Tagged With "National Letter of Intent"
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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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new SAT scores
with the new sat and the scores being able to read into the 2000 range what is a good score. And also how do you determine what your score is. I recieved a letter with 3 different scores. I do I figure my score, and what is good ? Thanks
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The "marketing" game??
TRHit's response in an earlier thread about marketing got me thinking. We have just sent out letters and Video CD's to several colleges. What's next? Follow-up with a phone call in a 10 days to 2 weeks to arrange a campus vist? Another letter? ...
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Info card received - now what?
My son received a letter in the mail from a MLB scout asking him to fill out and return the info card that came with it. We are new to this process and just wanted to know if it was ok to do so, and that we weren't violating any recruiting rules. I...
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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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ACC tournament, a parent's perspective
Just getting back from our first ACC tourney, just a few things I picked up that I would like to share.The tournament is too long and I am glad to hear that next year they will change the format. With so many teams hoping to make the regionals, I...
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UCF
How is Central Florida in baseball? I recieved a letter from them and I was wondering if it is a good baseball school. I know they play some good teams.
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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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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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address
I'm looking for the address of where I should send a recruiting letter for Notre Dame (thanks to those of you that added encouragement and hope to my future baseball dream. You really helped me out. Anywho I cant find a contact address on where I...
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LONG TOSS program
I have been reading about long toss alot on increased velocity as well arm endurance..my question and my son is 11.... we do long toss now before practices so abotu 2 times a week....Is this somethign i can continue 2-3 times a week in the offseason...
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recruiting services??....
My 06 son got a call from a recruiting service after he filled out his name on their website. They want about $300 to recruit him to August 1, 2006, the day of letter of intent.I went to Yahoo, searched their directory, and came up with MANY other...
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We know what they say about a little knowledge
I was still operating under the understanding that a total of five official visits were permitted to DI and DII schools.Published January 15, 2011 in a summary of the Division II legislative actions at the 2011 NCAA Convention:Proposal No. 2011-15...
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Transfers II - A Series of Fortunate Events?
Well, we are off and running on our quest to transfer. The Coach expressed disappointment, but said he would not stand in the way of transfer approval. (From what I've heard, it's very rare for a school to deny a transfer request).A wrinkle in the...
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can an athletic scholarship be pulled
I asked this question in a portion of another post in a different forum and haven't had it answered yet. Can an athletic scholarship be pulled if you have signed a letter of intent because of an injury that has incurred during your senior season?
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Sent Letter, now what?
I sent an initial contact letter about a week ago to about ten colleges. I haven't heard back from them yet, but I haven't really expected to. But after I sent the letter, should I sit and wait for a questionnaire in the mail? Or should I call the...
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Letter from St.john's
I was wondering, if anyone could please help me and my son out with this question, he recieved a letter from st.john's (redstorm baseball).at this time he's a junior in hs, he was invited by the coaching staff to come and check-out a game with...
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Newsflash: Limom84 can be a normal person!
Welcome Bullwinkle has joined the chat. [Bullwinkle] Hello to anyone! limom84 has joined the chat. [limom84] hi [limom84] hello? any1 there [Bullwinkle] hello [limom84] r u a playa or parent [Bullwinkle] Dad [Bullwinkle] u? [limom84] Mom, silly [Bullwinkle] that is the big question... is it true? [limom84] what r u talking about [Bullwinkle] the styles of your writing [Bullwinkle] seems to change [limom84] of course, i'm a mom. i'm moody 2 [limom84] do u like the styles as u call them...
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That first letter to the school
Two really basic questions:When making that first contact with a college in which your son may be interested, is it ever appropriate for a first letter to come from mom or dad? If it really needs to come from the kid himself, is it a big deal whether...
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need advice quick please
My son, a JUCO transfer out of MD has got to make a decision on his next two years of school. He was one letter of intent to sign and it has to be signed w/in the next few days.Josh, he is a great player, in the top 10 on the md juco records in...
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Is he out and is it foul?
This happened to me the other day:I am the UIC this is a 9th grade HS game under NFHS rules.SITUATION 1: R1, R3, no outs. Batter line drives to 3rd and hits the runner who is standing on the bag making no attempt to run. I called it a dead ball, rang...
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OMG...its finally done!!!!!
My son Bret Maugeri, 4 year Varsity Second Baseman at A. A. Stagg High School in Palos Hills, IL has signed his Letter with Southern Illinois University in Carbondale....Go Salukis!!!
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Website Questionnaires
What is the proper protocol for contacting colleges that have a website questionnaire? Do colleges prefer you complete the online version or do they still welcome a bio sent with a cover letter via mail? Has the landscape changed from sending contact...
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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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Cal State Fullerton bound
Hello everybody,I’m a “newbe” here and thought I’d share in this forum. My son signed a letter of intent as a catcher with Cal State Fullerton a few weeks back after the coaches paid us a visit at home. His best-recorded...
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Strike 3 in dirt....interference?
My HS team played in a tournament this weekend, and this situation came up:Runner at 3rd, 2 outs. Batter swings and misses at strike 3 in the dirt. My catcher blocked the ball and it went back in the direction of the mound. The batter/runner struck...
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New UT Graduation Program
Many of you know my son just completed his first year at the University of Tennessee. He did well, but I had no idea how well until I received this letter from Tennessee Congressman John Duncan.Wes explained it was a new program to get Tennessee...
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Coaches, players and parents
She realized he probably wouldn’t be able to hear her.Still, as Tywanna Patterson watched her son, Patrick, get lambasted by former Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillispie during a game at Rupp Arena last season, the outspoken mother felt...
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GPA Baseball - Grades Plus Athletics
GPA Baseball was formed by 7 Division I coaches from prestigious academic institutions with the intent of bringing their knowledge, experience and coaching expertise to the players. GPA Baseball is comprised of coaches from Cornell, Georgetown, Wake...
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invites to camps
2013 and 2014 have been receiving emails inviting them to college private camps to be evaluated in front of their coaching staff. Some are offering a tour of the campus and a meal..etc...they range in price from 50.00 to 125.00. My first guess was...
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under armour showcases
Has anyone been to or know much about the Under Armour Team One Showcases. Son recieved a letterand was just wondering about them.
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Letters or questionnaires?
Which is better? Most of the DIII's and DII's have websites with recruiting questionnaires. Should an additional intro letter also be sent? Thanks.
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Kids have it easy
If you are 35, or older, you might think this is hilarious! When I was a kid, adults used to bore me to tears with their tedious diatribes about how hard things were. When they were growing up; what with walking twenty-five miles to school every...
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First Letter!
Well, really just a bragging dad...but, son got his first "real" letter of interest yesterday...from a D1. I think dad was more excited than son...unfortunately, I don't think it's from a school he has much interest in attending (too far from...
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Really???
Freshman accepts USC offerYet to play a varsity game, Wando's Nick Ciuffo commits to GamecocksWritten by PHILIP M. BOWMANThe (Charleston) Post and CourierWando High School freshman Nick Ciuffo has not played in a varsity baseball game. But the...
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Under Armour Pre-Season All American ??
Does anyone know anything about the Under Armour Pre-Season All American from Baseball Factory? My son got a letter asking him to come to this event in Arizona in Mid January.Does attending this event do anything to gain exposure to college coaches?Thanks
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Christmas Cookie Rules
1. If you eat a Christmas cookie fresh out of the oven, it has no calories because everyone knows that the first cookie is the test and thus calorie free. 2. If you drink a diet soda after eating your second cookie, it also has no calories because the...
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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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Sam Faust Commits to Jamestown College
My son Sam has signed a Dakota Athletic Conference letter of intent to play for Jamestown College. Jamestown is an NAIA power in Jamestown, ND with world series appearances in '04 and '08, and conference championships in '03, '04, '05 and '09. Better...
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THANKS from Longhorn Baseball!
THANKS to the following high school baseball programs that have stepped up to the plate to help Cedar Hill Longhorn Baseball!Flower Mound High School - Thanks to the young girl that sent a letter to her principal suggesting they organize a fundraiser....
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JUCO NLI signing day Jan 15th
Today is the 1st day for HS players to sign National Letter of Intent for JUCO's ... are there any HS holding signing's?
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Early LOI signing for JUCO
Junior received an early JUCO commitment letter with a small offer. He likes the program and opportunity but, based on the small offer, would like to wait until the season gets going good to make his decision. Is this generally frowned upon? Do most...
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Ok, just back from sons first college camp...question..
So, I thought he did really well for his first camp. Mind you, it was just a hitting camp but aside from having him write a thank you letter to the HC I was wondering how to best go about getting a little feedback on what they thought of him. I saw...
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Summer Schedule Letter
When is the right time to send it? Should you send it right when you get it or wait until right before the first showcase?
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Parents and Coaches What Would You Do?
Our son signed NLI with ACC school. Yesterday he received a letter saying he was elected to play in Maple Shrine Football Game (NH vs VT) in early August. Best 36 senior football players are selected to represent their state.Ok its not Texas vs...
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Community College signing?
What if?My son has had communication with a couple D1 schools. Two inparticular that have seen him play but would like to see him more this spring. My son has extreme interest from a local community college (which actually may be the best fit). They...
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Schedule Letter
I have read the advise about the schedule letter, my question is do I need to include the school addresses and street info. For example, playing at ABC high school, located at 123 Main Street. Thanks.
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first request for questionnaire
I know this question has been asked many times but after looking through old posts I did not see it so I figured it would be easier to just ask. My 2013 son received his first request to fill out a questionnaire from a Pac10 school. The letter is...
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Baseball
A letter to some:I enjoy coming here and reading posts.In most cases (NOT ALL) what is posted, especially when it comes to hitting and pitching is so far out in left field it makes it almost impossible to comment on.I work in baseball for a living. So...
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CA kid coming to IOWA
Hey everyone, my son just signed his letters of intent to play baseball and football at NORTHWESTERN IOWA. We live in So. Cal. and he was born and raised here. Baseball is huge here and the talent pool is very deep. Just in our city block 4 kids have...