Anybody know anything about their program? They've been calling my son.
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Return the calls.
Very strong program in a tough conference. Beautiful campus with great facilities in a nice location.
Good luck!
Very strong program in a tough conference. Beautiful campus with great facilities in a nice location.
Good luck!
reggie - PM BigGuy, Smokey, or ClevelandDad - all of them have sons at Coastal. ClevelandDad is there right now visiting but checks his PMs.
Good luck to your son in this ride!!
Good luck to your son in this ride!!
bbregie,
If they are calling your son, that means your son is a very good ball player. I am here right now and it is like being in the Land of Oz - spectacular beauty this time of year.
This school and program has every intangible that you could hope for. It is not for the faint of heart however. It provides stiff competition at every position. To play there, your son will have to beat out kids from all across the nation and Canada. There was another thread about Coastal as well:
Coastal Carolina
Feel free to send me a pm.
If they are calling your son, that means your son is a very good ball player. I am here right now and it is like being in the Land of Oz - spectacular beauty this time of year.
This school and program has every intangible that you could hope for. It is not for the faint of heart however. It provides stiff competition at every position. To play there, your son will have to beat out kids from all across the nation and Canada. There was another thread about Coastal as well:
Coastal Carolina
Feel free to send me a pm.
Excellent program in a beautiful part of the world.
CD, Say "Hey" to Ollie for us.
CD, Say "Hey" to Ollie for us.
Dad04 - I just checked the roster and for the life of me, cannot figure out who Ollie is. I am sure this is a nickname so let me know and I will say hello for you.
BTW, huge congrats to Buddy Not only is he tearing it up this year - his sophmore campaign, he is dominating at the D1 level. Keep that arm healthy and he obviously can set his sights on the next level.
BTW, huge congrats to Buddy
Not only is he tearing it up this year - his sophmore campaign, he is dominating at the D1 level. Keep that arm healthy and he obviously can set his sights on the next level.
CD,
Thanks!
A step at a time. Hopefully he can get past U. New Orleans on Saturday.
My bad. Too many good South Carolina baseball programs for me to keep track of. I was thinking of Ollie at C of C. Between CC, C of C, Charleston Southern, Clemson, USC and the others I'm fogetting, its a challange for an out of stater.
Thanks!
quote:he obviously can set his sights on the next level.
A step at a time. Hopefully he can get past U. New Orleans on Saturday.
My bad. Too many good South Carolina baseball programs for me to keep track of. I was thinking of Ollie at C of C. Between CC, C of C, Charleston Southern, Clemson, USC and the others I'm fogetting, its a challange for an out of stater.
baseballregie:
I have studied the program pretty extensively as my son was interested in the school. I would offer the following superlatives:
Great campus and location. Conway, SC is near [very near like 20 minutes away] Myrtle Beach, SC which has great beaches, great restaurants, and lots of young adults of both sexes. In the late spring to early fall it is crowded and happening. Costal has a very nicely laid out campus and the outdoor baseball facilities are first class. I do not know anything about the indoor facilities, other than what is on the website.
The head coach, Gary Gilmore, has recently signed a long term contract which means there should be coaching stability at least at the head coach level for several years. That is an important factor, IMHO.
Not knowing what position your son plays or what Costal is interested in him for, I will simply mention that Bill Jarmen, Costal's pitching coach for the last 10 years or so, left Costal in July, 2005 to take over the head coaching position at Lander University, also in SC. It is my understanding [hopefully if I am wrong someone will correct me] that Coach Jarmen has not been replaced per se but that Coach Gilmore is the "pitching coach" in addition to his other duties as head coach.
My wife, my son and I visited Coastal in March 2006 watched a game, toured the campus and talked to an assistant coach. We are no longer interested in the school. PM me if you want more details.
TW344
I have studied the program pretty extensively as my son was interested in the school. I would offer the following superlatives:
Great campus and location. Conway, SC is near [very near like 20 minutes away] Myrtle Beach, SC which has great beaches, great restaurants, and lots of young adults of both sexes. In the late spring to early fall it is crowded and happening. Costal has a very nicely laid out campus and the outdoor baseball facilities are first class. I do not know anything about the indoor facilities, other than what is on the website.
The head coach, Gary Gilmore, has recently signed a long term contract which means there should be coaching stability at least at the head coach level for several years. That is an important factor, IMHO.
Not knowing what position your son plays or what Costal is interested in him for, I will simply mention that Bill Jarmen, Costal's pitching coach for the last 10 years or so, left Costal in July, 2005 to take over the head coaching position at Lander University, also in SC. It is my understanding [hopefully if I am wrong someone will correct me] that Coach Jarmen has not been replaced per se but that Coach Gilmore is the "pitching coach" in addition to his other duties as head coach.
My wife, my son and I visited Coastal in March 2006 watched a game, toured the campus and talked to an assistant coach. We are no longer interested in the school. PM me if you want more details.
TW344
Thanks to everyone that replied. Sounds like a great program. Are any of the sons of posters here pitching at CC? My son's a Juco pitcher and I'm somewhat concerned about no pitching coach. I think Coach Gilmore was a pitcher though.
quote:Originally posted by baseballregie:
I'm somewhat concerned about no pitching coach. I think Coach Gilmore was a pitcher though.
Legit concern but Coach IMO is very approachable, and I'm sure would discuss his pitching philosophy with ur son. With some programs just because they have a labeled pitching coach doesn't mean they are experts. Campus is small but very nice.
Coach Gilmore was a OF at Coastal many moons ago. He was the type of player that really got under your skin and you hated if you played against him - very good player though. Hard nosed hustle guy.
Coastal Carolina playing Birmingham Southern on ESPNU this afternoon.
I have known Coach Gilmore for a number of years--he is one fine gentleman
The program is solid--the facilites are fine now and are slated to get better as there is a big refurbishing and upgrade on the boards--I have seen the renderings
Great place to go to college
The program is solid--the facilites are fine now and are slated to get better as there is a big refurbishing and upgrade on the boards--I have seen the renderings
Great place to go to college
Great program that is constantly looking to re-tool and better itself, but then again what program, at this level, isn’t always doing this. The campus, cut out of a southern pine forest, and location (weather) are to die for, but that’s coming from someone use to Chicago winters. However, a well positioned Atlantic Coast Hurricane will add to the excitement (and I thought snow days were a big deal…). It’s not a county club and is self proclaimed “blue collar baseball”. Bring your work ethic and a bit of humility. Prima-Donna’s need not apply… This is a top D1 program that routinely plays top 25/10 programs. I second CD, the competition is fierce. CCU is having a bit of a rough year. 
However, in the past, CCU have been ranked in the top 50, last year ranked, depending on the poll, 23/25 with a number 1 seed in the Tempe Regional.
Academically, it is a solid university. It’s a bit unknown but offers nationally acclaimed curriculums look for them, they are there… great science and business programs. It’s not MIT, Stanford, or Harvard/Yale but who is (how many of us can afford them)…
You will work to maintain good grades and participate in the baseball program. The State of South Carolina has committed to pouring funds into this school. The campus is growing before your eyes, building everywhere. The best is yet to come and I am pleased that my son has the opportunity to participate building the tradition.
Gilmore was negotiating a contract after the 2005 season and IMHO contributed to CCU losing their pitching coach in July of last year (along with Jarmin, last years pitching coach, being given a great opportunity to become a head coach). I have several dear friends with sons playing on some of the top D1 programs and the only thing that separates these programs is $ and that’s another thread unto itself.
Just happy to be here…
TW344 I have sent you a PM and would love to compare notes.
BBR likewise, if I can be of any help please don’t hesitate to contact me.
“Baseball gives every American boy a chance to excel. Not just to be as good as someone else, but to be better. This is the nature of man and the name of the game.” ~ Ted Williams
However, in the past, CCU have been ranked in the top 50, last year ranked, depending on the poll, 23/25 with a number 1 seed in the Tempe Regional.Academically, it is a solid university. It’s a bit unknown but offers nationally acclaimed curriculums look for them, they are there… great science and business programs. It’s not MIT, Stanford, or Harvard/Yale but who is (how many of us can afford them)…
You will work to maintain good grades and participate in the baseball program. The State of South Carolina has committed to pouring funds into this school. The campus is growing before your eyes, building everywhere. The best is yet to come and I am pleased that my son has the opportunity to participate building the tradition.Gilmore was negotiating a contract after the 2005 season and IMHO contributed to CCU losing their pitching coach in July of last year (along with Jarmin, last years pitching coach, being given a great opportunity to become a head coach). I have several dear friends with sons playing on some of the top D1 programs and the only thing that separates these programs is $ and that’s another thread unto itself.
Just happy to be here…
TW344 I have sent you a PM and would love to compare notes.
BBR likewise, if I can be of any help please don’t hesitate to contact me.
“Baseball gives every American boy a chance to excel. Not just to be as good as someone else, but to be better. This is the nature of man and the name of the game.” ~ Ted Williams
This is a good general description of the university...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coastal_Carolina_University
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coastal_Carolina_University
