#1 Canes
#2 Braves
#3 Cardinals (Midlo)
#4 The NVTBL Stars teams
#5 MidAtlantic Mets/Red Sox (recently merged teams of Dan Gitzen and Alan Haines)
#6 DBA Dragons (Mike Gallagher's organization)
#7 Barnstormers (if they are still around)
#8 MidAtlantic Mustangs
#9 Any one of a dozen other teams.
There is a great deal of opportunity for quality travel ball in NoVa, and most of it is cheap. None of the above teams will bilk your for more than they are worth. And a good player can do well playing for any of them. The first 2 (Canes and Braves) and, I suspect, the Cardinals, produce a dozen Div I players for every 18 that play for them. The others produce Div I players every year. ("Produce" may be incorrect, since most of the players that play Div I from these organizations would have done so from almost any organization."
You should talk to the coaches, check out a practice or tryout (Canes, Mustangs, Mets/Red Sox websites always announces tryouts), look at costs and schedules, and see if the personalities involved work well for you and your son.
And don't overlook the NVTBL Stars teams at all. They have some of the best ahtletes/players in NoVa playing. They will compete with just about anyone, Canes, Dirtbags, and Braves included.
One other very successful organization in the Prince William County area--the Northern Virginia Patriots, run by Stan Wilson. His teams are always very competitive.
quote:And don't overlook the NVTBL Stars teams at all. They have some of the best ahtletes/players in NoVa playing. They will compete with just about anyone, Canes, Dirtbags, and Braves included.
The Stars program boasts of DI players, but the program has only been around since the fall of 08 (one yr old) and I'm not aware of 1 NLI at this point.
Tugwell has since left the program, Tugwell is/was great, he knows everyone and every College Coach wherever he went. Now you have a handful of Dad's promoting their own kids. I'm not saying the kids are not talented, they are. If you are looking to get away from an expensive form of Daddy ball, or if you son plays the same position as the Coach's son, you may want to expand your search.
I believe the Braves beat both Stars teams by double digits.
Greenmonstah: Ha...very funny...but also very correct. Anyone know why Tugwell left??
The Stars do have some very talented players and I believe 16U was the oldest team they fielded last year.
The Barnstormers are alive and well. They won the NABF High School World Series in Lynchburg, VA last July
The Barnstormers are alive and well. They won the NABF High School World Series in Lynchburg, VA last July
The Barnstormers are a reputable team that draw the scouts. I think they can boast of quite a few D1 NLI's as a direct result of playing for them.
Not speaking for or representing any of the teams that have been listed, but...
Based on what I know or what I've heard from players, some of these teams have already held tryouts and offered at least some roster positions. What I don't know is if they are still looking for players to complete their rosters or not...it certainly can't hurt to ask if you're interested...
Based on what I know or what I've heard from players, some of these teams have already held tryouts and offered at least some roster positions. What I don't know is if they are still looking for players to complete their rosters or not...it certainly can't hurt to ask if you're interested...
TurnTwo- Are you guys running under the Rays or the TC Twins umbrella this year? I've heard different things and I was kind of curious as to what the truth was.
quote:Originally posted by Dulles Mustangs:
TurnTwo- Are you guys running under the Rays or the TC Twins umbrella this year? I've heard different things and I was kind of curious as to what the truth was.
The VA Rays have merged with the TC Twins and I believe they will be playing under the TC Twins organization. There is some info (and there will hopefully be more soon) on the VA Rays web site. They held tryouts a week or two ago - not sure if they're still looking for players or not, but based on some of the players I know tried out, they should have a solid team. My son attended the tryout for the Twins. He was offered a position on a few teams, but he chose to play with the Barnstormers.
quote:I believe the Braves beat both Stars teams by double digits.
Not sure this part of the statement is true. NVTBL red played extremely well against the Canes in the 16u Dynamic world series. Also finished really high in the Fort Meyers October WWB games. Played against the braves too - but not sure about double digit losses at all.
As for the rest, make your own judgement.
quote:Originally posted by saipanwarrior:
Really - tell me the benefit of playing a showcase tournament at William and Mary, then VT, then UVA, then ECU - spend $3000 dollars on team, travel, hotel, food
Traveling to look at colleges can be expensive even for students who are not athletes. Why not kill two birds with one stone and look at colleges while playing baseball? Some of the showcase teams mentioned (Canes, Braves) will play at 20+ colleges during the course of one year. The baseball player is given the opportunity to not only look at the baseball facilities during a showcase weekend but also the opportunity to look at the college in general, and a wide variety of colleges at that.
WB Reporter - Great post. I know a lot of the families on our team enjoyed touring the colleges this past summer just as much as they did the games themselves.
quote:quote:
I believe the Braves beat both Stars teams by double digits.
Not sure this part of the statement is true.
quote:Played against the braves too - but not sure about double digit losses at all.
Unfortunately, yes the Braves did beat them pretty bad, it could have been just a bad weekend for the Stars. I wouldn't throw it out there if it were not true.
The Stars have some very good players. Just mismanaged - IMHO.
My advice would be look at the roster and if the SS has the same last name as any of the Coaches, you may want to keep looking.
quote:Originally posted by greenmonstah:quote:quote:
I believe the Braves beat both Stars teams by double digits.
Not sure this part of the statement is true.quote:Played against the braves too - but not sure about double digit losses at all.
Unfortunately, yes the Braves did beat them pretty bad, it could have been just a bad weekend for the Stars. I wouldn't throw it out there if it were not true.
The Stars have some very good players. Just mismanaged - IMHO.
My advice would be look at the roster and if the SS has the same last name as any of the Coaches, you may want to keep looking.
Heh. You just knocked out the vast majority of "showcase", "specialty", and "Travel ball" teams in NoVa.
FWIW, the Stars, well, aren't.
My last comment, folks if you a are top-notch player, then others will talk about YOU.
Think about this, the showcase teams, sure they are filled with some of the best of the best, why would they not go onto college and obtain a scholarship in most cases?
Bottom-line, in my opinion, If you are top-notch player, you will be noticed as the choice is for you and your family to make do you need to pay to join a travel/showcase team and how much money do you need to spend?
Think about this, the showcase teams, sure they are filled with some of the best of the best, why would they not go onto college and obtain a scholarship in most cases?
Bottom-line, in my opinion, If you are top-notch player, you will be noticed as the choice is for you and your family to make do you need to pay to join a travel/showcase team and how much money do you need to spend?
Coach
what is your agenda??????
what is your agenda??????
quote:Originally posted by TRhit:
Coach
what is your agenda??????
If any agenda, is to help kids and families get their kids onto college for the least amount of "out-of-pocket" money invested.
What are YOU having such a problem with that TRhit?
Me personally, I many stories where I have helped kids and families and do you know what it cost them? Not 1 penny! I am sorry you do not agree with my so-called agenda to HELP kids and families to get exposed with the least amount "out-of-pocket" money invested.
If this a crime for doing so, then I am guilty as charged.
For ALL of those who might have doubt about me,
here is a some testimonials from others :
https://docs.google.com/filevi...ljY2E5ZjQ1YTVh&hl=en
I have many other letters of references but this document above should eliminate the doubters.
here is a some testimonials from others :
https://docs.google.com/filevi...ljY2E5ZjQ1YTVh&hl=en
I have many other letters of references but this document above should eliminate the doubters.
quote:FWIW, the Stars, well, aren't.
This went over my head; what does that mean?
Jess, you are probably right. Never met a Coach whose kid was a Left Fielder. But that's just me.
Not sure what the For what it's worth comment was about.
Not sure what the For what it's worth comment was about.
Coach Milburn,
Your Shenandoah story is proof enough for a talented kid to play for a showcase team.
Your Shenandoah story is proof enough for a talented kid to play for a showcase team.
quote:Originally posted by redbird5:
Coach Milburn,
Your Shenandoah story is proof enough for a talented kid to play for a showcase team.
quote:Originally posted by greenmonstah:quote:Originally posted by redbird5:
Coach Milburn,
Your Shenandoah story is proof enough for a talented kid to play for a showcase team.
That is very possible BUT the young man was a late bloomer. But again, he's name was out early in the spring of 2007 and basically nobody bit on him until late summer when UVA saw him pitch against Daniel Hawkins (Woodstock, VA) in an American Legion game at Bing Crosby Stadium (4.2million dollar stadium) during summer of 2007.
Whats with the constant knock on the Stars Team?? The coaches on the team are all good and, for the most part, put the players in the positions best suited for them and the team. Sounds like some folks have an ax to grind w/ them. I have always felt that they represent themselves professionally and classy. Canes are a very similar organization as far a class act; Braves.....Not so much
milburn
You know what is scary?--a poster putting up a link to testimonials---anyone can get them--it is like references--you ever see a job reference that spoke bad of the applicant? I have not and I have seen a load of job applications
Funny how you glided over my statement about the self gratifying email you sent me--little things stick in this old mans mind
Have a nice day
You know what is scary?--a poster putting up a link to testimonials---anyone can get them--it is like references--you ever see a job reference that spoke bad of the applicant? I have not and I have seen a load of job applications
Funny how you glided over my statement about the self gratifying email you sent me--little things stick in this old mans mind
Have a nice day
Bottom-line "TRhit", you are making money off this gig and I am not, so that is the major difference between you and I.
The "testimonials" went up because YOU want to try discredit me for some reason.
I for one have never stated anything negative toward you or about your program, but you had made this a personal issue and for that, you should be ashamed of yourself.
quote:Originally posted by TRhit:
milburn
You know what is scary?--a poster putting up a link to testimonials---anyone can get them--it is like references--you ever see a job reference that spoke bad of the applicant? I have not and I have seen a load of job applications
Funny how you glided over my statement about the self gratifying email you sent me--little things stick in this old mans mind
Have a nice day
The "testimonials" went up because YOU want to try discredit me for some reason.
I for one have never stated anything negative toward you or about your program, but you had made this a personal issue and for that, you should be ashamed of yourself.
quote:Originally posted by melkman:
Whats with the constant knock on the Stars Team?? The coaches on the team are all good and, for the most part, put the players in the positions best suited for them and the team. Sounds like some folks have an ax to grind w/ them. I have always felt that they represent themselves professionally and classy. Canes are a very similar organization as far a class act; Braves.....Not so much
Not to set off a firestorm here but can you explain the comment about the Braves?
Milburn
AsI said I woudl discuss thisa privately with you but you want to post that stuff for pubic consumption
And how do you know what I make or do not make--PAL you are so far off base it is sickening--you have no idea what you are talking about
There is no effort here to discredit you--just to have people undertsand where you come from--as in taking private messages and going public--
Have a nice day
AsI said I woudl discuss thisa privately with you but you want to post that stuff for pubic consumption
And how do you know what I make or do not make--PAL you are so far off base it is sickening--you have no idea what you are talking about
There is no effort here to discredit you--just to have people undertsand where you come from--as in taking private messages and going public--
Have a nice day
For many years have traveled w/ various baseball teams, spectating and coaching. Of the teams watched throughout the years, the Braves are the only teams, at various levels, that I recall poor sportsmanship from a couple of coaches and parents. I do not recall any instance where a player from the organization was out of line, but some of the staff for sure. Braves are a very succesful program, don't get me wrong, just not the the class act of the Canes, and the fairly new Stars programs
Having played against the Stars I can tell you that they do put together a good quality team. Coach Carrol and the rest of his staff are very good baseball guys. They know the game and teach it correctly. You can not argue that they are a "dad" coached team though. So my question really is will there still be a NVTBL Stars program after those kids are off to college?
quote:any years have traveled w/ various baseball teams, spectating and coaching. Of the teams watched throughout the years, the Braves are the only teams, at various levels, that I recall poor sportsmanship from a couple of coaches and parents. I do not recall any instance where a player from the organization was out of line, but some of the staff for sure. Braves are a very successful program, don't get me wrong, just not the the class act of the Canes, and the fairly new Stars programs
I have never seen that, but I have not been at every game and there are 7 or more teams.
I did have an experience with the Stars Coach throwing himself to ground as though the entire game was lost on one E all the while humiliating his own player and himself. Can't say I've seen that anywhere else.
I'm not knocking the Stars program. But, if your kid plays the same position as Carrol or Willis, you may want to look elsewhere, that's all.
Tugwell's team did not have Dad's and to the best of my knowledge was a fairly good experience.
Plus, just one other small point - I'm not aware of 1 NLI from the result of playing on the Stars. Braves had 25 D1's, Canes 20+. They (the Stars) are using Tugwell's 20+ yr College placement record as their own. I'm sure they had permission to do so, but it seems a little disingenuous.
Going back to the original question put forward, I think RHobbs offered up a great list of Mid-Atlantic clubs. Every program shines in some manner, and every program will have its warts. The key is to find the right fit for your player's personality, goals, and family budget.
Another excellent program is the Mid-Atlantic Rookies. Coach Chroniger is a great baseball guy, and a tremendous human being. My son had the pleasure of playing for Coach Chroniger his Freshman year of HS, and he was a real blessing in my son's baseball life.
If your player is looking at schools in the northeast -- of which there are many -- TRhit's College Select Baseball is a great club. My son played for Coach Rizzi last fall and had a terrific experience. From his time with College Select, he has received inquiries from a number of very good schools in the Northeast, and Coach Rizzi has many good connections in the southeast as well.
My guy had a very good experience playing for the Mid-Atlantic Mustangs last summer, and is looking forward to playing with them again this year.
My son would suit up any day to play for Coach Luke of the So Cal NTT; Coach Ross of the Mustangs; Coach Rizzi of College Select; or Coach Chroniger of the Rookies.
Another excellent program is the Mid-Atlantic Rookies. Coach Chroniger is a great baseball guy, and a tremendous human being. My son had the pleasure of playing for Coach Chroniger his Freshman year of HS, and he was a real blessing in my son's baseball life.
If your player is looking at schools in the northeast -- of which there are many -- TRhit's College Select Baseball is a great club. My son played for Coach Rizzi last fall and had a terrific experience. From his time with College Select, he has received inquiries from a number of very good schools in the Northeast, and Coach Rizzi has many good connections in the southeast as well.
My guy had a very good experience playing for the Mid-Atlantic Mustangs last summer, and is looking forward to playing with them again this year.
My son would suit up any day to play for Coach Luke of the So Cal NTT; Coach Ross of the Mustangs; Coach Rizzi of College Select; or Coach Chroniger of the Rookies.
Couple of points:
First, be aware that there are several "NVTBL Stars" teams @ different age levels (they're trying to put together at least 2 teams/grade-age), and second, some of the "Stars" teams haven't been very good, thus the irony of the title "Stars"...
First, be aware that there are several "NVTBL Stars" teams @ different age levels (they're trying to put together at least 2 teams/grade-age), and second, some of the "Stars" teams haven't been very good, thus the irony of the title "Stars"...
I do have to agree w/ you Jess1, "Stars" is a bit much for a team, especially one as young as the Stars themselves. I have heard that the coaches for the 17U team, have put together a pretty impressive team for this summer, so lets see how good they are and where they go. Don't knock em for their lack of D1 signees, they are a young program and we'll see how they do w/ this group they're fielding now. I suspect they will do pretty well this summer and for some time to come.
I have been thoroughly enjoying your posts. I have seen all of the teams that were listed as elite and I can offer the following comments:
1. The Canes have the best combonation of talent in that pulls from the NOVA area. They are a national power with many draftable players on their North 17u team.
2. The 2011 Braves national is Strong!!. (Don't pull alot from NOVA but do get some from the southern part of the Northern or Northwestern Region. Kevin White and TJ Costen are studs and Coach Mayers always secures great players in the Tidewater.
3. Mid-Atlantic Mets/Red Sox. The Mets merger with the Red Sox gives them continuity. The Mets hit their stride this summer with bunches of D1 signees, and alot of those player played with the Red Sox. Eachs ability to produce quality prospects from WV, PA, VA, NC and DE made the merger a good decision.
4. Stars are where the Mets were last year. A bunch of potential D1 guys who should get a lot of looks this summer. They were very impressive at Underclass WWBA last fall. A couple of the Stars players played with the Mets in summer 2008 and were very impressiveas rising sophmores.
5. Barnstormers always scoop up great talent. They had Devin White (W&M), Danny Thorpe (St. Joe's), Ryan Lindemuth (W&M) last year. The McGillicudy brothers should bring lots of attention this year.
6. VA Cardinals. The guys in charge know what they are doing. Midlo Dad has an ACC son and a good connection to the Richmond area. Coupled with a sponsorship that requires no team fees from players they could entice some very good players to come their way.
7. Dominion Dragons...no I am not mistaken but they acquired many of the Stars White 16u program and could surprise some people if they maintain that roster. Several PVI and South County 2011s that have promise on those teams as well as some up and comers from Bishop Ireton who is vastly improving every year.
8. Patriots of NOVA. Progreesively getting stronger as they field 2 very talented 17u programs. One seems to be more dedicated to 2011's but some of the 2012 are very good players out of PW, Faquier and Stafford County. Should have several D1 canidates with Swirchik (OP, 2011, MIF) and Tre Porter (Sherando, 2012, MIF/RHP). Should do better then last year.
9. Dulles Mustangs; Loudoun County based team that plays hard!! Paid there dues in the first year and should grab some players that fit their style of play. Will definitely surprise some people as they have grabbed some kids from out of VA to support some guys that have been with them since the begining.
Other Notables with NOVA connections:
Farris Royals; supposedly have decided to travel in summer and added a 16u program. Farris has a good rep with colleges.
Loudoun County Hawks: Won 16u USSSA states last year. Should have some college talent with a small area to pull from.
Other out of area teams that pull from NOVA:
VA Aces; hard-nosed team that plays to win every game. Classy guys running the program.
Blue Ridge Baseball; John Jenkins is a class act who extends himself for all of his kids. Don't play alot of tournaments but ones they play are good for their kids.
Mid-Atlantic Rookies; Chronigher had a strong connection with Notre Dame Academy when it was in it's prime. Has gotten very good players out of NOVA other then from NDA like Ryan Williams (Westfields '09). If he gets a guy out of VA they are going to be a good one.
JMO
1. The Canes have the best combonation of talent in that pulls from the NOVA area. They are a national power with many draftable players on their North 17u team.
2. The 2011 Braves national is Strong!!. (Don't pull alot from NOVA but do get some from the southern part of the Northern or Northwestern Region. Kevin White and TJ Costen are studs and Coach Mayers always secures great players in the Tidewater.
3. Mid-Atlantic Mets/Red Sox. The Mets merger with the Red Sox gives them continuity. The Mets hit their stride this summer with bunches of D1 signees, and alot of those player played with the Red Sox. Eachs ability to produce quality prospects from WV, PA, VA, NC and DE made the merger a good decision.
4. Stars are where the Mets were last year. A bunch of potential D1 guys who should get a lot of looks this summer. They were very impressive at Underclass WWBA last fall. A couple of the Stars players played with the Mets in summer 2008 and were very impressiveas rising sophmores.
5. Barnstormers always scoop up great talent. They had Devin White (W&M), Danny Thorpe (St. Joe's), Ryan Lindemuth (W&M) last year. The McGillicudy brothers should bring lots of attention this year.
6. VA Cardinals. The guys in charge know what they are doing. Midlo Dad has an ACC son and a good connection to the Richmond area. Coupled with a sponsorship that requires no team fees from players they could entice some very good players to come their way.
7. Dominion Dragons...no I am not mistaken but they acquired many of the Stars White 16u program and could surprise some people if they maintain that roster. Several PVI and South County 2011s that have promise on those teams as well as some up and comers from Bishop Ireton who is vastly improving every year.
8. Patriots of NOVA. Progreesively getting stronger as they field 2 very talented 17u programs. One seems to be more dedicated to 2011's but some of the 2012 are very good players out of PW, Faquier and Stafford County. Should have several D1 canidates with Swirchik (OP, 2011, MIF) and Tre Porter (Sherando, 2012, MIF/RHP). Should do better then last year.
9. Dulles Mustangs; Loudoun County based team that plays hard!! Paid there dues in the first year and should grab some players that fit their style of play. Will definitely surprise some people as they have grabbed some kids from out of VA to support some guys that have been with them since the begining.
Other Notables with NOVA connections:
Farris Royals; supposedly have decided to travel in summer and added a 16u program. Farris has a good rep with colleges.
Loudoun County Hawks: Won 16u USSSA states last year. Should have some college talent with a small area to pull from.
Other out of area teams that pull from NOVA:
VA Aces; hard-nosed team that plays to win every game. Classy guys running the program.
Blue Ridge Baseball; John Jenkins is a class act who extends himself for all of his kids. Don't play alot of tournaments but ones they play are good for their kids.
Mid-Atlantic Rookies; Chronigher had a strong connection with Notre Dame Academy when it was in it's prime. Has gotten very good players out of NOVA other then from NDA like Ryan Williams (Westfields '09). If he gets a guy out of VA they are going to be a good one.
JMO
quote:milburn
You know what is scary?--a poster putting up a link to testimonials---anyone can get them--it is like references--you ever see a job reference that spoke bad of the applicant? I have not and I have seen a load of job applications
Funny how you glided over my statement about the self gratifying email you sent me--little things stick in this old mans mind
Have a nice day
TRhit
THE KIDS TODAY DO NOT THROW ENOUGH !!!!!
www.collegeselect-trhit.blogspot.com
WHY do you have such a problem with I am trying to do in helping kids and families in getting onto the next level with the least amount "out-of-pocket" expense invested? WHY???? Are you continuing to challenge and discredit me TRhit? WHY?????
For the record, I have never said anything negative toward your showcase team ... BUT you continue to give me a difficult time and want to make remarks to discredit me.
Will you please STOP as you are digging yourself a hole that is getting deeper and deeper as you just might not come out of it.
So please quit trying to insult me and entice me into a negative dialog with your comments.
Will you PLEASE stop it already!
Now ...
- Will someone please tell me HOW in the world did players get exposed to the colleges back before the craze of showcase/travel-ball teams started?
- How in the world did players ever get into college and/or obtain scholarships w/o travel-ball and or showcase teams?
quote:Mid-Atlantic Rookies; Chronigher had a strong connection with Notre Dame Academy when it was in it's prime. Has gotten very good players out of NOVA other then from NDA like Ryan Williams (Westfields '09). If he gets a guy out of VA they are going to be a good one.
From the WWBA MidAtlantic Rookies roster: Mark Williams/ Virginia - Gonzaga HS
justakid:
Good call on Mark Williams. He is from VA. Thrown off by the fact he goes to school in DC (Gonzaga HS)
Coach Milburn;
I am very aware of your success. I myself played Legion baseball and Babe Ruth. 15 years ago when I was going into my Senior year I played Legion and it was the best baseball exposure around. I remember Post 21 (I think?) Winchester as being a formidable program with many D1 baseball players. My older cousin even played against the likes or Mike Lockhart (Clemson) and Jame Timbers (RIP, GMU) in the summer of 1987 or 1988. Shortly after travel programs in NOVA sprung up starting with the Barnstormers and the Farris Braves. I never got to experience that, but siblings got to experience teams like the Fairfax Eagles taking on teams like the Oriolanders and the Tiderwater Mets with players like David Wright, Zimermman, Verlander and the Uptons as I have been told. I was out and on the road in the Midwest at that time but my family always kept me in touch with what was going on in baseball in the area. They always spoke highly of Legion 21 (again I apologize if that is the wrong post for Winchester).
In conclusion I do think there is a place for both. Many great players come out of both systems and some don't need either to get noticed. All that matters is that both serve the ultimate purpose of helping young men enjoy the greatest game on the face of this planet!
- "No matter when the cleats come off, it never surpasses the feeling of the first time you put them on.." anonymous
Good call on Mark Williams. He is from VA. Thrown off by the fact he goes to school in DC (Gonzaga HS)
Coach Milburn;
I am very aware of your success. I myself played Legion baseball and Babe Ruth. 15 years ago when I was going into my Senior year I played Legion and it was the best baseball exposure around. I remember Post 21 (I think?) Winchester as being a formidable program with many D1 baseball players. My older cousin even played against the likes or Mike Lockhart (Clemson) and Jame Timbers (RIP, GMU) in the summer of 1987 or 1988. Shortly after travel programs in NOVA sprung up starting with the Barnstormers and the Farris Braves. I never got to experience that, but siblings got to experience teams like the Fairfax Eagles taking on teams like the Oriolanders and the Tiderwater Mets with players like David Wright, Zimermman, Verlander and the Uptons as I have been told. I was out and on the road in the Midwest at that time but my family always kept me in touch with what was going on in baseball in the area. They always spoke highly of Legion 21 (again I apologize if that is the wrong post for Winchester).
In conclusion I do think there is a place for both. Many great players come out of both systems and some don't need either to get noticed. All that matters is that both serve the ultimate purpose of helping young men enjoy the greatest game on the face of this planet!
- "No matter when the cleats come off, it never surpasses the feeling of the first time you put them on.." anonymous
The difference in terms of recruiting between legion baseball and showcase baseball to me is as simple as location. If I am a college coach do I want to travel to 10 different legion games to see 20 teams play, or do I want to travel to one showcase tournament and see 10-20 teams play.
I understand there are legion tournaments, but these are not held every weekend. If you look at schedules such as ours, the Canes, Braves, RedSox etc.... there is a tournament every weekend where there will be a lot of very good teams. If I were a college coach that's where I would be. Times have changed and people need to accept that.
Legion has it's place. It should be used for what is was originally intended for. A place for 18 and 19 year old young men to play competitive baseball after high school.
I understand there are legion tournaments, but these are not held every weekend. If you look at schedules such as ours, the Canes, Braves, RedSox etc.... there is a tournament every weekend where there will be a lot of very good teams. If I were a college coach that's where I would be. Times have changed and people need to accept that.
Legion has it's place. It should be used for what is was originally intended for. A place for 18 and 19 year old young men to play competitive baseball after high school.
All this talk has gotten me nauseous. Coaches arguing...Canes vs. Braves vs. Stars...who cares???
My son is going to play with a team that practices 20 minutes from my house. We will play in many of the similar showcases as all these others. He will play, not sit the bench, and he will have a chance to show what he can do at 7 different showcases this Summer.
In the end, it's not the team you play on, or how much money you spend....it's the talent of the player that matters.
My son is going to play with a team that practices 20 minutes from my house. We will play in many of the similar showcases as all these others. He will play, not sit the bench, and he will have a chance to show what he can do at 7 different showcases this Summer.
In the end, it's not the team you play on, or how much money you spend....it's the talent of the player that matters.
quote:In the end, it's not the team you play on, or how much money you spend....it's the talent of the player that matters.
yes. you need to be off the bench and in the game. but you also need a coach who will go to bat for you behind the scenes. a coach who knows how to pick up a phone and make a call. a coach who knows that when his number comes across a college coach's cell phone - that coach will pick up. a coach whose word is valuable to the next higher level. a coach whose integrity is evident both to the players who play for him and the college coaches who believe him.