21 December 2009

THE RECRUITING TIMELINE

This is a general lay-out of the schedule or "time line" that a high school baseball player can follow, in an effort to play baseball at the college level. This timeline was developed by getting input from former college players, parents, college coaches and high school and college academic advisors and the High School Baseball Web.

To the Player:

You will get very tired of hearing this ... but if you do not take care of your academics (grades) it will not matter how good you are on the baseball field, if your dream is to play college baseball academics are a part of the package!

Freshman (9th grade)

Settle into the high school environment ... get to work developing good classroom and home study habits. Learn to manage your time.

• September

Play fall baseball, if available

Long toss after school

Run sprints and medium distance

Read the articles on Making the High School Team follow this link

• November

Plan your winter baseball schedule

Locate an indoor facility that offers "top level" instruction.

If possible target and attend one (1) college Christmas camp

Plenty of articles about Off - Season Conditioning here.

• November - January

Continue winter work-outs / get ready high school team try-outs

Keep working hard on those grades

• February - May/June

High school season

• May - July/August

Summer league seasons

Play the best and most competitive baseball that is available to you. Best teams, best tournaments, against the best the competition possible

• June - July

Attend a college baseball program's "week long" camp

This is the best way to "get noticed" by your favorite school. Many colleges sign players as a result of their attendance at the camps.