Does anyone know the start date for hs tryouts, for public and private schools?
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Here is Marcus Freshman tryout schedule:
Friday Jan. 29th 5:30-7:30
Sat. Jan. 30th 10:00-Noon
Mon. Feb. 1st 5:30-7:30
Tue. Feb. 2nd 5:30-7:30
This is from Fresh. Player/Parent packet
Friday Jan. 29th 5:30-7:30
Sat. Jan. 30th 10:00-Noon
Mon. Feb. 1st 5:30-7:30
Tue. Feb. 2nd 5:30-7:30
This is from Fresh. Player/Parent packet
Thanks, olf. Does anyone know private schools start date?
First practice date is January 18th for TAPPS.
HP is as follows:
Freshmen: Monday after football ended (early Nov) and ends Friday (Dec 11)
JV/Varsity-begins Jan 4 and ends Jan 15
Freshmen: Monday after football ended (early Nov) and ends Friday (Dec 11)
JV/Varsity-begins Jan 4 and ends Jan 15
Bishop Lynch is finishing tryouts this week. A second cut will be make after basketball is over.
FD have you already picked your jv and varsity teams or do you have tryouts for them planned earlier?
quote:Originally posted by funneldrill:quote:Originally posted by jaghunter58:
FD have you already picked your jv and varsity teams or do you have tryouts for them planned earlier?
Great question. That is what I use the baseball athletic period for all fall. Between drills, situational practices and scrimmages, a depth chart begins to form.
When Jan. 29 rolls around we'll have 3 groups, varsity, Freshman coming to tryout, and everyone else. Everyone else will be comprised of the guys in the baseball class that are not in the varsity group, the baseball guys that are in the football athletic period, and anyone else walking the halls that wants to tryout. Due to UIL rules, I can not look at those kids after school until Jan. 29.
If there is anyone in that 3rd group that stands out, we'll move them into the varsity group.
We'll have 4 days of tryouts. Day 1 is Pro Day, where we will test everybody that trys out. Arm strength, fielding ability, speed, and hitting will be tested. The last 3 days are intrasquad scrimmages. Everybody has a bad day, that is why everybody gets 4 days to showcase their abilities. I would love 2 weeks to give everybody an extended evaluation. But when the UIL calender says to start practice on Jan. 29, and you start scrimmaging other schools on Feb. 8, time is definitely not on the side of the coaches.
This is without a doubt the toughest part of my job. Tryouts are the best time of year because it signals the beginning of the baseball season. It is the toughest time of the year because the decisions that I make will affect a great deal of young men and their families. It is a responsibility that I do not take lightly. The decisions will be made, not all will be proven correct either. We do our best to give everyone an equal opportunity.
Cut em' like rare steak.
quote:But when the UIL calender says to start practice on Jan. 29, and you start scrimmaging other schools on Feb. 8, time is definitely not on the side of the coaches.
FD...seems you know about UIL more than others and for good reasons...why does softball start a week earlier than baseball under the UIL rules? or for that reason why wouldnt they allow both sports to start at the same time of the new year...? considered it worth the "ask" for yours and other opinions....good day!
FD,
Great description. Generally speaking, what are the odds a Freshman can make a Varsity squad? Is there a difference from a 5A vs 4A district level? What type of tools would it take, IYO, to make Varsity?
Also, how competitive is the Freshman level? If you had a kid who was "almost" playing at a Varsity level, would a coach place him on the JV because it would be more competitive than Freshman? What type of competitive play usually comprises the JV squad? I realize this is all very subjective, just curious what to expect. Thanks!
Great description. Generally speaking, what are the odds a Freshman can make a Varsity squad? Is there a difference from a 5A vs 4A district level? What type of tools would it take, IYO, to make Varsity?
Also, how competitive is the Freshman level? If you had a kid who was "almost" playing at a Varsity level, would a coach place him on the JV because it would be more competitive than Freshman? What type of competitive play usually comprises the JV squad? I realize this is all very subjective, just curious what to expect. Thanks!
quote:Originally posted by funneldrill:quote:Originally posted by jaghunter58:
FD have you already picked your jv and varsity teams or do you have tryouts for them planned earlier?
Great question. That is what I use the baseball athletic period for all fall. Between drills, situational practices and scrimmages, a depth chart begins to form.
When Jan. 29 rolls around we'll have 3 groups, varsity, Freshman coming to tryout, and everyone else. Everyone else will be comprised of the guys in the baseball class that are not in the varsity group, the baseball guys that are in the football athletic period, and anyone else walking the halls that wants to tryout. Due to UIL rules, I can not look at those kids after school until Jan. 29.
If there is anyone in that 3rd group that stands out, we'll move them into the varsity group.
We'll have 4 days of tryouts. Day 1 is Pro Day, where we will test everybody that trys out. Arm strength, fielding ability, speed, and hitting will be tested. The last 3 days are intrasquad scrimmages. Everybody has a bad day, that is why everybody gets 4 days to showcase their abilities. I would love 2 weeks to give everybody an extended evaluation. But when the UIL calender says to start practice on Jan. 29, and you start scrimmaging other schools on Feb. 8, time is definitely not on the side of the coaches.
This is without a doubt the toughest part of my job. Tryouts are the best time of year because it signals the beginning of the baseball season. It is the toughest time of the year because the decisions that I make will affect a great deal of young men and their families. It is a responsibility that I do not take lightly. The decisions will be made, not all will be proven correct either. We do our best to give everyone an equal opportunity.
FD , did this real good one, see playing time his freshman year??? , or did he just ride the coat tails??
funneldrill:
You said "In fact, I try not to be influenced by what class they are," so if you have underclassmen who could play, such as sophmores would they play up? If so any good sophmores in your school?
You said "In fact, I try not to be influenced by what class they are," so if you have underclassmen who could play, such as sophmores would they play up? If so any good sophmores in your school?
At Naaman Forest we have a gunslinging lefty sophmore who seems to be a top contender for the rotation. Which is common among the class of 2012 since there is such talent, and sophmore slingers in your varsity rotation?
quote:Originally posted by funneldrill:
Triple threat2,
Could a freshman make varsity? Absolutely! If I have a freshman that plays a position that will fill a need and he is the best player, he will be up with the big club.
The comparison I've always used is that varsity baseball is the 18U league. The more 18 year olds the better. However, I am looking for the 9 guys that give us the best chance to win regardless of class. In fact, I try not to be influenced by what class they are. We have a junior here that played varsity as a freshman. He's a real good one!
As for JV vs. Freshman ball. I've done both, kept all my freshman together and brought 1 or 2 up to the JV. When I do bring 1 up to the JV it is usually because we have a need there. He may not be the best freshman overall, but he is the best freshman at that position that we need on JV.
Are things subjective, yes. I try to make things as unsubjective (is this a word?) as possible. As much as parents will disagree and may not like this statement, I am the head coach and my opinion is the most important one if for no other reason than because of my title. My dad used to tell me about opinions...and that goes for me to!
Great insight FD! How well do the freshman "fit in" with the much older seniors? Seems there could be a large maturity gap..or do seniors appreciate a kids performance and just want to win regarless?
Your job is tough sir. As long as you sleep good at night, that's the only opinion that matters
Yet another great post FD. Totally agree with the "real world" comparison. As a adult, we show up everyday to work and have to prove ourselves over and over. It's a, "what have you done for me lately world." There should be no difference for high school athletes..no entitlements, produce or sit.
quote:Originally posted by funneldrill:
triplethreat2,
I'd be lying to you if I said there was no animosity at first. The seniors/juniors see those sophomores and freshman as a threat. Some of those upperclassmen have a sense of entitlement...I've put in my time and paid my dues on the subvarsity, so therefore I deserve to start as a senior! No...if you produce, you play...if you don't you sit. Tell me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the way it is in "real" life in the workplace. Get your job done, and with all things being equal, you keep your job. Don't get the job done, and the company will be looking to fill your job with the next best candidate.
As much as I appreciate the hard work and time they put in, I'm going to field the 9 guys that give us the best chance to win. When those young guys perform and show the older guys that they belong, then they are accepted much better. There will still be holdouts out there, kids and parents, that will say they should be starting over the freshman/sophomore. I get that, but I wonder if that parent can pull the strings with the powers that be to help me keep my coaching job when they want to "reassign" me for not winning? I don't think they can so I'll be playing our best 9 regardless of classification.
Other than having to carry the helmet bag, the sophomores/freshmen fit in well. Carrying that helmet bag keeps them a little humble which has never hurt anyone that I have coached.