After looking at the High School spring schedule and several college schedules,I wonder how an unsigned senior will be seen by a college during the spring?
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Hopefully he has been seen the previous spring, summer, or fall. If you're on the radar to begin with and go out and play hard and produce, you will be followed by those who were interested to begin with.
ragarm, If your son hasn't talked to schools that you know are planning on coming, then he needs to be picking up the phone asap. When the season starts, he won't have time to be contacting schools and their (colleges) time will be much more limited.
There's still some time to get in a showcase or two in the next few weeks where any interested school may see him.
Has he had conversations with any schools yet? My son is an '05 and we into the process heavily right now. Feel free to PM me if I can be of any help. Happy to share my experiences.
There's still some time to get in a showcase or two in the next few weeks where any interested school may see him.
Has he had conversations with any schools yet? My son is an '05 and we into the process heavily right now. Feel free to PM me if I can be of any help. Happy to share my experiences.
ragarm
Most "unsigned" seniors have already applied to the schools of their choice; have been seen at showcases/tournaments and are talking with schools in one degree or another; they have taken the time to make schools aware of their interest.
The key is what you have done to date to spark the interest of coaches.
Can you tell us that
Thanx
Most "unsigned" seniors have already applied to the schools of their choice; have been seen at showcases/tournaments and are talking with schools in one degree or another; they have taken the time to make schools aware of their interest.
The key is what you have done to date to spark the interest of coaches.
Can you tell us that
Thanx
TR- He play on a select team the last two summers.Played in Bamma Bomber tourn last two years,World wood bat by Perfect games in Marietta last two years,Perfect Game showcase last summer(rated an 8).He has recieved a few letters/questioneres but nothing serious.He has also mailed letters/schedules to schools he is interested in.
Ragarm - Have any schools called him and had him come for visits? Do you have any showcases or camps scheduled in the next few weeks where schools are coming to see him?
It's our experience that some schools want to see a prospect more than once.
TRhit hit on something with applications. If there are schools he's very interested in, go ahead and get that process completed. The reason is if a school is interested, they will call, discuss, visit, evaluate, etc. Then, if they want to continue communications, they will have to wait on your son to get transcripts and applications in. This can slow down the process. So go ahead and have your son do this immediately.
It's our experience that some schools want to see a prospect more than once.
TRhit hit on something with applications. If there are schools he's very interested in, go ahead and get that process completed. The reason is if a school is interested, they will call, discuss, visit, evaluate, etc. Then, if they want to continue communications, they will have to wait on your son to get transcripts and applications in. This can slow down the process. So go ahead and have your son do this immediately.
ragarm -
You are correct, the spring would be a difficult time to contact colleges for the first time. Right now, the most important thing is to be aware of college application deadlines and to apply to several colleges that are academic & financial "fits" regardless of baseball (make sure to consider all divisions). Then, once the immediate need is taken care of, start contacting colleges with programs that fit your son's baseball skill level. If his desire is to continue to play, be very proactive. If you have already sent or received communications from colleges, call the coaches and get a true picture of their interest. Continue contacting colleges and continue to narrow your search to where it looks like there is an opportunity to continue playing baseball. I wish you the best in your search. Let us know if you need information about specific programs.
You are correct, the spring would be a difficult time to contact colleges for the first time. Right now, the most important thing is to be aware of college application deadlines and to apply to several colleges that are academic & financial "fits" regardless of baseball (make sure to consider all divisions). Then, once the immediate need is taken care of, start contacting colleges with programs that fit your son's baseball skill level. If his desire is to continue to play, be very proactive. If you have already sent or received communications from colleges, call the coaches and get a true picture of their interest. Continue contacting colleges and continue to narrow your search to where it looks like there is an opportunity to continue playing baseball. I wish you the best in your search. Let us know if you need information about specific programs.
ragarm
If he did as you note he certainly got the needed exposure--
Now the next question is this--after the exposure you get no great response the bottom line may be that he is what he is--not a solid college prospect--- the arenas he has been seen are should get the response needed
What about JUCOS in your area?
If he did as you note he certainly got the needed exposure--
Now the next question is this--after the exposure you get no great response the bottom line may be that he is what he is--not a solid college prospect--- the arenas he has been seen are should get the response needed
What about JUCOS in your area?
TR-if one is to believe Baseball America and Perfect Games evaluations he has the potential to play D1.Juco is definitely an option.As far as showcases I am not aware of anything between now and 1/30(first day of practice)
ragarm
Can you phone me and we can talk about it--- there is something askew here
Tom Rizzi
800-782-3672
College Select Baseball
Can you phone me and we can talk about it--- there is something askew here
Tom Rizzi
800-782-3672
College Select Baseball
ragarm,
Fellow Texan here, so I'm familiar with the "territory"...What part of the State?
Here's a list of some Texas colleges...
http://collegeapps.about.com/cs/collegelistings/l/bltexas.htm
Time to be pro-active...
UT Dallas may still be looking...
Stephen F. Austin is starting up again for 2006, beautiful new facility... Contact Coach Donnie Watson.Maybe son could JUCO 1 year, then transfer. www.sfa.edu
Fellow Texan here, so I'm familiar with the "territory"...What part of the State?
Here's a list of some Texas colleges...
http://collegeapps.about.com/cs/collegelistings/l/bltexas.htm
Time to be pro-active...
UT Dallas may still be looking...
Stephen F. Austin is starting up again for 2006, beautiful new facility... Contact Coach Donnie Watson.Maybe son could JUCO 1 year, then transfer. www.sfa.edu
This thread clearly demonstrates the power of the baseball web - knowledgable people coming together to solve a problem. This is a nice respite from some of the "sniping" going on in the other threads.
My only comment is that since your son played on the teams you mentioned, it seems he should in fact be able to find a college baseball program that fits. I have seen posted on this site many times that there is a place for each player with the desire to continue the dream.
My only comment is that since your son played on the teams you mentioned, it seems he should in fact be able to find a college baseball program that fits. I have seen posted on this site many times that there is a place for each player with the desire to continue the dream.