What happens next summer?

Depends. Location, school, leagues available all vary. You can ask the coach once the time arrives. Only thing I see is that they play so that they are in game shape in sept. (I know some who play on multiple teams that summer)

dominick is correct.

Main thing I would add is that your son should find a place on a team he would enjoy on his own. The college coach will advise you of other options if he wants too...but he is not likely too.

But isn't there a limit on the number of same school players in summer leagues???

Is there a limit on the number of same school players? Again - depends on the type of summer league you're referring to. My son plays American Legion ball where all the players come from two different high schools. Other programs may have other rules.

Newcomer -

Our experience was the senior player is on their own to find a summer team. He should play where he gets the best competition. The most important thing your son can do is arrive at college in the best physical shape he can be. The next level of baseball is much more competitive. IMO, senior summer is not the time to take it easy on the work outs.

Amen to RHP05 parent, and I'll add a second to the part about being in top shape. If it hasn't been clearly stated, let me do so:

Run, run, run, and run some more.

First impressions ARE important; some of the coaches at college have not seen the new players prior to when they set foot on campus. None of the existing players have seen the new guys either. Getting in shape does not mean playing nonstop before heading off to college. I suggest 3-4 weeks of unplugging the arm, especially for pitchers, who most likely threw a lot in their senior high school season, with all other conditioning continuing.

Our experience parallels with what RHP05Parent said. He was left to his own for the summer. However some incoming freshmen enrolled in summer school at the college and used the training facilities at the college prior to the fall semester. Enrolling in summer school met the requirements as being a "student" and allowed them to use the baseball facilities and the trainers. The coach only suggested this as an option and we didn't read that as a "strong suggestion" so he played for his summer team. Only a few players did the summer school thing. I might add that coaches tend to be a little more restrictive on their pitchers than their position players. Some pitchers were shut down for the summer and not allowed to pitch. They stated they were trying to protect their pitchers' arms but in some cases I think they were trying to isolate them from the pro scouts.
Fungo

My son is in between his HS and college teams. Last spring we wondered what to do and called his pitching coach at next year's university. He was happy to give us some guidance. Don't hesitate to ask your coaches. They have plans for your son and want the best for him. Above all, coach requested that our son arrive in August with a rested arm. Didn't encourage us to travel all over the US to play. Son had several offers to play on sponsored travel teams, but turned down the glamour for a local alternative.

We are fortunate enough to have competetive collegiate leagues in our city. My son is pitching this summer against JUCO and small DI players. Its been a great experience. He's only 18, but is pitching against 20-22 year olds who play college ball and take it very seriously. He could have played U18 and dominated, like he did in HS, but this has been better for developing him for college.

Our college coach came to town last week to watch my son pitch. He commented that if son was playing legion ball, about 80% of the batters he would face won't be playing baseball after HS. By choosing collegiate league ball, coach feels that our son is making the transition up the ladder to the skill level he'll see in college.

And yes, he's running, running and running. Mostly to the pool or over to his girlfriend's house (about 2 miles each way), but at least he's running. The conditioning coach also sent a 6 week workout regimen which involves small weights and sprints.

Mine went back to his Poker team for the summer, very little pitching, helped in the regionals and cheered them on from the bench.
We also received a workout routine from his trainers before college. He read it.

But don't worry, once your freshman gets to school the trainers will put him on a program and by Christmas break you won't recognize him.

If anything, I suggest running! I know you have heard that before!

Marina,
if you are refering to summers while in college, I think there is a limit for the league and definetly one for each team.

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We also received a workout routine from his trainers before college. He read it.

At least HE read his. There are plenty of conditioning opportunities in the fall, but it's probably not a good idea starting from scratch then.

I like the idea of playing up in the wood bat league if you can. The mental adjustment and confidence gained from some success at that level before you get to college is very valuable. The mental step up is tougher, and comes later than the physical adjustment.