Does anyone now anything about their recruiting methods?
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They have a brand new coaching staff and a new AD, so I think their recruiting methods remain to be seen.
Welcome to the board juvenilejustice! 
CPLZ is correct. There are some things, however, that you should consider if you'd like to be recruited by them. First, there is a lot of talent in Southern California, Northern California and Arizona...all closer than Texas (where you say you are from). USC, historically, recruits well from these areas in baseball. Unlike football, they are unlikely to recruit much outside of that area.
Someone from farther away will need to find ways to be seen and evaluated by the USC coaches and will need to make it clear to them that you want to travel outside of Texas for college baseball. It is somewhat likely that they will predict that a Texas HS player 'dreams' about playing for UT, A&M, TCU, Baylor or TTech.
I would begin by writing to them and tell them who you are as a baseball player and student and why you want to go to USC. If you're a junior in HS, I would send them a HS schedule (even though they aren't likely to make it to one of your games) and a summer schedule when you have that. Later in the Spring, maybe a phone call to reiterate your interest. If you can make a campus visit in the Spring, call and ask for tickets to the game and a chance to talk to the coaches. And I would look for their prospect camps and consider attending one of them.
Good luck...and let us know how it goes.
CPLZ is correct. There are some things, however, that you should consider if you'd like to be recruited by them. First, there is a lot of talent in Southern California, Northern California and Arizona...all closer than Texas (where you say you are from). USC, historically, recruits well from these areas in baseball. Unlike football, they are unlikely to recruit much outside of that area.
Someone from farther away will need to find ways to be seen and evaluated by the USC coaches and will need to make it clear to them that you want to travel outside of Texas for college baseball. It is somewhat likely that they will predict that a Texas HS player 'dreams' about playing for UT, A&M, TCU, Baylor or TTech.
I would begin by writing to them and tell them who you are as a baseball player and student and why you want to go to USC. If you're a junior in HS, I would send them a HS schedule (even though they aren't likely to make it to one of your games) and a summer schedule when you have that. Later in the Spring, maybe a phone call to reiterate your interest. If you can make a campus visit in the Spring, call and ask for tickets to the game and a chance to talk to the coaches. And I would look for their prospect camps and consider attending one of them.
Good luck...and let us know how it goes.
Thanks for the reply. Son has played in Arizona and in Florida during the summer months. We would like to stay closer to home but have not gathered a lot of interest. USC seems interested enough to say they would see my son play this spring. I think he likes the idea of showing his talents on a team that has promise.
Thanks
Thanks
As noted USC has a whole new staff but the Coach was an assistant there before. Can't imagine a whole lot will change.
USC has traditionally been one of the premier programs in the country with more national titles than any other program. Last few years they have fallen on rather hard times, well hard times for them.
USC typically recruits hard in southern california and has a network of high school coaches they are in contact with. They also hold some camps. They typically go after guys that are also being looked at by MLB teams for the draft. Very competitive, only top tier players can expect any serious look.
SC's academics have also risen in recent years so you do need some grades.
I'd say SC is on a par with Stanford, Rice, UCLA and the like in terms of the recruiting "competition" (academics needed) for a spot there. Top tier.
USC has traditionally been one of the premier programs in the country with more national titles than any other program. Last few years they have fallen on rather hard times, well hard times for them.
USC typically recruits hard in southern california and has a network of high school coaches they are in contact with. They also hold some camps. They typically go after guys that are also being looked at by MLB teams for the draft. Very competitive, only top tier players can expect any serious look.
SC's academics have also risen in recent years so you do need some grades.
I'd say SC is on a par with Stanford, Rice, UCLA and the like in terms of the recruiting "competition" (academics needed) for a spot there. Top tier.
They're starting this season with a nicely competitive tournament next weekend (2/18-20): Cal Poly, Missouri, and North Carolina; hosted by USC.
We've also wedged an additional game into the weekend with a Saturday morning game at Cal State Fullerton. On Saturday, we've got Cal State Fullerton in the morning, USC at 7 PM; a pretty challenging day of baseball for us.
We've also wedged an additional game into the weekend with a Saturday morning game at Cal State Fullerton. On Saturday, we've got Cal State Fullerton in the morning, USC at 7 PM; a pretty challenging day of baseball for us.
Prepster, I will be at one of the games on saturday. Was hoping for early game but son#2 HS team has alumni game that day. See you in a week or so.
