Is there a disadvantage if mom is the only parent along on visits and showcases??

Not where I come from.

NOT AT ALL !!!!\
You do what you have to do and it goes from there--the players talent is where it is at

Parents don't showcase.

Kunga....my husband is a photographer..and works many a weekend...

I may be a mom..but we do what we have to do..

...it's about their skills and their talent and their ability...

I went to several events with just my son...

take your camera ....memories for those Kodak moments...

Pam

Depends on the dad. If he's anything like me, keep him at home!

None at all, the player is the talent, not the Mom of Dad.

Parents are in it for the ride...the ups and downs. Support your kid and have fun!

Thanks for the vote of confidence! I was just a little worried cause coaches I've dealt with so far have seemed to communicate better with the dads than with the moms.

I didn't want to appear to be one of those pushy moms.

I was the one who went with my son to all his showcases and also was primary parental communicator during the recruiting process and never felt that it was a problem (although the recruiting coaches might disagree ). Don't worry about it - in almost every case, it's the player they'll be watching! You're just the ride

I'm a dad but can't imagine it making a difference whether a mom or dad goes along; in our family, we both are equally unable to be totally objective when it comes to watching our guys play ball.

When the recruiting trips happen, different story as I suspect coaches put some stock in their perception of the parents as they're trying to get a read on your son.

Enjoy the showcase-some great bonding time is coming your way. I'll be at Ft. Myers as well with my 06.

Visits...I don't think it matters, but some coaches like to get a read on Mom, especially when it involves going out of state for school. After all, it is HER little boy! Ha
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Showcases...you could send him alone, no one will notice the parent is not there!

Remember the saying: "If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy." It also applies to situations in baseball. If at all possible, coaches, recruiters and scouts want to make sure that Mom is happy as well. So - carry on.

Hey, as long as the mom isn't a Micromidget I don't see a problem with a mom going on a visit.

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Is there a disadvantage if mom is the only parent along on visits and showcases??

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Only if she is a psychotic (sp?), controlling, embarrassment.

Coaches know that the mom needs to be comfortable to let her son go. The problem becomes when it is more about what the mom wants than what the player wants. That can scare some coaches off.

Geez, Big - are you saying it's just us Mom's that can be that way? I'm sure you're just making a general comment, tho, so won't take offense...... yet

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Is there a disadvantage if DAD is the only parent along on visits and showcases??

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Only if HE is a psychotic (sp?), controlling, embarrassment.

Coaches know that the DAD needs to be comfortable to let HIS son go. The problem becomes when it is more about what the DAD wants than what the player wants. That can scare some coaches off.

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I just thought that needed repeating Big, but I edited a little. The all caps were mine......

I would have made the same comment had the question been about men. See it fits.

Only if he is a psychotic (sp?), controlling, embarrassment.

Coaches know that the dad needs to be comfortable to let his son go. The problem becomes when it is more about what the dad wants than what the player wants. That can scare some coaches off.

Get my point! lol

... I know.

Former Observer and UR,
Thanks for the clarification on that point. I only repeated what was said to me by a Head Coach from top 25 SEC school. Therefore it doesn't matter who goes on visits or goes to showcases.
What I failed to mention was his comments about having to deal with Dad's who live vicariously through their son's achievements....

You bet, Base - right behind you every step of the way