IMPACT BASEBALL Interview---here it is

:xyzthumbs ...I know that's true

 

My son plays at a small 3-a high school in rural Guilford County. This school has a rich baseball history and a very successful program. The biggest problem is lack of exposure for the players. Our local paper would rather report on a soccer game in Maine or a hockey game in Montreal than a baseball game in our own back yard. We have had many talented baseball players go absolutely nowhere because no one outside our community knew of their ability or their accomplishments.
When Impact Baseball came along my son started attending their showcases as a sophmore. I wasn't too concerned about his results as much as getting him used to performing while coaches and scouts scrutinized his every move. I knew the results would come later.
When Andy called and invited him to play on his fall team as a junior he jumped at the chance. Finally a chance to show his skills in front of the best college coaches and scouts in the area. Two years later my son has a chance to play in the ACC for an excellent program. He has a lot of coaches and trainers to thank for his progress as a baseball player. He has Andy Partin and Impact Baseball to thank for the opportunity to display those talents.
Thats what Impact Baseball does, it provides opportunity, it is up to your guy to take advantage of that opportunity. Andy can't perform for your player and he can't write about him if he doesn't give him any thing to write about. My advice to you young guys is to get involved and follow Andy's formula for success. For you dads out there, support Impact Baseball, it is to everyones advantage that Andy is successful and the business continues to grow and help high school athletes. I can remember a time before Impact Baseball and I didn't like it.

 

Thanks for the compliment, Braves (ps, the check is in the mail ). Anyway, I appreciate what I read from the western part of the state..heck I learn alot just from reading TBR!! I just wish I had access to this 8-10 years ago.

IMHO, the key to the recruiting process is not just exposure, but QUALITY EXPOSURE. You must check out any fall or summer team as much as possible before committing to it, just like any recruiting service you look into for your child. Many of these places are out just to make a dollar or few.

Gladly, I can say that Andy is in it for the right reasons!!

 

Thank You Impact and Andy

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I have been a fan and reader of TBR since its inception. I'm grateful for those guys who manage and monitor the site. I have never posted a reply...just not my style. I appreciate that many others aren't like me and do.
I offer an absolute sense of Andy Partin's integrity and the huge contribution Impact has made to the heightened visibility of North Carolina high school players with college recruiters and professional scouts. He has provided and continues to provide an invaluable service to players and their families throughout this state and beyond. In fact, I think he ought to make lots more money than whatever he gets these days. A 200K-mile auto suggests to me that he's not particularly flush.
My situation with baseball and children is that I'm several years removed from any possible self-interest with this post. I've noted Andy's diligence and the class-way he gives reports and commentary. I do not look to showcase events and scout days as venues for instruction. If there are tips given or sound coaching offered, I consider that an unexpected extra.
Bottom-line from my family: We remain indebted to Andy and the contributions Impact continues to make.

 

Thank you, Collarman, for your words of wisdom and your kind words about TBR. I wish you would reconsider your lack of participation. Our board would certainly embrace your comments.

 

If "Collarman" is the person I suspect, he could add a great deal of insight to this board! Regardless of the accuracy of my speculation, I encourage him to do so.

 

Thanks to Andy and Impact Baseball

Andy: Thanks again for the exposure your events have provided my son and many other North Carolina high school players. Please share with us your baseball background. Where you played in high school,college and pro ball? Thanks again and best of luck in 04-05.

 

I was just a player who go the most out of himself on the field. 5'-10" max-effort right-hander who had bicep-tendon surgery...

Would it mean anything if I said I was an ALL-Star & World Series MVP.

 

I think what Andy Partin is doing for baseball is great, and I also have much respect for another person that has done many great things for young baseball players in North Carolina. Freddy Suggs who coaches summer and fall showcase teams known as the Uwharrie Anglers. He dedicates nearly his whole life to helping young baseball players to become their best and make it as far as possible in the game of baseball. My hat goes off to both of these guys. Keep up the good work.

 

The Son

I can't forget my boy Horton either.