Wofford

I probably posted in some of those prior threads. Very good small liberal arts school. Nice facility. I think they still only fund 4-5 scholarships. Not likely to change in the near future due to the AD.

Looked for awhile like the program was improving, but it appears to have sort of plateaued lately. I suspect they will be down again next year. Old recruiting coordinator/pitching coach recently fired. New guy should be an improvment. I'm not going to go into the head coach other than to say he could be an issue.

IF you have specific questions PM me and I will try to answer them, or put you in touch with someone who can.

Thanks. If my son continues to stay interested I'll send a PM. (We are working on our list this summer.)

MTH, you have a PM

Back at you.

Wofford is an outstanding school with great people and a very friendly, family atmosphere. All classes are taught by professors in small class sizes with a very personal touch. As for baseball, the facilities are top notch as is the conference. Alum Jerry Richardson (owner of the Carolina Panthers) has written many large checks that have built great athletic facilities. As the baseball program grows toward full funding it will struggle in the Southern Conference, but progress is being made and the new recruiting coordinator/pitching coach is highly regarded. Young head coach Todd Interdonato is in his fourth year and has improved his approach each season as he has grown into the job.

When Wofford makes a commitment to your son baseball scholarship-wise it is a four year commitment you can count on. No games, no bait and switch. They are also very good at finding ways to add academic money to the equation. These are valuable qualities of integrity and character that do not exist at every school.

Your son's choice of schools and baseball programs should be about finding the right fit. For my son, Wofford was the perfect fit. He has excelled on the field, gotten a terrific education, and made friends that will last a lifetime.

I could not have asked for a better outcome. If you have any questions, or I can provide any further info please fire away.

One of the best places anywhere to watch a game in a relaxed comfortable atmosphere. Field is very nice although it could be characterized as hitter friendly. There is a row of wooden rocking chairs overlooking the field right behind the stands behind home plate. All athletic facilities right in the middle of a picturesque campus.

Natural , I have posted a PM

Would anyone have updated info on Wofford? Program and school?

 

Thanks

MTH, will you also copy me on the PM.

Thanks

First year Wofford experience, both baseball and academics, has been great for our son.  PM with specific questions, will do my best.

Last post here over a year old.  Any other updates or experiences to share.  Thanks.

Second year experience at Wofford for our son was very positive also. Academics are tough without being overwhelming,.  He has progressed well as an athlete, a student,  and a pitcher.  Facilities are excellent for a mid major baseball team. The baseball team set a school record for wins.  The pitching coach is as good as any of the best pitching instructors in DFW.  Wofford has also been successful in expanding to a National recruiting base.  The 2015 son conference schedule will be robust with games against Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Clemson, and Pittsburgh.The only downside is the AD. He has been there 24 years and seems satisfied with the way things have always been and has not been progressive in increasing funding as fast as many would lie.

Sorry for the typos in the preceding post, wasn't wearing my reading glasses. Ha

 

Wofford 2015 non conference schedule is getting better.  Games against ACC schools Clemson, Pitt, and Boston College.  Also games against SEC schools Vanderbilt and South Carolina.

 

coaches do a solid job of placing players in appropriate summer league.  5 Wofford players scheduled to play their 2015 summer ball in the Cape Cod League.