Tryouts????

Some schools were missed but I think "wocka's" point is valid. The one other factor that would decrease the number of available spots would be schools that don't fully fund programs to the NCAA limit.

I've said this before and I'll say it again... a kid ain't gonna play college ball because he, or his momma, or his daddy, wants him to. He'll play college ball, or maybe beyond college, because he's talented enough, works hard enough, and has the mental toughness to do so.

 

UNCW being one of those schools that are a D1 school that is not fully funded - which surprised me.

 

No harm intended

I may have left a couple of programs off my list. Didn't mean to offend anyone. The point I'm trying to make is still valid.

As for your views and comments Karl, you are free to believe whatever you want. Don't let me stop you.

 

We have a winner!

Give the recruiters and scouts credit. They know what they're looking for. They know who to recruit and can tell how a high school player would do in their program. That's why they flock to Jupiter, Ft. Myers and East Cobb and the local showcase tournaments where they know the best 4 or 5 teams will be. Otherwise you rarely see them. They're smarter than some people seem to think.

 

Name Them Karl

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_colleges_and_universities_in_North_Carolina

Wocka,
The point I'm trying to make is that there are alot of collegiate baseball opportunities in North Carolina.(see list) I'm talking about the entire baseball landscape: Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Junior College, community college, and technical schools. All of these schools are trying to be competitive, and they all scout and recruit in their own way. The four showcase programs you mentioned are very good, and have a good track record for getting their players into schools, but there are several more you can add to the mix also. Like I said, there is alot of talent in this state!

 

Other "Opportunities" Identified

Fayetteville State University, Elizabeth City State University, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem State University, Bennett College, Guilford College, Meredith College, Montreat College, North Carolina Wesleyan College, Peace College, Salem College, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Barber-Scotia College, Bennett College, Chowan University, Greensboro College, John Wesley College, Johnson C. Smith University, Johnson and Wales University, Lees-McRae College, Livingstone College, Louisburg College, Methodist University, New Life Theological Seminary, Piedmont Baptist College, Queen's University, Roanoke Bible College, St. Andrews Presbyterian College, St. Augustine's College, School of Communication Arts, Shaw University, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Southeastern Free Will Baptist College

Ok Karl, Seeing as how you wouldn't list them I thought I'd do it for you. Let's make this productive. I've listed the "other" 4 year institutions on the list Karl provided.

Let's use the TBR talent to provide some insight into the programs listed above. For example I know that Montreat and Greensboro College both have baseball. I don't know how many baseball scholarships they offer. If they are D3 they don't offer any.

But let's get comments from TBR members about these programs, where they are, last years record, # of scholarships for Baseball, facilities, conference they play in, etc................ if they are truly "opportunities" as Karl has pointed out let's help identify them for the other members.

Some will probably be eliminated from the list because they do not have a baseball program. For example, I'm pretty sure Johnson and Wales is a nationally recognized culinary school that trains Chefs and doesn't offer Baseball.

I heard that New Life Theological Seminary was a fine school for upcoming preachers but they don't offer Baseball (but I could be wrong).

 

They Are Opportunities!

Some of the schools listed above have very good baseball programs. N.C Wesleyan has a couple of Division 3 National Championships. My son has played at several showcases there:very good school. I toured Guilford College last month with my son and it's a very good school, good facilities, great coaching staff, with good academics. Chowan, Methodist, & Louisburg College are also very good baseball schools! I've seen the Methodist scouts at alot of the showcases this year I've attended. They recruit like everybody else. I saw a Louisburg scout at several American Legion games. Louisburg's a great place to play baseball. Pitt Community has a great reputation for baseball in Eastern North Carolina and their roster is loaded with talent. Mount Olive won a Division 2 title! I could go on & on. Alot of good baseball opportunities out there.

 

What happened to my thread?..lol. It was about tryouts in 20 degree weather..or in App St's case--a camp in snow!!!!

Seriously, I don't mind the thread changin'---this one is even better!

 

defining opportunity

There's no question that there are a multitude of schools that offer the opportunity to play the game at the collegiate level in NC, from Juco to NAIA, to DI, II, and III. What may be an opportunity for one player and his family may not be considered an opportunity by another player and family. I think you have to have some kind of idea of what your expectations are when you enter the process. For some kids, they just want to play, and it doesn't matter where. For others, the education becomes a chief factor. For still others, it's about the scholarship money. Each family and player make choices and pursue opportunities that fit their set of expectations - no bad choices, just the best choice for your son and your family.

Oh, and Johnson & Wales in NC doesn't have a baseball program, but their school in Rhode Island does!