WWBA Championship in Jupiter for recruiting

Don't know the answer to your question. But looking at the number of elite teams that will be there, I bet the answer is that people do get recruited out of that event.  Hard to imagine that much talent being gathered in one place,  without a lot of eyes wanting to be on it.    But somebody with actual knowledge will have more than a guess.

Also,  it seems to me that  the likelihood of an uncommitted 2015 being  recruited by a  D1 at this stage, at least as a scholarship player, are pretty low, but  probably they are not yet at absolute zero. I say that because we are headed to the Arizona Senior Fall Classic in a week and LOTS of D1's will be there -- as will many others.   I presume they are on the prowl for talented players to fill their last remaining spots for 2015's since the majority of the players will be 2015's.

On the other hand, speaking only from our limited experience,  activity among D2's and D3's is starting to get heavy right about now.  It's as if, they were waiting for the D1's to act first or something.   Of the many schools we sent our son's schedule to, we have heard back just in the last days  from 4 that they will  come watch him play.    We've also heard back from several that will not be there, but claim to be holding camps from which they heavily recruit. One very strong D2, for example,  pointed out to us that their  camp is right before the NLI signing deadline and that they traditionally attract the best remaining uncommitted players in the state.  They strongly urged us to come.  After a follow up email to them about whether they were really interested in the son,  we've decided to attend that one.  Just saying, then, that there is actually still time to get an offer from a D2.  Actually seems like we're in prime time for them recruitment wise. 

Anyway, I suspect that  it might be the same way with the WWBA as with the Senior Fall Classic. If I were in your boat -- and I really practically am -- I'd write to a bunch of schools you are interested in who might possibly be there.    The one thing about the Fall Classic is that they publish online not the schools that are going to be there this year (at least they haven't yet) but the schools that have been there in the past.  So we started with that list and wrote to schools that were there either last year or the year before.    Don't know if PG publishes such a list or is willing to make known which recruiters have signed up to be there. 

NGkid is probably not a D1 talent. He is more of a D2 or D3 type. He has been in contact with alot of coaches but has not had an offer yet. Yesterday he spoke with a JUCO coach that already had 6 commits and that freaked him out. All of his friends are already committed somewhere some D1 and some D2. He is afraid that he may be running out of time.

Jupiter is a great tournament.  Son went last year and is going again this year.  My observation from last year's event was that it was primarily a pro scouting event, but there certainly were a lot of colleges there too.  Mine was a 2014 at the time so we were in essentially a similar place as you are, however, he was in the midst of a position change (I know - nice time to figure that out!) so our situation was a little different.  We did get some college contact out of it, in D1.  That said, I believe the vast majority of the guys were Seniors that were already committed, or had pretty much decided they were going to opt for the draft.  Given  my son's particular situation, he decided to re-classify to a 2015 by doing a PG year, which is why we are going back to Jupiter in a couple of weeks.  Mine committed a few months ago so we aren't going for the college exposure, it's just a great tournament with the very best players.

There will be lot's of JUCO's there recruiting.  The JUCO's are just starting to lock in the 2015 class and will be all the way up until June.  My son happened to solidify his spot at that event last year.  So, there is still hope.  Hope he has a great tourny!

My son went to Jupiter in 2009 as a favor to his travel team.  He had already committed to his college, but decided to go for the experience.  There were some college recruiters teams but it was mostly pro scouts.  There are more golf carts per square inch at this event than anywhere on the planet.

If I was in your uncommitted shoes, I would request that those schools who are undecided on your son attend Jupiter to see him play again.  Possibly they are interested and make the trip to see your son along with others.

Good luck!

I noted that the PG website has a button "Request Invite for Individual Signup".  How does this work?  What type of player does this pertain to?

My 2016 doesn't play for a travel team that is going to this event.  

My son will be glad to hear that there will still be colleges there looking for players. We thought the same thing about the Junior Colleges until my son spoke to the coach a few days ago that said he already had 6 commits. I appreciate the responses.

NGKID,

Fenwaysouth gives some key advice.  Ensure your son is in contact with all potential schools of interest and ensure they know the team he will be playing on and their game schedule when PG publishes it.  If he is a pitcher, definitely ensure coaches know when and where pitching.  Lots of college/pro scouts at this event and you want to make sure they are at your field getting a look at your son.  Best of luck!

Twoson, ngkid,

PG puts together "PG teams" with individual players on them. My son did this one year when the PG National first started and it was a great experience.

As far as going to the event, you can not just show up and expect schools to magically find you, unless you are a complete stud, and by now they are all signed. Make sure the schools that you have been in contact with know when and where you will be playing, (and if not at least get some more emails out) so they know where you can be seen. I continue to be surprised how many parents and kids think that just going to an event some random coach is magically going to find them. 

Good Luck.

BOF, do you know about how   long my son should expect to wait for an answer?  Thanks 

I contacted Perfect Game this morning and asked them if there is a way to get a list of coaches that will be in attendance and I was told that they "don't have a check-in for college coaches so they have no way of knowing who is in attendance". I guess we can email individual schools and ask them if they plan to be there. BTW my son is a SS/2B. He plays shortstop on his high school team but the shortstop on his travel team is the #3 player in the state(PG Rank). Needless to say he doesn't get a whole lot of time at short. He mostly plays second.

Whether it's Jupiter or somewhere else, a good approach is to establish a communication relationship between schools of interest and the player.  Hopefully your 2015 SS/2B can leverage any already established communications with coaches and let them know when and where he'll be.  After Jupiter, I would have your son reach back out again as follow-up to those coaches to keep that communication flow going.  For games that he did play in Jupiter, try to get a feel for coaches in attendance even if they weren't there to watch your son and try to connect with them.  They may have been there to see someone else (even from the other team), but maybe your son stood out!  Never hurts to try!  Good luck.

Great insights here. We will go for the first time later this month for the pro angle. I will send an email to the 5 teams that have asked for questionnaires and let them know the team/schedule he will throw for while there. I've heard it is pretty cool, cant wait.

JAM3, call them if you have any questions, PG office staff are great on helping you out. You may even talk to Jerry's (PGStaff's) wife. 

Agree 100%.  This advice goes for ANY event.

Ngkid tell your son to relax he still has time.  You will see every major D1, many lower D1, 2 and 3 and many Juco's.  Plus all the pro scouts know college coaches and send them names.  You need to send an email to every school he has been in contact with and any other school he is interested in and let them know you will be there and with which team.  Then email again your game schedule.  My son committed to a juco before Jupiter last year but was the only one committed at that time to that school.  He had 2 classmates commit before Jupiter, 1 in March and then 3 more in June 2 juco and 1 D1.  He was drafted but didnt sign and is playing at a juco now that has 1 commit for the 2015 class.  He has time but needs to make the calls and send the emails to let's schools know he is interested.

Thanks bb's. I will show him your post and reassure him that it isn't too late. I myself am looking forward to the Jupiter experience as I have heard that is something to behold. Good luck to everyone who goes and I hope to see you there.

ngkid, for another data point, my son had D1 college coaches watching his HS games during his HS senior season, (he was a two way but most were looking at him for pitching) He did not end up signing until May 1st of his senior year. 

My son played last year.  We found that it was more professional scouts out there - and the college coaches that were there were more so just checking out the new crop of players.  

I've never seen such an event.  At one of our games there were no less than 150+ scouts/golf carts watching...we parents were wedged in!