Most Valuable Player Bus Trip

Al,
we got a brochure in the mail for this. But I have a question. How do they get so much done in 2 days. It sounds like a great opportunity but would like to know of the schedule that they keep.

Thanks for asking Sue.

The bottom line, we keep it very organized and very intimate. Allowing each player to individually show the college coaches what they are good at; fielding, catching, hitting,and pitching.

Our main focus, we do not want any kid just blending in.

With respect to pitching we work the pitchers separately getting loose, warming up, and limiting their pitches at each location. Again the focus is to show the college coaches your pitches.

In each case the college coaches love it. In fact one coach told me, "gee Al, this great. You are making us think like coaches."

Please feel free to call me if you have any specific questions.

Al McCormick
(410) 721-4203

Al our son is a Catcher. What is done for them?

At each location we have the catchers show their blocking skills, throw's to 2nd,3rd, and first (if coaches want it). As with all positional players, we have them show their approach to hitting in live BP on the field, participate infield and outfield, and rotate through catching the bull pens for the pitchers.

If it means anthing my son is a catcher also and I can assure you this approach permits the coaches to evaluate your son versus having him hid behind an umpire during games.

In addition, I provide each player a written evaluation which I forward an excerpt of to other colleges outside the region who would not be able to attend. Example, coaches in PA, MD, DE, AL, FL, GA....I will also send it to any college you or your son would request.

Hope I have been of help.

Al McCormick
(410) 721-4203

Al, Interesting program...I remember seeing info in the past on this but did not realize that the kids actually workout (thought it was just a college tour). Fortunately with an 06 we are done!!!

A traveling showcase pretty cool. I would think anyone who wants to play South should look into it.

How many stops do you make, and where?

Also, if your player is primarily a pitcher, how many times are you asking him to heat up and throw in just two days?

We make 4 stops centrally located. Example: Elon is located in the NW corner and we invite all the colleges within 1 hour driving distance to attend (NC State, NC, High Point, Greensboro, Guilford, to name a few)then we will go to the southwestern corner. Possibly Lenoir Rhyne to get the colleges down there, followed by UNC Charlotte and East Carolina.

We loosen them up physically, as well technically at each facility, and only allow them to throw 8-10 pitches max at each location.
We have them show off their pitches and move out. The college coaches are prepared for this and get to see what they want to see and at most the kids will throw maybe 40 pitches over the two day process.

If you have any specific questions, please give me a call.

Thank you,
Al McCormick
(410) 721-4203

To answer another question I have been asked over the phone:

Most Valuable Player runs the bus trips on a Wednesday-Thursday to limit the number of games any player may miss, as well not interfere with the weekend games.

Right now July 12-13 trip is the most popular with the 19-20 a close second. Remember, seats on the bus are limited.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call me at (410) 721-4203 or e-mail me at alm@mostvaluableplayer.biz

Thank you for the opportunity,
Al McCormick
www.mostvaluableplayer.biz

Just a quick update.

Both the 12-13 and 19-20 July trips are about even. Have about 20 seats left for each trip.

Interested, please register on-line at www.mostvaluableplayer.biz or give me a call at (410) 721-4203 to reserve you a seat.

Thank you for the opportunity.

Al McCormick
www.mostvaluableplayer.biz

Al,
Have a question for you. Should the kids on the bus trip get together a portfolio to take with them? Or anything else that they need besides what was in your confirmation letter?

Sue54,
Seeing him, and excerpt from his evaluation will be worth more than his portfolio. I include all the Academic info when I forward them my excerpts.

I would appreciate a copy of his portfolio, but I do not recommend packets for all the coaches.

Hope that helps. If you have any other questions, please give me a call.

Al McCormick
(410) 721-4203