Folks keep in mind that just because your son wants "so and so school" it may not happen---they have to want your son as well---just be fully aware of this---some need to wake up and smell the coffee
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On the money TR ....you have to bring a lot to the table, and the table has turned upside down. For most schools It's now grades, a well rounded individual and coming in third athleticism.
College coaches do not go scouting classrooms for great students then try and see if they can play baseball. They scout talent first. Then they check and see if the grades and character measure up. "Hey that kid is very smart and he is a great kid. Lets see if he can play baseball." No it doesnt work that way. "Hey that kid can play. Now lets check on his grades and make some calls about him as a person."
You can continue your career past hs without good grades. All you really need is a HS diploma or a GED. You can not if you do not have talent. Regardless of how good your grades are.
Dont get me wrong I believe in getting a great education and working your butt off in the classroom. But those are the facts.
Talent = Interest = Checking on grades = Checking Make up = offer
Without the talent we never get to the other phases of the game.
You can continue your career past hs without good grades. All you really need is a HS diploma or a GED. You can not if you do not have talent. Regardless of how good your grades are.
Dont get me wrong I believe in getting a great education and working your butt off in the classroom. But those are the facts.
Talent = Interest = Checking on grades = Checking Make up = offer
Without the talent we never get to the other phases of the game.
Coach May ...I agree that talent gets the ball rolling but when a coach sees 10 kids with the same talent level IMO the other 2 factors are what gets you there. And with all the athletic training going on it's getting harder for kids to get ahead on skills alone. I'm still a believer in putting in the time on academics and character.
Yes indeed. Character is the most important trait that you want in young man. And of course you want them to study hard , work hard and get a great education. I totally agree with that. I was only responding to the comment about athleticism coming in third. But I get your point and I certainly agree.
The point that I am striving to get across is that I see a lot kids/parents thinking that just because the player wants to attend there it will all happen---"Taint so MO !!!!--they have to want you as well as you want them !!!
TR I agree 10%.
Oops, left out a zero.