Curious as to what others think is best or what their son did the summer prior to fall freshman semester of college: Take a summer session, get to know campus, rhythm of things and get in best shape of their life or continue on with ball and play all summer?
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On campus is a matter of preference for some programs, but hitting the gym hard and getting bigger-stronger-faster is paramount as he is going to be competing with "big harry men" who don't want to give up their spots to a newcomer. Playing some and getting some reps is helpful, but but working skills with gym is the most important IMO.
Most coaches don't want their recruits exposed to the unknown or potential injury. PO Jr was told to get in great shape, rest the arm and enjoy the last free summer you'll have for the next 4 years.
Son is a position player. He played and took a class at the community college for transfer credit. Strength coach also gave him suggestions for a workout which he followed.
I think that the new philosophy is to try to get some classes in during summer and work with the trainer, which is allowed. Many don't graduate in 4 years, and it's the coaches and athletic advisor's job to make sure that happens.
For freshman, it can be a very long first year. Wish we had that option for son.
The kid played three tournaments and Thursday/Friday of the fourth and left for summer classes on Saturday. Every player in his freshman class attended Best thing he could have done. Got familiar with the campus and town, worked out and threw/hit every day.
Last year was the last year for the 18U team he played for. They could barely field a team because so many coaches wouldn't let their kids play.
+1 TPM, my son was encouraged and in fact school paid for the 2 classes so that the freshmen would be on campus, getting ahead 2 credits, working out with the strength guy and sorting through the rigors of where to be when and the campus layout.
Thanks to all for your input + insight. Makes a lot of sense to me to head to school early, get in to a routine, learn the lay of the land and establish yourself to the staff. Appreciate everyone sharing, as always ~
CatsPop posted:Thanks to all for your input + insight. Makes a lot of sense to me to head to school early, get in to a routine, learn the lay of the land and establish yourself to the staff. Appreciate everyone sharing, as always ~
No problem CatsPop. As SHOVEIT4KS stated, this is the new norm.
Best of luck to your son.
My 2018 RHP’s school wants him on campus July 1 to start getting used to the college life, get on their workout routine and get some classes out of the way.
TPM posted:No problem CatsPop. As SHOVEIT4KS stated, this is the new norm.
Best of luck to your son.
Thanks TPM for the encouragement + support!
FFXfireman posted:My 2018 RHP’s school wants him on campus July 1 to start getting used to the college life, get on their workout routine and get some classes out of the way.
Sounds like an ideal scenario. All the best to Alex the remainder of this season + moving forward!
