Rollins College

They seem to be competitive in Sunshine State Conference, but finished sixth in the league this year. Interestingly, they were 6 wins and 3 losses against Division I competition with wins over Ohio St, Georgetown, Penn and Maine.

I was looking to go there out of HS, its a beautiful place, just outside the campus though is a rich neighborgood on one side, and the other is the ghetto where youll get jumped in a second. i was told that the extremely wealthy, i own the world attitude of a lot of the kids there led to quite a few ballplayers getting introuble for some serious drugs (told to me by a friend who went there). maybe its cleaned up a little cause if it has itd be great

Rollins College is holding a Developmental Clinic/Showcase on September 6th 2009. This is a great way to get a better understanding of the baseball program and coaches. It is also a great way for any player to get themselves infront of the Rollins staff. From what I have heard the coaches do a great job with instruction and the Head Coach gives a very informative talk about Rollins and the entire recruiting process. If you would like to get further info, I believe that all of the information is posted on the Rollins College website.

Anyone have any recent experiences with Rollins?

Hello 2B,

Met you at Santa Fe a couple weeks ago. Glad to se you back. Unfortunately, I don't haveany info, just wanted to say hi.

Hi 2013 Dad. I hope your fall is still going well.

I thought I knew someone who plays there, but checking their roster, I don't. I was a bit surprised at the percentage of transfers they have. Maybe someone will know the background.

We visited on a college tour in Spring 2012 and met Head Coach. Nice guy and nice facility,beautiful campus.... baseball field is about a mile from Campus.

The sunshine conference is arguably one of the most competitive D2 conference in the nation. It appears that Rollins has had to follow suit to compete with the likes of U. Tampa and Florida Southern who routinely bolster their rosters with transfers from top D1 programs.

If you get an offer to Rollins, and can afford the tuition, you will love it! You will get to see virtually every game your son plays! Nothing better than that!

Hi, Floridafan! They have actually made him a very nice offer. They want an answer this week. I'll let him know what you and Bludevil_bk said. Thanks to everyone! I'll let you know what he decides.

Rollins is a great school but be careful. My son was recruited by Coach Krot who was outstanding but he is no longer there (could be a red flag). My son was going to commit there but we did some more research and talked with alumni of the school and former baseball players of the program and there were alot of negative comments made about the current head coach. After hearing this my son ending up taking another offer. I would suggest that you talk with some alumni and if possible some former players and you can then make your own decision. Hope this helps.

Thanks everyone. We did our due diligence and 2B decided to commit. He will continue to be a 2-way player and will play in a great conference where he will get plenty of exposure. He's very comfortable with the current coaches. Plus with academic and athletic money, it's a full ride at a very good school where he can get a degree that will set him on the path that he wants. And it's only a couple of hours from home.

So if anyone in the future has questions about Rollins, we should be in a position to give a first hand answer. We hope it will be a good one!

WHY DO YOU SOUND DOUBTFULL

WHY DO YOU SOUND DOUBTFUL?

I'm not doubtful - I'm thrilled! And very very proud of my boy! Sorry if I came across as doubful. I have been known to be over-the-top in the past, so I was trying to be low-key.

YAAAYYYY JOSH!!!!

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Originally posted by 2Bmom:
Thanks everyone. We did our due diligence and 2B decided to commit. He will continue to be a 2-way player and will play in a great conference where he will get plenty of exposure. He's very comfortable with the current coaches. Plus with academic and athletic money, it's a full ride at a very good school where he can get a degree that will set him on the path that he wants. And it's only a couple of hours from home.

So if anyone in the future has questions about Rollins, we should be in a position to give a first hand answer. We hope it will be a good one!

Congrats to Josh and his family! Very nice write-up on him. All the best in the future!

Congratulations Julie. Wish the best for Josh. Keep the dream alive!!

Thanks, y'all.

Congratulations!

Thank you, floridafan. Your insights really meant a lot to us in the decision-making process.

Congrats! That is one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country, great academics, and of course great baseball, for such a great package.

Your son made a great decision!


Won't it be fun to get to games? That is the icing on the cake.

Yes BaseballmomandCEP it really just couldn't be better! Only I've really gotten spoiled. I can ride my bike to Santa Fe games. When Josh gets to Rollins I'll have to...y'know...drive.

Congrats 2bmom and fam!! The campus isn't the only gorgeous thing there. It's a great conference. I'm sure Josh had his pick of many schools, but he could not have picked a better one. The ballpark there is so cool.

knowing the top two coaches prsonally for a number of years I can tell you that your son will enjoy playing for them

Great news 2Bmom, congratulations!

Congratulations and good luck to your son on his journey!

Congrats!

Congratulations to Josh! I'm sure he will enjoy Rollins.

Well deserved for Josh! Congratulations Julie! Looking forward to some more photos and videos in FB!

Congrats to Josh and yourself 2Bmom! Sounds like he found a great spot. It's great that he's still close to home for you to attend most of his games.

Julie, Congratulations to you and Josh. I have no doubt he will do well.

Thank you all. We are really really happy.

Ryanrod, you know it! Can't wait to see the same from your player this spring!

Congrats 2Bmom! Outstanding.

Congrats!! We actually got beat by your son's old school in regionals last spring.