What actually happens at a D2 college in the fall? We've been told that the roster will be determined in the fall. Is this true? Will there be actual games against other colleges? My freshman (and me) is eagerly waiting for this to play out.
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FrOm my understanding it is all intersquad and starters are determined from that.
At least that’s what I’ve been told.
When I coached at SSU in Northern Cal I scheduled the local JC and Pro Scout teams.After 5 weeks and daily intra squad games I select the Varsity team to travel to Hawaii in January. We also scheduled a visitors game at San Quentin .
Bob
@BB and BB posted:What actually happens at a D2 college in the fall? We've been told that the roster will be determined in the fall. Is this true? Will there be actual games against other colleges? My freshman (and me) is eagerly waiting for this to play out.
Here in FL D2 programs have V and JV teams. When son was PC/RC at Florida Southern they played against each other in the fall. The scholarship players usually made up the V team.
Things may have changed.
Should I assume that since he is a scholarship player that he will go to Arizona spring training late winter? And can parents go?
"Do not assume" ask the Coaches or Travel Coordinator.
Bob
BB and BB
Did you contact the Coach? Are you West Coast?
Bob
We are in Ohio. Have not talked to the coach about this subject.
@BB and BB posted:We are in Ohio. Have not talked to the coach about this subject.
And I suggest that you don’t. You should wait until the team determines who will travel for that trip and who won’t. Then make your decision. You may have to make arrangements beforehand that can be canceled if necessary. Maybe you can gain some insight from a support person involved in the program (like SID) but it’s not a subject to bring up with coaches.
@adbono posted:Maybe you can gain some insight from a support person involved in the program (like SID) but it’s not a subject to bring up with coaches.
You could contact whoever is in charge of baseball operations. That is the person who takes care of all travel, etc.
But I also strongly suggest that you wait it out and more than likely your son will be told that info directly from the coaches to pass onto you.
The only game parents were invited to in the fall was an intersquad "blue" vs "red" game on a Sunday. I think it was their last meeting before spring. D1
@keewart posted:The only game parents were invited to in the fall was an intersquad "blue" vs "red" game on a Sunday. I think it was their last meeting before spring. D1
Player is in Ohio but program is in Arizona? I am confused with the reference to spring training.
All NCAA programs have specific practice rules as do the conferences.
The University is in Ohio. They go to Arizona for 2 weeks for "spring training"
My son played D3 but his friends D2's were pretty much the same.
- Early fall is all about conditioning and weight training and letting students get centered and back in the school/baseball grove.
- Later in the fall "Captains" (Sr players) run practices (to get around NCAA rules on coaches contact) You can be sure coaches are watching from somewhere. At least top programs do this.
- There is a window when coaches manage the practices and then intersquad games happen and at least at my son's program they were mixed to give as many looks at the new players as possible. The teams were mixed not Varsity vs JV. They might stack a team if a pitcher they want to see against Sr players.
- "Fall World Series" happen later in the fall around late Nov and at least at my son's program the parents were invited and it also included fundraising activities. Teams are split to make them competitive. This games are serious for bragging rights and a lot of fun to watch. New parents get introduced to the existing parent/booster group. My son's team "travelled well" and always had a large group of parents at home and away games. We still have great friends from my son's college baseball days....but they're from Texas and Texans are a special group IMO. 
- At this point the coaches have a pretty good idea who will be playing and where.
- Practices re-start pre-season and additional looks at players happen. Lots of scrimmages.
At no point should mom/dad talk to coaches other than to say "hi coach how you doing", "how's the family...etc etc. By all means your son should be talking to coach about how is is doing and what they want him to work on.
You can go back and look at previous years rosters to see the odds of a Fr getting playing time but this is so dependent on the skills of the player and who is in front of him. I have seen freshmen start and play four years and have seen players wait 3 years to get significant playing time. (works for D3 but likely not other levels)
Exciting times for you and your son and best of luck! It goes fast and enjoy the time. Once their schedule comes out make sure you get to as many games as possible, even if he is not playing much as you will make life long friends and your son is going love going out and getting a big meal whenever you show up.
Edit: After I posted this I see that he is in Ohio so they might shift schedules earlier due to weather issues.
@BB and BB posted:The University is in Ohio. They go to Arizona for 2 weeks for "spring training"
Ok thanks for clarifying.
So your son needs to take care of business so that he can go to Arizona.
Stupid question- I apologize- but do fall games count against eligibility? If kid gets cut after fall still has 4 years?
@Herewego posted:Stupid question- I apologize- but do fall games count against eligibility? If kid gets cut after fall still has 4 years?
Fall games do not count against eligibility
