Originally Posted by AnotherBaseballParent:
My son has decided not to tell the college coach about being offered marijuana. It was offered to him more than 10 times while he was hanging out with the entire team. He also saw one team member buy marijuana. He thinks the marijuana use is so prevalent on the team that the coach should have at least a good idea that it is taking place.
As one of the early posters said, you can learn a great deal about the "culture" of a school both by the visit (facilities) and meeting and talking with players and coaches(styles, personalities, behaviors). You can see too how they interact in a game. We talked too of the power of the internet and how quickly people can shoot pix and post, not to be around the alcohol..due to perceptions.
We've heard about the rigors/commitment of playing college baseball (esp D1) and that you really are around your teammates a great deal. So that the culture/attitudes do factor in an informed decision.
When it came time to make a decision (down to the final 2) where my son would attend, a quick tale: One of the schools(ranked bb program) locker rooms were hot, had a large comfy coach, huge big screen tv and PS play stations. The second school's(high academic) locker area for the players was air conditioned, with wi-fi and work stations(desks/table) for students to do college assignments. My son,a high academic kid, didn't surprise me when he sided with the latter.
You've heard it before, that hopefully your sons find the best fit (athletically, academically & socially).
