Tickets for prospects

Its a good sign. Usually a very good sign. Have your son email them back...thanking them and then again periodically through the year as he goes to games.

Tell your son to look for an opportunity to introduce himself to the coaches after the game. Put a face on the name.

Blue10,

In all sincerity, what do you think this means? Do you think they are really interested?

Do you think schools leave tickets for everyone?

Sorry if I seem clueless; I have never had a kid recruited before! I was just trying to temper my optimism, I guess; didn't want son (and me!)to get too excited then show up and find out that the list was 200 kids long and it doesn't mean much, y'know?

Also, while the school is driving-distance away, it's kind of far...would be more willing to make the drive multiple times if it was more meaningful.

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Originally posted by Blue10:
Sorry if I seem clueless; I have never had a kid recruited before! I was just trying to temper my optimism, I guess; didn't want son (and me!)to get too excited then show up and find out that the list was 200 kids long and it doesn't mean much, y'know?

You're good Blue! Quite frankly, its nice to see someone taking a 'temperate' approach. Doesn't happen all that often.

Good luck and enjoy it. Once your son finds what he wants, go for it!

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..list was 200 kids long..

Depending upon the school's setup you might be able to see how long the list is when you visit for a game as they have to pull it out to find your name and get you to sign it. Keep in mind once someone is on the list they generally don't bother to remove the name even if they have oommited somewhere else etc.. so you might see names of kids on the list that are not being activly recruited.

You're ahead of where I was when I stumbled upon this board, Blue. I was Beyond Clueless! (...and some might say that I still am) In any case, you found the right place.

I agree with our friends here that it's a very good sign that they've left you tickets for each game. Here's an additional thought, though:

It stands to reason that some staffs might set aside more tickets in that way than others. It sort of reminds me of how various programs approach Junior Day: some are small and intimate, while others feel like "cattle calls" they're so big.

However, if your son has an interest in the school and program, you'll almost surely learn a lot from your time there; not the least of which is how generous they are in the reservation of tickets for recruits.

If you go, make sure that your son follows justbaseball's advice and emails them to let them know that you're coming. While there, learn what you can in a casual, informal way. It'll be a lot of fun!

The first thing I'd say is, if they're leaving tickets for every home game for everyone on their prospect list, without checking first as to whether you're coming or not, they must have a lot of unsold tickets lying around. Though I'm not sure if you're talking about the current basketball season or the coming baseball season?

I've never heard of anyone doing this in such a way that was so impersonal. Usually tickets are distributed in conjunction with a visit, whether official (for a senior) or unofficial ("Junior Days" or what not).

But the first question is, does this school interest your son?

If it does, then I would suggest that he take the opportunity to reply with a well written e-mail thanking them for the tickets and letting them know exactly when he could come. Then also conclude by asking if there would be an opportunity to meet with the coaches or take a tour of the baseball facilities while there. Also let them know you'll be scheduling yourself to take the standard admissions department tour of the school while there.

The point is to show interest, to be gracious, and to present yourself like the kind of young man they'd like to have on the roster in the future.

The unspoken point, though, is that if they don't make time for you, you get to find out soon enough just how interested they are, or aren't. In the meantime, you can enjoy a game, their treat!