Does anyone have any info about this school besides being a D2 in North Carolina?
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Know a few players who are freshman there this season. UNC-P benefits by being part of the UNC system, but is the smallest member of the clan and the only D2 in the system.
NC has 17 D1 programs and many top notch D2 programs with national reputations so the startup on this program has been difficult in terms of recruiting. The looked like they were turning the corner and then they lost their recruiting coordinator who is taking over the reins as the Head Coach at Randolph-Macon in Virginia.
They were an NAIA program up until the 90's when they started the climb in the NCAA. They joined the Peach Belt Conference in 1992.
They just added a new assistant coach who will help out with recruiting. It isn't near any population centers so that hurts a bit in their efforts. They are a middle of the pack team in the Peach Belt conference, but the Peach Belt has some very strong teams, so they look to be competitive.
Overall, the baseball program is good and the education is good. You will need a campus visit to see if it's a good fit for you.
NC has 17 D1 programs and many top notch D2 programs with national reputations so the startup on this program has been difficult in terms of recruiting. The looked like they were turning the corner and then they lost their recruiting coordinator who is taking over the reins as the Head Coach at Randolph-Macon in Virginia.
They were an NAIA program up until the 90's when they started the climb in the NCAA. They joined the Peach Belt Conference in 1992.
They just added a new assistant coach who will help out with recruiting. It isn't near any population centers so that hurts a bit in their efforts. They are a middle of the pack team in the Peach Belt conference, but the Peach Belt has some very strong teams, so they look to be competitive.
Overall, the baseball program is good and the education is good. You will need a campus visit to see if it's a good fit for you.
Just to add a few more comments to Phoenix Dad,
First, it is UNC PEMBROKE. They are particular about that. My daughter plays basketball there. It is a very nice school...alot is going on, about 4,000 plus students. They compete in the Peachbelt Conference (many schools in the conference would fair very well in the lower D1)
Major construction, new and upgrades...gym is getting major overhaul. Baseball field is nice. The Admin. wants to upgrade sports to first class in Peachbelt. Chancellor Meadors is a big advocate of all the sports. S****r (men and women)is booming, wrestling is coming into its own ,girl's basketball is looking better. As I understand, one thing that may effect the sports in the re-introduction of football. It has been approved and should? have their first game fall of 07, I think. I believe this will have a mjor (good) impact on the sports and university. All in all, an up and coming baseball program and school.
Hope this helps and Good Luck.
First, it is UNC PEMBROKE. They are particular about that. My daughter plays basketball there. It is a very nice school...alot is going on, about 4,000 plus students. They compete in the Peachbelt Conference (many schools in the conference would fair very well in the lower D1)
Major construction, new and upgrades...gym is getting major overhaul. Baseball field is nice. The Admin. wants to upgrade sports to first class in Peachbelt. Chancellor Meadors is a big advocate of all the sports. S****r (men and women)is booming, wrestling is coming into its own ,girl's basketball is looking better. As I understand, one thing that may effect the sports in the re-introduction of football. It has been approved and should? have their first game fall of 07, I think. I believe this will have a mjor (good) impact on the sports and university. All in all, an up and coming baseball program and school.
Hope this helps and Good Luck.
