how hard would it be to get into a college down south if i live in connecticut. i cant play all year round here.
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How good are you ?
well im only a sophomore, but I will be starting varsity this year. got called up to a few varsity games last year as a freshman. ive been on several travel teams--making it pretty far each year. ill also be playing for the ct baseball academy this year. they are in the national top 10 teams just about every year. in my opinion, id say im pretty good and will only get a whole lot better.
I would start building up a collection of videos for a DVD that will most likely be asked fo since you are a distance from the South. Make a list of colleges. We did it by using email files from schools to keep track of everything.
The biggest obstacle you will face is being seen by a southern school enough for them to feel comfortable enough with you as a player to offer a precious scholarship/roster spot to you. Schools don't like taking risks with the limited number of spots they have available, especially in light of the new recruiting restrictions levied by the NCAA. Smoehow you need to give them an opportunity to see you play enough to develop a level of comfort for them.
Get on a good summer travel team that plays at PG NATIONAL TOURNAMENTS.
We did it with a DVD. You can to if you are any good and maket yourself well. Son's college never saw him until he showed up in August. 2 years later he is still there and his stats are in the top 5 pitchers even with limited innings.
You need to be seen playing down there. there are ways to do it, ask your summer coach about tournament opportunities such as an affiliation type like NABF.
Additionally, regions form all-star teams that attend national events down south also.
Additionally, regions form all-star teams that attend national events down south also.
quote:Originally posted by BobbleheadDoll:
We did it with a DVD. You can to if you are any good and maket yourself well. Son's college never saw him until he showed up in August. 2 years later he is still there and his stats are in the top 5 pitchers even with limited innings.
BHD,
Your statment makes me very uncomfortable, I know that you directed it to the poster.
For some players, limited innings, playing in the SOUTH may mean absolutley nothing to someone else. I know players that left here in Florida to go up north for more innings. Because what works for someone may not work for someone else.
Get to a southern showcase, get on a good travel team and play in either PG summer or fall wood bat where you get lots of exposure from everywhere.
Former team of son, players have come from everywhere, Washington state, PA, NY, Wisconsin, FL, California, Texas. The man has his eyes and ears everywhere.
If a coach is interested, if you spark his interest (good stuff, good grades) he will have someone watching you and you won't even know it.
TPM why would you be uncomfortable ?
It is very possible for a good player to do what my son did.
You have to be crazy to leave the warm weather to go to a cold weather school for some extra innings.
It is very possible for a good player to do what my son did.
You have to be crazy to leave the warm weather to go to a cold weather school for some extra innings.
quote:Originally posted by BobbleheadDoll:
TPM why would you be uncomfortable ?
It is very possible for a good player to do what my son did.
You have to be crazy to leave the warm weather to go to a cold weather school for some extra innings.
Not when the move North puts you on a field. BHD, I will PM you.
Ive been to TWO NABF world classic's. I won it once and finished third the next time and ive also been to One AABC regional and lost in the championship and some qualifying tourneys,so jsut get some exposure through good summer teams and dvd cuz waiting in highschool might not be the best thing but hey do what you gotta do and best of luck
hornetz3b:
Make sure that you don't overlook the importance of strong academic performance. By implication, you'll apply as an out-of-state student if you want to attend a state-supported university in the South. Meanwhile, many private schools, regardless of their location, maintain high academic standards. You help yourself tremendously as a recruited player by being able to produce a strong academic record.
Make sure that you don't overlook the importance of strong academic performance. By implication, you'll apply as an out-of-state student if you want to attend a state-supported university in the South. Meanwhile, many private schools, regardless of their location, maintain high academic standards. You help yourself tremendously as a recruited player by being able to produce a strong academic record.
Hornetz3B, I was a coach at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL and at Trinity University in San Antonio, TX where I was the recruiting coordinator. Along with that, I spent the summer of 2003 coaching the Sanford Mainers of the NECBL, and the summers of 04 and 05 coaching for Team CT out of the CT Baseball Academy. My advice to you is this: Utilize the people that run the Team CT program. Dan, Bob, and Mike have incredible contacts throughout the country, and they also run the Perfect Game Showcases in the northeast and field teams for the PG National Tournaments. If you let them know that your interests lay in playing down south, I promise you that they will do whatever they can to make sure the programs and schools that you are capable of playing at and being a successful student at will see you. I have recruited for nationally ranked college programs in the south, coached top college players in the NECBL, and been a coach the Team CT program as well. As long as you are up front and honest about what your desires are, the Team CT staff will be up front and honest about your chances, and do whatever they can for you to be seen by those programs. Feel free to PM me if I can be of any assistance.
Hey Hornet,
My son will be an '09 grad (OF) and has been playing at the varsity level since his freshman year. He too,wants to play in the south.
Our best advice to you would be to get on a competitive ball team (not necessarily in your hometown) Make certain that they are committed to playing in high exposure events in the south like the World Wood Bat Tournaments, PG Tournaments in the south etc...
Create minimally edited DVDs of your realistic playing capablities during your upcoming seasons,and finally...keep your grades up, train hard,stay away from trouble, and develop regular contact with your schools of interest within the NCAA guidelines.
We also created a website through www.getmynameout.com which is loaded will very helpful content as well as a college and coaches database (well worth the 9.95/mo)
Keep your door wide open, because you just won't know who might be interested in you. Best Wishes!!
My son will be an '09 grad (OF) and has been playing at the varsity level since his freshman year. He too,wants to play in the south.
Our best advice to you would be to get on a competitive ball team (not necessarily in your hometown) Make certain that they are committed to playing in high exposure events in the south like the World Wood Bat Tournaments, PG Tournaments in the south etc...
Create minimally edited DVDs of your realistic playing capablities during your upcoming seasons,and finally...keep your grades up, train hard,stay away from trouble, and develop regular contact with your schools of interest within the NCAA guidelines.
We also created a website through www.getmynameout.com which is loaded will very helpful content as well as a college and coaches database (well worth the 9.95/mo)
Keep your door wide open, because you just won't know who might be interested in you. Best Wishes!!
Wanting to and being able to are two totally different things---what has the player done to be seen by the southern schools of his choice? if so what has been the reaction?---keep in mind offers just don't happen-- the player has to work to make them happen
Yes,I agree with you completely--If you're not a player who continually works his butt off, you won't get noticed no matter what venue you're at.
Having said that, my son ranked an 8 at a recent southern PG showcase and had a "bad day". Along with that he was the starting CF for nationally ranked travel team that competed in the Mickey Mantle World Series in Texas this past year, World Wood Bat Tourny...He's had a good number of D1 colleges so far that have expressed an interest in following him very closely this season as a junior.
He has 4 unofficial visits next week in the south, with more to come.
Bottom line is, if you're talented you need to showcase your talent in competitive arenas in the geographical area that may be of interest you. There is a lot of untapped talent in the Northeast.
Having said that, my son ranked an 8 at a recent southern PG showcase and had a "bad day". Along with that he was the starting CF for nationally ranked travel team that competed in the Mickey Mantle World Series in Texas this past year, World Wood Bat Tourny...He's had a good number of D1 colleges so far that have expressed an interest in following him very closely this season as a junior.
He has 4 unofficial visits next week in the south, with more to come.
Bottom line is, if you're talented you need to showcase your talent in competitive arenas in the geographical area that may be of interest you. There is a lot of untapped talent in the Northeast.
