Im just not seeing the issue here. If a kid has less than a 2.0 in HS, the last thing on his (or his parents) mind should be baseball. Take the classes you are supposed to take, (there are not very many HS that the core classes dont meet NCAA requirements, although I will agree that most HS counselors are clueless at best on a good day), and get good grades in them, I mean this is not Yale here we are talking about its high school for pete sake, they WANT you to pass!! Just for me, if my player brought home those kind of grades, it would take two weeks for his eyes to get used to the sun again after we got his next report card. It may sound harsh, but if a kid is allowed to spend 3 1/2 years getting d's in Basket Weaving and playing X-Box, and then everyone is suprised that he cant get into school and even if he could, isnt able to play, I just have a hard time feeling bad. Its not like the kid had a bad day at a big showcase or something like that, this is an extended period of just plain lazy. JC certainly is for some kids, but it should be a choice, not something that is a last resort. Everyone will go out of their way to help someone who is trying hard, nobody likes lazy. Just my one cents worth.
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i very well may be in the minority here. but i work with my back,because i wasn't studious.i had no idea about the core classes. most people i know depend on the school to help point the student in the right direction. on the other hand,the information is there for us all, but you need to know enough to look.
speaking from my own experience, son wasn't a good student in jr high. maybe didn't get thought of as a college candidate. i know the furthest thing from my mind was playing ball in college, other people had that thought. so we didn't go looking for anything, until to late. nobody's fault but our own. no need to feel sorry for anyone, its life.
every one who reads these post's aren't great student's, or as well informed as some. that is the only reason i told the story.
i very well may be in the minority here. but i work with my back,because i wasn't studious.i had no idea about the core classes. most people i know depend on the school to help point the student in the right direction. on the other hand,the information is there for us all, but you need to know enough to look.
speaking from my own experience, son wasn't a good student in jr high. maybe didn't get thought of as a college candidate. i know the furthest thing from my mind was playing ball in college, other people had that thought. so we didn't go looking for anything, until to late. nobody's fault but our own. no need to feel sorry for anyone, its life.
every one who reads these post's aren't great student's, or as well informed as some. that is the only reason i told the story.
Thanks again folks.
I can't address the actions of the family/player I've written about. They are working through this, and I'm not in a position to offer advice etc.
I was hoping more for a discussion as to actions of D1 programs seemingly pursuing a borderline student. For years we have preached studies studies studies. Make good grades etc. We know lots of strong players and students - it's thrown us all for a loop.
Beginning with TR - all hopefuls need to fill out the Clearing House information. I hadn't considered the schools may not be fully aware of the academic side until this is complete.
JustBB (nice avatar!) points out that kids need to focus on what they can do, and not the actions of others. Son is in the middle of the most difficult semester he will take all High School. After a long talk, I realized he has his head straight, even though he is still a tiny bit discouraged. He gets positive feedback as far as ball is concerned and he continues to work on all aspects of his game. And study.
20dad, thanks again for pointing out that success is measured in many ways.
I can't address the actions of the family/player I've written about. They are working through this, and I'm not in a position to offer advice etc.
I was hoping more for a discussion as to actions of D1 programs seemingly pursuing a borderline student. For years we have preached studies studies studies. Make good grades etc. We know lots of strong players and students - it's thrown us all for a loop.
Beginning with TR - all hopefuls need to fill out the Clearing House information. I hadn't considered the schools may not be fully aware of the academic side until this is complete.
JustBB (nice avatar!) points out that kids need to focus on what they can do, and not the actions of others. Son is in the middle of the most difficult semester he will take all High School. After a long talk, I realized he has his head straight, even though he is still a tiny bit discouraged. He gets positive feedback as far as ball is concerned and he continues to work on all aspects of his game. And study.
20dad, thanks again for pointing out that success is measured in many ways.