WHAT DO WE DO NOW?

Touch base with everyone who has spoken to you and contacted you

Let them know what the boys schedule is for the summer and fall--


Also so do the same with schools you son has an interest in but has not heard from or seen by to date

nohitr,

TRhit is giving you good advice.

One thing you might not think about as you help your son through the recruiting process, is that college coaches need to maximize their return on investment for the time they spend recruiting players. So in addition to them liking the player's skills (#1) they are also looking at whether the player seems sincerely interested in their school/team. If your son actively follows up with the coach, the coach will have a better idea that it might be fruitful for him to pursue your son.

Good luck!

Thanks guys for the imput. We thought about droping a short e-mail to the coach but wasn,t sure if now would be a good time,since the season is in full swing.

Now is a great time for an unofficial visit if you can manage it.

Shows interest and a chance to see the team play if not too late in the season.

Emailing is not bad. Just do not expect a fast return on the email. Coaches on all levels are very busy right now. Oh, Keep all you options open. The one school that your son may not be interested may come up big with allowed playing time and maybe nice scholarship. He may groan or complain but tell him its always good to keep options open and be nice to everyone.

Sometimes it's not a bad idea to copy the Assistant Coach who many time is also the recruiting coordinator.

Just a little update. Funny how fate works sometimes. My son,s summer team is playing a d header next Saturday at the college campus that he wants to attend. Head coach is going to be there. My son can,t wait!!!!!

I have found that camps don't help anyone but the college that is hosting the clinic, as it is a money maker for them. There isnt alot of money for scholarships in baseball and the money that is available goes to pitchers/catchers for the most part. College coaches are network with others and they all read the papers. If your son is good they will see him play during his high school season.

Bottom line is how hard does the boy throw ? If its upper 80's then coaches will beat your door down.If its lower 80's forget a D1 school. Don't overlook the junior colleges as that route is great for development of a player.Then there are the NAIA schools that are always looking for players.

dmort

WRONG

HS season means squat as does legion ball in most states

The majority of HS baseball players can whack a 75-82 mph fastball.

A very few HS baseball players can turn on a 92 mph fastball.

The only place scouts and recruiters can see these players against each other consistently is in Premier summer baseball. I don't believe scouts want to watch a dominant HS pitcher strike out 14 kids who have a small chance of playing beyond HS. They want to see how he pitches against the small percentage of to-be college hitters.

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Originally posted by TRhit:
dmort

WRONG

HS season means squat as does legion ball in most states

Here in Indiana its the high school season is what makes or breaks a kid's prospects. My Legion team regularly sends kids to college and I have had a couple of my players get drafted. Maybe its different in the NE.

High school is great for Local news, but will not get seen beyond your local area.
You must attend your college of choice camps.
Coaches want to put a face to the name. JMHO the EH

In this part of the country, the colleges are playing the same time as the high schools. They rarely come to the high school games. They hang out at high visablity showcases and high visability tournaments during the summer and fall.

You need to be proactive and contact the colleges of your choice but you have to find the proper fit for your player's skill set.

Please read TR and Tiger Paw Mom's comments carefully because they are right on the money.

Maybe that last post did not read right. They are just correct.

Thee are college coaches at high school games every day at this time of the year. College coaches are going to go out and see players. They are not waiting around for summer tournaments and showcases.

That being said, it still helps to be proactive.