Any input on this program, a one-day prospect camp in September?
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My son got one too, don't think we can make it up from GA though.
Yes, that would be quite a hike! It was nice to meet you in FL, Jim. When is your move?
My son went to this camp last year during his sophomore year, and is invited back this year. Last year was the head coach's first year, so this year may be different.
The format was a typical format: skills assessment, some drills, then some games. The coach said they would generate written evaluations, but my son didn't get one. There were a lot of players there, so I wasn't surprised, and it wasn't a big deal to us anyway.
The head coach had a session with the parents about recruiting and seemed very open. He said what positions they were looking to fill for the upcoming year. Here's whatelse I remember: Being BC grades are very important. He indicated they tend to recruit from NE, some in the midwest, and Ca. Likes kids from the colder climates because they know how to get themselves ready to play in NE. Ca because of the excellent academic reputation of some of the high schools. I think he said they recruit a little in Fla, mostly the Jesuit high schools. Said recruiting in the Deep South doesn't produce many results as most players won't come to NE. Seemed to focus on the positions up the middle and convert them to other other positions, although I am sure there are many exceptions.
For my son it was a good experience as it exposed him to the process, and we live a couple of hours from Boston so it was easy to get there. I didn't take last year's invitation (or this year's) as an indication of interest. There were just too many players. However, my son enjoyed the experience.
The format was a typical format: skills assessment, some drills, then some games. The coach said they would generate written evaluations, but my son didn't get one. There were a lot of players there, so I wasn't surprised, and it wasn't a big deal to us anyway.
The head coach had a session with the parents about recruiting and seemed very open. He said what positions they were looking to fill for the upcoming year. Here's whatelse I remember: Being BC grades are very important. He indicated they tend to recruit from NE, some in the midwest, and Ca. Likes kids from the colder climates because they know how to get themselves ready to play in NE. Ca because of the excellent academic reputation of some of the high schools. I think he said they recruit a little in Fla, mostly the Jesuit high schools. Said recruiting in the Deep South doesn't produce many results as most players won't come to NE. Seemed to focus on the positions up the middle and convert them to other other positions, although I am sure there are many exceptions.
For my son it was a good experience as it exposed him to the process, and we live a couple of hours from Boston so it was easy to get there. I didn't take last year's invitation (or this year's) as an indication of interest. There were just too many players. However, my son enjoyed the experience.
Thanks!
How did this go? Anyone attend? Great venue, great coaches. I think we had a few guys go to it then head over to Franklin Pierce for a SL night game.
My son didn't go after all (a program at UConn that he had signed up for a while ago had been postponed due to Irene), but two of his teammates did. If I hear anything I will post it.
Check in was quick, broke out into 6 groups. Good format and kids stayed busy. Son said he really liked how the coaches and BC players talked with them. Recent Cubs draftee there, from Salem, BC Senior. Game format was good. My sons group played 10 innings and the kids moved around to different positions. All in all, a good day of baseball. Would recommend and would return.
Thanks for the report.
Did the pitchers get a decent number of innings? And, were there other colleges there?
Did the pitchers get a decent number of innings? And, were there other colleges there?
Pitchers threw one or two innings depending on how many boys needed to throw on each of the 6 teams. Colleges I saw were BC, Tufts, Northeastern, Amherst, Colby & Holy Cross.
I liked this camp, would do it again or suggest to others.
That's a nice list of other colleges attending. We might have to make another visit to one of the BC camps.
