JUCO in MD

Montgomery College Germantown has a good baseball program. I don't know what division they're in, but I know they've been to that division's championship series.

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Originally posted by LHPMom2012:
Montgomery College Germantown has a good baseball program. I don't know what division they're in, but I know they've been to that division's championship series.

Division 3 I believe. I believe there is only 1 Division 1 school at the Juco level in Maryland.

VHS....

You may want to explore the CCBC Catonsville program, along with Frederick CC, Hagerstown CC. I think Harford and Chesapeake are also ok. This is purely on the baseball aspect. And, yes, Mont College - Germantown is evidently a very good D3 JUCO, too.

If academics are an issue....you may want to look at which school is going to best get the grades in shape, with baseball being a secondary consideration.

I would ask what 4 year schools, if any, players move on to. And make sure the HC is interested in more than simply keeping the players eligible at his JUCO to play - especially if your son plans on moving on to a 4 year school. Remember, the coach is there trying to win games.....you are trying to make sure your player develops - both on the field and in the classroom.

Since you are from Va, living situation is probably also a consideration.

I would highly recommend Chesapeake. Chesapeake is a D2 level JUCO with many players coming from outside of the area and living in nearby apartments. Coach Semanski does a great job with both the team and encouraging players to become more accomplished in academics. I have sent several players to him - all earned their AA degrees and moved on to 4 year programs, most D1. He is well respected as both a mentor and a baseball guy.

Thanks for all the great information.

who would those players be hoco? would be interesting to know what D1 schools those former players of yours attended after their two years at Chesapeake. Thanks for sharing your experience with the rest of us.

we sent the info to Cheaspeake...haven't heard from them....Our research showed what you reference...would like to learn more and waiting to hear from the Coach...Thanks for sharing

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Originally posted by metroclubball:
who would those players be hoco? would be interesting to know what D1 schools those former players of yours attended after their two years at Chesapeake. Thanks for sharing your experience with the roest of us.

Tom Gilchrist and Jason Allinder transferred to UMBC after getting their AA. Chesapeake College was very good choice for my Son. Coach Szymanski is top notch.
Michael Turner was selected by the Angels in 2010, as well. By the way, Chesapeake is a JUCO D1

Thanks SnowHillCatcher appreciate the information. Thought we might hear from HoCo who placed several hs players with the program and saw them move on to D 1 level programs. Still waiting to hear from HoCo. I'm pretty familiar with the Ho Co baseball scene so am scratching my head but hoping he/she can shed some light.

So MD Baseball Camp has always been a good place to meet many of the local JUCO coaches.

If I wanted to know more about Maryland JUCO programs - at least the baseball side of the equation - I would show up tomorrow and introduce myself to the coaches and ask my questions.

I think you will find that most coaches are more than willing to answer whatever questions parnets/players have.

Thanks for posting guys! My 2012 is also exploring mid-atlantic JUCO schools.

Actually there are several D1 juco programs in maryland: Anne Arundel, Chesapeake,Hagerstown, and Harford just moved to D1. It was stated earlier that Chesapeake is a D2 but it is actually D1. Anne Arundel is also trying to turn things around so in the future they should have an improved program.