- Apr 23, 2023
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A lot has been covered but just went through D1 process so here‘s some fresh feedback:
D1 has up to 12 scholarships for about 20 players PLUS academic merit for many schools PLUS financial. We see kids getting mixes of 20-100% merit + financial aid and some athletic, we see kids getting true full athletic rides, we are seeing all kinds of mixes but many D1 schools have this money, it is there. The sum total of money available is a sliding scale based on the financial and athletic standing of the school. So when choosing camps, take some time to evaluate the specific school first to make sure it would line up with your various goals. Your club coach should be aware or can ask around in regards to the financial packages of schools as you get further.
FWIW- I don’t see your point in this recruiting cycle about minimal scholarships in regards to D1 and not worth lumping the 3 divisions together as they are differvent. It is better to develop strategies for each division, possibly targeting a couple athletic conferences in each with like schools of interest.. Also, since D1 is generally looking 6 months to a year ahead of other divisions, you can stage it to have shots at all divisions if desired.
I would also add one specific thing… I highly advise that you as a parent stop pegging your player‘s level if she is in 8th grade. Unless parents are both P5 D1 athletes or there is a specific genetic marker, it is too early. We have a teammate who was our #3 pitcher on our 12U club team where coach actually had the hard conversation about playing a new position who is now a top 50 pitcher in the country, full ride at a top 25 school. She grew taller than the rest (much taller than parents too), she worked her A$$ off and loved the grind. We also had the 12u 60mph pitching prospect who started going to the big P5 camps in 8th grade who got stuck in the mud and still throws that the same speed headed to D2. Had our 12u second baseman who hit 6th at best also committ to a P5 school. Our 3B stud quit, our SS probably going D3. This is all the same team!
I firmly believe that their path will still be largely determined by THEIR love (not yours), THEIR mental ability/desire to stay focused on success in a world of failure, and if they outwork others because they want to. Any kid with above average club talent and those genetic desires will be in a position to eventually evaluate offers or serious coach interest.
Pick schools that are reasonable academically and given general recruiting odds, pick mid majors and d2/d3 that are drivable. Camps at that age are the fun part. Enjoy it and re-evaluate later.
D1 has up to 12 scholarships for about 20 players PLUS academic merit for many schools PLUS financial. We see kids getting mixes of 20-100% merit + financial aid and some athletic, we see kids getting true full athletic rides, we are seeing all kinds of mixes but many D1 schools have this money, it is there. The sum total of money available is a sliding scale based on the financial and athletic standing of the school. So when choosing camps, take some time to evaluate the specific school first to make sure it would line up with your various goals. Your club coach should be aware or can ask around in regards to the financial packages of schools as you get further.
FWIW- I don’t see your point in this recruiting cycle about minimal scholarships in regards to D1 and not worth lumping the 3 divisions together as they are differvent. It is better to develop strategies for each division, possibly targeting a couple athletic conferences in each with like schools of interest.. Also, since D1 is generally looking 6 months to a year ahead of other divisions, you can stage it to have shots at all divisions if desired.
I would also add one specific thing… I highly advise that you as a parent stop pegging your player‘s level if she is in 8th grade. Unless parents are both P5 D1 athletes or there is a specific genetic marker, it is too early. We have a teammate who was our #3 pitcher on our 12U club team where coach actually had the hard conversation about playing a new position who is now a top 50 pitcher in the country, full ride at a top 25 school. She grew taller than the rest (much taller than parents too), she worked her A$$ off and loved the grind. We also had the 12u 60mph pitching prospect who started going to the big P5 camps in 8th grade who got stuck in the mud and still throws that the same speed headed to D2. Had our 12u second baseman who hit 6th at best also committ to a P5 school. Our 3B stud quit, our SS probably going D3. This is all the same team!
I firmly believe that their path will still be largely determined by THEIR love (not yours), THEIR mental ability/desire to stay focused on success in a world of failure, and if they outwork others because they want to. Any kid with above average club talent and those genetic desires will be in a position to eventually evaluate offers or serious coach interest.
Pick schools that are reasonable academically and given general recruiting odds, pick mid majors and d2/d3 that are drivable. Camps at that age are the fun part. Enjoy it and re-evaluate later.
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