I totally miss the analogy there bobblehead. Cars, houses or a teenagers decision that is a big part of his future? But thats OK. I think we have heard from all sides now and appreciate everyones comments.
If my son decides for the offer (great for me because its close) I am sure he will be very happy there, but that's his decision not mine.
If not - he has area code tryouts and perhaps he will travel down south this summer to see what he likes and who likes him.
One last point I would like to make. Coaches offer more money than they actually have. If a coach has 1.5 scholarships available they will almost always make offers to players that well exceeds the 1.5 scholarships they have. Once a few players accept their deals and the money is gone guess what the other players who received offers no longer will have them.
My point is similar to Coach May. If this isn't the fit don't take it but don't complain if he doesn't receive another offer from a big time school. Offers come and go and I have seen too many times where people receive a good offer from a great school early in the process and think everything is good because that means more offers will be coming when in fact there might not be another offer of similar caliber down the road. I hope your son make a good decision that HE can live with.
My point is similar to Coach May. If this isn't the fit don't take it but don't complain if he doesn't receive another offer from a big time school. Offers come and go and I have seen too many times where people receive a good offer from a great school early in the process and think everything is good because that means more offers will be coming when in fact there might not be another offer of similar caliber down the road. I hope your son make a good decision that HE can live with.
The analogy just points out that opportunities
often disappear . Make your decision based on the the school fit and don't count on the hope of getting another offer that is equal or better than the one you have. I have seen many offers dissipater. Evaluate the offer on it's merits.
College ball can be a brutal life lesson.
often disappear . Make your decision based on the the school fit and don't count on the hope of getting another offer that is equal or better than the one you have. I have seen many offers dissipater. Evaluate the offer on it's merits.
College ball can be a brutal life lesson.
Well we are all sitting on the edge of ours seats, did take the offer or turn them down?
He had a nice talk with the HC last night and plans to schedule a visit sometime in the next few weeks to do a formal campus tour, etc. - just like every other kid that is looking at colleges this summer.
He explained to the HC that, while he is very interested in the school and baseball program, he needs to go at his pace and make sure its the right fit for him.
So we will see how it turns out. If they move along, then he is OK with it. He literally has only spent approx. 10-15 minutes talking to the coaching staff in person. If they have him on campus for several hours, I think he will figure out if its the right place for him for 4 years.
He explained to the HC that, while he is very interested in the school and baseball program, he needs to go at his pace and make sure its the right fit for him.
So we will see how it turns out. If they move along, then he is OK with it. He literally has only spent approx. 10-15 minutes talking to the coaching staff in person. If they have him on campus for several hours, I think he will figure out if its the right place for him for 4 years.
Appears to be a good "business" decision from an outsider's perspective.
What do you think of a coach who makes an offer to a player and provides no deadline? The player comes back to the coach to accept and the coach says that it is too late as he gave the scholarship to another player.
I think that that is the way it works out sometime, unfortunately. Which is why I advocate accepting an offer if it is clearly a good match. And quickly.
jemaz
I think you would agree that if there is one shred of doubt in the players mind you do not commit
I think you would agree that if there is one shred of doubt in the players mind you do not commit
That's a legitimate concern, more the reason to know more about what/where/when you want, not getting caught up in the rat race. Just like in a verbal committment situation, there's no doubt the school will continue to recruit that position as well.quote:Originally posted by Brickhouse:
What do you think of a coach who makes an offer to a player and provides no deadline? The player comes back to the coach to accept and the coach says that it is too late.....
Actually, TR, I would disagree. If it is a good offer at a good school that fits the player's abilities (probably), I would sign. There is always doubt and always risk and always tough competition. Some players will play early, some will never get on the field.. But good opportunities are not all that common. I simply would not lightly turn them down.
I also don't think a coach is out of line setting a deadline. In fact, I think it is a good thing because it sets a clear parameter. Indeed, a player does not have to accept, but then the player also is not guaranteed an offer elsewhere that presents a great opportunity. I have seen many, many players left in the dust.
I also don't think a coach is out of line setting a deadline. In fact, I think it is a good thing because it sets a clear parameter. Indeed, a player does not have to accept, but then the player also is not guaranteed an offer elsewhere that presents a great opportunity. I have seen many, many players left in the dust.
Coaches need to set deadlines. I spoke with a friend of mine who is a recruiting coordinator at a university in Florida today and he was telling me about an outfielder he was recruiting. He said he was on the guy early in January and made him a very good offer (full ride) and gave him all the time he needed. The kid kept telling him that he needed more time and that the school was at the top of his list, the kid even called the coach in late April and said he was 99% sure he was coming to the school but his coaches told him not to make a verbal commitment just yet. The recruiting coordinator had this outfielder at the top of his list but was seeing his 2nd through 5th choices end up signing with other programs as he was waiting for this outfielder. Low and behold yesterday the kid told the college coach that the school wasn't a fit for him and he wouldn't be signing with them. This threw the coach off because if it really was about fit then the kid should have just said something months ago. It wasn't about money because the kid was offered a full ride. The college coach waited and didn't set a deadline and as a result lost out on his first 5 choices to fill an outfield spot and now it is basically June and he has to try to find an outfielder who can come in and play at a high level. The coach was not happy with the player and the coach said going forward he will always set deadlines.
Again we are talking about a 2011 Pitcher. If he doesnt feel a week is enough time to make a good decision for him my advice is to wait and proceed with the process.
If your kid is given a deadline of one week and he has yet to start the summer season before his sr year in hs. If he is told he has one week to make a decision and HE is not ready to do so then my advice is to wait.
If your advice is to take it and live with it then fine. Mine is to wait and see what pops up this summer. Give yourself some time to take some visits if needed. Give yourself some time to see what other options become available during the summer. If your not sure dont let someone pressure you into a decision on a week deadline.
If others dont feel that is sound advice fine. I believe it is very sound advice given this set of circumstances.
If your kid is given a deadline of one week and he has yet to start the summer season before his sr year in hs. If he is told he has one week to make a decision and HE is not ready to do so then my advice is to wait.
If your advice is to take it and live with it then fine. Mine is to wait and see what pops up this summer. Give yourself some time to take some visits if needed. Give yourself some time to see what other options become available during the summer. If your not sure dont let someone pressure you into a decision on a week deadline.
If others dont feel that is sound advice fine. I believe it is very sound advice given this set of circumstances.
Coach May
I totally agree with you
As a 2011 he has loads of time and if he is that good he will have no problem getting a solid situation especially if he plays with a solid summer and fall team that gives him great exposure.
There is more to the choice than being flattered by the first nice offer you receive. If one school thinks this much of him then there will certainly be others once he gets ample exposure.
I know who the young man is and I know for a fact there are schools in the region who know of him but have not seen him in action as yet due their own schedules.
Once the decision is made you do not want to be looking back over your shoulder saying "What if ?""
I totally agree with you
As a 2011 he has loads of time and if he is that good he will have no problem getting a solid situation especially if he plays with a solid summer and fall team that gives him great exposure.
There is more to the choice than being flattered by the first nice offer you receive. If one school thinks this much of him then there will certainly be others once he gets ample exposure.
I know who the young man is and I know for a fact there are schools in the region who know of him but have not seen him in action as yet due their own schedules.
Once the decision is made you do not want to be looking back over your shoulder saying "What if ?""
Coach May and TR, I couldn't agree more. No need to hurry at this point and time.
quote:Originally posted by ClevelandDad:
Here is my opinion and I mean no disrespect to anyone out there reading this. ......
Boston College and Connecticut may be great academic schools but they are not great baseball opportunites imho - at least not at this early stage.
IMHO, I think you need to reboot your HO.
Connecticut is hosting a NCAA Regional.
Boston College played in the ACC Tournament (over UNC) and should have been an at large bid (UNC received it).
JJ - Just curious, yet sure sounds like 'Fear the Turtle' to me! IMHO