If the D1 dead period extends past 7/1, do you think they still hold the 16/17 WWBA events in July?
I would imagine so. They typically put up webcams every year.
You might think you're in some remote place or field, but coaches can log in and watch and replay too I think.
Also every field has a gun and a score keeper so DiamondKast at every field (again coaches can log in and follow, pitch by pitch and speed.
The dead period isn't the issue it will be the use of all the fields.
Yep, have played there last few years with my oldest. I know there is DiamondKast with guns at all fields. Not video though. I don't remember there ever being video actually.
Are you asking them if they would consider postponing until coaches can go or if they would cancel? I think there is zero chance they would cancel and I doubt they would postpone a tournament unless they were forced to. The bigger events that have been cancelled so far will likely be played in August, so still opportunities for coaches to see some players in person.
East Cobb facility has had video streaming capabilities for several years now. And per PG:
“Many of our tournaments and showcases will be streamed this year. Plus, there are some new great technologies that will benefit players, scouts, and college recruiters. You will soon be reading much more on that subject right here on this website.”
Thr biggest hindrance will be if they can’t get on HS fields.
A lot of FL school districts won’t allow anyone on their fields until they’re allowed to open their campuses again. Even the private schools won’t open their fields
What are you guys hearing about your schedules and travel? Most of the teams around here in southeast FL are not planning to travel, including my son’s. Sounds like every team has a few families not willing to stay in a hotel. The hotels will probably be the cleanest they’ve been since the day they opened, but I can still see people being creeped out by them.
BP:
I think son’s team originally had 9 events on the schedule. Only 4 were out of state.
I know that one has been postponed to August already. I think the other 3 will go off as planned. So he’ll hit Hoover, Nashville, and Sanford. Hoover & Nashville look to be good to go for June. Sanford in July will probably be fine.
Showball just cancelled all of its July head coach showcases in Long Island, NY.
This sucks. I don't understand why the NCAA extended the dead period. At some point, coaches & players should be able to choose their level of risk. Most states will be opened up in the next few weeks. I don't get it. Now the recruiting window is two months and change for a 2021? How's that going to work?
This may be a "take a moment" moment. Not seeing this anywhere on Twitter, nor Showball's site which tends to react quickly. Let's just see.
Headfirst to give parents an update on their showcases no later than May 29.
I hope you're right, but Showball did cancel its July events in Long Island and said, "As of this morning, the NCAA has extended the dead period through July 31st. Therefore since college coaches can not leave their campus to recruit during a dead period, we have officially cancelled all Head Coach Academic Camps scheduled for July in Medford, NY." I would assume they'd know.
I don't, however, see an announcement anywhere online except one place that seems a bit sketchy. It cites an NCAA tweet from May 12th but I know the committee met today.
From an email:
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@BaseballDad72 posted:I hope you're right, but Showball did cancel its July events in Long Island and said, "As of this morning, the NCAA has extended the dead period through July 31st. Therefore since college coaches can not leave their campus to recruit during a dead period, we have officially cancelled all Head Coach Academic Camps scheduled for July in Medford, NY." I would assume they'd know.
Where exactly are you seeing this?
My email inbox. Son was registered for July Showball in LI.
Rumor is dead period will be extended THROUGH July. Trips to ATL (WWBA) and ORL (PGWS) are now up in air I guess. Junior National Showcase (Hoover) moved back to end of June (right on top of our Area Code UC tryouts), but then AC cancelled. So I guess now we can make Hoover and we'll play a bunch of local tourneys. What a sh&*show. I can only preach Bigger / Faster / Stronger for so long...................
Just got a note from Showball saying no official announcement and that announced prematurely. Said NCAA expected to extend in next few days. I guess HF had the correct info. Sounds like extension is an inevitability though.
@russinfortworth posted:Rumor is dead period will be extended THROUGH July. Trips to ATL (WWBA) and ORL (PGWS) are now up in air I guess. Junior National Showcase (Hoover) moved back to end of June (right on top of our Area Code UC tryouts), but then AC cancelled. So I guess now we can make Hoover and we'll play a bunch of local tourneys. What a sh&*show. I can only preach Bigger / Faster / Stronger for so long...................
not sure how Area Code works for non-pitchers but Rising Juniors pitchers (underclass games), trying out - if you don't throw 90+ you will not make it. Didn't say anything about command or spin, but last year when we went, they only kept guys who threw 90+. Throw as hard as you want, over the catcher, hit the fence.. OK, next. other guys throwing darts and curveballs, topped 89....Pass.... We heard the scrimmage was bad, as the gas throwers didn't have command.
Didn't expect that.
@Eokerholm posted:Throw as hard as you want, over the catcher, hit the fence.. OK, next. other guys throwing darts and curveballs, topped 89....Pass.....
Eokerholm:
I remember son's first PG event..an indoor one. They were recording pop times for catchers and there was a middle infielder around the 2nd base bag to take the throw. I recall one player saying to another, "just throw it as hard as you can." Balls were flying all over the facility. I remember looking an event summary and seeing the "top guys" listed for that activity, which were some of these guys who skipped the ball or threw it into CF, lacking accuracy.
My son (a base stealer) says to me, "I hope I play against some of those guys." I guess its like the 98 mph pitcher who can't find the plate--"we can't teach velocity, but we'll tinker with his motion. " 