Tagged With "Grand Parents"
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College catchers
Catchers in college are unique. I get the feeling some aren’t sure of where they fit in their program even after they have been there a year or more. Is there anything a parent or a player can ask during the recruiting visits that could help?...
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CIF rules violation?
Hi all!! This is my first post, although I've been reading this great baseball forum for a couple of weeks now.Situation: My son and three other 8th. graders' were invited a couple of weeks ago to play on a Colt team comprised of returning high school...
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Throw Until You're Tired?
Okay, I'm gathering opinions here from experienced HS age parents and coaches. We've not much of a pre-season workout program here at the HS ages, nothing other than what I as a parent organize when our snow country school has gym time...
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HeadFirst Honor Roll Showcase and Other Showcases
Just reading the offerings of Headfirst Honor Roll Showcase, along with other showcases, for example Perfect Game. We are considering the Headfirst showcase since the distance to travel to the venue is within three hours of driving.The registration...
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We're getting closer
Like any hard working - hard traveling baseball parent - the time is getting closer. Make sure you you take your vitamins and please - get the proper nutrition. And thank you Mr. Sayer"I was travellin' down the road, feelin' hungry and cold.I saw a...
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Too Much Concern for No reason
I notice many parent/posters worrying about velocity. bat speed, foot speed etc---that is all well and good but many of these posters have players that are not yet in HS.My advice to you ,for what it may be worth, is simple--let the boy play--pre'HS,...
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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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Suggestions for Freshman to make Varsity
I would like for any of you to offer your opinions and suggestions for my son to help him make his varsity team. Background- son will be 16 in April and was held back prior to kindergartern (as was his older sister) to be better prepared for...
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If height and weight don't matter, then why?
I did not want to take another discussion further off topic, but I must respectfully disagree with several of the statements."It really was fairly unimportant." - That not even close to being true... If it was, why list it at all. Sure if you are a...
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Life after TJ surgery
We got good news today our son has been officially released to play for his D1 school after tommy johns surgery last summer. The injury came as a surprise to us while our son was having a great year last year as a Jr. starting pitcher. There is life...
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9 year old/2 Questions
9 year old son pitched 4 innings opening day (Sat.) before I asked the head coach to pull him. He, nor my son, wanted him to but I could tell he was loosing "it". After allowing one runner on base the first 3 innings he allowed 2 walks and a hit...
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milb blog from a parents perspective
Couple of things.Bear, you need to get your info straight and you need to be a bit more honest in your posting. First, you have NOT ignored some of my posts, some of your retort has been nasty, including some nasty pm's. Also the way you address moms...
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Orlando Scorpions Announce Summer 2010 Prospect Camp
The Orlando Scorpions, in conjunction with The Next Level Baseball, are proud to announce tryout dates for the upcoming Summer 2010 season. In an effort to add significant value to the tryout experience, we have decided to hold the tryouts in a camp...
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13U South Chester Express Tryouts
The 13U South Chester Express will be looking to fill several roster spots for the upcoming 2010 Spring / Summer Season. Looking for competitive, committed players. We don't bring on "hired guns" for tournaments. Core group has been together for more...
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Wisconsin Parent advice
My son is a junior in Northern Wisconsin. The people on this site seem to have great knowledge of what a kid should do to be able to play ball beyond HS. I have read many of the posts and it seems like a kid from Northern Wisconsin is at a huge...
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Holiday Greetings - from Umpire Moderators...
As we come to the end of the year and a few days prior to Christmas, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the HSBBW web family for another wonderful year. The opportunity to come together, discuss, share and help others through this sport...
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Parental input...need help/answers
I run baseball lessons for a few kids in my area. Being that I am in college, I am rather restricted to the 8-13 year old age group. I teach all facets of the game to the kids, as requested, during the lessons, but being a pitcher I'd certainly say...
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Head HS Coach Help
Hi, I am looking from other Head HS coaches any info you might have on how you run your programs. I am looking mainly for:1. Info you give to parents, maybe during parent meeting nights.2. Fundraisers3. How you run try outs4. What your off season...
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Recruitment for Kids of a Military Parent
First, how did you deal with your son moving around every 4 to 5 years and having to prove himself at each new location? This is a constant issue with military kids. At the point that you’ve established yourself as one of the better area...
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What this site is all about!
Today we met up with the parent of a former high school teammate of lhp and rhp at a local showcase his son was attending. His son just committed to an Ivy and he thanked me for telling him about HSBBW. Through this site, he was able to make contact...
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Our/Your Son's Privacy!!!
Maybe it is just me, but recently I have seen links provided on this site for scouting and rating information on players. One link was done by the scouting site itself. The link included the home address and other personal information for the...
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In-state tuition for out-of-state athlete
Another parent recently told me that their son was attending a DII school next year in another state. One of the reasons for their decision was the "he did so well on the ACT that they're giving him in-state tuition". Is there flexibility for colleges...
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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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What do you do?
My son is a Junior in high school and has started for his team since he was a Freshman. Last year a new coach came in the picture, with a very different outlook on the game. Unfortunately, this year the coach is really starting to take a negative...
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Cool Meaningless National Info
Nothing like it for a parent. According to one website, son had first hit and run scored for the D1 season.
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Levels you WILL NOT work
I saw a couple things here today about whether 8 yr olds should have umps. Every 8 year old game I've done (when I was first getting started) has about 35 umps. They don't wear ump blue; they wear green golf shirts, and pink blouses. They're called...
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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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Which Travel Team is "Better" ??
My son has arrived at the proverbial "fork-in-the-road" in terms of a potential move to a new team as he transitions to 14U in the Fall. Here are both scenarios regarding travel ball team choices - I've always received no-nonsense honest feedback on...
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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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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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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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After JuCo
Did the search and wanted to gets some imput from parents that have been there and done that since topic has not really been updated. My 2015 LHP is a tweener, has been told more than a few times if he were 83-85 fb he would already be...
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Mental help for parent
I've been following this site for well over a year, lurking and reading everything that you all post, learning tons from your knowledge, ony recently posting, and have another problem I hope you can help me with. The questions of "how do I know...
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Help me Interpret a write-up
My 2017 recently attended his first showcase. Below is the “write-up” they did. I am hoping someone can help interpret it. "6-foot-3, 175-pound two-way player, long lanky frame, body projects. Left handed hitter, slight open stance, arm bar load. Pull side approach, path works around the baseball, 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm played at 74 mph across the diamond. 7.49 runner in the 60. On the mound arm played from a long over the top slot. Fastball is mostly straight,...
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Stanford camp from a first timer
My son and i got back from the headfirst and Stanford camps yesterday and i felt i needed to make a post specifically on the Stanford experience. these camps were the first that he has attended (a 2016) so we honestly did not know what to expect. we...
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Why do parents want their sons to play baseball?
Baseball brings their son great happiness. Baseball teaches life skills. Playing in college looks good on a resume. Baseball can pay for part of college. He's the next Jeter. It brings status to the parent in their community. It fulfills a...
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EXOS @Raleigh Orthopaedic Baseball Clinic Dec 13th
Peak Performance for Throwing Athletes Saturday December 13, 2014 from 9- 11 a.m. For all athletes ages 12-18 11th Annual Baseball/Softball Training Clinic Peak Performance for Throwing Athletes Saturday December 13, 2014 from 9- 11 a.m. For all...
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Information on West Coast Schools / Stanford Camps
Just wanted to take a moment and thank the guys on this site that have helped me the last few months navigate East Coast Academic Schools. Their help has been invaluable. And with that I want to create a new ' West Coast School' topic. If anyone needs...
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Holiday Wishes and Thanks!
As has become tradition, when we come to the end of the year and a few days prior to Christmas, we like to take this opportunity to thank the HSBBW Umpire family for another wonderful year. The opportunity to come together, discuss, share and help others through this sport we all love, is outstanding. First off, we always want to thank Julie (mn mom) for keeping the site up and running.......many of us do not know how much time and personal $$'s that it takes to keep this site open and for...
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Parents, Repeat After Me Three times...
"I am NOT a talent evaluator." "I am NOT a talent evaluator." "I am NOT a talent evaluator." This post is prompted by a thread on the "Recruiting" board. The OP is searching for answers as to why his/her son isn't being actively...
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"Good Grades"...means what?
I have read over 50 posts in the archives now and none of them say what constitutes "good grades". So: 1. What do you consider to be an athlete with "good grades"? Please state if you are a coach/college scout/parent...etc. ...
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The importance of one parent-fan
My son's 15u/JV team played an incredibly tight game to win a USSSA tournament in Virginia this past weekend. Pitchers duel with our best LHP vs. their gas-throwing RHP. 0-0 into top of 7th when a monster shot scored 1 run for them. We, and the...
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Naysayer's
Ok I have to say I got aggravated at a comment made to me. For the most part everyone has been extremely supportive and helpful. They have encouraged and given us so much information to help us further our dream of getting him some college...