question about email

I am not sure what you expect.
It sounds like the coach is trying to be honest but I don't see any strong interest. These camps are fund raisers. There is nothing wrong with that but they aften are based on lists acquired from a showcase/camp. They know you will spend money because you just did. We were getting the a year after my son went to college.
I would be surprised if he even saw your son. Kept his answer vaque and made no promises.

I think the answer would revolve around how much genuine interest there is in the school from your son. If it's high on the list, then a call to the coach (by your son), asking if they are recruiting for his positon would certainly be in order.

Best of luck

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I am wondering if this is a positive enough to warrant the expense of the trip for a 4 hour camp?

If I were interpreting these coach's comments for my own son ( if he were an 09' senior ), I would interpret their level of interest as minimal.

If your son is an under classman,...then there is still time and room for the improved progress the coach speaks of.
From a baseball standpoint, and based soley on the coaches comments above, if it were us, we'd go somewhere else to spend our money. BUT,.....
you mentioned this school has a good reputable academic program that your son is interested in.
Would he consider going there for academics alone, if baseball didnt work out?
If so, is his level of interest in this college strong enough to warrant the expense of a campus visit?
Some things to think about when making your decisons. The very best of luck!

You've asked two good questions: what does this email mean and is it worth it going to the camp?

On the outside, the email indicates the guy keeps notes, refers to them when asked and gives a vague but somewhat thoughtful answer. I give the guy credit for answering and going to effort of making it a personalized letter..even though he may be thinking that he may get another player at his camp as a reward. Maybe this was as candid as you'll ever get from the guy. But if this is a school of high interest to your 2009, you might ask yourself, was there anything the guy MISSED when he saw your son play or was there anything else that could have been your son stand out even more? Hence, is going to the camp a prudent use of your time and money..i.e. has your son improved on skills that might make him stand out more this time around?

There's a lot of good sense in looking again at the fit of the program, the academics, the school, etc. Even at this point, you are hopefully scrutinizing schools with your son as to what is achievable for him or not.

I dont' know what other irons you have in the fire at this time..but I would consider the email in the context it was sent. If this is a school of interest to your son, maybe this is small door opening to encourage dialog with the coach..maybe not. It couldn't hurt to have your son send another email thanking him for his reply, taking the time to critique,etc..If you can think of something for your son to mention about himself that might differentiate him from the crowd, it might help..remember the guy has already told you it's your call about the camp..so I wouldn't ask him if he thinks your son should come. Your gamble would be going to the camp and hedging that this communication might mean the guy looks a bit closer at your son this time around.
Good luck. I know this is nervewracking because you just don't know what to think about any of it!!

Thank you all. He emailed the coach with more info and some summer references so we will see what happens.