We've attended two college "skills camps" in the last couple of months, just to get son's feet wet (he's 15).
First the good stuff:
At camp #1 (small D1, all-skills) with about 20 players in attendence and as the youngest member, he really held his own as a catcher and a hitter. Actually one of the only kids who managed to hit/get on base against a heavily recruited pitcher in attendance throwing wicked low-90's and crazy curves son hadn't seen yet in competition. Ended up being paired behind the plate with this hurler as well. Son came away feeling confident, and the coaches gave him a good/positive written eval. (Actually heard one say, "Where's that kid from?"
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At camp #2 (hitting only, big D1) Banging most pitches out to center and center right. He got a good bit of notice from attending coaches who asked him his age, school, etc. (BTW: UGA's hitting camp is excellent!) Again, he left feeling pretty good about his performance.
NOW the bad news:
He totally bumbles nearly every "meet/answer the coach" encounter. Deer in the headlights. Practically forgets his name and hometown, and how to answer simple questions. You'd never know he was a really smart, straight-A kid! Maybe it's his age, maybe he goes into shock when they notice him... either way, we have work to do in that regard.
Merry Christmas to all Moms and/or ladies here! peace
