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Absolutely, just sit back and enjoy the experience.
I watched my kids first two showcases. Now that he is driving I pretty skip them. Lots of dads do stick around. My kid says it doesn't bother him when I am there but I figure its not worth the added pressure.
Absolutely, and it's a benefit to your son if you stay. Reason: between his self-diagnosis, your observations, and PG's eval, the two of you have an opportunity to figure out how to improve on the performance.
There's lots of downtime, so bring your tablet/laptop and earbuds, and get work done. Just make sure he has lots of healthy snacks and liquids for the long waits.
FWIW: leading up to the showcase, ensure that his practices incorporate showcase simulation so that it's not a terrible surprise to him.
Son only had one and I went to it. If he had had more, I would have definitely gone to them too, schedule permitting.
Be careful of personal involvement during the games.
A parent during our Japan/America Goodwill Series in Cooperstown was calling the Japanese pitcher {Tanaka} pitches from behind the backstop screen.
This was a good way for the player to be injured. The father was "stupid".
Another parent during our Area Code games was telling his son what to pitch.
The Team scout/coach told the boy "you throw nothing but fastballs or I take you out of the game".
"the scouts radar guns clock fastballs not change ups".
Bob
PS: I recommend the book Throwback" written by Jason Kendall [Goodwill Series player] and Lee Judge, KC Sports writer.
I'll see you there...going to that one as well. Son is starting the wood bat games with one tonight until the end of July, running 60, OF, etc...he's real excited and looking to show a good performance. I will be there to take it all in...attended a camp last year and it was fun to watch...this 3 day event should be a blast.
My 2018 was at a showcase yesterday. The vast majority of parents stayed. They brought chairs, books, laptops and food. There were even some siblings hanging out and playing. I chose not to stay for the entire event. My work was nearby, so I went to work for a few hours. It was hard to leave, but I thought it was best in our situation. I really want him to be independent and do this stuff on his own.
Good luck! My son had a great experience and really enjoyed himself. Having already attended a college camp really helped as well. Although the environments are different between a showcase and a camp, it was a great way to get his feet wet with the process and learning how to perform in front of people who are evaluating you.
Watch. But stay quiet. If you're 6'3" be visible on the sideline with your kid during breaks. If you're 5'9" keep at a distance. If you can let aassumptions and stereotypes work in your son's favor, do so.
Watch. But stay quiet. If you're 6'3" be visible on the sideline with your kid during breaks. If you're 5'9" keep at a distance. If you can let aassumptions and stereotypes work in your son's favor, do so.
Great point. My son is 6'4" 170. I'm 6'4" 230. A little overweight but not horribly so. Trust me when I say I make sure the guys see me with my kid. Size defiantly matters to some of these guys. In fact the first thing mentioned in my kids PBR write up is that "his size projects".
Have a great time! Waiting the two weeks after the showcase for profiles to post is the tough part
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And have your wife throw on the wedge sandals, that'll really help, lol!
Watch. But stay quiet. If you're 6'3" be visible on the sideline with your kid during breaks. If you're 5'9" keep at a distance. If you can let aassumptions and stereotypes work in your son's favor, do so.
