When?

Anyone?

CONG

Let me see if I can be of assistance and I speak only from my experience--I do not speak for others

01--as far as I can see it began to fully bloom nattionwide in the early mid 90's

I know Area Codes was begun earlier but they are , to me anyway, not a typical showcase --they are differentin that they do their thing thru the pro scouts.

02--- as far as starting it began in various places around the country in a regional format back in the early 90's

03-- I don't think it has ovetaken the roving scout-- I think it has made it easier for the roving scout. The major impact , for us anyway, has been with the college coaches who can see up to 120 players on one field over a period of days.

04-- where is it going?--- right now the arena is saturated--in time it will filter down to those who have the best to offer and fulfill their promises.

I hope this helps

Tom Rizzi
www.collegeselect.org

Hs Showcases started with Area Code Games, at first a regional California event, after a few years became a national thing.

Team One, Blue Grey, Perfect Game all started around 1992-1993

or as they say, that what it says in the yearbook Bill