since I last posted activity did pick up. My son has had two offers from DIII schools that really want him as a pitcher/1B, he has also been pursued heavily by a NAIA school that is low on his list of choices only because they don't offer his major. The mid majors that have shown interest have seen him at a few camps and on their campus and one personally invited him to a pitcher/catcher camp in Dec. which will be his last pitching gig for the year. He has already been accepted to the school and that was when recruitment picked up from that particular DI. He has decided that he will make his decision where he wants to play early in the spring. I would like to add the the mid major DI asst. coach/recruiting coordinator called my son on his cell and spoke with him in depth about the situation and what their time schedule was. They do not plan to fill the final two roster spots that they are recruiting for until the spring. He went on to explain that my son had the intangibles they were looking for and the pitching coach really liked his skills and personality. My son appreciated how honest and upfront the coach was with him.The other schools with interest want to wait to see him play a game in the early spring, to be honest he may have already made a decision by then.
fapatriot - You have a PM.
to be honest it is never panic time
quote:Originally posted by fenwaysouth:
Ready2HangItUp,
Congrats on the offers. This is a very good thread for any recruit as it takes them through the gamut of decisions and actions during the recruiting process. I'm so glad to see your son kept after it despite your humorous screen name. I've re-read through these posts, and there is some really good advice and guidance for anyone. Please let us know how it turns out with your son. Thanks, and good luck.
Thanks so much. 2013 committed last night to a historically strong DIII that is a great fit in every way. He has loved the campus since the first day we did the "regular student" visit over a year ago.
He knows the hardest work begins today.
Thanks everyone!
Ready2HangItUp,
Awesome, and congrats on the great news!
For some of the folks that have been hanging around this site a while, this is #1 reason I keep coming back. I love to see kids and their parents reach their goals by figuring it out and being persistent. Best of luck to your next year son in college.
Awesome, and congrats on the great news!
For some of the folks that have been hanging around this site a while, this is #1 reason I keep coming back. I love to see kids and their parents reach their goals by figuring it out and being persistent. Best of luck to your next year son in college.
Congratulations Ready. Happy to hear it.
Maybe it is time to change your handle
Maybe it is time to change your handle
Congratulations to you and your son!!!
i SAY WHAT i say above because of what I saw with my son
he was told he would never play division one---was offered a division two scholarship----he waited and waited and it finally happened--- at the onset ,of summer after his senior year of hs a scholarship to
BIG WEST PROGRAM
----- like I SAY it is never panic time--- he surely didn't
he was told he would never play division one---was offered a division two scholarship----he waited and waited and it finally happened--- at the onset ,of summer after his senior year of hs a scholarship to
BIG WEST PROGRAM
----- like I SAY it is never panic time--- he surely didn't
^^ Isn't that very unusual though? (my son is a junior and believe me, i'm in panic mode LOL). With most schools you need to notify them of enrollment by May 1 of senior year of HS. If that's the case you wouldn't be able to go this route?
quote:Isn't that very unusual though
Not really.Players get last minute offers.My own son who hadnt received much D1 interest was offered a schooly in May of his senior year.Son went to a JC and left after a year with another late offer.
One high D1 player gets drafted, quits, drops out. There's a potential domino effect as his roster spot is filled. Some kid who thinks he is going D3 gets "called up", and now a D3 coach is calling someone new for his program. So one change can potentially impact 2 or more additional players.
quote:^^ Isn't that very unusual though? (my son is a junior and believe me, i'm in panic mode LOL). With most schools you need to notify them of enrollment by May 1 of senior year of HS. If that's the case you wouldn't be able to go this route?
jt123,
I would also call those situations "exceptions" or "contingency plans that worked out well".
I think the point TRHit and fanofgame may be making is that if you plan well and do the right things during the normal recruiting timelines, you may have opportunities pop up until the very last moment.
For most high school junior they shouldn't be in panic mode, they should be in planning mode. There is lots of time for your son. Good luck!
My son committed on May 1st. He was on an official visit on April 29-30th and came home to make his decision. He had two other programs who wanted to see him but could not do it before the May 1st deadline and told him not to worry about it, they would get him in. He had a JC program already set up if one of the other plans did not work out. It certainly was stressful, but he had a plan and was working it.
He knows two kids who went all the way to the summer and received offers and went to their schools. He also knows kids who committed early and have subsequently left their programs. There is lots of movement of players, while not ideal you just have to have a plan and keep working it. Always have a back up JC in your pocket and keep working.
Best of luck to all of those still working through their issues. The fact is that it is still very early in the process.
He knows two kids who went all the way to the summer and received offers and went to their schools. He also knows kids who committed early and have subsequently left their programs. There is lots of movement of players, while not ideal you just have to have a plan and keep working it. Always have a back up JC in your pocket and keep working.
Best of luck to all of those still working through their issues. The fact is that it is still very early in the process.
quote:Always have a back up JC in your pocket and keep working.
I think that was key for us.Although my son ended up at a JC after all said and done.
I am not trying to make light of the recruting process,I remember how stressed we were.
My point was offers do come late for many players.Have a back up plan,do your due dilligence.
Just from the experience we had I never anticipated or could of planned for what eventually happened.
As far as Juniors that sign early,that is not what happens to the majority of players.
I think for us looking back,is know your own son,dont compare him to others,or what others are doing,or getting(early offers)just keep working hard at trying to find the right place.
As BOF said so many kids that went to D1 right out of HS leave and go to a JC or a smaller D2,D3 school.
Going to a D1 out of HS,unless you are a STUD will most likely redshirt,or see limited play time.
I know the frosh parents we met last year,they were really patient about their sons playtime,they supported the large senior class and knew their sons time would come.For some thats not acceptable.
Such an individual process.
quote:Originally posted by fanofgame:quote:Always have a back up JC in your pocket and keep working.
I think that was key for us.Although my son ended up at a JC after all said and done.
I am not trying to make light of the recruting process,I remember how stressed we were.
My point was offers do come late for many players.Have a back up plan,do your due dilligence.
Just from the experience we had I never anticipated or could of planned for what eventually happened.
As far as Juniors that sign early,that is not what happens to the majority of players.
I think for us looking back,is know your own son,dont compare him to others,or what others are doing,or getting(early offers)just keep working hard at trying to find the right place.
As BOF said so many kids that went to D1 right out of HS leave and go to a JC or a smaller D2,D3 school.
Going to a D1 out of HS,unless you are a STUD will most likely redshirt,or see limited play time.
I know the frosh parents we met last year,they were really patient about their sons playtime,they supported the large senior class and knew their sons time would come.For some thats not acceptable.
Such an individual process.
Excellent post.
Everyone panics when the early signing period for D1,D2 passes and their sons have no offers, it's understandable. But this is when many programs other than D1 just get started.
My opinion also is the result of too many quick decisions is why you see so many D1 players step down after one year.
Be honest with yourself and understand that there are many in the same place, so now is the time to work like crazy to make yourself more attractive. Whether that means working harder to improve skills, conditioning, or in the classroom, do what you have to do and don't worry about what others did(sorry to repeat what was said above but that is so correct).
The JUCO backup is an excellent idea, don't worry about changing your mind later on.
rolling dmissions come into play
Thought I would provide an update on my 2013's situation since we are close...
Bottom line is three D1 opportunities, but one of them is clearly the leader, but it has a twist I'd like to run by the more experienced...
Solid program at a fantastic academic school, strong desire to grow the program and school has shown it wants to as well. Fully funded. My son was referred to this coaching staff as his summer coach has some connections there. Forwarded video, but our fielding video is limited to PG Showcase video, i.e. 4 groundballs in a showcase format. He is a MIF. They love his offensive skills and just want to see him in person.
The offer is for a roster spot in the fall, (made clear that all returning players and all recruited players can only expect fall spot, spring is earned in the fall every year), and since the staff hadn't seen him with their own eyes, they conditionally offered a % scholarship based upon seeing him first thing when High School starts in late February. Did not ask for verbal now although my son could verbal if he wanted to.
We went on an unofficial visit when all of this was discussed in person. My son liked everything. We feel like expressing strong interest but not committing until they see him and we find out if the $$ will come or not. Although to be honest the $$ will just make it easier, they are not the most important part of the decision for us. The two biggest pieces of the decision for my son are to be wanted and to feel like it is an environment and coaching staff where he can continue to develop. Both of those are what makes this school the clear leader for us. Along with great academics, especially in his area of study.
Curious as to your thoughts and if anyone else has experience this scenario...
Thanks in advance.
Bottom line is three D1 opportunities, but one of them is clearly the leader, but it has a twist I'd like to run by the more experienced...
Solid program at a fantastic academic school, strong desire to grow the program and school has shown it wants to as well. Fully funded. My son was referred to this coaching staff as his summer coach has some connections there. Forwarded video, but our fielding video is limited to PG Showcase video, i.e. 4 groundballs in a showcase format. He is a MIF. They love his offensive skills and just want to see him in person.
The offer is for a roster spot in the fall, (made clear that all returning players and all recruited players can only expect fall spot, spring is earned in the fall every year), and since the staff hadn't seen him with their own eyes, they conditionally offered a % scholarship based upon seeing him first thing when High School starts in late February. Did not ask for verbal now although my son could verbal if he wanted to.
We went on an unofficial visit when all of this was discussed in person. My son liked everything. We feel like expressing strong interest but not committing until they see him and we find out if the $$ will come or not. Although to be honest the $$ will just make it easier, they are not the most important part of the decision for us. The two biggest pieces of the decision for my son are to be wanted and to feel like it is an environment and coaching staff where he can continue to develop. Both of those are what makes this school the clear leader for us. Along with great academics, especially in his area of study.
Curious as to your thoughts and if anyone else has experience this scenario...
Thanks in advance.
I'm sure you'll get some great input on this one.....the 1 thing that really has me puzzled is the school offering a scholarship and then saying his spot is only for the fall. While I've seen recruited walkons be offered that type of spot I was under the impression scholarship players were "on the team" at least for the first year. Curious to see if others have seen this scenario before. Good Luck
Most walk on players are basically trying out for the team.Some players are guarantted a spot.Many are not.Some teams will have approx 45 guys come out.Many of those are recruited walk ons without a guarantee roster spot.They need many players to scrimmage during the fall.
This sometimes works out for the player,but often does not.
Its a hard thing to decide and I really admire the players that do it and then make the team.
Just know what your getting into.If they have never seen your son play thats a tough one.
Sounds like he is invited to get looked at.Just go into it with eyes wide open.
This sometimes works out for the player,but often does not.
Its a hard thing to decide and I really admire the players that do it and then make the team.
Just know what your getting into.If they have never seen your son play thats a tough one.
Sounds like he is invited to get looked at.Just go into it with eyes wide open.
I think "panic time" really depends on your perspective and just trying to enjoy the process no matter what is actualy happening or not happening. (We focused on d2, d3 and JUCO)
Son had lost soph and jr seasons to injury and was just coming back this past summer. NO interest at all because of control and confidence issues.
Over fall, attended camps, only one of which was at a d2 that showed some interest. Since then the only thing he has head at showcases and camps is "you need more velocity". (thats another discussion, when do they consider "intangibles", prjectability and outs over velocity?)
Yes, we were panicked, depressed and frustrated over how the injury put him two years behind his class in experience, not to mention that he is a young senior anyway and has a rail thin 6'-5" body.
He is attending the PG Uncomitted tomorrow and has a JUCO camp on the 12th. After that its he just has his last high school season. He has made up his mind that he is going to just enjoy the last season as much as he can and let the chips fall wherever they want to. ( a number of JUCOS requested his schedule and his high school coach is being good about helping out) We are focused on enjoying the time at the showcases, tournaments etc. as time spent together as father and son and just being in the moment. Once we did that-all the pressure came off and I believe he is starting to have fun again.
If nothing else, it was an important lesson for him (and me) to learn.
Son had lost soph and jr seasons to injury and was just coming back this past summer. NO interest at all because of control and confidence issues.
Over fall, attended camps, only one of which was at a d2 that showed some interest. Since then the only thing he has head at showcases and camps is "you need more velocity". (thats another discussion, when do they consider "intangibles", prjectability and outs over velocity?)
Yes, we were panicked, depressed and frustrated over how the injury put him two years behind his class in experience, not to mention that he is a young senior anyway and has a rail thin 6'-5" body.
He is attending the PG Uncomitted tomorrow and has a JUCO camp on the 12th. After that its he just has his last high school season. He has made up his mind that he is going to just enjoy the last season as much as he can and let the chips fall wherever they want to. ( a number of JUCOS requested his schedule and his high school coach is being good about helping out) We are focused on enjoying the time at the showcases, tournaments etc. as time spent together as father and son and just being in the moment. Once we did that-all the pressure came off and I believe he is starting to have fun again.
If nothing else, it was an important lesson for him (and me) to learn.
DP, good luck to your son. Sounds like your son has a great attitude.
Good luck with the process. If it's any consolation we had a pitcher at our sons high school who sustained an injury which wiped out his junior year. He ended up with 1 lower level D1 offer through April of his senior year. Then came 1 other offer, to a major D1 program in May which he accepted. Turns out things worked out very well as he was taken in the 2nd round of MLB Draft in 2011. You never know.
Well, I am very happy to be able to say that my son, a 2013 MIF committed yesterday. It is to a Mid-major D1 on the East Coast with a fantastic academic record and a rising baseball program. We went through MANY twists and turns that at some point in the near future I will put in a thread in order to share what we've learned.
Suffice to say that my son's top two goals in his destination were to be "wanted" and to be in a place where he feels he can fully develop and be the best he can be. Both of those factors pointed squarely to where he ended up committing.
Between baseball and academic $$ there is still a substantial gap to fill but that's why we work, right?
My thanks to all for your advice through this site...
Suffice to say that my son's top two goals in his destination were to be "wanted" and to be in a place where he feels he can fully develop and be the best he can be. Both of those factors pointed squarely to where he ended up committing.
Between baseball and academic $$ there is still a substantial gap to fill but that's why we work, right?
My thanks to all for your advice through this site...
quote:Originally posted by CBallhitball:
Well, I am very happy to be able to say that my son, a 2013 MIF committed yesterday. It is to a Mid-major D1 on the East Coast with a fantastic academic record and a rising baseball program. We went through MANY twists and turns that at some point in the near future I will put in a thread in order to share what we've learned.
Suffice to say that my son's top two goals in his destination were to be "wanted" and to be in a place where he feels he can fully develop and be the best he can be. Both of those factors pointed squarely to where he ended up committing.
Between baseball and academic $$ there is still a substantial gap to fill but that's why we work, right?
My thanks to all for your advice through this site...
Congrats to you and your son!
Cball, congrats!
CBallhitball,
Congrats to your son for waiting & finding a program that meets his goals!
Congrats to your son for waiting & finding a program that meets his goals!
Sounds like a very well-thought out decision! Congratulations!!!