Area Code tryouts?

i want more info on area code tryouts too

In 1987, I created the Area Code games.

We use wood bats in 1987 and the MLB pro scouts selected the players and we never charged the players for the tryout or the games. The players were uniformed in ML uniforms and coached by pro scouts.

When I sold to Student Sports in 2004, I insisted on the same format. They do have a pre-tryout where they charge a fee.

Each tryout across the USA draws 60 to 100 college coaches and pro scouts. My focus now is the International events in China and Australia.

Yesterday, our four teams returned from a 40 game 2 week trip to the land "down under". Several players will be drafted in the "upper" rounds and 75% will receive college scholarships. When a player plays
10 games in 14 days, we know his ability to play on the next level. We traveled with 4 pro scouts, each a great teacher.

My suggestion is to have a pro scout recommend you to an AC team.
Best wishes;

Bob Williams
<www.goodwillseries.org>

Thanks for the information Mr. Williams. And congratulations on the the trips success. I read your last post on your final 2 games. Good luck in 2010.

I think the AC tryouts in AZ are in June. So after filling out a form at ESPN Rise and placing the name of the scout who knows you, do you have to contact the scout to recommend you as well or just filling up the form will suffice?

Thanks,
RR23

I only mentioned a Scout or MLB player that knows you and that would recommed your son if a follow up would occur. My son was invited by doing just that last year.The scout never had to call it in. just be mentioned on the form.

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Originally posted by Ryanrod23:...do you have to contact the scout to recommend you as well or just filling up the form will suffice?

You should speak with the scout, first, before using their contact information. His credibility is on the line. GED10DaD

Yes, of course let the Scout know you want to participate in the tryous and that he may be contacted by AC Team for any refrences to your son.