Junior (11th grade)

 

September
 
bullet Send out your first contact letters --
 
bullet Ask your high school coach to write letters to a few preferred colleges
 
bullet Include a copy of your fall schedule (if available)

SEPTEMBER 1
 
bullet Written contact by college coaches is allowed

 

bullet Register with the NCAA Initial - Eligibility Clearinghouse (your high school guidance counselor should have these forms)
 
bullet Register for the fall ACT / SAT standardized tests ... most students take these tests at least twice ... try to avoid the spring dates, as they may conflict with your high school season Request that your ACT/SAT test scores be sent to the NCAA Clearinghouse (there is a box on the application form that you check for this)
 
bullet Find more information about the NCAA Clearinghouse follow this link
 
bullet Continue the fall and winter schedule as you did for your freshman and sophomore years

DO NOT LET UP ON ACADEMICS

 

bullet Familiarize yourself with the NCAA admission / eligibility requirements NCAA Online or check with your school's guidance counselor

Feb -March
 
bullet Send out your spring high school schedule
 
bullet Prepare a videotape to be sent out when requested (do not send unsolicited tapes
 
bullet Plan visits to as many schools as possible this spring and summer
 
bullet Some schools have "Junior Days" during the spring season ... don't be shy write a letter to the coach and ask about them.
 
bullet All of these visits are "unofficial" this means that the college can not pay for any part of the visit. These are done on your own.

Summer
 
bullet Focus this summer should be on attending "Select or Advanced" College Camps.
 
bullet In this environment you will be able to gauge yourself against some of the best players, at each camp. The college coaches will be able to do the same.

JULY 1st
 
bullet Phone contact from college coaches is permissible
 
bullet July is Showcase month.
 
bullet High School Baseball Web Showcase Table
 
bullet High School Baseball Web's Showcase Calendar for a listing of showcase dates and locations.
 
bullet Attend a Pro Try-Out Camp in your area -- these will be listed in the message section of your daily newspaper's sports section.

 

 
 
 

Senior (12th grade)

 

July - August
 
bullet Seek out a team that plays fall "showcase" tournaments (pro scouts can be helpful with this)

DO NOT LET UP ACADEMICALLY

 

bullet Review core academic requirements with your guidance counselor. Make sure you are "on track"
 
bullet Send out your fall baseball schedule
 
bullet Request information on Christmas camps ... especially from schools that you are most interested in .. or those that have shown an interest in you.

November
 
bullet Early signing period -- dates vary slightly from year to year -- Check on the HSBBWeb Message Boards for the current years dates
 
bullet Update college coaches on any changes to your fall schedule
 
bullet You can contact college coaches (by phone) at any time (prior to July after your Junior year they can not call you)
 
bullet Continue your fall and winter schedule as you have in previous years

Official Visits
 
bullet If you are offered an official visit -- prepare for your visit with a list of prepared questions. Be prepared for any questions the college may have for you.
 
bullet See the Recruiting Tips section for information about official and unofficial visits.

This is it! The year that you have been preparing for! ENJOY IT!

Good Luck