the early signing period. Just finished his senior year of high school baseball and is playing in a collegiate summer league in Florida starting in June. He had other D1 interest but not offers. The head coach did not change...the assistant coach that recruited him changed. The head coach has indicated that he will release him from his NLI.
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I think the answer is "yes" since he never actually participated under the intitial NLI...however, the chances of landing at another D1 this late in the game is probably slim. If we decide to look elsewhere (which seems to be most peoples opinions on this thread) we will start called the other D1 schools that showed interest to see if they have a need that my son can fill. If not we will work D3 and JUCO...
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Good point and I will share with him that this is not personal even though it most likely will feel that way. Over the years we have always sought outside opinion in order to help keep expectation real and not inflated by hopes and and dreams. He has been evaluated by people who know baseball from Virginia to Florida and I have followed their guidance regarding where he fits.
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What position does he play? If he's an infielder and can field a ground ball and get a batter out, my son would probably try to pull some strings to get him into his school Nothing a pitcher hates more than getting an easy ground ball that turns into an E, costing him pitches or worse
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Did he do a Perfect Game Showcase? You certainly don't need to reveal his his grade but if he received a 9 or a 10 he is most likely D1 material. An 8 or 8.5 doesn't mean he's not D1, just that he might not be a slam dunk D1 candidate. Some of the best advice repeated here is "go where you are loved" and I would add "go where you can get on the field and contribute". If a kid loves playing Baseball it is not as much fun sitting on the bench for 4 years. Others will correct me if I'm wrong...
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He played SS most of the time...has moved to 3B over the past couple of years and this year he played in both positions depending on who we had on the mound. He can play any infield position. Has a really good glove and was recruited based on his bat. Are you talking about BGSU?? I grew up in Toledo...
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He played for Evoshield Canes Florida which is now just Canes Florida...Perfect Game, Wilson Premier, and Prospectwire events over the years. Has a PG profile but not an actual grade. Was selected as Perfect Game 2018 All Region HM for Florida. 2 star rating from Prospectwire which indicates a low to mid level D1 potential. He was selected for the South Florida USA Baseball NTIS team during his junior year summer. Played up in Cary representing South Florida. He has a pretty good baseball ...
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Sounds like a ballplayer to me! The Canes folks should be able to help get him situated. That is (in part) what you paid them for.... D1 openings do come up in June after the draft when a player or three expected on campus signs with an MLB team. A late opening like that, combined with a good JUCO in place as a backup plan, would likely be my approach. Hopefully your son is feeling more than a little angry about all this. A talented player with a chip on his shoulder can be a good thing. If...
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Our annual baseball banquet is tonight...I chose to not tell him yet. Will talk to him after the banquet. I didn't want to ruin his senior baseball banquet. I thought the same thing regarding a chip on his shoulder. I know he will be angry but in the end if channelled properly, that may work out in his favor.
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The given is he's not wanted at the school he signed. Convincing the coach he belongs is a long shot with consequences (transferring issues) if he fails to do so. I would sit down with the travel coaches for advice. They may be able to make some calls on his behalf. He may have to red shirt for a year due to lack of roster space. Or maybe he plays JuCo for a year with a D1 verbal for the following year. Good luck.
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Just wanted to say, that stinks. Sorry your kid has to go through that.
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Sorry to hear about your sons situation. I think you are getting excellent suggestions from the HSBBWEB board, and I hope your son gets some options to chose from. This may be a blessing in disguise given the head coach's recent attitude and actions. I've seen events like this put some serious motivation in a young man. Good luck!
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Thank you. This board is invaluable. I have been reading it for a couple of years and have learned an incredible amount regarding recruitment etc. A great asset to us baseball parents.
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Jhcccc did you son attend a Area Code tryout? Do you have a pro team near? who is your pro scout? Bob
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He has not attended an Area Code tryout. The closest pro team would be either Miami or Tampa. There are a number of associate scouts in the area but I am not sure when you ask who is your pro scout...
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Ask the Associate his opinion. Do you watch games in the Minor Leagues? Can you meet the Minor League players for their evaluation and opinion? Bob
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This: "Or maybe he plays JuCo for a year with a D1 verbal for the following year." I have seen this right much. The D1 wants him, but just not right now due to roster space.
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Right...the mid major he is signed with has indicated possible interest in that regard. Not so much a verbal but a "we will keep him on our board" approach. Not sure that is how it will unfold but that has been indicated if the player progresses properly. Of course any JUCO player that becomes desirable falls in that category.
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Agreed. This NEEDS to be changed. Baseball and Basketball need to be in line with football. The scholarship limits for D1 baseball is egregious as well.
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The only explanation I can offer is that it points to the powerful lobby of the major D1 football coaches and ADs. The Coaches Associations of the various sports play a big role in this I believe. Also, the tide may be gradually turning. Division I wrestling now has an exception that's available only in a wrestler's freshman year with a D1 program. Division II football also now has a rule somewhat like D1, but it's limited to 3 games in a D2 football athlete's freshman year only.
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Redshirt Rules 101
With the NCAA D1 softball season starting today, and D1 baseball next week, here's a link to our recent post with reminders about the redshirt rules at the various college levels. https://informedathlete.com/redshirt-rules-101-ncaa-njcaa-cccaa-naia/
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Still boggles my mind why redshirt rule in football is different. Anyone have a good reasonable explanation why you can play up to X games in football and still eligible to redshirt but just 1 second on the field for baseball and you lose that eligibility? I assume all other sports is the same as baseball, and only football is special?
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Agree, and this one really sucks. NCAA Division III To redshirt at the NCAA Division III level, the athlete must completely remove themselves from the team before the first game or contest of the season. The D3 rules charge a “season of participation” if an athlete is practicing with their team once the season begins, even if the athlete never appears in a game for their team during the season.
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@Rick at Informed Athlete Hi Rick, can you help explain to me the rules around DIII medical redshirt. Son got injured during practice a few days before the season starts. Does he have to have zero affiliation with the team during a medical redshirt? Ie trip to florida, etc.
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Having "zero affiliation with the team" is only necessary to redshirt as a D3 athlete if no season-ending injury or illness is involved. If your son's injury is serious enough to be a "season-ending" injury as determined by a doctor, your son doesn't have to separate from the team.
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So if a kid goes to a big, elite college baseball program, is healthy and gets 1-2 ABs all season as a freshman what is the coach thinking? There are two kids form our state I have been tracking that my son played with (among about a dozen total) who were highly regarding as HS and travel ball players. One is at an SEC school. He was Gatorade POY in our state but better known as a football player and has gotten 2 ABs all year so far (not hurt) but seemed to peak in 9th grade. There's another...
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It’s hard to say what the message is from the outside looking in. The player has to get a feel for where he stands heading into next year knowing there will be another class of recruits, possibly many of them JuCos and transfers. A travel teammate of my son went to his coach mid season asking “what’s the deal?” He wanted to know why he wasn’t getting any kind of appearance even in lopsided games. He forced the coach’s hand. The coach planned on telling him in the season ending meeting there...
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One way the player can get a feel would be where is he playing for the summer.