D1 school, incoming Freshman.
Coach said player can come early, take a Summer class, condition, and use facilities but coaches there cannot work w them. ? Is this for incoming Freshmen only, or is there down period where coaches cannot work w players at any level?
anyone with experience on this? Did your son go early?
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This worked great for my son, who was a pitcher. There were a handful of returning players there for summer school, and they worked out a schedule for working out on their own; on the field/bullpen and in the weight room. The team's coaches could not be involved until the regular academic year began, but the strength and conditioning coach could be.
In his case, he started the school year with more credits than he would have, otherwise; and he was in great baseball shape. If he had been a position player, I might have been somewhat less enthusiastic; only because it would have been a challenge to face live pitching in that environment.
Regardless of what course an incoming player follows leading up to Fall Baseball, it ought to be one that puts him there in the best baseball condition possible and rested. The competition of Fall Baseball and beginning of the academic year will tax him physically and emotionally more than he's ever been challenged before.
Best of luck to your son!
This is becoming more and more common as players skip summer ball heading into their D1 year - often pitchers will not compete in the summer to keep miles off the arm, since they know they will have to throw a lot in the fall to make the spring ball roster.
Just depends on the kid, finances, and situation. Can be great for the player!
Was a very good situation all the way around for my son. Got a couple college courses under his belt. Learned his way around campus before the crowds of other freshman arrived. Bonded with teammates. Got in some great conditioning.
