Any one know some information about this college besides that its NAIA and they play in the GSAC? Also, how is your life different if you play NAIA compared to D1
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Nice school, run by the Presbyterian church. Located in Montecito which may be the most expensive real estate in the country. GSAC is a good conference; it is not at the level of the west coast D1's closer to the D3's.
We just did a "drive thru" last week. School was out so didn't get the full feel but...
Campus is slightly up in the hills of Santa Barbara/Montecito. Beautiful setting - a bit strange that it is truly at the end of a VERY high end residential area. Campus is fairly small, definite private school feel. Baseball field, dugout is beautiful and in great shape - looked new. Quirky very short LF porch.
If you don't know the SB area, it is in many ways one of the nicest in California. Year 'round weather is mild. Montecito in particular, everyone drives an expensive car and has million plus dollar home - take that for better or for worse.
There are a few players on the roster from son's league and they played a fair amount LY. Leaves me thinking you don't have to be a total stud to play there.
Son left thinking he loved the bseball facilities but the campus felt a bit small and quiet for him (although, I think if it became an option, he would jump).
Campus is slightly up in the hills of Santa Barbara/Montecito. Beautiful setting - a bit strange that it is truly at the end of a VERY high end residential area. Campus is fairly small, definite private school feel. Baseball field, dugout is beautiful and in great shape - looked new. Quirky very short LF porch.
If you don't know the SB area, it is in many ways one of the nicest in California. Year 'round weather is mild. Montecito in particular, everyone drives an expensive car and has million plus dollar home - take that for better or for worse.
There are a few players on the roster from son's league and they played a fair amount LY. Leaves me thinking you don't have to be a total stud to play there.
Son left thinking he loved the bseball facilities but the campus felt a bit small and quiet for him (although, I think if it became an option, he would jump).
Do you know how many scholarships they have?
Thunder.
I believe they have 6 but I am not 100% sure. As has been posted they have a brand new field, new coaches that are starting their third year in the process of raising up the program. I have met their coaching staff and really like their approach and would be happy if my son was playing for them. The program has the support of the administration also. I would say the level of play is around D3. My son's scout team has played them several times and as typical with D3 teams there are a handful of guys who really stand out and then the rest are solid ball players, but would not play above the D2-3 level.
The school is a small Christian school with good academics. I think something like 90% of the Pre-Med students go on to medical school. It is very small, which gives it a very intament environment, and it is also a very religious school, all great things if this is what you are looking for. I believe that all students live on campus. One of the most beautiful places in the world to live and go to school. I have heard that they will work with you with both academic and athletic money to get you in.
I believe they have 6 but I am not 100% sure. As has been posted they have a brand new field, new coaches that are starting their third year in the process of raising up the program. I have met their coaching staff and really like their approach and would be happy if my son was playing for them. The program has the support of the administration also. I would say the level of play is around D3. My son's scout team has played them several times and as typical with D3 teams there are a handful of guys who really stand out and then the rest are solid ball players, but would not play above the D2-3 level.
The school is a small Christian school with good academics. I think something like 90% of the Pre-Med students go on to medical school. It is very small, which gives it a very intament environment, and it is also a very religious school, all great things if this is what you are looking for. I believe that all students live on campus. One of the most beautiful places in the world to live and go to school. I have heard that they will work with you with both academic and athletic money to get you in.
How do they compare to Biola? I know they both play in the GSAC so would that be the same D2-D3 level? Do you think they would offer a player a scholarship all the way on the East Coast. Thanks for all the info so far
BOF.. I thought NAIA colleges have 12 scholarships? Anyways, Jr had the pleasure to work with Coach Ruiz during the Stanford Futures camp in the infield drills. This was before he officialy accepted the Westmont job.
Allowed scholarships is different than funded scholarships. Too many people assume that if a school is allowed 11.7 (D1) / 9 (D2) or 12 (NAIA))that they have that many. The reality is there are more schools that do not fund what they are allowed. You won't know it until you ask the question as to the number of funded scholarships that are available.
They would Thunder but would have to see you play first. If you are serious about them then contact them and let them know of your interest and find out where they recruit.
ok thanks. do you know how many scholarships biola has? is biola similar to westmont
