Tagged With "Baseball recruiting help"
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Typical Little League All Star practice?
I wanted to know how often do little league teams practice and how long? 5 days a week or 6 days a week ? 2 and a half hours a day? And what kind of regime?just curious. Thanks for the help.
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JUCO's and CC's
We're trying to compile lists of target schools from NCAA Div I, II and III. Obviously there are many more D1 schools which have the academic programs my son is interested in (Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology) but we've also found some very nice...
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Information Needed
July 1st is rapidly approaching and my team will be on the raod for a while. (July 4th event in Fl and then 2 weeks in E Cobb) I'm sure this has been covered here before but it may be easier to ask again then try and find it. What will the content of...
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How much marketing do you need to do?
Just was wondering how much is one supposed to market a kid. Is there a point where you need to back off? My son is only 16 right now but we feel we might be behind a little. When do "People" start talking to him or us? Have only heard that the...
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Psychological Effects of Competition
Hello, My name is Joey Starling and I am an incoming senior at the IB at Bartow High School. My mom enjoys this site, and I know she has learned a good bit on here that she has shared with my dad and I. I am hoping some of you might be able to help...
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PG's Pre-Draft Showcase
I know this should be posted in the Showcase Forum, but I wanted to be sure that everyone saw this. PG events have never dissapointed me. They are always run professionally and FIRST CLASS. My son participated in the PG Pre-Draft Showcase in Cedar...
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Summer Rules Questions
With HS baseball winding down in most of the US, I'd like to ask that if you post a summer league question that you also identify the age group and league affiliation so that any answers can be more accurately quoted.There are some significant...
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High School Baseball
Hi, I'm an Canadian upcoming senior(catcher,outfielder) and I really want to study in an American High School nest year(05-06)... So what I have to do? I'm very determinated and really wish to persue my studies in USA... Any help for my problem will...
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JUCO Rules
2013 RHP Son battled a nagging shoulder injury all summer and velocity and performance suffered. With Dr's approval he tried to pitch through it as it was more of nagging pain/arm slot issue than a pull, tear or serious injury. Schools that were...
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Playing Ball Again..
My name is Alex Puskarich and I am 21 and enlisted in the military. I am looking to play baseball when I get out of the military. After recovering from Tommy John surgery, my arm is stronger than ever. I play outfield/infield and am hoping to get a...
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Summer Leagues
Hey I was wondering if anyone can help with the following:1. Is 17U the way to go? I'm hearing more and more from different people Scouts, Recruiters, Advisors, Coaches that 17U is the way to go, a lot more recruiters attend 17U....is that true?2....
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THANKS TO ALL!
FIRST, THANKS BOB!TO EVERYONE ELSE, THANKS FOR THE STORIES, PHONE CALLS, EMAILS,PMS, ADVICE AND HELP. I APOLOGIZE FOR THE CAPITAL LETTERS! I BROKE MY RIGHT HAND YESTERDAY WHEN I WAS HIT BY A LINE DRIVE IN BP. ON MONDAY I WILL HAVE TO SEE A HAND...
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Need Some Help
Hey HSBW, I just finished my first year of college baseball and also my summer season . Due to family problems and a lot of personal reasons I have decided to not play this upcoming year and focus more on my grades . I still want to continue playing...
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New Forum open in case this ones goes down
I have started up a national forum in case this one decides to go away. It will only remain active if Bob decides to shut this one down.It has pretty much the same categories as this one, so you shouldn't miss a beat.Please go register now, and...
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Do you have to play for the "big teams" to play showcase?
I am trying to figure this out as I go and wanted to know if you could help me. From my understandins, when kids get to the 15u and above age group, they can go play "showcase" tournaments. Do you have to be part of the big teams like Tigers,...
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I need help
Im a junior and i broke my wrist in the second game of the season and now i dont know what to do... will this stop me from being able to play in college? What should i do? I hear from everyone on my team that the summer season of your junior year is...
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Perfect Game about HSBBW
I’ve received many emails regarding the closing of this great website. I thought I would post the following so that people understand that I truly do care! And to mention some issues that are a concern. I’ve always tried hard to obey all...
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So where exactly was ESPN?
Many of you I'm sure have awaited the results of my old timers game performance (I prefer "classic", thank you very much), so here you go: Pre-game: big breakfast and nothing to eat within 5 hours of game time, except advil and water. If it ain't in...
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HSBBW - Perfect Game - Others?
Posted last night in a different forum.I’ve received many emails regarding the closing of this great website. I thought I would post the following so that people understand that I truly do care! And to mention some issues that are a concern....
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drills to help shoulder dropping
My son says he is dropping his shoulder and popping up or hitting fly balls. He knows he is doing it, has hit off the tee without dropping but seems to not have corrected the problem with every at bat at the plate. Can anyone suggest a drill or...
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Crazy Dad
on my brothers club team we have this crazy dad who helps but isnt a coach just a helper and he is very abusive to his kid and other kids and constantly nags my brother when he catches...he doesn't even know what he is talking about and it really...
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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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A Warm Thank-You
I rarely post but have often perused this site over the past 3 or 4 yrs. I haven't spent as much time doing that of late but since reading that the site may be shutting down at the end of the month, I just wanted to say thanks to those that gave...
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New Glove?
Which is the best glove out of these 4, for a Shortstop? And which web is the best for a Shortstop? I think i'm going with a 11.5, is there any better size for a middle infeilder Shortstop?Type of GloveRawlings HOHRawlings Pro PerferredWilson...
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Recovery after Pitching?
What are some of the things i can do right after i pitch or the Next day to quicken my recovery time and make myself feel better. I Know running rigth after will help but what are some things i could do the next day?Thanks alotplp556
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Need help keeping weight back!
I am currently having trouble keeping my hands and weight back during my swing. Previously, I was taking a high step which caused my hands to drift foward. Does anyone have any advice on a better way to take my stride or some way to stay back.Thanks
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Velocity Loss
Opinions please. I am not pitching expert/coach and would welcome any help. My son has always had a very strong arm. At 13 he was radared at 69-71; at 14 at 74-76. Now at 15, 72-73. There is some history. He has never had a leg kick; he usually steps...
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College recruitor files suit against fibbing parent.
Neuter NewsCollege recuitor sues fibbing parent.This will go down among insane lawsuits. Bob Jones assisant coach at Southwest College has filed suit against a parent of a potential recruit for severely exaggerating the fastball of his son by over ten...
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Train like a Major League Infielder
http://collegebaseballcamps.co...ageAvailableKey=6887National Infield Camp (Plano, Tx) Session 1Ages 9-11Location: Extra Innings -Plano, TXSaturday, January 14, 2012 to Sunday, January 15, 2012Starts: 9:00am / Ends: 11:30amCamp Cost: $135.00Camp...
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tournaments
I am looking for some 16u fall tournaments but I cant find much and i need some help
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YEA
I just wanted to say that it is great that we have the site continuing on the same path-- for the kids and the parentsMNMOM any help you need let me know --I am with youLong live the HSBASEBALL WEB--may it only get bigger and stronger
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Travel Ball nightmare
We have 4 games left in the most expensive lesson I have ever learned.We paid $1500 plus uniform. Which was $235.That gave us 9 tournaments plus a nationals.It was supposed to include two paid coaches, practice field rental, indoor rental, and game...
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-3 recommondations
well, just turned 14 and i need help on wat type of bat i should get. im 5`3 and 128 lbs, i need a -3ive been looking at a stealth and a cXn and the havoc i dont kno wat i should get i was going to get an 32/29 because i want it to last through high ...
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division III state championship
congratulations to the Alliance Christian Falcons and coach David Mitchell on a third straight state championship. I believe the final score was Alliance-17, Westover-1. Chris Chapman got the win and also hit his second home run of the tournament to...
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2012 Uncommitted Showcase
As of right now I have a couple of D3 offers for roster spots for the upcoming school year. Will I benefit if i were to go to an uncommitted showcase next January to help get better offers?
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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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Please Identify Your Son
It dawned on me that I know or have watched play, a large number of players whose parents are active on this site.One of the best things about this site is that many of the highest level players in the country have parents trying to help others.I...
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Pre Game stretch
I wasn't really reading ,scanning more like it, but came across a link where Dr Andrews gave information on pre game stretching. I can't find the link and am now asking for HELP to find it. Ever notice; 1st the knees go, then the back, and now the...
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Promoting your son
We would all like for our sons to “move up”. Things could happen very rapidly without much outside help from the parent with the exception of paying for the necessities and devoting most of their free time to travel. Then again things...
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Andalusia HS Lefties
Tyler Wilson pitched a one hitter to open the season against a very good 5a Charles Henderson team in Troy. Tyler had 12 strikeouts. In the second game of the season Will Cammack pitched a one hit, 16 strikeout performance against 5a Greenville....
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Blue-Grey Classic/ Battle of the States
Does anyone have any information or experience with the Blue/Grey classic - Battle of the States tournament/showcase? My son, a junior in Arizona, received a letter saying he was recommended by a scout with Baseball America. We are very new to this...
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ESPN Story on Arlington-Parkersburg IA HS
Great story that I saw on a small town (pop. 1900) that had been wiped out by a tornado. HS Football was a pretty big part of the town and it became a priority for the community to rebuild the stadium. It rallied the community back together after a...
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A challenge for you on a Friday afternoon
Sometimes when you have a stressful day or week, you need some silliness to break up the day. Here is your dose... Follow the instructions to find your new name. The following is in an excerpt from a children's book, "Captain Underpants and the...
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List for College dorm life?
I know it's a little early. But, I know there were lists on here last year about things our boys need for college life.03Parent reminded me that we need to start shopping early and jump on those sales.So ladies..help me...cuz my 04 doesn't have a...
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Need Help Finding Song
Moms, I'm hoping you (or your boys) can help me find out the name of a song I want to put on a cycling CD. The choruses are something like "here we are now, riding through (to?) the east side"....and each chorus thereafter changes , "...to the south...
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PGSTAFF
You responded to me in another thread and unfortunately I have been unable to figure out how to do a private message. Our son received the invitations after the one showcase you mentioned and the other would have been during his season. The timing...
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Bat requirements for Babe Ruth league
My sister's 13 year old son will be playing Babe Ruth this year. He has to have his own bat and although I can figure out the appropriate length for him we aren't sure what requirements Babe Ruth has.A few questions I have...1) What diamater is...
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Baseball and Swimming
My 11 year old is a highly ranked swimmer here in MD. He is very accomplished in all 4 strokes and swims year around. He is also a baseball player, and a pretty good one at that.But...this weekend he pitched an inning and the coach from the other team...
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I need your help with the HS Baseball Web
I honestly hate making a post like this, and I don't do it very often, but... I need your help in paying this month's bill for the HS Baseball Web.Quite simply, I paid the July bill of $874 out of my pocket and I can't afford to do the same with the...
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GLOVES
I am on a varsity h.s. team as a frosh. It is a small school and i play back up ss. Anyways i have a really old glove and was wondering what new glove would best fit a player like me. I am kind of leaning toward akadema but idk about them really. So...