What are some of the best JUCOs in Texas? What about regionally in TX?
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South: San Jac & Blinn
East: Navarro & Texarkana
Central: North Central Tx. & Grayson
West: El Paso & New Mexico
Teams have gone to the playoffs every year and have won many conference titles. San Jac, North Central Tx., and Grayson all have won a National Championship in the last six years.
East: Navarro & Texarkana
Central: North Central Tx. & Grayson
West: El Paso & New Mexico
Teams have gone to the playoffs every year and have won many conference titles. San Jac, North Central Tx., and Grayson all have won a National Championship in the last six years.
Agree with the above post...
NCTC in Gainesville has my son's vote. The Coach was quite impressive with work ethic.
He also was impressed with Weatherford (west of Ft. Worth). New Facility. Another good coach.
NCTC in Gainesville has my son's vote. The Coach was quite impressive with work ethic.
He also was impressed with Weatherford (west of Ft. Worth). New Facility. Another good coach.
Correction on San Jac winning National Championship....they haven't in a while since Wayne Graham was there but have finished in the top 2 many times. Other good schools in North Texas are McLennan, Vernon and Temple. Coaches at all 3 of these are outstanding and work well with kids. Region V East conference probably the toughtest conference in the U.S.
Eastfield and Richland in the Dallas County Community College District both have good teams.
Richland won thier World Series last year and are returning a bunch of great players this year.
Richland won thier World Series last year and are returning a bunch of great players this year.
Here at Eastfield, we had three pitchers sign early with D1 schools this Fall. Not bad for a bunch of kids who didn't get any scholarship offers out of high school. Also have several other guys who will sign during the Spring. Check our website at www.eastfieldcollege.com/baseball for more details, schedule, and history of the program. Also have pictures of facilities and contact info for our coaching staff.
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That is how I did this one.
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Anybody have any information on Vernon Junior College Baseball program in Texas?
Good baseball program and the head coach is a real solid baseball guy with a no nonsense approach.
Great small town atmoshpere and great place to concentrate on baseball and academics in preparation for move to the next level. Plays against some of the best JUCO competition around.
My oldest was recruited by the VJC head coach when he was an assistant at NMJC and we signed. If my youngest son is considered good enough to be recruited by VJC I will be excited.
If you want more first hand info you can go to the Texas Blacksox web site and contact them as they are just around the corner from them.
Great small town atmoshpere and great place to concentrate on baseball and academics in preparation for move to the next level. Plays against some of the best JUCO competition around.
My oldest was recruited by the VJC head coach when he was an assistant at NMJC and we signed. If my youngest son is considered good enough to be recruited by VJC I will be excited.
If you want more first hand info you can go to the Texas Blacksox web site and contact them as they are just around the corner from them.
Vernon JC - GED10 played there this summer at a fall showcase. Great small town school and solid baseball players. Easy to get to/from the panhandle and North Texas areas.
Grayson County - GED10 played there also, over the fall season. They were treated especially well, super nice coaches and good facilities. Really solid program and national champs, a recipe that's hard to beat!
NJCAA National Poll has three ranked in the Top 10.
1 Grayson County College
5 San Jacinto College-North
6 Howard College
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Grayson County - GED10 played there also, over the fall season. They were treated especially well, super nice coaches and good facilities. Really solid program and national champs, a recipe that's hard to beat!
NJCAA National Poll has three ranked in the Top 10.
1 Grayson County College
5 San Jacinto College-North
6 Howard College
GED10DaD
loves catchers!
Anyone have any comments on Vernon JC?
Anyone know some info on Midland College?
Good solid program, Coach Coleman is in his second year, he coached at Lubbock High School prior to his move to MC. Coleman's got some solid coaching credentials including D1 experience at TX A&M. Coach Coleman runs a tight ship, the college has a strong placement record too. I watched them in a Fall showcase at Tx Tech in October, they looked good.
Several solid local Lubbock players on the current roster and two 2008 Texas 3A state champions.
They play in the old Midland AA Angels ballfield at CHRISTENSEN STADIUM, has had some recent field and clubhouse updates too.
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Several solid local Lubbock players on the current roster and two 2008 Texas 3A state champions.
They play in the old Midland AA Angels ballfield at CHRISTENSEN STADIUM, has had some recent field and clubhouse updates too.
GED10Dad
loves catchers!
No disrespect intended but Vernon has not had a winning season record in the last few years.
They are not anywhere near the same level as Grayson, North Central, Howard or San Jacinto. That being said, the aforementioned programs are considered some of the best in the country.
They are not anywhere near the same level as Grayson, North Central, Howard or San Jacinto. That being said, the aforementioned programs are considered some of the best in the country.
I believe many of the TX JUCO programs noted here are very good. As far on field performance (at least at the DI level):
San Jac
Appearances (16): 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007
Titles: 5
Grayson
Appearances (6):1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2008
Titles: 3 (including last year)
Blinn
Appearances (5): 1962, 1964, 1965, 1968, 1992
Titles: 0
McLennan
Appearances (4): 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
Titles: 1
Panola
Appearances (4): 1963, 1969, 1970, 1979
Titles: 1
Ranger
Appearances (4): 1973, 1975, 1976, 1978
Titles: 2
Alvin
Appearances (1): 2008
Titles: 0
San Jac
Appearances (16): 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007
Titles: 5
Grayson
Appearances (6):1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2008
Titles: 3 (including last year)
Blinn
Appearances (5): 1962, 1964, 1965, 1968, 1992
Titles: 0
McLennan
Appearances (4): 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
Titles: 1
Panola
Appearances (4): 1963, 1969, 1970, 1979
Titles: 1
Ranger
Appearances (4): 1973, 1975, 1976, 1978
Titles: 2
Alvin
Appearances (1): 2008
Titles: 0
My son was at Midland for 2 years, one year under Coach Coleman.
The team had a winning record and made the play-offs both years he was there although they did not advance.
The field is a former minor league location and offers nice amenities for the home team. Gotta watch those little gophers and bunny rabbits that wander onto the field from time to time though
The folks doing the press box do a nice job providing a fun atmosphere.
Coach Coleman worked them hard and expected hard work but my son appreciated the fact that he treated them with respect and had an open door policy to discuss issues. He also liked that they were treated like adults (at 18, they are mom and dad, though we sometimes forget...)and not every moment was controlled. Coach Rodriguez is also very knowledgeable.
The academic advisor for the athletes is WONDERFUL. She treats them all as if they are her own kids making sure they get the classes they need. She knew my son was into music and signed him up to perform a few times...and came to watch :>
I liked the general support the school provided the athletes with professors, counselors, the AD often at games.
The dorms were comfortable, the class size appealing and the academic support was suited to the player. My son didn't need much, but it was available for those who did.
My son didn't play summer ball as he was having surgery after freshman year but I know they place guys around the country. Coach Coleman was also active in helping his players find schools as they moved on.
All in all, it was a good experience.
The team had a winning record and made the play-offs both years he was there although they did not advance.
The field is a former minor league location and offers nice amenities for the home team. Gotta watch those little gophers and bunny rabbits that wander onto the field from time to time though
The folks doing the press box do a nice job providing a fun atmosphere.
Coach Coleman worked them hard and expected hard work but my son appreciated the fact that he treated them with respect and had an open door policy to discuss issues. He also liked that they were treated like adults (at 18, they are mom and dad, though we sometimes forget...)and not every moment was controlled. Coach Rodriguez is also very knowledgeable.
The academic advisor for the athletes is WONDERFUL. She treats them all as if they are her own kids making sure they get the classes they need. She knew my son was into music and signed him up to perform a few times...and came to watch :>
I liked the general support the school provided the athletes with professors, counselors, the AD often at games.
The dorms were comfortable, the class size appealing and the academic support was suited to the player. My son didn't need much, but it was available for those who did.
My son didn't play summer ball as he was having surgery after freshman year but I know they place guys around the country. Coach Coleman was also active in helping his players find schools as they moved on.
All in all, it was a good experience.
BigDawg, do you happen to have appearances for Navarro, North Central Texas, and Weatherford?
Navarro Junior College , Corsicana, Texas, 1958
North Central Texas College , Gainesville, Texas, 2001 (National Champions)
Weatherford- No Appearances- Will be on probation this year along with New Mexico JC for the brawl last year.
North Central Texas College , Gainesville, Texas, 2001 (National Champions)
Weatherford- No Appearances- Will be on probation this year along with New Mexico JC for the brawl last year.
odessa jc..1995
Looks like the Texarkana Bulldogs wrapped up the championship for the East Zone this year.
I took some kids to Vernon to meet head coach Lawman and he is impressive. I wish I had eligability left. The team seemed to respond to him in a positive way.
Some JUCO's in Texas have really improved their facilities and programs the past few years. I've only basing the facilities on their websites but Weatherford is outstanding, Cisco looks to have a nice set-up as well. I think Angelina has made some improvements as well. Any others?
Anyone got more info on CISCO?
Cisco is a small town..but they have a nice facility, lockeroom, indoor facility, etc. Coaches do a fantastic job getting kids placed at the next level. Assistant coach is a certified strength coach (worked with LA Dodgers one year). They play in one of the toughest JUCO conferences in the country. Hope this helps!
Could anyone give me an update on Blinn and San Jac for this season?
