TPX Top 96 in PA

Top 96 began in the North East.
They run great showcases. Very professional.
Son has attended and got great college responses.

jimwis

The letter states that a particular coach requested his attendance. Do you think this is legit? IT is not a coach that he has written to nor is it one that he has corresponded with in the past. I guess it's possible that he saw him play at a game.

I think that may be possible the format has been changed this year.NCAA rules don't allow invite only anymore. You used to have to be nominated by your H/S coach then voted on for acceptence. Don't worry this is a good program run by good people. TPX doesn't team up with anyone that doesn't do the right thing.

jimwis

Thanks. Son has decided he wants to go as there are 3-4 schools on the list that interest him.

what do you mean by "Ncaa rules don't allow invite only anymore?

I don't know all the details but something about college coachs either working or attending these events..... The events need to be done on a first come first served basis.
Example( i don't know if this is a good example) If they send out 500 invites and camp only takes 150 players they must take the first 150 who respond. They can no longer be selective and vote on players being accepted.

They used to be able to hand pick only the players they felt were the " Top 96" in an area.
They can no longer do that.
That is about all I know about the process.

Yes. IT's also not clear about the role of the coaches at these event. Are they spectators? Working there? Recruiting? Do they get paid? Just rambling here. rhetorical questions.

Marina I don't know all the details of that.
Really dosen't matter.Real good showcases for a reasonable price. It will get your son some exposure. These showcases have scouts in attendence and people running it do a great job. If it isn't the best showcase it is certainly one of the best. My experience with this is if your son goes and does well he will open some eyes. In the event my son went to all on field people were Top 96 affiliated. We didnt get a "progress report" of any kind.
They do post times for 60 yd dash and arm speed. This is for college coachs and pro scouts to see your son and his skill sets.
Again was very well worth it for my son.

I just recieved and e-mail today inviting my son to the TPX TOP 96 PA east showcase at Shippensburg College. The e-mails says the he was invited by a college coach and gives his name and the college. I looked on the college website and the coaches name is not listed. SO I have the same question about the invitation being legit. I am going to e-mail the head coach at the college and ask him if he knows anything. At least the college is listed as one that will be in attendance at the showcase. Sounds to me like this may be just a money maker. Does anyone else have any experience with this organization?

Top 96 is legit. I went to recruit at the one held in Maryland last year, and there were about 10-15 other college coaches besides myself in attendance. I recommend going. Hope this helps

basebal4life6,
Thanks for the input. I probably jumped the gun with the "legit" question. I guess I am just suprised that a coach out there has my sons name and knows enough about him to invite him. He has been to alot of camps etc and I guess maybe they saw him or more likely got his name from a mailing list. I any event, I did get a response from the Head Coach of the college that invited him. The coach that invited him is a new assistant coach and therefore not listed on their website. From what I have read it does sound like a good showcase. I will present the info to my son and if he is interested we will register him. Thanks again

Coach

Please send me a private message. Son has the same letter.

PA22Dad

Would you send me Coach Wycoff's email? I want to contact him.

Thanks.

Marina You have A PM

Question about a showcase. My son has a 3.6 GPA, but a HORRIBLE SAT score (800). Would I be wasting money to send hm to a showcase when he doesn't even have the SAT scores to get into most schools. My wife thinks not, but I am on the fence. Please give HONEST opinion.

Have him take the SAT at least one more time--with his GPA that SAt score can be a fluke and it also may be that his school has not prepared him properly for the teat

Son just attended this event in Texas. This was by far the best event held. The college coaches that are listed are there for instruction. They work with small groups of about 4-5 per coach in your son`s specialty. (ie pitching)BUT WHERE OTHER SHOWCASES FALL SHORT the director encourages the kids to try other positions if you want to. They rotate every hour or so and after your son is through with his primary pos, he may want to go over and take instruction for the outfield. My son had a blast and I would recommend it to you. The 2nd day they play a long game with each batter getting about 4-5 appearances and pitchers throw to about 5-6 hitters. Note: this is labeled a camp for NCAA PURPOSES What that means is the coaches can talk to your son about his school, gather info from your son, and your son is free to ask about the schools that the coaches represent. The coach from Indianapolis U is the chairman for the NCAA Rules committee and he was there instructing also. BUT WHEN YOU WALK TO THE PARKING LOT ALL CONTACT HAS TO STOP OR THE COACHES WILL THEN BE IN NON-CONPLIANCE!

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Originally posted by ACE1967:
Question about a showcase. My son has a 3.6 GPA, but a HORRIBLE SAT score (800). Would I be wasting money to send hm to a showcase when he doesn't even have the SAT scores to get into most schools. My wife thinks not, but I am on the fence. Please give HONEST opinion.

If your son is in the top 15% or so of his class, and has a good GPA, he may not even have to submit his SAT scores. If you look at a lot of the major universities, less than half of all students accepted even submitted their tests. He should take it again anyway though, I got 200 points better the second time.

Many colleges are now providing an SAT Optional Option for admissions. This means that you don't have to submit standardized scores, but may have to interview or submit a graded paper from junior or senior year instead. Good luck.!!

highheat60

That is a broad brush you are using when talking about players playing more than one position " BUT WHERE OTHERS SHOWCASES FALL SHORT" --- for 13 years now we have had the young men playing as many positions as they wanted and at no additional fee

How many showcases have you attended?

? For those of you that just attended.
What did you all think of this Showcase?