Wow, so glad I live in the south. Tryouts began in Mississippi the day they returned to school after Christmas Holidays, Jan. 4th. The season opened this past Friday, Feb. 17th. We've already got a couple of games under our belts.
My youngest is now a junior, so I don't get the "will he make it" jitters any more, but I do get the "opening day anticipation" jitters every year.
Good luck to him with making the team. And relax and enjoy every minute of his time in HS. It'll be gone before you know it.
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Maybe schools are different, but at my son's HS parents are not allowed to be at tryouts or at practice at all. The coach said that he wants it that way because that way the kids are not nervous because dad is there. I and many others would not be a problem, but I don't blame the coach because I know of parents that would want to tell the coach how to do his job and also of other parents that still try to coach their sons from the sidelines (how embarassing!!). You may want to check it out first before being the only dad there (or one of a few) and embarassing your son; especially if the coach has to ask you to leave.
Tim Robertson
Maybe schools are different, but at my son's HS parents are not allowed to be at tryouts or at practice at all. The coach said that he wants it that way because that way the kids are not nervous because dad is there. I and many others would not be a problem, but I don't blame the coach because I know of parents that would want to tell the coach how to do his job and also of other parents that still try to coach their sons from the sidelines (how embarassing!!). You may want to check it out first before being the only dad there (or one of a few) and embarassing your son; especially if the coach has to ask you to leave.
Tim Robertson
quote:Originally posted by JT:
This is the first year I'm not nervous, so parents, you can look forward to the senior year.
I'll drink to that!!
Enjoy it . . . even if they go on to play in college, you won't have the same connection with the team and the other parents that you did in high school. My son graduated last year. But I still went to back there tonight to see their first home game.
Now, the REAL nervous parents are of this year's juniors. Coach will not cut seniors and we have nine, plus 9-10 juniors--he won't keep 18 players, more than likely just 16. So, some players that have been on JV 2-3 years are going to get cut--I hate to see that.
Our tryouts are always in the gym. No parents are bold enough to walk in. Plus there's nowhere to sit, and balls are flying everywhere. Don't know what a coach would say.
Funny how freshman and sophomore parents all arrive early to pick up the kids after tryouts. At our school it's possible to peek into the tryouts from the hall and there's plenty of that going on. Coaches, of course, don't know who the parents are.
Once things move outdoors there are usually a few parents watching on nice days.
Funny how freshman and sophomore parents all arrive early to pick up the kids after tryouts. At our school it's possible to peek into the tryouts from the hall and there's plenty of that going on. Coaches, of course, don't know who the parents are.
Once things move outdoors there are usually a few parents watching on nice days.
Man these tryouts started late
We started the first week of school so the incoming freshman like myself could develop a good onfield relationship and to find our strengths and weaknesses
We started the first week of school so the incoming freshman like myself could develop a good onfield relationship and to find our strengths and weaknesses
Hakko936
Tryouts here in CA started Jan. 10th. I was a wreck until final cuts just a couple of days ago. No worries now. As mentioned the nerves never go away allways something to worry about(pithcing,hitting,fielding). I watched most of the tryout practices, but was able to do so without being seen. I asked my son if it was cool and he said he had no problem with it. I have watched every practice and game since he was 6 years old. Habits are hard to break. I know my days are numbered watching him compete on the baseball field and have promised my self to enjoy every second. Now a couple of dads show up about 45 minutes before practice is over. Strength in numbers. Let us know what happens. Best of luck to your son!!!!!!!!!!!
Tryouts here in CA started Jan. 10th. I was a wreck until final cuts just a couple of days ago. No worries now. As mentioned the nerves never go away allways something to worry about(pithcing,hitting,fielding). I watched most of the tryout practices, but was able to do so without being seen. I asked my son if it was cool and he said he had no problem with it. I have watched every practice and game since he was 6 years old. Habits are hard to break. I know my days are numbered watching him compete on the baseball field and have promised my self to enjoy every second. Now a couple of dads show up about 45 minutes before practice is over. Strength in numbers. Let us know what happens. Best of luck to your son!!!!!!!!!!!
We are in a similar situation as JT's school except our coach will cut Seniors also. There will be about 4 maybe 5 Juniors and Seniors cut combined this year. This will be one tough year. I am really worried about my Senior son. I have a Junior also. I am hoping that the fact my oldest is a pitcher helps. I will feel better once the tryouts are over. Then it will be will they get playing time. LOL. I stay nervous!!!!
OK, I thought I would drop an update since everyone was very supportive.
I have not been able to see any of the tryouts. They are working in a gym and have pads covering the glass on the doors. (I don't want to be overbearing and walk in.)
My son has been very satisfied with his performance to date and has garnered a couple of compliments from the coach on his pitching.
We'll see how it progresses from here.
I have not been able to see any of the tryouts. They are working in a gym and have pads covering the glass on the doors. (I don't want to be overbearing and walk in.)
My son has been very satisfied with his performance to date and has garnered a couple of compliments from the coach on his pitching.
We'll see how it progresses from here.
quote:I have watched every practice and game since he was 6 years old.
Someeone who has surpassed even me!
Some of the coaches out there may have some insight here. In reality, if a coach knows who is coming out, how many spots are actually up for grabs? I know you can say that there are no guarantees, but a good coach will spend a significant portion of the off season thinking about the makeup of his team. An exception to the rule would be a new coach coming in. The HS season is so short that a coach cannot go into tryouts with a blank page.
Tryouts for my freshman son start next week. Nervous no, excited for him yes. He works hard, plays hard, and enjoys the game. Some people worry about pushing there kids. In actuality he pushes me. My only advise to him was to relax, don't think to much just perform the way he is capable of performing. Like most of you, I haven't missed many games or practices. I'm glad baseball is starting and I can sit back and watch because my arm hurts, lol.
Parents watching HS baseball practice is sort of a no-no at my kid's school. I used to coach him until he was twelve and then decided that I didn't know as much as I needed to know to take my son's talents to the next level..so we signed up with a baseball academy..The more I stayed away, the better he became...I would only watch his games and the last few minutes of practice when I was picking him up...His travel ball coaches were outstanding and they teach responsibility and independence...This independent attitude was great for him when trying out for his HS team...Rather than see first hand what he did, I actually enjoyed our time together as he explained to me...often in detail, how his practices went, his assessment of the other players etc. The pressure to make a team is daunting enough. Our kid's don't need the added pressure of us as parents looking over their shoulders...IMO, they'll be fine and maybe just better without our attendance at their try-outs...Yes, it's hard...but in thelong term very worth it.