Is it hard for northern players to get recruited by schools in the south and west?
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If you can play, geography is not a real factor. Each and every school wants the best player regardless of where their from. The issue is will they get to see the player?
So, would you recommend attending a good amount of showcases to get seen?
MTP
Are you a varsity player? s Starter?
Are you a varsity player? s Starter?
TRhit,
I started on freshman last year. Don't know about this year though.
Mark
I started on freshman last year. Don't know about this year though.
Mark
Mark,
Good for you to be thinking about college ball so early! Sounds like you may be attending a pretty big high school (freshman team?). As a sophomore it would be a nice feather in your cap to make varsity but it's also a 2-edged sword. My son was a "star" JV player when he was a freshman and made varsity as a sophomore based pretty much on his performance as a freshman. He ended up not playing a whole lot as the backup catcher behind a senior who eventually became the conference's Player of the Year and it's leading hitter. He'd catch an inning here, 2 innings there, played a little second base and only ended up with 8 official at bats (.375)! He did get to experience winning a State Championship but at what cost? He'll tell you it was worth it but what I saw was that it cost him a whole spring of game experience. He's looking forward to being a starter his Jr. and Sr. years which start in 2 weeks! What I'm saying is it's great if you make varsity as a sophomore but not the end of the world if you don't. TR was asking I think because that's one of the criteria for being in his College Select Showcases. There are other showcases that are more suited to underclassmen though, and that's really a major way to get noticed by those southern schools. It takes money and it takes travel, showcases, camps, letters, video ect... It's not easy but it can be done. Some Massachusetts kids who come to mind playing in the south are Nate Freiman from Wellesley is at Duke, Pat Bresnahan from Sherborn is at Arizona State, Phil Negus from Milford and Exeter Academy is headed to Wake Forest in the fall (if he doesn't get drafted high), there are more, I just can't think of them right now. Hope that helps.
Good for you to be thinking about college ball so early! Sounds like you may be attending a pretty big high school (freshman team?). As a sophomore it would be a nice feather in your cap to make varsity but it's also a 2-edged sword. My son was a "star" JV player when he was a freshman and made varsity as a sophomore based pretty much on his performance as a freshman. He ended up not playing a whole lot as the backup catcher behind a senior who eventually became the conference's Player of the Year and it's leading hitter. He'd catch an inning here, 2 innings there, played a little second base and only ended up with 8 official at bats (.375)! He did get to experience winning a State Championship but at what cost? He'll tell you it was worth it but what I saw was that it cost him a whole spring of game experience. He's looking forward to being a starter his Jr. and Sr. years which start in 2 weeks! What I'm saying is it's great if you make varsity as a sophomore but not the end of the world if you don't. TR was asking I think because that's one of the criteria for being in his College Select Showcases. There are other showcases that are more suited to underclassmen though, and that's really a major way to get noticed by those southern schools. It takes money and it takes travel, showcases, camps, letters, video ect... It's not easy but it can be done. Some Massachusetts kids who come to mind playing in the south are Nate Freiman from Wellesley is at Duke, Pat Bresnahan from Sherborn is at Arizona State, Phil Negus from Milford and Exeter Academy is headed to Wake Forest in the fall (if he doesn't get drafted high), there are more, I just can't think of them right now. Hope that helps.
And don't forget College Select when you're a starting varsity player! One of the best right here in our own backyard from what I've heard.
MTP
the reason I ask has nothing to do woth being an underclassmen but rather are you a varsity contributor--no need to talk to college coaches if you are not a varsity contributor
the reason I ask has nothing to do woth being an underclassmen but rather are you a varsity contributor--no need to talk to college coaches if you are not a varsity contributor
H & R
Of course! The pride of Peabody Mass!
TR
That IS what I meant to say, sorry if it came out wrong.
Of course! The pride of Peabody Mass!
TR
That IS what I meant to say, sorry if it came out wrong.
PopTime, I do go to a large school, we have about 2200 kids.
But thanks to everyone for all the great advice.
Mark
But thanks to everyone for all the great advice.
Mark
Maine is about as North as you can get, yet in the past 5 years, some of the states best players have signed with Baylor, Miami (ended up turning pro), and Vanderbilt. So, no it is not difficult to get recruited. If you are good, they will find you. With that being said, you still have to promote yourself by playing in showcases, etc. if you want to maximize your exposure.
maine jeff
your right that alot of maine boys have gone to some good schools,and rojers went very high in the draft.but i would disagree any body found them in maine.all these kids went to a nat. showcase some where.thats what opens the interest.i think you need to promote yourself at the level you wish to play.we have alot of good players up here, but for the most part the southern coaches aren't cruising through the back woods of ne.unless you open their eyes somewhere else.
your right that alot of maine boys have gone to some good schools,and rojers went very high in the draft.but i would disagree any body found them in maine.all these kids went to a nat. showcase some where.thats what opens the interest.i think you need to promote yourself at the level you wish to play.we have alot of good players up here, but for the most part the southern coaches aren't cruising through the back woods of ne.unless you open their eyes somewhere else.
20dad,
you are correct. TR stated earlier that these schools are some what understaffed. A school is only permitted to have 2 coaches recruiting regardless of the staff size, volunteers etc. Big country, lots of events and their time is best spent where there is the possibility of seeing more quality players.
you are correct. TR stated earlier that these schools are some what understaffed. A school is only permitted to have 2 coaches recruiting regardless of the staff size, volunteers etc. Big country, lots of events and their time is best spent where there is the possibility of seeing more quality players.
20dad is correct. I have seen lots pf great players from Maine and I have sat with their parents and most of them went to showcases.
I believe in targeting the schools you are interested in and recruiting them. Find out were they go to see players. We had several schools that were willing to sign just on a DVD alone but most wanted to see him. One school kept saying they were going to fly out 3000+ miles but never did. You have to get in front of them one way or another.
On another thread a poster told a story about a minister holding out a dollar and no one came up to take it. This is the same thing. Go grab it.
I believe in targeting the schools you are interested in and recruiting them. Find out were they go to see players. We had several schools that were willing to sign just on a DVD alone but most wanted to see him. One school kept saying they were going to fly out 3000+ miles but never did. You have to get in front of them one way or another.
On another thread a poster told a story about a minister holding out a dollar and no one came up to take it. This is the same thing. Go grab it.
Thanks for all the answers everyone.
Did I not say that they should play in showcases to maximize their exposure???
Yes you did mainejeff, in San Diego CA. 
mainejeff
i meant no disrespect to you.you said if your good they will find you.i myself don't really believe that.you did say they need to go to showcases.but not just a showcase.if you want to play down south or out west you need nat. type exposure.that's what i was saying.again we have some very good players up here.we just need to sell it .
i meant no disrespect to you.you said if your good they will find you.i myself don't really believe that.you did say they need to go to showcases.but not just a showcase.if you want to play down south or out west you need nat. type exposure.that's what i was saying.again we have some very good players up here.we just need to sell it .
20DAD
Selling our players is not as difficult as it used to be
Selling our players is not as difficult as it used to be
tr
true, but you guys do the jupiter trip ,east cobb?that's what i mean by nat. exposure.something that will get you in ba.
true, but you guys do the jupiter trip ,east cobb?that's what i mean by nat. exposure.something that will get you in ba.
20DAD
We dont worry about getting in BA--we are concerned with our players playing the best competition that we can get them so college coaches can truly evaluate their talent.
We had 4 arms 88 and up in Jupiter, two seniors and two juniors--both seniors are committed and the two juniors are getting a load of interest based on that one event
We dont worry about getting in BA--we are concerned with our players playing the best competition that we can get them so college coaches can truly evaluate their talent.
We had 4 arms 88 and up in Jupiter, two seniors and two juniors--both seniors are committed and the two juniors are getting a load of interest based on that one event
