I got this invitation in the mail yesterday, and if I can get down to Florida, I definitely plan on attending the showcase. Did anyone else get this?
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yea i got one the other day...
See you there!
Has anyone done this one in years past? Do college coaches come to watch or is it more of a "showcase for reports" kind of event?
Obviously it is a national showcase - and thus the level of competition is likely to be higher - but how would it compare from an exposure perspective to the California Underclass Showcase that happens roughly a month later (which is a lot easier to get to from California
)?
Obviously it is a national showcase - and thus the level of competition is likely to be higher - but how would it compare from an exposure perspective to the California Underclass Showcase that happens roughly a month later (which is a lot easier to get to from California
)?
This showcase takes place during a "Quiet" period.
NCAA definition:
Quiet period - permissible to make in-person recruiting contacts only on the member institution's campus.
I don't remember seeing a lot of DI's at last years showcase. I do remember seeing some college and definitely some pro scouts. But what struck me more than anything else was the number of coaches from the "elite" travel teams were in attendance. I specifically recall the Midland Redskins were there.
Competition was excellent. While we haven't received an invite at this, we are hoping to attend again this year (08 grad).
NCAA definition:
Quiet period - permissible to make in-person recruiting contacts only on the member institution's campus.
I don't remember seeing a lot of DI's at last years showcase. I do remember seeing some college and definitely some pro scouts. But what struck me more than anything else was the number of coaches from the "elite" travel teams were in attendance. I specifically recall the Midland Redskins were there.
Competition was excellent. While we haven't received an invite at this, we are hoping to attend again this year (08 grad).
I got an invitation today. Is it the best use of money for a showcase as a junior? Thanks.
Depends.....on a number of factors. In general, if you are invited (without sending a request on your own), I would strongly consider attending.
If you would like further info, send me a PM.
GOOD LUCK!!!
If you would like further info, send me a PM.
GOOD LUCK!!!
My son attended the National Underclass last year (08 pitcher), and while I didn't see may colleges in attendance I still think that if you are at the top of your game, this was an outstanding event for an underclass player to attend. You will get a real/unbiased review of your current abilities as well as see how you stack up against your piers at a national level.
Most of our kids are big fish in rather small ponds; this is a great chance to see if you are ready to go into deeper waters.
Most of our kids are big fish in rather small ponds; this is a great chance to see if you are ready to go into deeper waters.
My 09 has received an invite. Just curious as to who or what generates the "official" invitation to attend. Is it by HS coach, travel coach, or participation where somehow he got on a mailing list?
Not quite sure I'm ready to call him a big fish in small pond yet, though.
Not quite sure I'm ready to call him a big fish in small pond yet, though.
Traveldad,
Hope you didn't take the "big fish" comment as a negative... I was only suggesting that many of the boys that attend a showcase at this level are probably already perceived to be some of the better players in their home area.
Hope you didn't take the "big fish" comment as a negative... I was only suggesting that many of the boys that attend a showcase at this level are probably already perceived to be some of the better players in their home area.
Traveldad-
There are numerous ways your son could have been invited: referral, participation in a WWBA or BCS event. You can also request an invite for this event.
If you really want to know for sure, I suggest you contact Jim Arp at PG. He is the National Scouting Director and manages all invites.
I have emailed him AND spoken to him live. He is friendly, responsive and helpful!!!!
GOOD LUCK!
There are numerous ways your son could have been invited: referral, participation in a WWBA or BCS event. You can also request an invite for this event.
If you really want to know for sure, I suggest you contact Jim Arp at PG. He is the National Scouting Director and manages all invites.
I have emailed him AND spoken to him live. He is friendly, responsive and helpful!!!!
GOOD LUCK!
Cant wait to see the competition!! Sounds like its going to be a great event! Looking forward to it!!!
Nothing like baseball and a little holiday R&R
at the beach!
Nothing like baseball and a little holiday R&R
at the beach!
Jerseydad, I knew what you meant. I just have not thought that, regarding my 09, yet.
jbbaseball, Thanks.. I will
jbbaseball, Thanks.. I will
I will be there with my 09'. Staying at the Holiday Inn and Shoeless Joe's Sports bar .....Ft Myers is a nice place, nice event and don't plan on seeing D1 coaches....
A very well run event and a great way to get on the PG map. Only a very few organizations run events as well as PG. You won't be tripping over college recruiters but this will be good experience for when the money showcases start next summer. JMO
