My '08 son has been invited to a junior day at UConn.
I have read the posts, but they are from a few years ago. Anyone know the program? Thanks.We are going end of April.
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Coach Penders is a first class individual and he played at UConn. His father is actually my son's high school coach, who also played at UConn. My son has been to a couple of camps at UConn and he really likes Coaches Penders, Elliott, Blood, and Podeszwa.
The baseball field is outstanding and they have recently upgraded the athletic facilities. There is a new indoor practice facility used by the football team that the baseball team also uses. The campus is somewhat isolated out in the country but it is nevertheless very nice. Admissions to UConn are getting more difficult. I hope your son enjoys his visit.
UConn is a member of the Big East conference and they play teams such as Notre Dame, Louisville, South Florida, St. John's, Villanova, Rutgers, etc. Last season, Uconn had a great year and won 38 games. This season so far, they are around .500.
The baseball field is outstanding and they have recently upgraded the athletic facilities. There is a new indoor practice facility used by the football team that the baseball team also uses. The campus is somewhat isolated out in the country but it is nevertheless very nice. Admissions to UConn are getting more difficult. I hope your son enjoys his visit.
UConn is a member of the Big East conference and they play teams such as Notre Dame, Louisville, South Florida, St. John's, Villanova, Rutgers, etc. Last season, Uconn had a great year and won 38 games. This season so far, they are around .500.
Attend the Junior Day
Great campus
Great facilities
Great baseball staff
You cannot go wrong
Great campus
Great facilities
Great baseball staff
You cannot go wrong
they like to have a lot of players, so expect tough competition. they do have a number of kids that will transfer due to a lack of playing time. but nonetheless, an outstanding northeastern baseball team
chris davis- PM me
Playing time is not given out it is earned regardless of how many players are on the roster
By the way their roster has 34 players by my count---not a huge number at the college level---if you have the confidence you compete for the spot
There are no givens at the college level---you earn what you get
There are no givens at the college level---you earn what you get
Masterm219,....enjoy and have a great time!!
Thank you. Will let you know how it goes as soon as we are back. Thank you to all for the feedback. It is most appreciated!
Back from UCONN. We enjoyed it. My son liked the facilities and the campus. There were about 20 prospects there. Coach Penders said this group was his top list,that he doesn't invite his whole database anymore. That was interesting, we expected many more prospects. We got to watch a game and get a feel for the school. Good way for my son to have a basis for starting to think about making this big decision. Thanks for the advice. We will keep you posted.
