My son a 6’6” RHP has been getting recruiting type e-mails from Stanford. He attended their camp last year. This year, he had planned to attend the premier New Jersey showcase, Selectfest which happens on the same weekend as this year's Stanford camp. This conflict exists every year between Selectfest and Stanford. That is why we chose Stanford last year and plan to attend Selectfest this year.
After some emails to Stanford’s coach, it is clear that the coach wants my son to come to their camp again this year despite the conflict with Selectfest. However, based on last years traveling experience, we know that flying coast to coast to pitch at two showcases within 4 days would definitely put my son at a disadvantage.
Looking at the schools attending Selectfest, we can not just dismiss that showcase. If we do not fly coast to coast on the weekend of June 25-28 is Stanford out of the picture? My son has the academics for Stanford so it is hard to close that door if he is on their radar.
Any advice?
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