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"ON MY OWN SIMULATION"
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PLAYING AT THE NEXT LEVEL


TIMELINE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN

 

FRESHMAN YEAR


• Settle into the high school environment
• Get to work developing good classroom and home study habits.
• The academic game begins
• Learn to manage your time.
• Be organized. Keep binders neat and update agenda book.


Mid August - September
• Play fall baseball, if available (U of M, Gameday Baseball, etc.)
• Strength train three times a week
• Long toss after school three times a week
• Run sprints and medium distance two times a week
• Pitcher’s Program two days a week


November - January
• Continue strength training winter work-outs / rest arms
• If possible, target and attend one (1) college Christmas camp
• Keep working hard on those grades

February - May
• 35 + High school game season
• Start 2nd semester with a good start academically and finish strong, balance long practices/game nights with school work.


June - July
• 30+ Summer season with elite competition schedule
• Continue to condition arm over Dead Period
• If possible over Dead Period, attend a college level "week long" camp. The best way to "get noticed" by your favorite school is to be seen. Many colleges sign players as a result of their attendance at the camps.


July 30 – August 19

• Dead Period
• Get away from the game

SOPHOMORE YEAR


• Continue to "hit the books" hard. Grades this year count as much as any other year.
• Follow the same off - season schedule as last year.
• Meet with your high school guidance counselor -- tell her of your desire to play college baseball ... you want to be "on track" with the required core courses, as well as other needs, such as foreign languages.
• Follow the same spring and summer schedule as last year.
• Play as many summer baseball games as possible ... the more you play the more experience that you will get .. and the more you should improve.


July - August
• Attend a Pro Try-out camp in the Memphis area
• Develop a relationship with a scout for reference
• Start learning about showcases and make contact with several of the directors -- find out if they may be interested in including you in one of their events.

JUNIOR YEAR


September
• Research schools that you have interest in attending both academically and to continue to play. Determine what their needs will be by looking at the schools current roster
• Send out your first contact letters -- choose a list of 5 to 10 schools
• Personalize the letter, find out coaches name and make connection with the school. Only submit high school statistical information and state why you feel you and the school make a good fit
• Ask Coach to write letters to a few “good fit” colleges
• Include player profile data sheet and unofficial transcript
• Include a copy of your fall schedule (if available)
Written contact by college coaches is allowed September 1
• Register with the NCAA Initial - Eligibility Clearinghouse (your guidance counselor should have these forms)
• Register for the fall ACT test ... most students take these tests at least twice ... try to avoid the spring dates, as they may conflict with your high school season
• Request that your ACT test scores be sent to the NCAA Clearinghouse (there is a box on the application form that you check for this)
• Continue the fall and winter schedule as you did for your freshman and sophomore years
• DO NOT LET UP ON ACADEMICS
• Familiarize yourself with the NCAA admission / eligibility requirements. http://www.ncaa.org and check with guidance counselor for clarification on your track


Feb – May
• High School Season
• Send out your spring high school schedule
• Understand it is hard for college coaches to see you play in the Spring because of their own schedule
• Prepare a videotape to be sent out when requested (do not send unsolicited tapes)
• Plan visits to as many schools as possible this spring and summer
• Some schools have "Junior Days" during the spring season ... don't be shy write a letter to the coach and ask about them.
• All of these visits are "unofficial" this means that the college can not pay for any part of the visit. These are done on your own.
• Make contact with showcase groups - Work on getting your information to them - So that if you qualify they can send out an invitation - If you wait until school is over for the year, it may be too late! The better showcases fill up fast.


Summer June - July
• Summer schedule with showcase tournaments
• June and July are the primary showcase months
• Send out letters to college programs - Tell them about your high school junior year season - Sending stats is okay
• Focus this summer should be on attending "Select or Advanced" Camps
• In this environment you will be able to gauge yourself against some of the best players, at each camp. The college coaches will be able to do the same.
• The summer between a player's junior and senior year of high school is very important
• Attend a Pro Try-out camp in Memphis area
*Phone contact from college coaches is permissible July 1st

SENIOR YEAR


August – October
• Seek out a team that plays fall "showcase" tournaments
• DO NOT LET UP ACADEMICALLY
• Review core academic requirements with your guidance counselor. Make sure you are "on track"
• Send out your fall baseball schedule


November – January
• Early National Letter of Intent (LOI) period, usually the second week of November. Request information on Christmas camps if unsigned ... especially from schools that you are most interested in .. or those that have shown an interest in you.
• Update college coaches on any changes to your fall schedule
• You can contact college coaches (by phone) at any time (prior to July after your Junior year they can not call you or return calls)
• Continue your fall and winter schedule as you have in previous years


February – May
• High School Season
• Win The Title, The State Tournament is a great place to be seen
Official Visits
• If you are offered an official visit -- prepare for your visit with a list of prepared questions. Be prepared for any questions the college may have for you. This is when you know that have serious interest.
• This is it! The year that you have been preparing for! ENJOY IT! It is the best year of your life.
June
• Major League Amateur Draft - Many schools can lose players unexpectedly at this point. Pay attention, maybe your name will be called!


Good Luck

 

 

 

 

 

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