How much sharing should there be?

My son’s high school team had 4 seniors last year commit to D-1 schools, 1 that committed to the D-2 National Champion. This year 2 signed in November at 2 different D-1 schools, of which my son was one. The whole process last year was not talked about by parents, coaches, or players. Most of what we learned came from our own experience and what we learned here.

Since, my sons signing I have been much more active in trying to educated people who have an interested. I don’t seek them out; I just let it be known that I am there to help if anyone wants it. Many times I refer them to HSbaseballweb.com. That is how I learned and the only regret is that I didn’t find the site soon enough. Even with a late start we were very pleased with all the opportunity and schools that showed interest. I can only imagine what could have been accomplished if we had known sooner. Talent can get you recruited; exposure and talent will give you so many more options!

What a nice post...we had many similar circumstances in our recruiting process.

We, like your family, would have been better off knowing about this site sooner.

Like you, I also spread the HSBBW word, people are glad to know that it exists!

While not in a position to share at this point - given my son is a sophomore - I do want to chime in and say how much those of us who are following appreciate those of you who are sharing.

In particular - a big thanks to Observer44 allowing me to check my sanity on a regular basis...

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Originally posted by obrady:
There is a group of parents in my son's class that have been friends for years and we talk a lot about what each is doing or planning to do. We plan on attending several events this coming year together. Some of the kids have D1 potential and some less. Several of us have very limited funds and are trying to determine where we can get the most bang for the limited funds we have. For example, one kid's family can't afford even the $500 for a showcase, and will have to just go with $150 to $200 events at local colleges couple of times a year.

You always have the parents who are spending $4000 to $6000 a year to get their sons seen and swear that our kids don't stand a chance. You've got to go to showcase "A, B & C" and play on travel team "D", both are out of our price ranges, or you will not be seen : quote from last night "No scout is coming to our school to see you without that exposure"

O'brady in your area it may be different but in our area the "quote from last night "No scout is coming to our school to see you without that exposure" is FALSE!

It should read quote from last night "No scout is coming to our school period!!!!!

I do think showcases in some form are necessary, I don't think you need to spend 5 to 6K a year, but the only time there were any scouts at any games was over a Spring Break tournament be some local schools

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We did not have a lot of sharing of info either. I have shared info with other parents when asked and also encouraged them to visit this website. I have been willing to give people info and have volunteered some general info.

One thing that does surprise me is how many people ask about financial particulars and amount of scholarship! I just say that it is a generous scholarship considering that there are only 11.7 for the entire team.