| Question:
One of the frequently asked questions (on the website) is about
the recruiting process at the nation's top academic institutions.
How does recruiting at Penn differ from recruiting at an ACC,
SEC or Big 10 school? |
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Cost - Scholarships! Higher academic level -- tougher
to get in, etc. (Penn has moved way up academically)
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Do the "Ivy" league schools have athletic scholarships? |
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No |
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Do you feel that the reputation of the education provided at
a school like Penn gives you a recruiting advantage in some
instances? |
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Yes, definitely. |
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Are there special exceptions for some student - athletes with
regards to entrance requirements such as standardized test scores
and high school grade point average?
If so, how many would the baseball program be eligible for in
a particular year? |
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None |
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When (if at all) should a player write a letter of introduction
to a college coach ? (i.e. after his 10th grade year, etc.) |
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His junior year |
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Is it better to have his high school coach write / send the
first letter? |
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The student should write first |
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Do sending copies of high school / summer team statistics help?
Are they of value to you, when included in an introductory letter? |
| Answer:
Yes
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Should a player or coach send copies of clippings from local
newspapers that include highlights about the player? |
| Answer:
Yes |
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Are the "online" internet recruiting services taken seriously
by college coaches? Would you recommend them to a high school
player and his family? |
| Answer:
To some degree. A personal letter is more helpful to
me. |
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Should a player send videotape of himself in baseball situations
and games? How important is the editing of the tape? Does it
need to be professionally done? |
| Answer:
Sending a videotape does help. It does not necessarily
need to be professionally done. |
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If a tape is beneficial to you and your staff what suggestions
would you make to the player? Such as. All game situations some
individual fielding and batting practice? Pitchers in games
only or is just throwing to a catcher good also? |
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Not so much game tape. Change angles–zero in, etc.
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What items if any would you suggest to "leave out" of a tape?
(Music, etc.) |
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text |
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| Question:
Assuming that a player has received and completed and returned
a "baseball questionnaire" from a college, is it a good idea
to contact the coaches by telephone? Of course this means that
the player is placing the call. (NCAA rules) When, in your opinion,
would be the right time period for a player to contact a coach?
Two part question .... What grade? What time of year? |
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I wait to talk to the athlete eventually -- 11th grade
-- spring of the year |
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With the continuing increase in the number of "Showcases". In
recent years how important is it for a player to attend this
type of event? |
| Answer:
It helps but they are overdone. A player must "play"
at a showcase to get a true read. |
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Does the fact that a player has attended an "invitation only"
type Showcase, such as Team One, College Select or the Area
Code Games help a player when he expresses an interest in a
particular college? |
| Answer:
Yes |
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How important is a player's physical appearance? I do not mean
is he 6'-1" tall and weighs 205 lbs. What I am referring to
is tattoos, body piercings, odd hair styles, manner of dress
etc. Are any or all of these items a "negative" when a college
coach weighs 205 lbs. Are any or all of these items a "negative"
when a college coach comes to see a player? |
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To some degree -- difficult to be specific |
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| Question:
If a player has a bad day when a college coach is in the stands
watching him for the first time. Does that mean that it is "over"
as far as that school is concerned? |
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Not necessarily |
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How important is a player's "attitude appearance" when in a
game or at practice? |
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Very important -- KEY! |
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| Question:
As the coach of an Ivy League school do you recruit on a more
regional scope than other college baseball programs? Or does
the academic standards at Penn cause you to recruit on a "National"
basis? |
| Answer:
National basis -- I have 12 players on my team roster
from California. |
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| Question:
So many high school players have the attitude that if they do
not play college baseball at one of the D1 top 40 programs they
have failed. What advice can you offer a high school player
regarding the "big school" stigma? |
| Answer:
Academics First! They can be drafted from any program.
Penn has two players in the big leagues at the present time.
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What type of "intangibles" do you look for when scouting
a high school baseball player? |
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Total package. What needs do I have in my program?
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Are the recommendations / opinions of the player's coaches and
teachers a part of your scouting / recruiting process? |
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Yes |
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