Cannonball
Ex "Expert"
- Feb 25, 2009
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You bring up a great point. I had a young lady who wanted to go to universities that were out of her parent's ability to pay. I asked her if she knew anything about this out-of-state school that I knew needed a player for her position. She had never heard of them. I called a HS coaching buddy whose daughter was playing that position and was about to graduate. I told him about my player and he knew her. He called his DD's college coach who called me and the rest is history. My HS player had a blast and set several school records while getting the degree that she wanted. Her mom and dad were excited and found her college experience affordable.I get a kick out of the HS coaches are useless in this process. (I know this is not a direct quote but we get the meaning, and yes I defend HS coaches.)
My answer, for what it is worth to those open minded enough to read this, every situation is different.
Yes, you have the die hard TB players and that upper level of athlete that is able to go to showcases and the national tournaments to be seen by the college coaches that attend them. Their TB coaches have contacts and can help them make contact with the schools they are interested in.
Then there are the local level travel teams that all their players play HS ball (I know, how dare they waste their time.) Their TB coaches can help BUT their HS coaches can help too. I have personally helped players make contacts with schools that they are interested in and even find others. Some of my best contacts are other HS coaches that have other college contacts.
We also have some athletes in our rural area that are three sport athletes and do not play any TB but want to pursue softball in college. Since they don't have any of the greatest softball coaches in the world, that being TB coaches, I work hard to find them a school that is interested and might be the fright fit.
So, like I said, every situation is different and some HS coaches can help with the process. It never hurts to ask for help. You may find that the HS coach doesn't know what to do but they could surprise you.