Tagged With "Top D3"
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Mr_Infield
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phillyinNJ
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Finding the right fit
My son is a 2012 player and he is currently in the thick of finding the right school. He is getting lots of interest from some quality D3 teams and some interest from mid tier D1 and D2 schools. I learned last night how important a visit can be. I was...
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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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Uncomitted 2013 showcase
It occured to me that I should have posted this BEFORE my son registered for the 2013 Uncomitted Showcase in January, but anyway, I would appreciate anyone's experience on prior uncomitted showcases, and what we might expect in January. Son is about...
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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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College Recruiting Guidance
FACT: Many times a D3 school gives more total aid then D1 and D2TRUE: D3 school can’t call aid athletic money but many give great packagesFACT: The recruiting process starts the day a high school athlete enters high school.Why: Because all your...
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Whitworth University (WA)
Anyone have any inside scoop on Whitman University (D3, Northwest Conference) and coach Dan Ramsay?
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They all throw 90+
My son's D3 team played a non-conference game this week against a strong D2 team that has 5 pitchers who throw in the 90s. http://www.mnsu.edu/news/read.php?id=1115312767 We saw 3 of those 5 pitch in this game (I think they were using it as a warmup...
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College visit soon
Hi, my name is Chris. I am about to go on my first of many college visits in the next week. I am very interested in this school and can't wait to talk with the coach. I am just curious, how much of an interest is there when a coach simply asks me to...
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25 Pitchers - 86mph+
Video of top players from our August 11th Camp:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVbXggcw16w We promoted that 30 college coaches would be in attendance but 39 coaches showed up. We also had an impressive 25 pitchers that threw 86mph+. All those players...
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Johnson & Wales
Commentary on this Providence based D3 Program and school? I understand they are far more than culinary.
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College or Post Graduate Year
Now I have a couple of d3 roster spot offers but will an extra year at a post graduate school help me receive better offers from schools?
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Division III Process
I need some insight into the Division III recruiting and "commmitment" process. My son will likely plan Division III baseball with several schools genuinely interested in him. I fully understand D3 schools don't go through the National Letter of...
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D3 to the Super Bowl
Nice story. From Mount Union to Miami: The Super odyssey of Indianapolis receiver Pierre Garcon
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2010 College Reporting thread
According to floridafan JUCO's start tomorrow. This thread is for all levels of college baseball - JUCO, NAIA, D3, D2, and D1. Tell us about anything that comes to mind. Your son's accomplishments, his teammates success, your excitement about things,...
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Keep working hard - you never know what can happen
Thought I would post and interesting story about a pitcher who played in my son’s HS program a few years ago. He was one of the better kids on the team but certainly not a blue chip standout. He is a R/R was throwing 85ish as a Sr. He went to a...
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Baseball camps/showcases attended by strong D3 programs
Does anyone know of any good showcases (or camps) in the northeast that are well attended by coaches from strong (baseball and academic) D3 schools, or are focused on that type of school?
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D3 Spring Games Webcast (Friends + family pass-along)
NEXT WEEK :Haverford College's spring trip games against these opponents will be webcast (live) Fort Myers, FL:Mar. 8 vs. Elms (Mass.) 10am Mar. 9 vs. Dominican (Ill.)(DH)10am Mar. 10 vs. North Park (Ill.) 10am Mar. 11 vs. Fredonia State (N.Y.)2pm...
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D3 Recruiting Guidelines?
Does anybody know, in general terms according to NCAA rules, what a D3 can and cannot do in regard to recruiting potential players?Thanks.
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Top D3 vs. D2
Just wondering how folks think the top 20 d3 schools compare to d2 baseball? Baseball wise, is it better for a player to play top d3 or mid to bottom d2.I've noticed that several services say that bottom D1 caliber players fit well into mid d2 and top...
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Lewis Clark State Question
I have read what I can find from previous posts on LC State but would like some input from those that know more about the program and school.My son is at a pretty good Calif JC that has gotten attention from LC State about playing there next year....
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Ferrum
Has anyone heard anything about Ferrum College in Virginia?Baseball or academics? Just heard this is where Billy Wagner attended. How would you get noticed or get interest in a D3 shool?
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Picking a roster
One of the hardest things for our program to do is obviously the selection of 60 players out of the 400 that tried out last year. We let you try out for specific positions (Catcher, Pitcher, Outfield, Infield) or you can choose to tryout out at...
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Links for team websites
Fungo gave me a good idea for a thread when he suggested adding hsbasballweb to a poster's team site.Other than local stuff and news on college and pro signings of former players, these are the links on my son's team's 17U team site. Any other ideas....
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How do you decipher recruiter speak?
We are beginning to visit colleges. I was wondering about other's experiences with the recruiting process. Especially, how to decipher recruiter speak. I assume most all of them tell you "your are our guy" or you are in the top 2 or 3. How do you...
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UNO
Not good, looks like UNO going from D1 to D3http://www.wwltv.com/news/UNO-...iv-III-79076162.html
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Choosing a school/another scenario
Nothing real here, just hypothetical. It could become real. I'm sure it's real for some.The player isn't looking at baseball as a career choice. He's strong academically (unweighted 3.5 to 4.0 taking difficult courses). He would prefer to play D1. If...
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Occidental College
Hi all. I've been looking on the site for information on Occidental College. It has been mentioned frequently, but never addressed directly. I have been in contact with the coach, and I'm wondering what all of your impressions are about the team. I...
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d1 material
im 17 yrs old 5'11 170 i thorw 80-85 with a nasty 12-6 hook am i d1 material i have had a couple offers from d3
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Offers...
My 2010 son has sparked interest in a few upper level D3's. One is paying for a recruiting trip, has had repeated invitations for unofficial visits to the others as well as multiple requests for him to apply for entry in their schools. There are also...
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Options for Student-Athlete who fails out of D3
Looking for some advice/help with a player who failed out of school after first semester. Talented player, good size and tools. Had trouble adjusting to college life, didn't manage some personal issues well and is looking to get his act together.How...
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Rhodes College Commitment
Quill-son finally made the decision to attend Rhodes College the fall of 2010, and has made his commitment to their baseball program. D3, no paper commitment, but was actively recruited by the coaches and has let them know he looks forward to joining...
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Merit Scholarships
I have gone back and read through old threads, and I haven't seen anything that addresses my exact question. Doesn't mean it's not there, I just haven't found it! So here goes.... My 2016 son (catcher) is an excellent student making...
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Trying to play college summer ball in 2015
Hello, I am a current RS Freshman for a D2 school in West Virginia. I recently transferred because of many issues at my former D3 school. I understand it's still this summer but I starting to look into playing next summer somewhere. I live in NJ but...
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NAIA Question
My son is being recruited by several NAIA schools in Illinois where we live, my question is, he is also being recruited by D3 schools and 1 D2 school. How do NAIA schools compare to D2 OR D3 schools??? Competition wise, scholarship wise??? Thanks in...
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Perfect Game or Football
Ok folks, dont beat me up too much on this situation but i'm looking at opinions as to what the best route would be. My son,2015, has been invited to attend a Perfect Game showcase in Cedar Rapids,IA on aug 22-24. He also plays football and is a...
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Expectations of players (and parents) playing in college baseball
This thread is about what expectations players and their parents have regarding the “College baseball experience”. It was triggered by Swampboy’s post below in another thread: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “What optimistic players and parents imagine as a "normal" college baseball career is extremely rare. Very, very few players earn regular playing time early, stay healthy, become an increasingly significant contributor to the team, avoid...
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Recruited Frosh vs JuCo Transfers to D1
What % of upperclassmen at good D1 typically came in as recruited frosh vs JuCO transfers? Does it vary a lot from program to program? Do some?a few? many? programs prefer to develop players for all 4 years through their own...
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Arena Starz South Tryouts
Tryouts for the Arena STARZ South 2015 summer 13u, 14u, 15u, 16u, and 17u teams will be held on Sunday, August 24 . Details are as follows: LOCATION Anne Arundel Community College 101 College Parkway Arnold, MD 21012 TIME 13u-14u...
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D3/D2 recruiting
I am going to be a senior this year, I have had a very successful junior season and summer season, I've received a little interest but not a whole lot, nothing like offers. I'm more of a utility guy and I get on base a lot, not a flashy player, just...
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Is your son a Tweener ????
Folks, let me start out by saying that after watching the Perfect Game All Star game in California this week and seeing all those studs on the field, I began to wonder where I went wrong as a father that I couldn't have directed my son in a direction...
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quick question D2/D3
This may be because I haven't read enough, and I apologize in advance if this is obvious and therefore a 'dumb question but I have been browsing this site for awhile now and in many discussions there is talk of D1 versus D3. For example ' my son...
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D3 Time-line
What is the time-line for a D3 school for a 2015? I have searched the forums and read about Early Decisions and Regular Decisions. How do they fit at this stage for a 2015? What are they exactly and when are these time frames?...
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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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Fall Baseball?
Is it better for my 2016 to play fall travel ball this year, Or should he focus on working out and getting stronger and faster during the fall? He currently has a couple offers from some teams to play for this fall, but his high school team had a team...