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College Baseball Information:
The Basics
Scott Campbell
• Drafted by Toronto Blue Jays (2006)
• Gonzaga University (NCAA: 2005-2006)
• Central Arizona College (NJCAA: 2004-2005)
• From Auckland, New Zealand
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What is an Athletic Scholarship?
• M
oney given to a student Can a scholarship cover…
Accommodation? YES
by a school or benefactor. ACT or SAT Exam Fees? NO
Application Fees? NO
• C
an be awarded for excellence Books?
Insurance?
YES
NO
in arts, sciences, academics, Meals?
Passport Fees?
YES
NO
or athletics. Travel (non-team-related)? NO
Tuition? YES
Visa Fees? NO
• C
ommonly referred to Does the team provide…
as “financial aid.” Apparel (Compression, Workout, etc.)?
Bats?
USUALLY
SOMETIMES
Batting Gloves? USUALLY
• U
nlike a loan, money is Batting Helmets? ALWAYS
Catcher Gear? USUALLY
awarded and not repaid. Cleats & Turfs? SOMETIMES
Gloves/Mitts? SOMETIMES
Uniforms? ALWAYS
When I travel with the team do I pay for…
Bus and/or Flight? NO
Hotel? NO
Note: Most schools provide health insurance that covers a Meals? NO
student-athlete’s participation in his sport. Ask each school about
the coverage of its student-athletes.
The Three Associations…
NAIA NCAA NJCAA
ACT and/or SAT Entrance Exams? Yes Yes No
Core Course Requirements? Yes Yes No
Grades and Class Rankings? Yes Yes No
Just a High School Diploma? No No Yes
Register with Eligibility Center? Yes Yes No
2-Year School? No No Yes
4-Year School? Yes Yes No
After third year
MLB Draft Eligible? Yes Yes
or age 21
Athletic Scholarships per Team? 12 *11.7 24
*The NCAA is split into three divisions. Division I schools offer 11.7 baseball scholarships per team.
Division II schools offer nine baseball scholarships per team. Division III schools, by definition, do
not offer athletic scholarships. The Ivy League (e.g., Harvard, Yale, Princeton, etc.) does not offer
any athletic scholarships, despite being classified as Division I schools.
Daniel Devonshire • Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays (2012) • Colby Community College (NJCAA: 2010-2011) • From Auckland, New Zealand
How Many Schools? Scholarships?
Baseball Athletic Scholarships
Association Years of Study Degree Type MLB Draft Eligibility
Programs per Team
NAIA 4 Bachelor 205 Yes 12
Completion of Junior Year or
NCAA Division I 4 Bachelor 298 11.7
Age 21+
Completion of Junior Year or
NCAA Division II 4 Bachelor 238 9
Age 21+
Completion of Junior Year or
NCAA Division III 4 Bachelor 365 0
Age 21+
NJCAA 2 Associate 512 Yes 24
CCCAA 2 Associate 103 Yes 0
NWAACC 2 Associate 35 Yes Residency DependentHow Do I Get Admitted?
• K
now admission standards Admission Requirements
and eligibility rules for each NJCAA
Complete high school.
NAIA and/or NCAA
association and school. Complete high school.
• R
ead the “NCAA Guide for Complete core course
requirements in high school
the College Bound Student- (NCAA only).
Athlete” for practical advice. Take the ACT and/or SAT
entrance exam(s).
• M
any students transfer from Register with the NAIA
Eligibility Center and/or NCAA
NJCAA to NAIA or NCAA to Eligibility Center.
complete university studies. Establish amateur eligibility with
NAIA and/or NCAA Eligibility
Center.
Submit high school transcripts,
high school grades, ACT score,
and/or SAT score.Advantages of Juco… • More scholarships per team. • Cheaper tuition. • Easier to gain admission. • Opportunity to play immediately. • Ability to go pro every year.
Amateurism • Every collegiate association is very serious about amateurism. • You must maintain amateur eligibility prior to, and throughout, your collegiate career. • Generally, you cannot play college baseball if you: – Played in a professional baseball league (including the ABL); – Received pay to play baseball or endorse products; or – Entered into a contract with, or received benefits, from an agent. • Each association has its own rules, so read the fine print!
Preparing to Apply…
• Student-athletes must gain ‘dual-admission’ to each school:
– Apply to the university for academic admission; and
– Apply to the team for athletic scholarship.
• Timing is everything:
– Start researching schools ~16 months in advance;
– Start contacting coaches ~12 months in advance;
– Aim to commit to a school 9 – 6 months in advance; and
– Start visa application at least 3 months before you enter
the United States.Jason Matthews • Southeastern Community College, Iowa (NJCAA Division II: 2016-2018) • Alfriston College, Manurewa, Auckland (2010-2015) • From Auckland, New Zealand
The School & Baseball Schedules
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Academic Spring Semester Spring Semester Summer Break Fall Semester
Athletic Baseball Season Summer Baseball Fall & Winter Baseball Training
Winter Spring Spring Start of the Fall Winter
Break Break Exams School Year Ex BreakWhat is Summer Baseball? Summer Collegiate Baseball… • Operates similar to Minor League Baseball; • Plays approximately 40 games over 8-10 weeks; • Usually provides billeted housing and/or local part-time employment; • Often requires players to pay a modest fee (i.e.,$200 to $800) to subsidise team operations (e.g., travel); and • Sometimes requires players to run baseball camps and/or clinics for local Little Leaguers.
College Baseball
Information:
How to
Prepare
& Apply
Ben Thompson
•C handler Gilbert Community College
(ACCAC: 2016-2018)
• Glendowie College (Auckland)
• From Auckland, New Zealand
www.baseballnewzealand.comDisclaimer The material contained in the following presentation is provided for general use and information purposes only. Baseball New Zealand accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or authenticity of any material contained herein. Baseball New Zealand recommends that users exercise their own skill, care, judgment and diligence with respect to its contents. References to websites or resources are provided as an information service only and do not constitute an endorsement of the information within those websites or resources. Conversely, omissions should not be construed as non-endorsement. Although every care is taken to provide reference to suitable websites or resources, Baseball New Zealand does not guarantee the suitability or completeness of any material encountered through or on or in a linked website or referenced resource. While Baseball New Zealand takes care in the compilation and provision of information and data, it does not assume or accept any liability for the accuracy, quality, suitability, and currency of the information or data, or for any reliance on the information or data. Baseball New Zealand recommends that users exercise their own care, skill, judgment and diligence with respect to the use and interpretation of the information and data provided in this presentation and its materials. Baseball New Zealand does not warrant the accuracy of any information within on or in the linked websites or resources, or websites or resources referred to herein. © 2012 Baseball Australia
Get Organised and Start Early… • Get a jump on the competition. • Coaches prefer to witness player development over 1-3 years. • T his type of advanced commitment and responsibility sets you apart from other athletes. • Keep a development diary to track: – Physical growth; – Measurables (e.g., pitch velocities, sprint times, etc.); and – Skill acquisition and refinement (e.g., new pitch, etc.).
Targets Acquired… • Make a long list of schools that interest you. • Consider: – Your academic talents – Your athletic talents – Your academic goals – Your athletic goals – Your professional aspirations – Cost – Location • U S News & World Report publishes annual rankings that include vital statistics about admissions, specialisations, demographics, and costs.
Working the System • N etworking – and word of mouth – is a very effective way to secure a scholarship, so use local coaches and scouts to advocate for you. • P laying in front of coaches and scouts in the US is highly effective, yet expensive. • L ong distance “e-recruitment” has a low response rate (i.e., ~5%), so solicit many schools.
What Do Coaches Look For?
• Athleticism
• Tools
• Frame
• Coachability
• Dedication TALENT • Gifted Ability
• Learned Skills
• Perseverance
• Competitiveness
• Work Ethic
• Personality
• Respectfulness
HUSTLE CHARACTER • Leadership
• Integrity
• PositivityHow Do I Introduce Myself? • C ollect e-mail addresses and phone numbers for all coaches on your school list. (Check team websites for coach contact biographies and contact information.) • Provide all coaches with: – CV/Resume; and – Video. • Know exactly what you want the coach to know about you. • Have a professional e-mail address. • Format your e-mails properly. • Use proper grammar. • Use spell check. • Be enthusiastic. • Be informed.
What Should Be in My Video? • Hitters: – Run (60-yard dash and home-to-first) – Throw – Swing (BP and live hitting) – Defence • Pitchers: – Wind-Up – Set – View from Front, Diagonal, Side, and Behind • Catchers: – Frame/Receive – Block – Throw (with pop time)
Video Tips • No music, and never music with explicit language. • Use a High Definition (HD) camera. • Use a tripod. • Keep it shorter than 5 minutes. • Upload to YouTube – do not make or mail DVDs. • Have a new video for every season. • L abel each video with the correct season, tournament, team, and/or date.
Online Resources • NAIA Eligibility Center (playnaia.org) • NCAA Eligibility Center (eligibilitycenter.org) • NJCAA School Search Tool (njcaa.org/colleges.cfm) • U S News & World Report Best Colleges (colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges) • Base By Pros (basebypros.com) • Volt Athletics (voltathletics.com) • The Baseball Resource (thebbr.com or @thebbrcom) • 1001 Recruit Tips (@1001recruittips)
Conclusion • Become an informed consumer: – Do your research. – Exercise due diligence. – Know what you want. • Follow up. • Respond to every coach that replies to you. • Keep positive and polite. • Be relentless in the pursuit of your goals.
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