ghouse
For once I have to agree with you.
Not only that but if you can go to a "lower level" Division I program you will still play Division I baseball--check out the Division I programs who are in the lower part of their conference standings-- odds are you can play there rather rapidly --why?--very simple-- they arent winning with the talent they already have and this gives the incoming player a great shot at playing rapidly.
One reason my son chose New Mexico State was because he had a shot at playing quickly--he red shirted his frosh year and started the remaining 4 years--his first start as a redshirt frosh was in Tempe AZ against ASU-- that aint too shabby folks--starting in D-I and against that sort of talent
In fact when he was at NMS they were in the Big West aith Long Beach State, Cal State Fullerton etal-- that is some pretty stiff competition
If your heart is set on playing at the D-i level do as I suggest--check out the teams with losing records in their conferences--you will be surprised at what can happen.
Very intersting thought TR.
If you can get past his bravado TR has some great knowledge to share with us all. He may be a little gruff, but he has helped lots of folks.
Keep it up TR
Keep it up TR
w'forddad
I would be careful how you analyze and speak of people-- after all it was you who sent me that
series of foul mouth emails/PMS which are now filed
Consider yourself lucky that you are still able to access the site
As for bravado. your private messages showed me that you have none at all, not to mention manners and not acting like and adult.
To make judgements on a person you have never met or even talked to tells me something about you and that is about all I need to know about you
I would be careful how you analyze and speak of people-- after all it was you who sent me that
series of foul mouth emails/PMS which are now filed
Consider yourself lucky that you are still able to access the site
As for bravado. your private messages showed me that you have none at all, not to mention manners and not acting like and adult.
To make judgements on a person you have never met or even talked to tells me something about you and that is about all I need to know about you
TR calm down, I was being positive about your knowledge, this was not a slam. I was letting people know that we have had our differences in the past but your knowledge about baseball and recruiting is top notch.
but as a person you are still a S O B!
you last post shows all that you are one arrogant *****.
but as a person you are still a S O B!
you last post shows all that you are one arrogant *****.
w'forddad
How can you term me anything, much less a ***--you dont even know me--I wont pass judgement on you--I dont know you, not that I want to
By the way my Mother would be very upset with you if she saw this post--she KNOWS I am sweet and luvable--
How can you term me anything, much less a ***--you dont even know me--I wont pass judgement on you--I dont know you, not that I want to
By the way my Mother would be very upset with you if she saw this post--she KNOWS I am sweet and luvable--
you do have a sense of humor! I am learning more about you all the time TR. Shoot, before you know it you are gonna as me to call you Tom. 
Yes sir, TR, you are as lovable as that slice of Sicilian pizza you've mentioned in a past post. Sometimes you make me wonder if you're not part Calabris, though. (A little sort-of joke for the second generation Italian Americans on the boards.)
As long as my Mom amd Pop still love me and my wife loves me and thinks I have a sense of humor and my players and parenst respect me, I don't ask them to love me, then I am fine
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The only place I order Sicilian Pizza is in The NY area.
The problem for me is simple--as you get older you dont have patience for those who need to hide behind phony IDs and send PMS and Emails that are totally profane.
Oh well we will just keep on keeping on !!!!
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The only place I order Sicilian Pizza is in The NY area.
The problem for me is simple--as you get older you dont have patience for those who need to hide behind phony IDs and send PMS and Emails that are totally profane.
Oh well we will just keep on keeping on !!!!
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Financially, lets say my son goes to a division 3 college and plays ball with them his 1st year and is successful at it. how then do i market him to a division 2 or 1 college. also is it a good idea to start him in a lower division of college such as a junior college?.
Financially, lets say my son goes to a division 3 college and plays ball with them his 1st year and is successful at it. how then do i market him to a division 2 or 1 college. also is it a good idea to start him in a lower division of college such as a junior college?.
quote:Originally posted by Hirrel 13:
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Financially, lets say my son goes to a division 3 college and plays ball with them his 1st year and is successful at it. how then do i market him to a division 2 or 1 college. also is it a good idea to start him in a lower division of college such as a junior college?.
Very difficult to "market" from DIII to DI or DII.
In part you need an NCAA approved release from the DIII in order to talk to another NCAA school. Second, the NCAA has a ridiculous rule that allows the player to transfer and play but a player cannot transfer from DIII and receive any athletic scholarship money for the first year. If you are to "market" from DIII, that may actually only happen by playing in summer wood bat leagues where your son will play against DI and DII players and if he proves he can succeed, he may get some interest. On the other hand, don't think the grass is greener at the DI. You may be better off at the DIII. Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions. Mine went to a DIII, did pretty well, had some pretty good options to transfer to DII and DI's so we know the process and pitfalls reasonably well. BTW, he stayed at the DIII.
Infielddad-
very-well, thank-you.
very-well, thank-you.
TR,
I am sorry that you have had to endure garbage from w'forddad. I know what it is like.
I do think he is very lucky he is still posting.
I am sorry that you have had to endure garbage from w'forddad. I know what it is like.
I do think he is very lucky he is still posting.
Knowing the talent level of your child is immensly important in this game. Knowing which schools to market that talent to is even more important. Finding those schools is harder. Try myinstantreplay.com college database that allows you to search colleges by dividion, sport and state. It is a pay service, not a recruiting service, more of a marketing service which gives you the tools and control to market your chils as efficiently as possible. It is also a great way to get information on schools.
Sorry for the delayed response, and just a few comments regarding the Marketing process:
1. TRhit has been involved in the process for years, he knows what he's talking about, and if you don't believe what he's saying, check it out yourself either via the NCAA website, a College Coach, or someone you know who has a ballplayer playing at an NCAA member institution.
2. There's plenty of info available on "participation rates" and "probability of competing at the next level " but its a fact that Less than three (3) in 50 (~5.6%) of HS Senior boys interscholastic players will go on to play..."
3. There are a number of factors to consider for both the Student-Athlete and parents when considering "playing college ball" like:
- Major offered?
- Distance from Home?
- Academic Qualifications (SAT/ACT/GPA ok?)
- Opening on Squad? (Do they need me?)
- What's the Coaches philospohy?
From a marketing standpoint:
- What Tournaments/Showcases to attend?
- Should I go to that school's summer "camp"?
- Am I/Is my son athletically skilled enough for that program, that Division, that Conference? (What's the "reality" of the skills?)
- How can I get the Coach and/or his Assistant's aware of my existance?
4. It never ceases to amaze me how people are quick to attack, especially someone like TRhit, who has posted info on these forums for years, helped a number of kids and families with information, and continues to do so in spite of occasional personal attacks.
4. If you don't know what the hell your talking about, zip your lip.
1. TRhit has been involved in the process for years, he knows what he's talking about, and if you don't believe what he's saying, check it out yourself either via the NCAA website, a College Coach, or someone you know who has a ballplayer playing at an NCAA member institution.
2. There's plenty of info available on "participation rates" and "probability of competing at the next level " but its a fact that Less than three (3) in 50 (~5.6%) of HS Senior boys interscholastic players will go on to play..."
3. There are a number of factors to consider for both the Student-Athlete and parents when considering "playing college ball" like:
- Major offered?
- Distance from Home?
- Academic Qualifications (SAT/ACT/GPA ok?)
- Opening on Squad? (Do they need me?)
- What's the Coaches philospohy?
From a marketing standpoint:
- What Tournaments/Showcases to attend?
- Should I go to that school's summer "camp"?
- Am I/Is my son athletically skilled enough for that program, that Division, that Conference? (What's the "reality" of the skills?)
- How can I get the Coach and/or his Assistant's aware of my existance?
4. It never ceases to amaze me how people are quick to attack, especially someone like TRhit, who has posted info on these forums for years, helped a number of kids and families with information, and continues to do so in spite of occasional personal attacks.
4. If you don't know what the hell your talking about, zip your lip.