Any info on this Portland Oregon program?
Thanks
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Division III program that plays in the North West Conference.
This conference is usually dominated by George Fox or Linfield. Pacific, Pacific Lutheran and Whitworth did well this year though.
Whitworth won the conference and made it to regionals and the world series before losing to SUNY Cortland.
Going back to 2000 the Pioneers have consistently finished been in the lower half of the standings.
But schools should be judged on more than how they finish the baseball season. More importantly does this school have the correct major, does the tuition after academic scholarships fit your budget. How do graduates do in the job market or graduate school.
Good luck on your search.
This conference is usually dominated by George Fox or Linfield. Pacific, Pacific Lutheran and Whitworth did well this year though.
Whitworth won the conference and made it to regionals and the world series before losing to SUNY Cortland.
Going back to 2000 the Pioneers have consistently finished been in the lower half of the standings.
But schools should be judged on more than how they finish the baseball season. More importantly does this school have the correct major, does the tuition after academic scholarships fit your budget. How do graduates do in the job market or graduate school.
Good luck on your search.
Our son plays for a competing school in the Northwest Conference, and was recruited by Coach Flynn at Lewis and Clark.
Obviously it's a solid school academically, with middle 50% of SAT at 1810 - 2040 for current Frosh class. The campus is absolutely beautiful in terms of the gardens, trees and views. About 3 miles from downtown Portland, located in an upscale residential area on the Willamette River. Baseball diamond is OK, I would classify as middle-of-the-road for the conference.
The team appeared to play very hard for Coach Flynn last season. Numerous Frosh received significant playing time. The school has success with other athletics teams (namely 2011 football) so the school has a commitment to sports. (this is true of all NWC schools)
Coach Flynn has a VERY solid record of turning around programs (Sewanee and Wabash College).
I would say if the school, and its campus culture and vibe (this particular aspect would be very important for your son to assess) are a fit for your son, it is a spot where he could receive a great education, potentially play a lot as an underclassmen, and maybe be part of something special if Flynn can turn them into a winner.
I would think an overnight visit, attend a class or two, etc. would be essential. The Northwest Conference is a GREAT D3 baseball conference. However, if your son is not from the area, the weather during 2/3 of the baseball season, at a minimum (wet and cold for the western schools, potentially frigid and frozen for the two eastern schools)will be an adjustment. Our son adjusted, he grew a beard and purchased high tech hand warmers for use between innings....! (he's a pitcher)
Obviously it's a solid school academically, with middle 50% of SAT at 1810 - 2040 for current Frosh class. The campus is absolutely beautiful in terms of the gardens, trees and views. About 3 miles from downtown Portland, located in an upscale residential area on the Willamette River. Baseball diamond is OK, I would classify as middle-of-the-road for the conference.
The team appeared to play very hard for Coach Flynn last season. Numerous Frosh received significant playing time. The school has success with other athletics teams (namely 2011 football) so the school has a commitment to sports. (this is true of all NWC schools)
Coach Flynn has a VERY solid record of turning around programs (Sewanee and Wabash College).
I would say if the school, and its campus culture and vibe (this particular aspect would be very important for your son to assess) are a fit for your son, it is a spot where he could receive a great education, potentially play a lot as an underclassmen, and maybe be part of something special if Flynn can turn them into a winner.
I would think an overnight visit, attend a class or two, etc. would be essential. The Northwest Conference is a GREAT D3 baseball conference. However, if your son is not from the area, the weather during 2/3 of the baseball season, at a minimum (wet and cold for the western schools, potentially frigid and frozen for the two eastern schools)will be an adjustment. Our son adjusted, he grew a beard and purchased high tech hand warmers for use between innings....! (he's a pitcher)
Thanks for the feedback. I know about the conference winners and losers. We have visited the campus. The school is the right fit for my son and it is his first choice for an education. Understand the weather.
We have sent film of my son on the practice field and my son has e-mailed the coach about a showcase that we know at least one of the L&C coaches will attend.
like2rake. Since you say that coach Flynn recruited your son may I ask? Did he communicate well with your son letting him know his interest or did you have to pursue him? My son is also interested in Willamette but it is not his first choice.
Thanks
We have sent film of my son on the practice field and my son has e-mailed the coach about a showcase that we know at least one of the L&C coaches will attend.
like2rake. Since you say that coach Flynn recruited your son may I ask? Did he communicate well with your son letting him know his interest or did you have to pursue him? My son is also interested in Willamette but it is not his first choice.
Thanks
Bobball:
Our son's first contact with Lewis and Clark was with the prior coaching staff before Coach Flynn's hiring, which occurred I think about May '10. Son contacted Flynn early summer of '10 just after his hiring, and provided short video pitching in games. I would say from that point forward, Flynn did a pretty good job keeping in touch with outbound calls and emails, particularly as Fall college application time approached. Our son visited coach Flynn and campus for a couple hours, but Flynn never saw him play in person. However, based on the frequency of contacts he made to son, and content of the conversations, yes, he was communicative and actively recruiting. Willamette Coach was a bit more communicative.
The most aggressive recruiters were the coaches who gained interest by seeing son play in person.
Best of luck to your son - hopefully we'll see him in a NWC school uniform next year!
Our son's first contact with Lewis and Clark was with the prior coaching staff before Coach Flynn's hiring, which occurred I think about May '10. Son contacted Flynn early summer of '10 just after his hiring, and provided short video pitching in games. I would say from that point forward, Flynn did a pretty good job keeping in touch with outbound calls and emails, particularly as Fall college application time approached. Our son visited coach Flynn and campus for a couple hours, but Flynn never saw him play in person. However, based on the frequency of contacts he made to son, and content of the conversations, yes, he was communicative and actively recruiting. Willamette Coach was a bit more communicative.
The most aggressive recruiters were the coaches who gained interest by seeing son play in person.
Best of luck to your son - hopefully we'll see him in a NWC school uniform next year!
Try a pm to 08Dad...his son pitched for them recently and he would be a wealth of info...
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