Point #3 Get Informed – Many parents and players start the college baseball search far too late. We’ve put together this basic timeline to assist you in your college search: Freshman Grades! Grades! Grades! Start weight training Participate in all Days to improve your baseball skills and baseball IQ College Teams are only allowed to send Camp Info to players Player may call or email, but coaches can’t return voice mails or texts Fill out questionnaires (They are on every college team’s baseball website) Attend a college baseball camp to see how you stack up against other players Attend a Division 1 and Division 3 college game and notice the differences Get on a quality summer team (The better the team, the better the exposure) Sophomores All from Freshman year Make list of 20 schools you are interested in Attend a college showcase event Juniors All from Freshman/Sophomore On September 1st specific recruiting emails/letters can be sent Get HS Coaches to write a scouting evaluation / make video Take SAT or ACT Send out letter/schedules to colleges you have interest in Take College Visits contact coaches before you arrive – Register for NCAA Clearinghouse Senior On July 1st college coaches can send and return emails/voice mails/texts DI/II players sign Letters of Intent in mid-November DIII players often do not commit until after this time. When choosing a college here are some important things to consider: Cost, Financial Aid, Scholarships Playing Field & facilities School size, School setting Transportation to/from games Distance from home Playing time Academic reputation Over-recruiting? Degree/Program that interests you? Number of players drafted? Coaches & their style of coaching Competition Weight room facilities Red-shirting
Point #3 – Get Informed Many parents and players start the college baseball search far too late. We’ve put together this basic timeline to assist you in your college search: Freshman Grades! Grades! Grades! Start weight training Participate in all Days to improve your baseball skills and baseball IQ College Teams are only allowed to send Camp Info to players Player may call or email, but coaches can’t return voice mails or texts Fill out questionnaires (They are on every college team’s baseball website) Attend a college baseball camp to see how you stack up against other players Attend a Division 1 and Division 3 college game and notice the differences Get on a quality summer team (The better the team, the better the exposure) Sophomores All from Freshman year Make list of 20 schools you are interested in Attend a college showcase event Juniors All from Freshman/Sophomore On September 1st specific recruiting emails/letters can be sent Get HS Coaches to write a scouting evaluation / make video Take SAT or ACT Send out letter/schedules to colleges you have interest in Take College Visits – contact coaches before you arrive Register for NCAA Clearinghouse Senior On July 1st college coaches can send and return emails/voice mails/texts DI/II players sign Letters of Intent in mid-November DIII players often do not commit until after this time. When choosing a college here are some important things to consider: Cost, Financial Aid, Scholarships School size, School setting Distance from home Academic reputation Degree/Program that interests you? Coaches & their style of coaching Weight room facilities Playing Field & facilities Transportation to/from games Playing time Over-recruiting? Number of players drafted? Competition Red-shirting
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