Any one have any insights into VA Tech?
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Not on the baseball program, but as I once lived in Blacksburg...I think its one of the premier college towns in the country.
And a pretty darn good school too.
And a pretty darn good school too.
There are a few threads, here is one:http://hsbaseballweb.com/eve/f...877048295#3877048295
Since I last wrote asking about va tech, my son has committed there. I am thrilled. they were patient, honest and never wavered and showed that they really wanted him there and in the end thats what sold him. Doesnt hurt thats its a great school. Coach hughes sounds as if he is committed to winning. doesnt seem like its a baseball factory and they dont seem to over recruit, which is something we encountered alot with some of the bigger schools. We are going there on an official visit this weekend so you can pm me if you want ton know anything specific. Go Hokies!
PS If you look at the kids that have gone there in the past and how they were ranked when they came in,and where they were when they left,shows that they are doing something right there. just my opinion.
PS If you look at the kids that have gone there in the past and how they were ranked when they came in,and where they were when they left,shows that they are doing something right there. just my opinion.
Thanks for the info and links. Good info all.
Can anyone provide any insights into climate. Being in the mountains I imagine they get some snow & cold. How do they manage the off season conditioning and practice?
Can anyone provide any insights into climate. Being in the mountains I imagine they get some snow & cold. How do they manage the off season conditioning and practice?
You should check your pm's
The indoor facilites are pretty good from the weight room, training room, indoor track/practice facility, indoor batting cages (5 lanes I think with nets that can be lifted to almost have a full sized infield). For the two years my son was there the baseball field was unavaible for a week one year due to snow. http://www.usclimatedata.com/c...hp?location=USVA0068
The indoor facilites are pretty good from the weight room, training room, indoor track/practice facility, indoor batting cages (5 lanes I think with nets that can be lifted to almost have a full sized infield). For the two years my son was there the baseball field was unavaible for a week one year due to snow. http://www.usclimatedata.com/c...hp?location=USVA0068
I responded to you PM this morning.
Thanks for the information!
Thanks for the information!
Regarding climate:
We took our older son (non-player) for a visit April 1 and attended the UVA/Tech baseball game that afternoon. It flurried 4 times while we were there.
From my observation: Baseball stands were great, bathrooms warm, and the game was free. (Sadly, UVA blew them away that game).
My spouse liked VT so much he stayed 5 years! (Architecture) Son is applying early decision.
Funny, folks in New England think Blacksburg IS in the south!
We took our older son (non-player) for a visit April 1 and attended the UVA/Tech baseball game that afternoon. It flurried 4 times while we were there.
From my observation: Baseball stands were great, bathrooms warm, and the game was free. (Sadly, UVA blew them away that game).
My spouse liked VT so much he stayed 5 years! (Architecture) Son is applying early decision.
Funny, folks in New England think Blacksburg IS in the south!
quote:Originally posted by keewart:
Regarding climate:
We took our older son (non-player) for a visit April 1 and attended the UVA/Tech baseball game that afternoon. It flurried 4 times while we were there.
From my observation: Baseball stands were great, bathrooms warm, and the game was free. (Sadly, UVA blew them away that game).
My spouse liked VT so much he stayed 5 years! (Architecture) Son is applying early decision.
Funny, folks in New England think Blacksburg IS in the south!
And peopple in the South think Blacksburg is in the North.
Blacksburg is the best. But you have to be there to understand. The weather is perfect -- even when it is not.
quote:Originally posted by kv5137:
Since I last wrote asking about va tech, my son has committed there. I am thrilled. they were patient, honest and never wavered and showed that they really wanted him there and in the end thats what sold him. Doesnt hurt thats its a great school. Coach hughes sounds as if he is committed to winning. doesnt seem like its a baseball factory and they dont seem to over recruit, which is something we encountered alot with some of the bigger schools. We are going there on an official visit this weekend so you can pm me if you want ton know anything specific. Go Hokies!
PS If you look at the kids that have gone there in the past and how they were ranked when they came in,and where they were when they left,shows that they are doing something right there. just my opinion.
Congratulations and welcome to the ACC!
Many years ago son was there for a series (CU vs. VT) and it snowed and they had to suspend the game. The next day when he pitched (in the teens), it was one of the best games he had all year!
Tis a blessing from above to be Hokie! Congratulations!
Hokieone
Wow! thks to all for the congrats! the trip went very well as it confirmed that he made the right choice. Hughes is a tough, stern, approachable, coach who demands and gives alot.(just my two day observation) Good bunch of kids which shows the recruiting philosophy, they should be a team to reckon with within the coming years IMO.
great facilities,everything you need to be a better baseball player is there.
great facilities,everything you need to be a better baseball player is there.
Congratulations to your son and family! Nice to see that everything worked out. It makes all the effort worthwhile. Unfortunately, we are going to miss him in the Bronx 
I look forward to great things for your son. Relax and enjoy his senior year!
I look forward to great things for your son. Relax and enjoy his senior year!
Does Virgina Tech recruit from their camps? And if anyone has had a son attend a camp, how was it? Did they cap the amount of players?
