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Options If not on Frosh Team

N NorcalBBall_Dad10+ posts
First of all I'm new to this forum so hi there everyone. Here's my situation. My son is 14 (15 in December)and just started HS. He played LL (13/14 Junior Division) this summer, and he's currently taking some hitting and conditioning classes at a local "baseball academy" and that will continue until Frosh tryouts in February next year. However, we've heard that his HS is very competitive even for the Frosh team so there's a chance he won't make the team. I know there are many teams here in Northern Calif (we're in the East Bay in the bay area) but I'm not really plugged into the "baseball scene", and I haven't figured out all of the different leagues, travel teams, tournaments, etc. Guess I need a "Teen Baseball for Dummies" book...lol. And I'm not sure if we need to start now, or just wait to see if he makes the HS team in Feb. Any recommendations for resources, teams, or any general suggestions would be much appreciated.
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T theEH1,000+ posts
Lets think positive now Dad.
And welcome to the hsbbw.
You havn't said how your son played this summer.
What position does he play, whats his size right now.
Does he pitch?
There are a lot of oppurtunity's in the Bay area.
Give more info, and I'm sure you will find what you need right here.
I'm sure the baseball academy should have some insight also.

EH
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D DXBIBLE10+ posts
This is where you get to be a cheerleader. Cheer him on, and let him know you believe he'll make the team. Even if he doesn't, he'll know you think the world of him.

Bay Area has great summer programs and fall is when they have tryouts for fall ball and the following summer. NorCal Baseball, Danville Hoots, Headfirst, Colt 45's, Diablos, Lookouts, EJ Titans, Blankenship baseball, are all respected programs.

The most important thing to remember is kids mature differently. Kids on the bench freshman year turn into starters, and vice-versa. Kids who have the desire and confidence to succeed usually do. You're main job is to let him know you believe in him without puffing him up--that if he does his work and competes with desire, he can make the team.
B baseballguy100+ posts
NCBBDad -
Sounds like you are already on the right track. And welcome to the HSBBWeb....you are getting some good advice and I'm sure more will follow.

The comment about kids maturing differently is exactly coorrect. Kids who are 'all-world' in junior high and frosh years often aren't even playing by the time they are seniors. Baseball is a great game in that it rewards hard work and dedication. Tell your son to keep working hard - both on baseball and academics - in the long run, these lessons and your strong support is what he will remember most.

One thing you might do is have this discussion with his instructors at the baseball academy. They are likely to have a good handle on the local scene.

Good luck to you and your son - and, again, welcome!
C CaBB1,000+ posts
Welcome to the hsbbweb. You sound like you're on the right track because you've come here asking good questions.

It sounds like your son is doing the right things now by working out. Hopefully he'll work hard all winter and be in great shape for try-outs. Unfortunately in some areas many schools may not have frosh teams due to finances. So I think a lot of kids may not play in high school as Freshmen. Luckily there are many, many good travel ball teams in your area to supplement their playing time.

If he loves baseball you can help him find a place to play even if it's not with his high school frosh team. And then hopefully he'll be ready to make the JV team next year.

Good luck, hope it all works out.
BumBum1,000+ posts
Norcall BBballdad.. welcome to HSBBW. Your concerns are the same shared by yours truly when Bum, Jr. tried out as a freshman. He was undersized (as always) but had "the arm".

My suggestion to you would be to have your son find a good plyometric-training course in the offseason. A lot of the community colleges have them. In addition, make sure he has a strong arm come tryout. A good longtoss program will do the trick. If he is a position player, some hitting lessons and fielding reps will help, but just remember.. they can't deny a strong arm.

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