Any opinion of private /public schools quality of play
do small privates get good looks
good student/athelete in private verses same in public
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If you're worthy, they will come, But a HS team is not the stage you will get the attention. Showcases, select teams, and camps are the best way to get noticed. If your from the North you're behind the 8-ball right off the bat. You have to go to them and display your talents, worry about the visits to you later.
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we play for the elite north east aau team lightning of new england he is only a freshman,is in a great school will go to top 96 showcase (what elese should we be doing)
we play for the elite north east aau team lightning of new england he is only a freshman,is in a great school will go to top 96 showcase (what elese should we be doing)
Jim,
Wait for a TRhit reply. I think he can point you in the right Northeasterly direction.
Wait for a TRhit reply. I think he can point you in the right Northeasterly direction.
Are you asking to compare the level of baseball at a Public High School in Massachusetts vs a Parochial one...also may I state that the very best showcase held here in the state are the Bay State Games held in July...you may try out for them in your Sophomore and Junior years...cost is 30.00 and app 400 college scouts attend the weekend games
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
TWO EXAMPLES:
Steven Head-Ole Miss
SEC Freshman of the Year 2003
Collegiate Baseball National Freshman of the Year-2003
Collegiate Baseball 2004 Pre-Season All-American
Seth Smith-Ole Miss
2002 SEC Freshman of the Year
2002 First Team Freshman All-American
Both played at a Private School, Hillcrest Christian in Jackson,MS
Looking down their 2003 roster, 10 of 41 players were from Private Schools.
Steven Head-Ole Miss
SEC Freshman of the Year 2003
Collegiate Baseball National Freshman of the Year-2003
Collegiate Baseball 2004 Pre-Season All-American
Seth Smith-Ole Miss
2002 SEC Freshman of the Year
2002 First Team Freshman All-American
Both played at a Private School, Hillcrest Christian in Jackson,MS
Looking down their 2003 roster, 10 of 41 players were from Private Schools.
jimwis
So far you are on the right track
Visit our web site and see if you do not think we can help you as well
www.collegeselect.org
TRhit
So far you are on the right track
Visit our web site and see if you do not think we can help you as well
www.collegeselect.org
TRhit
jimwis-
The college coaches won't see you in h.s. games. You are lucky if you are in the new england area and want to go to college on the east coast. They had 120 college coaches and pro scouts there last year - you can see which colleges were there on the website. If you want to go to school somewhere else across the country-the top 96 is expanding. If you are good, you can get chosen for this showcase...doesn't matter whether you are good in a public h.s. or a private one...if you also have great grades....you would have it made.
The college coaches won't see you in h.s. games. You are lucky if you are in the new england area and want to go to college on the east coast. They had 120 college coaches and pro scouts there last year - you can see which colleges were there on the website. If you want to go to school somewhere else across the country-the top 96 is expanding. If you are good, you can get chosen for this showcase...doesn't matter whether you are good in a public h.s. or a private one...if you also have great grades....you would have it made.
You NEVER have it "made".
Ever.
Ever.
Son's a junior in small Catholic school (220 kids in whole school)and is getting alot of attention but most of it was origianlly generated from Junior Olympics and a few showcase/camps. Go for the good education and great high school experience then hit the road in the summer. (It does help that I live in Florida and there are always "interested parties" at most baseball events.)
My son's HS is in a very tough region. Two of the top contenders to win region this year are small private schools. They play very good and competitive baseball.
As far as HS kids getting looks at their games -we've had very few games this year where there haven't been a college coach there. It might be a specific kid or it might be just to look. I'm sure these two private schools I mentioned have had them there too. Not to say that showcases, etc. aren't important. Around here, HS ball is too.
As far as HS kids getting looks at their games -we've had very few games this year where there haven't been a college coach there. It might be a specific kid or it might be just to look. I'm sure these two private schools I mentioned have had them there too. Not to say that showcases, etc. aren't important. Around here, HS ball is too.
jimwis,
How is the old deer hunter? And Mickey? You must know who this is by now. I'd like to chat with you some about options and suggestions I have, but it will have to wait til next week. I'm off tomorrow for NC to watch the UNC-Gtech series and take some stuff to Andy, but will be back by Sun night. Call me if you want to talk. You should still have my cell # from the Lightining parents list. Regards to all.
How is the old deer hunter? And Mickey? You must know who this is by now. I'd like to chat with you some about options and suggestions I have, but it will have to wait til next week. I'm off tomorrow for NC to watch the UNC-Gtech series and take some stuff to Andy, but will be back by Sun night. Call me if you want to talk. You should still have my cell # from the Lightining parents list. Regards to all.