Has anyone gotten a notice about the Stanford All Star Camp in June?
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My son received an e-mail confirmation from Coach Stotz that he had gotten his application. He also said the lottery will not be taking place until March or so (which it now is), so I'm assuming we should hear soon.
yep...it's a mailbox watch now.
I believe the e-mail said that the NCAA decides when they should cut it off and do the lottery. He thought it would be the first week in March. My guess is that getting through the whole process and getting things sent out will take a week or two. Anyone want to get a pool going on when the notifications will come out? I'm an optimist, I'll go with the Ides of March.
I'm an optimist, I'll go with the Ides of March.
Good guess; but I'll push it a bit and take 3/11.
I believe notice will come via email rather than snail mail.
That would be ok, too. I think that would make my postman feel better; considering I've been hanging out in front of the box waiting for him to show up everyday. 
goyarddad,
Looks like you pushed a bit too hard. The ide of March approaches and I'm not feeling as optimistic. Maybe another couple weeks.
BTW, good thing you aren't hanging in front of the box waiting for her to show up or your wife might not appreciate it.
Looks like you pushed a bit too hard. The ide of March approaches and I'm not feeling as optimistic. Maybe another couple weeks.
BTW, good thing you aren't hanging in front of the box waiting for her to show up or your wife might not appreciate it.
She knows that I'm harmless.You have one more day to be right and then we all are on watch....
quote:Originally posted by CADad:
goyarddad,
Looks like you pushed a bit too hard. The ide of March approaches and I'm not feeling as optimistic. Maybe another couple weeks.
BTW, good thing you aren't hanging in front of the box waiting for her to show up or your wife might not appreciate it.
March 14th and no notice on camp! Now, we are both on watch.
Two days ago son received an email from coach Stotz asking for updated academic info. They must be working on it. Notice time is getting closer everyday.
This is good. We have progress people.
Son went to camp last year, and we were anxiously checking the mail every day. When the word came, we felt really lucky to get accepted. When we arrived at camp, there were over 300 campers, much larger than we anticipated. We surprisingly saw one of my son's teammates, who said he simply called the day before the camp and was able to get in. He was one of a handful of campers who did not have a personalized jersey (other late signups). There ended up being many marginal level players.
I think your chances of "getting lucky" are better than you think. Stanford runs a very large camp, and they seem to accept most if not all applicants.
I'm not knocking their camp at all, but just want to calm some nerves. In fact, son thought it was a really good camp, and I would highly recommend it. Just realize that it is a very large camp, and easy for players to get lost in the crowd, so to speak.
I think your chances of "getting lucky" are better than you think. Stanford runs a very large camp, and they seem to accept most if not all applicants.
I'm not knocking their camp at all, but just want to calm some nerves. In fact, son thought it was a really good camp, and I would highly recommend it. Just realize that it is a very large camp, and easy for players to get lost in the crowd, so to speak.
My son got an e-mail today saying that he hadn't sent in the information spreadsheet. He sent it in again and then we went back and checked his sent folder and he had sent the form back in January.
Thanks Steve This web site is so important for all of us moving thru this maze because folks like you can provide great perspective on the process.quote:Originally posted by SteveNordie:
Son went to camp last year, and we were anxiously checking the mail every day. When the word came, we felt really lucky to get accepted. When we arrived at camp, there were over 300 campers, much larger than we anticipated. We surprisingly saw one of my son's teammates, who said he simply called the day before the camp and was able to get in. He was one of a handful of campers who did not have a personalized jersey (other late signups). There ended up being many marginal level players.
I think your chances of "getting lucky" are better than you think. Stanford runs a very large camp, and they seem to accept most if not all applicants.
I'm not knocking their camp at all, but just want to calm some nerves. In fact, son thought it was a really good camp, and I would highly recommend it. Just realize that it is a very large camp, and easy for players to get lost in the crowd, so to speak.
Och, that shows two things: 1-Little untidy on their part. Confirming that the size of camp (like steve said) is big. 2-Wheels are turning in the process.quote:Originally posted by CADad:
My son got an e-mail today saying that he hadn't sent in the information spreadsheet. He sent it in again and then we went back and checked his sent folder and he had sent the form back in January.
quote:Originally posted by CADad:
My son got an e-mail today saying that he hadn't sent in the information spreadsheet. He sent it in again and then we went back and checked his sent folder and he had sent the form back in January.
Exact same thing happened to my son....he rec'd an e-mail yesterday stating he had not sent in his prospect information sheet. We went back to his sent folder and it was e-mailed way back in January.
fan 09,
Did you get the INTERESTED or NOT INTERESTED e-mail? It'll be interesting to see if this affects who ends up getting into the camp. Perhaps if anyone who got that message doesn't reply then they can drop them from the camp. It would be quite interesting to see who did and didn't get that e-mail. I think my cynical side is showing.
Sent you a PM baseball fan 09.
Did you get the INTERESTED or NOT INTERESTED e-mail? It'll be interesting to see if this affects who ends up getting into the camp. Perhaps if anyone who got that message doesn't reply then they can drop them from the camp. It would be quite interesting to see who did and didn't get that e-mail. I think my cynical side is showing.
Sent you a PM baseball fan 09.
Yes, he did get the INTERESTED or NOT INTERESTED e-mail...which was dishearting since he sent the requested information in to them in late January. 
PM back to you...
PM back to you...
May I ask if you sent the $400.00 with your players information?
Anytime. If anyone wants more information, feel free to send me a PM. I'm no expert, but learned a few things from experience.quote:Originally posted by goyarddad:
Thanks Steve This web site is so important for all of us moving thru this maze because folks like you can provide great perspective on the process.
goyard - yes, the $400 was enclosed and the camp application form completed. The form we have been talking about is the excel spreadsheet form that is e-mailed after you have registered for the camp. As requested, my son completed the excel spreadsheet and e-mailed it to them in January (like CA Dad), then received a follow-up e-mail in March saying it had never been received. (like CA Dad).
I believe their volume is so high that they don't catch all the incoming e-mails.
I believe their volume is so high that they don't catch all the incoming e-mails.
BTW, The e-mail said they needed a reply by March 22nd so that may imply something.
Good luck to all of you getting into the Stanford All-Star Camp. It was a great experience for Bum, Jr. He had 10-12 scouts behind home plate and pitched at the main stadium, which was nice. There were a bunch of colleges that expressed an interest but he had already committed by then. Just remember a lot of the schools are Ivy League schools and top academic schools, not necessarily the best baseball schools.
That seems a good thing. Using all 6 tools (including his mind)to try and play baseball as long as possible. It wouldn't be too bad to say my safety net after college ball was a Law Degree from Stanford. One way or the other my son will eventually need a way to pay for those four 1st base box seats for his father!
I hope that in anticipation of a large turn out for the camp this year, Stotz has as many college coaches as he's had in the past. When my son went it seemed like an enormous crowd of players. But there were so many college coaches that it made it worthwhile. Make sure that when you get the list of colleges that your sons do a little research on the coaches and the teams..it helps. My son brought a few copies of his player packet (photo, stats, schedule,etc.) and handed it personally to a few of the coaches who showed interest in him. Good luck to all.
More good advise. 
May I ask if your player packet had a video in it?
Everyone check your emails!!!
son just received his email...
My son just received his email invitation.
Mine's in.
Now the question is where does the hsbbweb contingent meet?
Now the question is where does the hsbbweb contingent meet?
See y'all there.
good news today.
ca-li-fornia here i come!!
Yes!!!! This made the players day!!!! I'm looking forward to it myself!!!
quote:Originally posted by goyarddad:
More good advise.
No. We didn't get the video thing together until after the Stanford camp. Might as well...everyone has laptops and they could view it right there on the spot.
My son attended the Stanford camp twice and believe me when I say no coach wants a video handed to him nor is he carrying his laptop while coaching at the camp. Let your play on the field do the talking for you.
I agree. Trying to hand videos out would be a mistake. Wait until you're asked for one. The coaches know what they see live at the camp.quote:Originally posted by Natural:
My son attended the Stanford camp twice and believe me when I say no coach wants a video handed to him nor is he carrying his laptop while coaching at the camp. Let your play on the field do the talking for you.
Stanford is a good program, but make sure you know their GPA / SAT requirements. They have chart and will tell a player based on their GPA what SAT score will open the door so they can "be recruited" by Stanford, if the SAT falls short the recruiting stops. FYI
Going to the Stanford camp is more than just being recruited by Stanford.
It was the best money and time my son spent during that time of his life. I would highly recommend it.
It was the best money and time my son spent during that time of his life. I would highly recommend it.