I am a senior in high school. my season started a week or 2 ago. Is it too late to contact college coaches? ive contacted 2 but no response yet..does this mean i have to walk on now?
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BaseballIsLife7, it is definitely NOT too late to contact college coaches! They are probably quite busy with their own seasons right now; thus, the lack of response. Keep persevering and send your spring schedule to coaches at every school (of every level) that you are remotely interested in. Cast a wide net because you never know who will need or want someone at your position. In May or early June, send your summer schedule. There are many players who get scholarship offers in late spring and even summer, so don't give up!
Alright thank you for the response. I do have another question, when i email coaches..what should be included? i have included my stats and height/weight also my interest in their school..my parents arent familiar with the recruiting process so im doing it on my own which is why i have many questions.
YouTube videos are a cheap, effective, easy way for coaches to see you play. Only video your most impressive skills, include your name, 2009, position & Baseball Recruiting in the title. Make sure you add your details in the description section.
After you post the video, include the link in all the emails you send the coaches.
Good luck!
After you post the video, include the link in all the emails you send the coaches.
Good luck!
baseballislife7
This may sound like a stupid question but as a senior in NC why are you now looking to contact college coaches ???
Where have you been up til now?
This may sound like a stupid question but as a senior in NC why are you now looking to contact college coaches ???
Where have you been up til now?
TRHit,
I didnt feel like i had anything to impress college coaches with my junior year i guess confidence?..i didnt make an effort to put my name out there until this past summer when i packed on size and power. i went to some showcase camps. but other than i havent made much contact until now. which i regret. I know i have the ability to play college ball. i just dont have much of a resume. i only batted .321 last year. this year i am hitting fantastic but i havent got anyone watching.
goldenretriever, i will start a making a video this week. thank you
I didnt feel like i had anything to impress college coaches with my junior year i guess confidence?..i didnt make an effort to put my name out there until this past summer when i packed on size and power. i went to some showcase camps. but other than i havent made much contact until now. which i regret. I know i have the ability to play college ball. i just dont have much of a resume. i only batted .321 last year. this year i am hitting fantastic but i havent got anyone watching.
goldenretriever, i will start a making a video this week. thank you
Baseballislife7,
I believe your best shot at this point would be to contact the JUCOs within striking distance of your home. If you can hit they will come watch. The JUCOs usually still have room to wiggle one more in if they like what they see. Askyour coach if he has any ties to some of the JUCOs in your region.
Good luck!
I believe your best shot at this point would be to contact the JUCOs within striking distance of your home. If you can hit they will come watch. The JUCOs usually still have room to wiggle one more in if they like what they see. Askyour coach if he has any ties to some of the JUCOs in your region.
Good luck!
Contact as many coaches as you can. Your odds are much smaller of getting recruited but a walk on invite is not out of the question. The key is to be seen and it's tough at this late stage. Look on-line for some un-signed senior showcases. Usually only coaches looking for the odd fill in will be there. Also when you contact the coaches ask them what showcases or camps they will be at so you don't waste your time.
Baseballlife
Great adult response--you will go far--if you need any help contact me
TRhit@msn.com
Great adult response--you will go far--if you need any help contact me
TRhit@msn.com
Make a video ASAP and send it out with, some stats (if you have any), travel/scout teams you've played for, coach's you've played for who may have some words of reason (not you little league coach). Put in your weight, height, position, GPA and SAT or ACT scores. Good times, such as velocity or 60 time. If you've applied to any of these schools and have been accepted let them know.
But the most important is if you're hoping for something higher than the JUCO level...unless you get a scout out there watching another guy and you catch his eye...no big programs will just take a players word they need to see something that will cause them to be interested. Or if you have a real trustworthy coach of high stature who can put in a good word or has some type of connects that could help too. But if your serious about this get a video together, you don't need a proffessional one...just tape some groundballs, some batting practice, some soft toss and input some game swings. Just get your friend or dad to help you out with it...editing really isn't too difficult.
Best of luck!
But the most important is if you're hoping for something higher than the JUCO level...unless you get a scout out there watching another guy and you catch his eye...no big programs will just take a players word they need to see something that will cause them to be interested. Or if you have a real trustworthy coach of high stature who can put in a good word or has some type of connects that could help too. But if your serious about this get a video together, you don't need a proffessional one...just tape some groundballs, some batting practice, some soft toss and input some game swings. Just get your friend or dad to help you out with it...editing really isn't too difficult.
Best of luck!
BaseballIsLife7,
Hope you remembered to include your game schedule when you sent everything out.
Good luck to you. My son lacked confidence when he was younger, too. Well, he was confident in himself as a player but didn't think anyone would be interested in him. Hope to hear that you find a spot for yourself!
Hope you remembered to include your game schedule when you sent everything out.
Good luck to you. My son lacked confidence when he was younger, too. Well, he was confident in himself as a player but didn't think anyone would be interested in him. Hope to hear that you find a spot for yourself!
If it makes you feel any better, your not the only one to wait. My son is also about to graduate and looking at his options (southpaw pitcher). Right now he's considering walking on, but there are ALWAYS options if you're willing.