Son is a 2014 catcher. During school vacation this week, we are traveling (flying) to visit a couple of a schools he would like to see. We have made contact with coaches and have arranged to view a practice at each school. We really want to see campus, see the cities the schools are in, etc. Question is this, is there any need to bring his gear? I don't want to check a bag with his catchers stuff and bats for no reason, but at the same time, I don't want him to not have his stuff If he needs it. Will he get asked to do anything by coaches on a visit like this. I'm not even sure if there is a rule that says you can or can't work out in a scenario like this. Appreciate your advice. Thanks.
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In the context of an unofficial visit:
D1/D3 - No, he can't work out with team
D2 - Yes, he can work out with team
NAIA/JUCO - I don't know
If it is a recruiting camp that is different story. Did this answer your question?
It does help a lot, thanks very much. I wouldn't think a coach would want to consume valuable in season practice time looking at a potential recruit. I was also wondering though if after practice if anyone had seen a coach as a kid to take some swings or do some drills. I'm guessing not, I just don't want him to be caught off guard. Thanks for the help Fenway.
No problem 9and7dad. Please check out this recent thread as it relates to what to ask on Un-OVs. I think this may help ease your son's tension in knowing what to ask and what to listen to. Good luck!
Thanks Fenway, I will print the thread - good reading for the plane ride.
9and7dad, to add to what fenwaysouth provided, I believe it is permissible to work out with an NAIA or a JUCO team.
For an NCAA Div. II school, tryouts are permissible, but must take place either outside your son's playing season, or after he completes his HS eligibility. So, your son can do a Div. II tryout this summer or next Fall, but not now.
No problem 9and7dad. Please check out this recent thread as it relates to what to ask on Un-OVs. I think this may help ease your son's tension in knowing what to ask and what to listen to. Good luck!
Fenway: that is a great list of questions and will be made use of. Thanks!