My nephew got invited to this showcase. Is this a good event to attend?
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It is a great event, especially for the minimal cost involved. There will be 100 plus schools, plus pro scouts. Very good cross section of Mid West D1 programs, Big Ten, Ivy League, D11, D111, Service academies, etc.......
Several kids every year who may be unheralded get their names on the map.
Several kids every year who may be unheralded get their names on the map.
It was very helpful to my son.
What age group(s) attend this showcase?
I believe its for players who are between junior and senior year.
Your HS coach recommends you, and it is for next yrs Srs or this yrs Jrs. 08's this yr. Man, the seasons move fast!
when is the event?
Saturday June 16 & Sunday June 17.
thanks, how are the players selected??? is this the only HS showcase??
You are recommended by your coach, and no, it is far from the only HS showcase out there.
quote:There will be 100 plus schools, plus pro scouts. Very good cross section of Mid West D1 programs, Big Ten, Ivy League, D11, D111, Service academies, etc.......
I'd say this year that the turnout may suffer as far as scouts and colleges go.
The PG National showcase is the same weekend and is in the "midwest" in Cincinnati.
But all in all, still a good event to do.
This was far and away the best money (and least!) we spent on our son for baseball showcasing. There were lots of great schools represented, many highly ranked academically - they put a program together that includes player bios, including ACT scores, so coaches who are looking for better students can quickly find the ones they need to watch. It's very well organized and don't miss the burgers... they're great!
Harvey Foster does a great job with both his Showcase at Stevenson and at Plainfield South. I've been involved with selecting and "coaching" (in the loosest sense of the word) the Central Illinois team that goes to Plainfield for about four years now.
Just a great event at a great price ($80 for the Showcase and you're responsible for your own accomodations if traveling). Last year, I think there were something like 70 schools and 15 MLB teams represented at Plainfield, some from as far away as Louisiana (McNeese State).
In a bit of bad new/good news, I found out this week that this will be Harvey's last year running the Plainfield site, which is the bad news. The good news is next year he's turning it over to Jim Hall.
And I'll second the motion about the burgers.
Just a great event at a great price ($80 for the Showcase and you're responsible for your own accomodations if traveling). Last year, I think there were something like 70 schools and 15 MLB teams represented at Plainfield, some from as far away as Louisiana (McNeese State).
In a bit of bad new/good news, I found out this week that this will be Harvey's last year running the Plainfield site, which is the bad news. The good news is next year he's turning it over to Jim Hall.
And I'll second the motion about the burgers.
Who did the rain dance?