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When did High School Coaches Get Like This?

Discussion in 'Baseball' started by MustangBBall#1, Jun 11, 2008.

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Jun 13, 2008 at 1:29 PM #21

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Braves said: ↑

I realize that many coaches out there do the same, but here is one coach I know that goes all the way:

Coach Hal Bagwell- Ardrey Kell

Some HS coaches don't get involved in the recruiting process, yet you are very active. What do you do behind the scenes?

First of all, I have worked very hard in trying to establish and maintain credible relationships with professional scouts in our area. The first thing we do when a player enters our program is stress the importance of academics. We stress the importance of core GPA, class rank, SAT scores and extra curricular activities. Typically, we will track a player to make sure he is being successful in the classroom. If not, a meeting is set up with the player and his parents and strategies for his academic success are implemented. If that means after school tutoring replaces practice, so be it. It's amazing the academic results we get when the player tutoring instead of practicing finds someone else is playing his position! Next, we identify strengths and weaknesses of each player and implement individual plans and strategies for his development. We constantly evaluate each players's development and make adjustments, if necessary. Immediately after tryouts, I meet individually with each current junior player and his parents to put together a game plan for the recruiting process. We make sure the player is NCAA Clearinghouse eligible or is in the process of doing so. We complete a detailed player profile information sheet consisting of general information, academic information and baseball information. This information sheet also includes summer and fall team complete with schedules (as soon as I can get them), coaches names and phone #'s. I will inform the player at what level of college I believe he can play. We discuss current skill level, projectibility and which tools he needs to improve.. Next, we create a long list of potential colleges. I forward the players profile information to those colleges and also make an immediate initial phone contact with the coach. I continue close dialogue (3-4 times per week) with these coaches and inform them of upcoming showcases, tournaments, etc. I am always honest and straight forward about each of our prospect's strengths, weaknesses, and character and constantly updating coaches on their progress. I encourage our players and their parents to be proactive in the recruiting process. I advise them with what questions to ask and which questions not to ask college coaches. I will also use my professional contacts to promote a player. Once a player is ready to make a commitment, I sit down with him and make sure it is the right decision for him. After he commits, I require him to write a thank you letter to each college that recruited him. I take the recruiting process very seriously. I work just as hard at this as I do when preparing to win a game. I don't care if it means being on the phone five hours per day (very common), seven days a week, or traveling on a Saturday or Sunday to meet with a coach to discuss a player. I will do everything I possibly can to allow my players the best opportunity to realize their dream of playing college baseball!!! We have 15 former South Mecklenburg baseball players playing at the college level next year. I take a lot of pride in what we've done here for our college level athletes.
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This is one of the reasons why this program is one of the best in the State! Well done Coach and thank you for all you have done for the programs you have been involved with!!!!!!!
Jun 13, 2008 at 2:10 PM #22

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It is not a great mystery why coaches who invest this much time and effort into their programs HAVE GREAT PROGRAMS !!!
Jun 13, 2008 at 2:35 PM #23

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Sounds like a coach I would have loved to play for. That right there is dedication. Nicely done!
Jun 13, 2008 at 3:09 PM #24

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Any chance that coach can be cloned? Whether you can play or not just the level of communication and concern for the kid is outstanding.
Jun 13, 2008 at 4:01 PM #25

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I am a Bags fan. I am a fan of any coach or player that works that hard.
Jun 13, 2008 at 7:18 PM #26

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Can we get coach Bagwell to do a clinic in Winston Salem?

Any chance we can get the NCHSAA to sponsor a clinic to try to let other coaches know about the "best practices" of a coach like Coach Bagwell?

(Any chance we can steal him from Audrey Kell?
Jun 13, 2008 at 7:47 PM #27

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You can't have him !

My son just finished his first year playing for Coach Bagwell. We ain't giving him up without a fight...

I think we actually are on the same travel team. I will PM you...
Jun 13, 2008 at 11:01 PM #28

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Would you guys want me to re-post the rest of his interview? It is quite an eye opener for those that don't know him.
Jun 14, 2008 at 12:47 AM #29

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I'd like to see it
Jun 15, 2008 at 9:46 AM #30

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The way its done

Wow! Ya'll mean to tell me that HS baseball Coaches do their job other than the way Coach Bagwell does it? Is there another way to do it?

I was told that if you do something do it right!

Sounds to me like this Coach is the text book.

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Is HS turning into "Rec?"

Are elite players turning away from HS ball?

This is interesting.

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