Tagged With "Baseball recruiting help"
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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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First-Base Mitt
Wasup guys,Ive been playin ball my whole life and have had a few first base mitts, but just today i went looking for an upgrade because at a D1 high school i thought it would help going into my junior year. I was looking at the Rawlings PROSSC21. It...
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Area Code Tryout Rules and Ideas.
My son will be attending the upcoming Area Code tryouts on Monday and I was wondering if anyone who has been thru this process the do's and don'ts of what to do and also does anyone know when we would hear something back about making or not making the...
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Top Prospects Undrafted or Drafted Late
Forgive me if this discussion is impolitic, but being from California, I can't help but notice that a number of players who have been considered for 2 years or more "top prospects" went undrafted or were drafted in round 40+.I do realize the myriad of...
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Finally signed LOI!
I have finally signed with Judson University (NAIA) after a strenuous recruiting process. I would like to thank everyone personally for all the help on hsbaseballweb. This truly is a perfect place to have all your questions answered about college...
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Four-Year Guarantees Approved by NCAA
The NCAA board approved the rules change to permit schools to offer scholarships on a multi-year basis, as opposed to the current, standard year-to-year deals.While some coaches give their word that they won't reduce money year to year as long as the...
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Team Arm Development Problem
OK, coaches, I need help with developing the arms of our HS program. The last few years, we’ve used the basics from the Jaeger long toss program. Some of the boys progressed nicely while the progress of others was quite disappointing. We do have...
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Major League Infield Training Comes to Plano
http://collegebaseballcamps.co...ageAvailableKey=6888National Infield Camp (Plano, Tx) Session 2Ages 12-13Location: Extra Innings -Plano, TXSaturday, January 14, 2012 to Sunday, January 15, 2012Starts: 12:00pm / Ends: 2:30pmCamp Cost: $135.00Camp...
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Bio-Mechanical Aspects of the Kinetic Chain In The Swing
I figured there had to be a place for this discussion.Many aspects of human movements in sport can be readily understood by Newtonian rigid-body mechanics. Many of these laws and biomechanical principles, however, are counterintuitive to a lot of...
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A Smile and A Tear
One Night Changes a Life, and Calif. Town By TIM DAHLBERG, AP Sports Writer Fri Jun 10, 3:40 PMCLOVIS, Calif. - The chant began late in the fourth quarter in the basketball gym at Clovis East High. The students started it first, clapping their hands...
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N Ill U
Just saw that NIU has almost all guys from ILL so I wanted to point out that they must be a great program subce they recruit IL kids, so good luck to them this yr.
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Looking to play in WI this summer
I am a 17 year old senior looking for a team to play on this summer? I have been all conf 4 years as catcher, pitcher and infield.Just voted Player of the year,in the city conf. Any help would be greatly appreciated.Will Nickolaswnickolas@wi.rr.com
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Recruiting; Summer Camps v. Showcases v. Summer Team
Hello All. Hopefully someone (or many someones) can help me with a question.My son is an '06 that currently plays on a very competitive 18U summer team. This past year he has written many letters to schools he is interested in (Div 1 and Div 3) and...
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Gifts?
I need some help. My HS senior son's banquet is tomorrow night. We want to get the coaches a gift from us (not the team). This is to say goodbye and to thank them for all the years of work, effort and time.Parents - what have you bought in the past...
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Batter Interference
Last night, my batter was called out by the plate umpire after he swung at a 2-1 pitch and his follow-thru came into contact with the catcher's mitt and knocked the ball out of his glove.As a former catcher, I remember getting clocked more than once...
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Baum Bat
Hi, I'm hoping someone with a Baum bat can help. My son just received a AAA Pro model off of ebay, and while I realize it is a composite bat, it feels like it's plastic to me. The bat itself is not smooth, lots of tiny, tiny little bumps on it. Also...
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Schools for Meteorology
My son is interested in meteorology and wanted to see what schools offer this program with a good baseball reputation. Thanks for your help!
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Pitching Sequence
Hello,I am new to the board. It seems to have a lot of good advice. Maybe someone can shed some light on this for me. My son is 15 yrs old and pitches for our local Jr. American Legion team. He has a decent fastball which only a few hitters can catch...
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Is it a strike?
Hi,Recently in a game, the opposing team's batter attempted to hold back on an outside pitch. In doing so, the force of the swing caused him to loose his grip on the bat and it end up being tossed approx 6' toward the pitcher in fair territory. The...
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Summer Teams in NY,NJ,PA,MD and DE
Hey guys. I am a college coach at a Division 1 program in the NY Area. I am looking for contacts for teams and coaches in these areas. We will be out heavily recruiting these areas this summer and are looking to make some new contacts with some...
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The Dupage Dragon's and a great new Baseball venue in Lisle
Mike Thiessen, GM of the new C.I.C.L. team playing at Illinois Benedictine should be applauded for helping to bring great college summer baseball to our area.The new complex @ IBC is nothing short of fabulous. It easily rivals Schaumburg or Kane...
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Need help relaxing
Hello everyone,I need some help relaxing (as stated by the title) and ill tell you why:I am 16 yo and i play baseball for an 18U team. Throughout freshman, JV, and even this team all of my coaches always said the same thing: I NEED TO RELAX. When im...
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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...