Don't read between the lines

So Fungo, you're saying that if the coach signs his letters with a more "loopy" writing as opposed to a slanted writing that's not a good sign? And if he doesn't wear a baseball cap when he comes to watch that's not a bad sign?

Shoot, you've got me all confused now!!!!

Seriously, I have always had an issue with this in more parts of my life than just son and baseball. I find it very easy to do and typically just confuses an issue. Very good advice Fungo!

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Originally posted by lafmom:
So Fungo, you're saying that if the coach signs his letters with a more "loopy" writing as opposed to a slanted writing that's not a good sign? And if he doesn't wear a baseball cap when he comes to watch that's not a bad sign?

lafmom that was Funny!

I knew a mom would get my sense of humor!

Let's make sure we don't forget that we are shopping around for the best fit, just as the colleges are soliciting their services at this point. If you were shopping around for a mortgage on a vacation home, and you applied online w/ someone like DiTech or whomever, you are guaranteed to get a response from 15 different mortgage lenders promising a 5% fixed rate. We all know it probably isn't going to happen, they just want a face to face meeting with you to tell you why you'll be getting a 7% instead of the 5%, but why their 7% is better than everyone else's!!!

After you attend a showcase (apply to an online broker) you'll get lot's of letters from different schools (mortgage companies). Just plug the name into Microsoft Word format letter, and it will look personalized, while it is likely that the coach's work study students are the ones printing the mass letters , sealing the envelopes, and signing the coach's name. All the letters say "you have been recognized by our coaches (or associates) to possibly have the characteristics and abilities to contribute to the University of ******* baseball program. Please complete the encolsed questionnair and return to****".

You'll never know exactly where you stand until you ask exactly where you stand. The big-time programs will send out thousands of letters, but may only be ACTIVELY recruiting 40-50 of them, if that. The point is: You do the legwork, you ask the questions, and you make the final decision. The college coach isn't some omnipotent being, he's just a coach of a college baseball team. Don't forget, it's your child's future that is on the line as far as you're concerened, not the college coach's.