OldSlugger,
As you go through the journey - you will run into many who believe they know "the way". LOL
Take it from me - it is a circus for most - and a wild rodeo ride. Just about anything can happen - at any time.
Just hang on - and if you fall off - get back on the pony and ride the sucker until he passes out. LOL
Let me also add - if you want great insight - with no sugar coating - about the realities of recruiting - speak to TR. He tells it like it is - IMO.
Good luck!
quote:Originally posted by OLDSLUGGER8:
I also have problems with the "opinionated" people who JUDGE........I think that should do it, or am I wrong?
Are you referring to me? Because if you are, you couldn't be further from the truth...I most certainly did not judge anything you have written...perhaps I must have missed something here.
Just,
I dont think OldSlugger was referring to you.
And if he was - then he was wrong.
I also think the best advice he could get - at this point - is to develop some alligator skin. He/she is going to hear alot of stuff - and the alligator skin will help greatly IMO.
I dont think OldSlugger was referring to you.
And if he was - then he was wrong.
I also think the best advice he could get - at this point - is to develop some alligator skin. He/she is going to hear alot of stuff - and the alligator skin will help greatly IMO.
I do beleive that OldSlugger is referring to me as he has called me out on another thread about this, a headcase as he put it.
Everyone is recruitied differently, some get lots of calls, some do not. In the end it's what is put out on the table for your son in his offer, more about finding the right fit. Some parents (and young adults who come here) have a real hard time dealing with no calls on July 1, some parents (and young adults who come here) have problems with dealing with too many calls. For many of us, we try very hard to do what we feel is right for our sons, and failure many times is measured by lack of interest letters, the phone not ringing on July 1. The success your son will have in college, or finding the right fit, is not measured by dozens of letters or phone calls.
As iitg stated, just ask TR about recruiting.
In my statement I did not mention anyone, yet I was immediately asked in a pm if it was directed to Slugger (by Slugger). After my explanation of why I said it, the next thing I know I took away his joy of the day. If I am a headcase, why would you care what I said, unless, you realized, you may have said something wrong.
I remember reading one day a poster stating that they had all 30 MLB teams coming to their house. I remember someone saying after that their son got drafted, by a team that never once spoke to their son.
Same thing. It's letting people know in a round about way, that your son is indeed better and more talented than others, and that's ok, but not for me. After going through the process of recruiting and the draft, some of you will understand someday and also understnad that in this complicated world of life, a dose of humility, a compassion for others whose sons may not be as fortunate as yours goes a long way in helping others.
I made a statement, a simple statement, for parents not to worry if no calls come. If one took that as a direct insult, that's not my problem. And I did not judge you, at eh time I made my statement, until you had to pm me AGAIN that your son got 10 calls today.
I wish each and everyone of your sons the best of luck in finding the right place to continue their baseball careers after high school or after college.
I also feel after all of the help I have tried to give, I do not have to be insulted publicly by someone who knows nothing about me.
Everyone is recruitied differently, some get lots of calls, some do not. In the end it's what is put out on the table for your son in his offer, more about finding the right fit. Some parents (and young adults who come here) have a real hard time dealing with no calls on July 1, some parents (and young adults who come here) have problems with dealing with too many calls. For many of us, we try very hard to do what we feel is right for our sons, and failure many times is measured by lack of interest letters, the phone not ringing on July 1. The success your son will have in college, or finding the right fit, is not measured by dozens of letters or phone calls.
As iitg stated, just ask TR about recruiting.
In my statement I did not mention anyone, yet I was immediately asked in a pm if it was directed to Slugger (by Slugger). After my explanation of why I said it, the next thing I know I took away his joy of the day. If I am a headcase, why would you care what I said, unless, you realized, you may have said something wrong.
I remember reading one day a poster stating that they had all 30 MLB teams coming to their house. I remember someone saying after that their son got drafted, by a team that never once spoke to their son.
Same thing. It's letting people know in a round about way, that your son is indeed better and more talented than others, and that's ok, but not for me. After going through the process of recruiting and the draft, some of you will understand someday and also understnad that in this complicated world of life, a dose of humility, a compassion for others whose sons may not be as fortunate as yours goes a long way in helping others.
I made a statement, a simple statement, for parents not to worry if no calls come. If one took that as a direct insult, that's not my problem. And I did not judge you, at eh time I made my statement, until you had to pm me AGAIN that your son got 10 calls today.
I wish each and everyone of your sons the best of luck in finding the right place to continue their baseball careers after high school or after college.
I also feel after all of the help I have tried to give, I do not have to be insulted publicly by someone who knows nothing about me.
quote:Originally posted by Tiger Paw Mom:
Everyone is recruitied differently, some get lots of calls, some do not. In the end it's what is put out on the table for your son in his offer, more about finding the right fit.
That is the truth right there IMO.
And even when you think you have it all right - you have no guarantee of anything.
I thought we had the process down pat a few years ago.
Result: Total nightmare LOL
Probably picked the worst school and worst situation we possibly could have.
IMO - Its a rodeo ride baby. At least for us it was. All you can do is saddle up and - if you get thrown off - get back up and kick the horses ***. Then kick it again just to make your point.
LOL