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Holy Cross

B Blprkfrnks100+ posts
Questions about Holy Cross (MA) program.

Any insight about the Coaches, Dicenzo, Ribas?

I notice zero CA players, only locals. Anyone know why? They have been in CA recruiting.

How religious is the school, and the baseball team? Is church a big part of the campus life, and is the baseball team intertwined with religious beliefs. The name Holy Cross sound very religious, but I don't see any sign of that from their website.

Is it true that there are no athletic scolarships, only academic.
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TRhitTRhit10,000+ posts
Perhaps I can help you---we have a player on the roster b now--he started as a freshman--and have had players there in previous years--

The Coaching staff is responsive and energetic---they are in a conference where they can compete in short order

Yes it is true that there are no athletic scholarships

As for the religious aspect it is what you make it out to be--I think you will find a cross section of religious beliefs in the student body

Bottom line---great academic school---up and coming baseball program
OzoneOzone500+ posts
Below is the info sent to me from Coach DiCenzo:

This years needs: : 2010 graduates...3 pitchers, 1 catcher, 1 MIF. Academic standards (GPA / SAT): No set GPA or SAT, but it has to be Ivy League caliber Intangibles: COMPETE! Events we attend - Headfirst Showcase events, various Perfect Game events, Top96 events, Stanford Camp, Holy Cross Prospect Clinic. Events on campus- Holy Cross Winter Clinics (2/10). Holy Cross Prospect Clinic for 2010 Graduates (8/10), on campus. Scholarships / Grants – : All need based Aid.
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R rhobbs100+ posts
$50K per year (all tuition, fees, books, room, board, and estimated expenses, including travel).

You do NOT need Ivy League academic credentials, but you should be top 25%, 3.60+ GPA, and 600/600 SAT.

VERY Catholic.

VERY Northeast.

VERY Cold.

Go to StudentsReview.com for insights. Yes, there are few kids who whine about this or that, but for the most part, that site offers a pretty candid insight into any school. HC is reviewed with very high marks and with mostly positive reviews.

VERY GOOD SCHOOL all around.
D DiamondFan100+ posts
Holy Cross is an excellent school, and the Boston area is great overall, and as a college environment.

I know a student athlete there on the football team, and he has enjoyed Holy Cross and being on the team. Have also had the pleasure of being around Coach Ribas who will be in his first year as the pitching coach I believe. He would be great to play for.
B Bludevil_bk100+ posts
Holy Cross is a great school, small, Jesuit, pretty campus. But it is not in Boston nor even that close. A good hour plus away. However, Worcester (Wistah) is a great college town. WPI, Clarke, Assumption+++. Lots of college kids around. The Cross has a huge local rivalry with Boston College. Pretty campus, Great academic and athletic traditions.
Ryanrod23Ryanrod231,000+ posts
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Originally posted by Ozone:
Below is the info sent to me from Coach DiCenzo:

This years needs: : 2010 graduates...3 pitchers, 1 catcher, 1 MIF. Academic standards (GPA / SAT): No set GPA or SAT, but it has to be Ivy League caliber Intangibles: COMPETE! Events we attend - Headfirst Showcase events, various Perfect Game events, Top96 events, Stanford Camp, Holy Cross Prospect Clinic. Events on campus- Holy Cross Winter Clinics (2/10). Holy Cross Prospect Clinic for 2010 Graduates (8/10), on campus. Scholarships / Grants – : All need based Aid.


Yes, They were there in the Stanford Futures Camp 7/10.

50K..That is a big amount. Wondering what % can you slash tuition with baseball scholarship/Merit aid/Grants etc.
B bothsportsdad100+ posts
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Originally posted by rhobbs:
$50K per year (all tuition, fees, books, room, board, and estimated expenses, including travel).

You do NOT need Ivy League academic credentials, but you should be top 25%, 3.60+ GPA, and 600/600 SAT.

VERY Catholic.

VERY Northeast.

VERY Cold.

Go to StudentsReview.com for insights. Yes, there are few kids who whine about this or that, but for the most part, that site offers a pretty candid insight into any school. HC is reviewed with very high marks and with mostly positive reviews.

VERY GOOD SCHOOL all around.



everyone should go to studentsreview.com and look at prospective schools. It is a great resource. However, remember 2 things: those screaming the negative will come out sounding louder and those with a negative experience in anything always make it a point to make their feelings known while that is not the case for everyone who has had a positive experience. Keep what you read in balance.
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CPLZCPLZ1,000+ posts
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Originally posted by birdman14:
... except Army and Navy. These are both "free" with a little service required at the end.


And the Grand Canyon is a little hole in the ground. Wink

8 Years of military service due upon graduation, 5 in active duty and 3 in reserves. Depending on your MOS (job) there is a good likelihood these days that you'll serve all 8 on active duty.
birdman14birdman141,000+ posts
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Originally posted by CPLZ:
quote:
Originally posted by birdman14:
... except Army and Navy. These are both "free" with a little service required at the end.


And the Grand Canyon is a little hole in the ground. Wink

8 Years of military service due upon graduation, 5 in active duty and 3 in reserves. Depending on your MOS (job) there is a good likelihood these days that you'll serve all 8 on active duty.


CPLZ - I hope you felt the sarcasm in my post. I have a brother who is a 21 year LTC, Ranger/Special Forces who went the ROTC route.
R rowandfan10+ posts
I loved coach D. He was my coach at the Stanford camp. He had a great personality and every player loved him. He had fun, but at the same time was serious.

He's more of a pitching guy though from what I've heard.

He said at the Stanford camp something on the lines of, "We have 3 or 4 guys on our roster that we have gotten from guys on my team at the Stanford camp. If your good don't do anything to **** up those chances by doing something dumb and ****ing me off."

Not exact quote, but on those lines.


Overall, coach D is a great coach.

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