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Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:30 pm to BigEdLSU
played div 1 for a little while.
HUGE difference between playing div 1 and pros. out of the couple of hundred guys I played with/ against I can think of about 5 that actually have any shot of getting paid well.
Out of those 5 one is already in a Big League rotation, one has the talent, work ethic, and health to probably make a roster eventually.
The other 3 are just either not good enough, too easily distracted, or already struggling with injuries.
The correct thing to do is take advantage of free/ discounted education. Don't let your kid take underwater basket weaving as a major if he is capable of getting a meaningful degree.
HUGE difference between playing div 1 and pros. out of the couple of hundred guys I played with/ against I can think of about 5 that actually have any shot of getting paid well.
Out of those 5 one is already in a Big League rotation, one has the talent, work ethic, and health to probably make a roster eventually.
The other 3 are just either not good enough, too easily distracted, or already struggling with injuries.
The correct thing to do is take advantage of free/ discounted education. Don't let your kid take underwater basket weaving as a major if he is capable of getting a meaningful degree.
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:30 pm to BigEdLSU
quote:Is when your kid signs a contract or actually begins to attend classes at the D-1 school.
When you realize your young kid will go div1/pro
Lotsa slip-ups with 17-21 year olds, especially young men.
You need to pump the brakes a bit, Skip.
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:31 pm to BigEdLSU
your kid is 10 years old and he may be the best in his age class, but just wait until the early bloomers start developing sooner than others. Once that happens the kids that you thought were the best are going to start getting passed up and the late bloomers will be left in dust.
Funny how it happenes when you start seeing some of the kids that you thought werent that great start hitting puberty and now they are the bigger, faster stronger kids on the team.
Funny how it happenes when you start seeing some of the kids that you thought werent that great start hitting puberty and now they are the bigger, faster stronger kids on the team.
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:32 pm to N2cars
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Not one single poster here is the father of a future pro football player.
why do you say that?
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:38 pm to soccerfüt
This is very true. I played on a pretty loaded high school team. we had 12 guys go D1 between my junior and senior years. out of those 12 I think only 5 or 6 actually made it on a spring roster.
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:40 pm to BigEdLSU
My son is 4 and he is going to be a pro wrestler. We already studying Shane o mack videos as replicating the 30 feet falls on to a table below. Kid is tough as shoe leather.
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:42 pm to tgrbaitn08
I agree with you
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:44 pm to BigEdLSU
First thing I did was purchase a Marucci trucker hat, so that people will know I mean business...
Next I invested in some turf shoes and some Oakley M frames for me.
Then I bought every piece of Evoshield equipment for him. I topped it off with a braided Phiten necklace so that he can slay the poon.
I got my wife a sticker for the back of her SUV that says his name and what team he plays for, and a wagon to carry around our chairs, tent, and my son's equipment.
Lastly, I sit behind home plate and yell at umpires about every single ball/strike call, because if he doesn't enforce the MLB strike-zone on my 10 year old, how will he ever learn plate discipline?
Next I invested in some turf shoes and some Oakley M frames for me.
Then I bought every piece of Evoshield equipment for him. I topped it off with a braided Phiten necklace so that he can slay the poon.
I got my wife a sticker for the back of her SUV that says his name and what team he plays for, and a wagon to carry around our chairs, tent, and my son's equipment.
Lastly, I sit behind home plate and yell at umpires about every single ball/strike call, because if he doesn't enforce the MLB strike-zone on my 10 year old, how will he ever learn plate discipline?
This post was edited on 7/5/16 at 2:56 pm
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:45 pm to BigEdLSU
Just chill out and enjoy the ride. I've got a kid who is likely to be nationally ranked by respected recruiting services. Sometimes I get a little too excited, like any parent would, but I quickly get back in check. College ball would be cool, but if not just enjoy their time playing HS ball and being good enough to see the field.
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:46 pm to BigEdLSU
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Is it like having the winning lottery ticket and not able to cash it out?
it's like a Nigerian scam
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:47 pm to BigEdLSU
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how does the OT handle it? Pretty sure several dads of future pros post here
I guess you'd look down and thank your dick.
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:47 pm to TigerChief10
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Chances are there actually are several dads of future pros here
Raises Hand - My 9 yr old is killing it in summer baseball.
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:49 pm to N2cars
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Not one single poster here is the father of a future pro football player.
Muddog says hi
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:50 pm to SaturdayTraditions
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SaturdayTraditions
I think I've seen you at the park.
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:51 pm to N2cars
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Not one single poster here is the father of a future pro football player.
You realize several guys that were pros or are currently pros post here right?
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:51 pm to tgrbaitn08
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but just wait until the early bloomers start developing sooner than others. Once that happens the kids that you thought were the best are going to start getting passed up and the late bloomers will be left in dust.
I know what you mean here but man that wording is all wrong.
The late bloomers are the ones that will leave the early bloomers in the dust.
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:52 pm to BigEdLSU
My daughter (no pics) committed to play D1 lacrosse for a top 30 team. Now understand that lacrosse has 12 full scholarships to spread out among 30-35 players, similar to D1 baseball. Not a lot of money. However, with Academic funds in the picture it lessens the cost. You can have all the talent and bad grades and you will be working at the Popeyes on St. Charles in a couple of years. It's always going to be about the grades and test scores
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:53 pm to JJ27
Not only that but 4-5 LSU players dads post here
But seriously though, if professional athletes are born that way, wouldn't it be noticeable to a trained eye at an early age?
Seems to me that if you can find aggressive late bloomers fast enough to play with your early bloomers, there's your future talent pool.
But seriously though, if professional athletes are born that way, wouldn't it be noticeable to a trained eye at an early age?
Seems to me that if you can find aggressive late bloomers fast enough to play with your early bloomers, there's your future talent pool.
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:55 pm to BigEdLSU
One of my best friends in HS was a later bloomer. All the scouts came out to see the stud pitcher on our HS team who threw 92. He never improved and blew his arm out. My buddy got noticed for his potential and eventually grew into his frame. Pitched at a Jc and got drafted in 7th rd. Then pitched several years in the majors.
Eta...he never played travel ball
Eta...he never played travel ball
This post was edited on 7/5/16 at 2:57 pm
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