Anyone have experience with these showcase events? Positive or negative? Is it a must do to get your name out there or will HS and Legion performances provide more valuable exposure?
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Blue-Gray Lowell is a good value and well attended by New England D2s and D3s and a some D1s. Top96 provides more regional and national exposure. I don't know what it's like in NH, but here I found that HS exposure didn't really happen until your team advanced far enough in the state tournament to be noticed. It's been a while since I had a son play Legion but there were almost never coaches at those games.
i think that today ,you need to attend a showcase to be seen.unless your a stud on everyones radar. top 96 was a always a good one to attend.
keep in mind the summer between jr and sr year is an important time for this. there aren't many showcases in the ne area that attract lots of coaches. top 96 was well attended in the past.
don't be afraid to contact a college coach if you have interest in the program.
keep in mind the summer between jr and sr year is an important time for this. there aren't many showcases in the ne area that attract lots of coaches. top 96 was well attended in the past.
don't be afraid to contact a college coach if you have interest in the program.
I have heard very little about these events so I don't know what to tell you about them. In my experience with my players though I have found the NH Showcase league to be the best way to display your talent. You travel around New England playing at D1, 2 and 3 schools infront of coaches every weekend. It is really something that you should look into and it is a lot less money than the Blue-Gray and Top96 showcases. The website is www.nhbaseball.org I would give it a look.
Summer of 2006 my son attended both and we were pleased with what they offered as far as college attendance. Top96 was the better of the 2 but we got feedback from colleges at both.
