Info for recruiting

Your post sent me back to some notes I made for a similar talk awhile ago. Here's an excerpt concerning something I'd think that they need to hear:

"If you're good enough, they'll find you" is one of the most dangerous statements commonly uttered about the recruiting process. Did you ever stop and think who "they" are? If you're determined to play, say, at Stanford, is the recruiter from Stanford coming to the fields where you play? How is the recruiter from Stanford going to know of your interest? How is he going to know where to come to see you play? Without a carefully planned and executed effort by the player to put himself in position to be known by colleges of interest to him, it's improbable that the RIGHT schools will know of his interest and ability.

Things like that are perfect, something i believe whole heartedly and what i preach, but overlooked in my notes, thanks Prepster 

Selecting the right college is a big issue. It's not just about baseball and academics. It's also about social and cultural fit. On tv a college baseball program might look a dream. But is a big metro, northeast kid going to be comfortable in a  small, rural southern town or vice versa. Larry Bird nearly quit basketball because he chose Indiana. As a poor, rural eighteen year old he perceived everyone at Indiana to be rich. He got intimidated and left school. Fortunately, for basketball and himself, he found a second option.

Just keeping it at top to see if i can get more info. Thanks again in advance

realistic view of life as a college athlete - it's not for everyone.

importance of strength & conditioning and right time to start

the long list of why, despite best efforts and abilities, it may not happen and, so, be sure to not overlook the HS experience along the way

I don't believe a lot of high school athletes have any idea of the time commitment, discipline and time management required to play a college sport. It should be part of the decision to proceed. 

Hello

I am a regular reader here(few years anyway). Would any of the above posters be willing to post or pm me a list of the above mentioned? If it is too lengthy or info you prefer not share at will then I understand. 

Thank you.