Interesting read which reveals the answers to questions asked on this site on a daily basis. If previously posted, I apologize:
http://www.nextlevelballplayer...baseball-recruiting/
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I can only wish that every coach my son is about to deal with can be as up front, straight forward and honest as that coach.
What a great coach! It makes no sense to waste anybody's time if a player is not going to be successful in the program. I think that our son would rather know that sooner rather than later.
I just bookmarked that site. There are several links listed to articles that are also very good reads. (Interview with Steve "Spring" Springer, and UVA's Matt Kirby.) There was also a very good article interviewing a MLB scout and his take on showcases, etc.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing.
The link above is referencing a video sent to a college coach and the coach's response. Player videos was a very hot topic today in the General Forum.
http://hsbaseballweb.com/eve/f...197005426#2197005426
http://hsbaseballweb.com/eve/f...197005426#2197005426
SIZE AND MATURITY are huge for d1 coaches..we have a 5 foot 9 inch junior who doesnt project well*parents both small* he throws 87 ..sitting behind the plate at a game said to a d1 coach sitting there " kid throws 87 and he's only a junior whatday think coach?..TOO SMALL..
You have to be realistic about your kid.
You have to be realistic about your kid.
Great stuff!!!
The video with Matt Kirby was awesome too. Kirb's was a teammate of mine at W&M and is turning into an awesome coach. Remember his name. You'll be hearing it for a long time to come.
Rich
PlayInSchool.com
College Recruiting Videos
The video with Matt Kirby was awesome too. Kirb's was a teammate of mine at W&M and is turning into an awesome coach. Remember his name. You'll be hearing it for a long time to come.
Rich
PlayInSchool.com
College Recruiting Videos
quote:Originally posted by wogdoggy:
SIZE AND MATURITY are huge for d1 coaches..we have a 5 foot 9 inch junior who doesnt project well*parents both small* he throws 87 ..sitting behind the plate at a game said to a d1 coach sitting there " kid throws 87 and he's only a junior whatday think coach?..TOO SMALL..
You have to be realistic about your kid.
Glad Kris Medlen never listened to the "too small" talk. I think the size thing needs to go out the door. Of course, that is coming from the dad of a 5'9" pitcher
Medlen is an inspiration for my son and should be for everyone who is height challenged.
quote:Originally posted by bballman:quote:Originally posted by wogdoggy:
SIZE AND MATURITY are huge for d1 coaches..we have a 5 foot 9 inch junior who doesnt project well*parents both small* he throws 87 ..sitting behind the plate at a game said to a d1 coach sitting there " kid throws 87 and he's only a junior whatday think coach?..TOO SMALL..
You have to be realistic about your kid.
Glad Kris Medlen never listened to the "too small" talk. I think the size thing needs to go out the door. Of course, that is coming from the dad of a 5'9" pitcher
Medlen is an inspiration for my son and should be for everyone who is height challenged.
its MORE true than NOT true..the above letter tells you the same thing.A d2 school coach told me the same thing..we wont recruit a right unless he's at least six two.too many to choose from...also the smaller kids tend to poop out faster.