I was looking at the Headfirst site and it looks like the Richmond Showcase has moved to Long Island. One in June and one in August. I guess all those Northeast schools were looking for something closer.
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It appears at least 7 schools that previously attended Headfirst will not be there this year:
www.hsbaseballweb.com/eve/foru...=861108023#861108023
www.hsbaseballweb.com/eve/foru...=861108023#861108023
Birdman
Saw that post earlier...was trying to figure out why those schols would nto go to Headfirst anymore...Dallas is certainly not closer?
HeadFirst is still a great showcase.
Saw that post earlier...was trying to figure out why those schols would nto go to Headfirst anymore...Dallas is certainly not closer?
HeadFirst is still a great showcase.
Very disappointing news. This is a great event -- or has been. I am sure they have their reasons. Maybe because so many of their target schools are closer to Long Island, but it seems to make it more difficult in a lot of ways.
Long island is a nightmare if you are trying to get there. Very limited indoor facilities here in case of rain. Definitely not centrally located, but they must figure most of their potential students also come from the Northeast as well.
in terms of getting there....MacArthur (islip) airport is 20 minutes from the baseball heaven fields with service from usair and southwest airlines.
Forgot about MacArthur. It is a great airport because, in my experience, it is hardly ever crowded. That said, I thought the Richmond location was outstanding in that is was centrally located for lots of schools and lots of players. But Headfirst knows their business better than I do.
We were alerted to this thread and wanted to provide an update on our move from Virginia to Long Island. A few months ago, we were essentially offered two options by our friends who own and operate Virginia Sports Complex: become full-time operators of the Complex and its year-round business; or sever ties and allow VSC to test the waters of the camp and showcase world on their own. While flattered by VSC’s offer to partner, we felt any such arrangement would constitute a massive undertaking on our part and jeopardize our ability to operate and focus on our core initiatives, most notably the Honor Roll Camps. While it is unfortunate that we were not afforded the opportunity to return to Virginia for a fifth year and work with folks for whom we have a great deal of personal and professional respect, we will offer the exact same back-to-back sessions in August at Baseball Heaven on Long Island, NY that we did in Virginia, but with the days slightly adjusted.
Thanks for reading – and please feel free to contact us directly if you have further questions. We’re looking forward to another great year of Honor Roll Camps, beginning June 8th & 9th in Dallas.
www.headfirsthonorroll.com
showcase@playheadfirst.com
Thanks for reading – and please feel free to contact us directly if you have further questions. We’re looking forward to another great year of Honor Roll Camps, beginning June 8th & 9th in Dallas.
www.headfirsthonorroll.com
showcase@playheadfirst.com
Headfirst - Congratulations on a first class response to what was sure to have been a difficult decision.
Headfirst-
based on my son's experience and interest gained at your Richmond event last August I would advise my friends to go if you were running the event in a parking lot. Good luck in your new lcoation.
based on my son's experience and interest gained at your Richmond event last August I would advise my friends to go if you were running the event in a parking lot. Good luck in your new lcoation.
One plus is that the concession at Baseball Heaven has the most amazing deli!
"Those schools have left HeadFirst because they feel the players are being taken advantage of. 500 players over 4 days. Tough to fairly evaluate a player when there are that many kids."
quote:Originally posted by dad43:
Birdman
Saw that post earlier...was trying to figure out why those schols would nto go to Headfirst anymore...Dallas is certainly not closer?
HeadFirst is still a great showcase.
I can only say that it worked for my son. He's already committed but it would have been really hard to choose between the two camps this year. Couldn't do both and was talking to coaches that would be at each. IMHO the kids suffer and the programs won't benefit.
Though we are unable to respond to every question concerning Headfirst on this site, there were questions raised in this thread to which we want to respond.
Without ties to any particular college program, Headfirst’s sole objective is to provide substantive exposure opportunities to every student-athlete that attends our events. In 2009, Headfirst Camps had at least thirty coaches at each of our Camps, and never exceeded a 4:1 player-to-coach ratio. Both of our 2009 August Honor Roll Camps, referred to above in an earlier post, hosted approximately 250 players and 120 college coaches (representing over 80 schools). Given this volume of college coaches, and the opportunity to play four simulated games over a two-day period, we believe that every player had a tremendous opportunity to be exposed to wide range of college coaches. To maintain that premium level of exposure for every attendee, Headfirst turned away over 150 families from these Camps.
Rather than take our word for it, we encourage every family to do their own research and determine what events are most appropriate for their student-athlete. The best information comes from folks who have attended the events they are discussing, not business owners or otherwise-affiliated posters. On our Facebook Page, (search: Headfirst Baseball Honor Roll Showcase Camps), many Honor Roll Camp alums have recounted their recruiting stories and shared their experiences.
If anyone has questions about the format or programming of the Headfirst Honor Roll Camps, we’ll be happy to answer your question directly and honestly. Our contact information is below.
Thanks for reading,
Brendan, John, and the Headfirst Staff
www.headfirsthonorroll.com
showcase@playheadfirst.com
(202) 625-1921, x.112
Without ties to any particular college program, Headfirst’s sole objective is to provide substantive exposure opportunities to every student-athlete that attends our events. In 2009, Headfirst Camps had at least thirty coaches at each of our Camps, and never exceeded a 4:1 player-to-coach ratio. Both of our 2009 August Honor Roll Camps, referred to above in an earlier post, hosted approximately 250 players and 120 college coaches (representing over 80 schools). Given this volume of college coaches, and the opportunity to play four simulated games over a two-day period, we believe that every player had a tremendous opportunity to be exposed to wide range of college coaches. To maintain that premium level of exposure for every attendee, Headfirst turned away over 150 families from these Camps.
Rather than take our word for it, we encourage every family to do their own research and determine what events are most appropriate for their student-athlete. The best information comes from folks who have attended the events they are discussing, not business owners or otherwise-affiliated posters. On our Facebook Page, (search: Headfirst Baseball Honor Roll Showcase Camps), many Honor Roll Camp alums have recounted their recruiting stories and shared their experiences.
If anyone has questions about the format or programming of the Headfirst Honor Roll Camps, we’ll be happy to answer your question directly and honestly. Our contact information is below.
Thanks for reading,
Brendan, John, and the Headfirst Staff
www.headfirsthonorroll.com
showcase@playheadfirst.com
(202) 625-1921, x.112
Another interesting fact about the new GPA camp. If you need to cancel they will refund your money minus a small fee. At Headfirst Honor Roll, they will not refund your money or allow you to transfer your spot under any circumstances. In my case, my son committed to a college 4 weeks prior to the August session. Although I had someone who wanted to go in my son's place, at the sold out session, they would not allow it and we lost our $795. Signing up early is encouraged in order to not get sold out, but there are no refund provisions at all. Just keep this in mind.
There was a time, from my understanding, where headfirst was much more accomidating. Maybe they have grown too full of themselves with success and the corner on this market. Competition is a great thing sometimes.
There was a time, from my understanding, where headfirst was much more accomidating. Maybe they have grown too full of themselves with success and the corner on this market. Competition is a great thing sometimes.
Birdman, what is this new GPA camp you are referring to? Do you know if there is a website?Thanks
http://www.gpabaseball.com/
It does not appear they have any camps on the east coast yet. You might try inquiring with one of the coaches if you are interested.
It does not appear they have any camps on the east coast yet. You might try inquiring with one of the coaches if you are interested.
