Has anyone been to or know much about the Under Armour Team One Showcases. Son recieved a letter
and was just wondering about them.
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Do a search for past threads. There should be alot of info on this site.
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Athletes perform the routine showcase stuff, ie field grounders, hit batting practice and are later evaluated by staff. If you have a good showcase you are then invited to attend an Under Armour tournamnet at your cost, around $2000.
My son went to the SE one last year. All in all, it was overrated, about 20 scouts--mostly Juco, D2 and D3. It was run on the heels of the 17u WWBA and before the 16WWBA in East Cobb. Several guys on his team went to the showcase, all of them said it was a waste of time. My advice go to one of those tourneys and stick with PG, TPX or a few other of the recommended showcases on this website. If money is not an issue, the Under armour events are a great time for your son.
It does give an opening to the Pre-season All American game which his friends who went really liked. He was a first team pick to go, but it was too expensive for us to go.
You must understand, they are entirely out for your $$. They put on great events, but they don't compare to the top organizations out there. Their reps, who are supposed to be there to help you, pretty much will ignore you after events should you not pony up the $$ for the next event they invite your son to.
It does give an opening to the Pre-season All American game which his friends who went really liked. He was a first team pick to go, but it was too expensive for us to go.
You must understand, they are entirely out for your $$. They put on great events, but they don't compare to the top organizations out there. Their reps, who are supposed to be there to help you, pretty much will ignore you after events should you not pony up the $$ for the next event they invite your son to.