Help for kids being recruited and parents??

paidmydues · Aug 2, 2011 at 11:19 AM

A while back someone posted a link to helpful pointers for players being recruited and their parents. A common dilemma for a young man is how to deal with multiple offers made to him when he is not ready to commit until he
has had discussions with all colleges he thinks he is interested in. A single mother needs some guidance.
Thanking everybody in advance,

PMD's ex...

baseballx3 · Aug 2, 2011 at 11:30 AM

from old post

paidmydues said: ↑

A while back someone posted a link to helpful pointers for players being recruited and their parents. A common dilemma for a young man is how to deal with multiple offers made to him when he is not ready to commit until he
has had discussions with all colleges he thinks he is interested in. A single mother needs some guidance.
Thanking everybody in advance,

PMD's ex...
Click to expand...

bump.

Falcon#3 said: ↑

I had never noticed this post before but after reading it, all of the advice is right on. My son who is finishing up his junior season, made his decision on opening day of this season. We made the list of his top 10 colleges the summer after his sophomore season. He was very fortunate to make the State Games team as a sophomore and that opened up a lot of opportunities. So tip #1 - work hard and if the State Games is an opportunity for your son, jump on it. There are a hundred or more scouts and college coaches there - a great opportunity to be seen by a lot of people in one venue.

#2 Have your son contact the colleges he is interested in. Our son wrote a letter at the beginning of the summer, expressing his interest in their baseball program and also forwarded a schedule of his team and where they would be playing, just in case they were there. You may not receive a reply from all of them, but you might be surprised how many coaches will remember their name when they see them at a big event and take notice.

#3 Respond to all letters/e-mails, no matter how big or small the school. Let them know you respect their program and the time they took to contact you. It is just common courtesy.

#4 Compete with and against the best. This will show you where you really stack up. Then sit down and be realistic. Do you just want to go to school or do you want to PLAY!!! And first and foremost - you must have the grades. Without them - some schools won't even look.

#5. Study the school's rosters and see what positions they may be looking for. Versatility is a great thing. If you can play more than one position, you only increase your chances of earning a spot. Let them know what skills you possess. You may not get the chance to show them all in a game.

#6. Camps - I heard many different opinions on camps and while they benefit many - we did not attend any. We chose to invest in the showcase team route - but I would recommend if it is a school that your son is REALLY interested in, it would be worth the time and money to go, merely to see how the coaching staff runs the program. Then there would be no surprises down the road.

#7 Get on campus - make as many visits as needed, but I do believe that many times the kids know when they have found a school that "fits". It feels right and they need to feel good about the school- just in case there is an injury or other instance that leads to Plan B. Go watch the team practice and play. Make note of the coaches and how they are on game day. When they have you on campus for a visit - they are salesmen. Game time is real life. Talk to current players about the program.

#8 Best advice from two friends (who happened to get drafted in 2009) - "Go to a program that wins, it's no fun to lose". That may sound simple and even though no one knows what a team will be doing two years down the road - their track record to success isn't usually a fluke.

#9 Don't go to a school, just for the coach. He may not be there in 2 - 3 years. Go because you want to be a part of the program - and want to further your education.

#10 Enjoy the process. It seems like a long time, but it happens really fast. Talk to those who have been there, learn from their mistakes. Listen, ask questions and use what applies to your situation. Enjoy the ride and remember, it is your son's experience - not yours. Use your knowledge and expertise to help inform them, but let the ultimate decision be his.

Good Luck to all!!!
Click to expand...

Log in or Sign up

Help for kids being recruited and parents??

paidmydues Full Access Member

baseballx3 Full Access Member

Share This Page

Log in or Sign up

Help for kids being recruited and parents??

paidmydues Full Access Member

baseballx3 Full Access Member

Share This Page

Useful Searches