This is a very large tournament with a gate admission. All a college coach has to do is pay the admission and enter. There is no way to accurately list people who pay admission at all the various gates.
That said, everyone who has been there for this tournament, has seen the hundreds of scouts and college coaches. And they do come from all parts of the country. The teams come from all parts of the country, as well.
As far as contacting college coaches, I would simply tell them you will be there and with which team. Chances are they will be there and if they don't know about this event, start wondering about that college.
Once again, it is impossible to list every college that attends this event. We would miss many on that list. Once you're there you will have a better understanding.
Also, we were never the ones that use the term showcase tournament. This is simply a great tournament with a ton of talent.
One last thing, we have had some of the top programs ask us to NOT list them for everyone to see that they attend. When they are listed they get bombarded by players and parents. They very much prefer to fly under the radar and get their work done.
Seeing that everyone knows what goes on at the tournament, it's not necessary to promote who the colleges are that attend. As big as that tournament is, over 250 teams, some very good ones, were turned away this year.
I do understand why parents and players would want to know who will be there. It's just impossible to know everyone who is there. I would suggest contacting the colleges you're most interested in and asking them if they are going to be there.
Thanks PG Staff,
I have always thought that college coaches and their school representatives have free admission and what they do is sign in their names and school they represent and enter ( At least this is what they do here in AZ during the Fall Classics ).
We have already sent communication to colleges mainly in West /Northwest /Midwest/some Northeast about our participation and would just want to get a feel for East Coast Colleges.
Anyways, I know it would be a good experience for my son to be in this tournament whether it would help reinforce relationships with coaches or open up new ones.
Lastly, Would all or most teams have a chance to play in the complex/stadium ( where most colleges are) given the large amount of teams involved.
I know that it really doesn't matter where the team play if someone really wants to follow a team/player.
However, the greater chances to be seen is when they play in the complex.
I wish I could go but I will just be there in spirit and see the whole deal through my son's eyes.
I have always thought that college coaches and their school representatives have free admission and what they do is sign in their names and school they represent and enter ( At least this is what they do here in AZ during the Fall Classics ).
We have already sent communication to colleges mainly in West /Northwest /Midwest/some Northeast about our participation and would just want to get a feel for East Coast Colleges.
Anyways, I know it would be a good experience for my son to be in this tournament whether it would help reinforce relationships with coaches or open up new ones.
Lastly, Would all or most teams have a chance to play in the complex/stadium ( where most colleges are) given the large amount of teams involved.
I know that it really doesn't matter where the team play if someone really wants to follow a team/player.
However, the greater chances to be seen is when they play in the complex.
I wish I could go but I will just be there in spirit and see the whole deal through my son's eyes.
Hey Rod,
We've been playing WWBA tourneys since 14U, and it's been my experience that every team gets AT LEAST one game at the "complex". Some teams seem to play ALL their games there...funny how that works. ;-)
We've been playing WWBA tourneys since 14U, and it's been my experience that every team gets AT LEAST one game at the "complex". Some teams seem to play ALL their games there...funny how that works. ;-)
I know when I used to go down there we would split out games between the complex and the high schools in the area. It seems like a negative, however these are some of the nicest high school fields in the country. I don't know how much money goes to academics, but I do know that a lot go to the athletic programs.
The East Cobb tournaments is one of the few that really is worth making a plane trip to partake in. There are tons of college coaches around ( southern schools ) and you get a very good idea of where you stack up across the country!!
Ken Jacobi
Author of “Going with the Pitch: Adjusting to Baseball, School, and Life as a Division I College Athlete”
The East Cobb tournaments is one of the few that really is worth making a plane trip to partake in. There are tons of college coaches around ( southern schools ) and you get a very good idea of where you stack up across the country!!
Ken Jacobi
Author of “Going with the Pitch: Adjusting to Baseball, School, and Life as a Division I College Athlete”
Ken,
These tournaments have grown greatly in every way since you played there. It used to be mostly southern colleges, but now the colleges come from everywhere. In fact, there might be more college coaches from the Northeast in Georgia the next two to three weeks than there are left in the Northeast.
The DIs and MLB clubs have always been there, but just in the past three years we see each year a larger number of small colleges and Juco's showing up.
If you can, come down there around the 9th or 10th. You will be very surprised. I will be there, maybe we can get a chance to talk about your book and some other things.
These tournaments have grown greatly in every way since you played there. It used to be mostly southern colleges, but now the colleges come from everywhere. In fact, there might be more college coaches from the Northeast in Georgia the next two to three weeks than there are left in the Northeast.
The DIs and MLB clubs have always been there, but just in the past three years we see each year a larger number of small colleges and Juco's showing up.
If you can, come down there around the 9th or 10th. You will be very surprised. I will be there, maybe we can get a chance to talk about your book and some other things.
PG Staff,
For a 2013, which is better WWBA 16u or 17u? I know that 17u will have many more scouts there, but my thought was that at 16u the college coaches can compare you to your peers (other 2013's), whereas the coaches at 17u will be mainly looking for 2012's and will only look at a 2013 if he really jumps out at them (throwing 90, crushing the ball everytime, etc...). Is this a correct assumption or am I totally off base?
For a 2013, which is better WWBA 16u or 17u? I know that 17u will have many more scouts there, but my thought was that at 16u the college coaches can compare you to your peers (other 2013's), whereas the coaches at 17u will be mainly looking for 2012's and will only look at a 2013 if he really jumps out at them (throwing 90, crushing the ball everytime, etc...). Is this a correct assumption or am I totally off base?
If there is a very good 2013 he will be noticed no matter where he is at, the same as a very good 2012.
I would not say I am a stud or anything, I am a solid player. I would probably rate myself as a 7.5 on the Perfect Game scale.
15my son is playing as a 15u on an 18u team but i dont consider it a mistake its a valuable experience. he may not even play much but being in that arena helps get used to it. He did have a hit his first time up and that is something he will remember forever. I hope he keeps getting them. I say hi to some college guys i see but never mention my son. IF they seem like jerks i know if he is ever good enough to treat them the same.