I was just wondering if anyone could give me some info about the AC games, like how to get invited, or how to go to a tryout etc. I cant find much info.
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Welcome Cole1SS,
Please go to the green tab up top that says " find ". Click that and then type in " Area Code Games " and you will get a wealth of information that has been discussed on here about that topic.
Hope this helps. If you dont find what you are looking for, please pm me and I'll try to help more.
Please go to the green tab up top that says " find ". Click that and then type in " Area Code Games " and you will get a wealth of information that has been discussed on here about that topic.
Hope this helps. If you dont find what you are looking for, please pm me and I'll try to help more.
Thanks for the info! It helped alot
You are welcome. If you still have questions,....please post again!
Ok, im still a little confused about the tryouts. It says you need to be referred by a pro scout. Is that the only way to attend one of the tryouts? If it is how do you get that exposure to these scouts? Just kind of confused about this??
Cole;
Have you played in a game with a pro scout watching you?
Have you attend a ML team tryout?
Do you have confidence in your ability?
Do you have 3 of the 5 tools?
Why do you want to attend a tryout????
Ask for the pro scouts card.
Bob Williams
Founder of the AC games [1987-2004] and Goodwill Series [1983-2008]
Have you played in a game with a pro scout watching you?
Have you attend a ML team tryout?
Do you have confidence in your ability?
Do you have 3 of the 5 tools?
Why do you want to attend a tryout????
Ask for the pro scouts card.
Bob Williams
Founder of the AC games [1987-2004] and Goodwill Series [1983-2008]
Yes to all except going to a tryout. I come from a school that doesnt have a strong program. We play very good competition and see good pitching, but I just want to get some good exposure and get my name out there. Given the chance I know I can compete. Thanks
Cole1SS,
Don't worry about playing at a school that doesnt have a strong program. What matters is your ability. Yes, you must be referred to the actual tryouts, by a pro scout.
On your HSBBW profile, it says that you are going to be a junior this year.
Have you submitted your an Area Code profile?
Go to: http://www.areacodebaseball.com/
Be sure to do that, so that scouts in your area know that you are interested.
The games for this year start on Tuesday next week, so the teams have already been picked. But next year, they offer free camps, open to anyone who wants to attend. These camps are watched by scouts looking for talent to invite to the tryout.
Do you know anyone from your area who was invited to a tryout?
Anyone who went to any of the camps?
Sometimes you have to make chances come to you. The next time a pro scout is at one of your games, or you have an opportunity to talk to one, shake his hand. Tell him your name and see if he has any feedback for you. Work hard,....and go after your dreams.
I wish you all the very very best!!!!
Let me know if you have other questions.
Don't worry about playing at a school that doesnt have a strong program. What matters is your ability. Yes, you must be referred to the actual tryouts, by a pro scout.
On your HSBBW profile, it says that you are going to be a junior this year.
Have you submitted your an Area Code profile?
Go to: http://www.areacodebaseball.com/
Be sure to do that, so that scouts in your area know that you are interested.
The games for this year start on Tuesday next week, so the teams have already been picked. But next year, they offer free camps, open to anyone who wants to attend. These camps are watched by scouts looking for talent to invite to the tryout.
Do you know anyone from your area who was invited to a tryout?
Anyone who went to any of the camps?
quote:Given the chance I know I can compete
Sometimes you have to make chances come to you.
The next time a pro scout is at one of your games, or you have an opportunity to talk to one, shake his hand. Tell him your name and see if he has any feedback for you. Work hard,....and go after your dreams. I wish you all the very very best!!!!
Let me know if you have other questions.
Thanks for your help. I am trying my best to get my name out there because I want this very bad!! But thanks again for your help, I appreciate it.
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After attending the Area Code games I have some observations to share with future Area Coders and parents. Unless your son is a future Tim Beckham, don't expect to be approached by the scouts or college coaches. They pretty much stay to themselves and I suppose with the NCAA rules the college coaches may be worried about violating some NCAA rule. We were told that the players would receive a lot of attention from the baseball community. I rarely saw anyone speaking to a player, my son only spoke to a few scouts at the scouting forum as we went from team to team. Another thing to remember is this event is listed in the schedule as starting at 6:30PM, no one or no where on this schedule did it mention if you wish to speak to all 30 teams that you should show up an hour early. The forum starts at 6:30, this is the information portion of which all should be seated and no more visiting with the various teams. We were very disappointed not having the opportunity to meet these people.
Don't allow you son to go to the beach until after his game and by all means bring sunscreen. It also was pretty evident the elite players received more playing time, my son was in the middle of the pack, this is not a complaint just observation so don't be disappointed if your son doesn't play much. There were many coaches and scouts in attendance so the exposure is enormous. It was stated that many of these players would be contacted by various organizations in the near future. I'll let you all know whether this indeed happens in our case. Good luck.
Don't allow you son to go to the beach until after his game and by all means bring sunscreen. It also was pretty evident the elite players received more playing time, my son was in the middle of the pack, this is not a complaint just observation so don't be disappointed if your son doesn't play much. There were many coaches and scouts in attendance so the exposure is enormous. It was stated that many of these players would be contacted by various organizations in the near future. I'll let you all know whether this indeed happens in our case. Good luck.
Future Area Coders, one thing I forgot to mention is after your last game make sure you have a change of clothes, shorts, etc as they have you remove your uniform on the spot. Some of our guys walked off the field in their sliding shorts. Sorry, you don't get to keep your uniform.
