Need Suggestions TODAY

Although my son is not yet in college but still Highschool, I have seen this happen to my son as well. I believe that in the absence of coaches taking charge I would encourage my son to hold his ground and not back down if the two of hem run out to shortstop next time. Make the coach take charge, and let the coach know by this action that this is where your son expects to play and be seen.

Guess not all showcases are created equally!

I think I would wait until day is over and ask for a refund!

Don’t know why things ended up where they did but your son is not getting a fair shake. I don’t know if this is the result of poor planning, someone else’s greed, or he may be a victims of circumstances. I’m with TPM. I would cut my losses and just ask for my money back. Since the “cost” of a showcase is much more that just the entry fee, I would also write a letter (or email) to the showcase director and request another showcase at no charge. The business side of showcasing sometimes forces the showcases to recruits too many participants and their ability to deliver favorable results are reduced and incidents of this nature will surface. If this showcase is a reputable business and the director is business savvy, then your request should be considered. Looking at showcases from a business perspective, one can readily understand how they tend to “over recruit” because volume (attendees) impacts the bottom line and the bottom line is every business owner’s main concern. Showcasing is an integral part of the recruiting cycle and we parents need to understand we are the consumer here and if our needs aren’t met then their “business” will suffer.
Fungo

Thanks so much to all for your advice. I called my husband and shared everything and he will be taking lots of notes today to make a case for a refund. Hopefully, we can phrase the letter in a way that will help the coaching staff see a need for changes in the future. Again, many thanks!

Sometimes the player has to speak up in the dugout and talk with the coaches !!!

It is all part of the maturity process

TR has a good point. The player should be the first one to approach the coach. He should have the chance to handle. If that doesn't work, then the parents get involved if necessary.

The kid got hosed by adults, who know better. I don't care who speaks up and tells whoever to fix it. Get a refund and/or a free repeat but quick.

DAD04

Perhaps it was the parents who got hosed not the kid

Although I have not been to a showcase, I have obviously (as all of us have) been in situations where we are playing for someone we despise. I NEVER let my parents or anyone speak to/about any of these coaches on my behalf because I think I should be able to speak for myself. And if talking to the coach does not work out well, I would have the kid himself write the letter that is being spoken of to the director and just say "my parents and I feel that..." because I do understand that "politically", the parents are the ones with the influence.

Neither us nor our son despised this coach. And normally, if it had been his high school or select coach, son would have felt comfortable broaching any subject with him. It's a little more awkward with someone you don't know at all.

Junior had a similar experience with first showcase, his team coached by a college freshman..after day 1, I suggested he speak with the coach - he fille dhim with a bunch of BS, so I had my turn. One MIF played 12 of 14 innings at MIF position..junior got 2 with 2 more innings in left field!! Second day was a little better - pays to speak up before it's over, IMHO

this doesnt sound like a showcase. more like a camp.