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[quote=Anonymous]Agree with the above. Based on our experience, cross country and track should definitely be options for him. Both are wonderful at SJC, as an overall experience and as competitive teams.

Baseball would be hard, even at the freshman level, unless he is extremely good. He also has to be passionate enough about baseball to play very seriously, year-round. Most, if not all, of the players will have connected with and gotten some prior encouragement from the coach before coming to SJC. A player is unlikely to make the freshman team unless the coach can see that person being able to develop into a variety-level player by senior year. And keep in mind that most SJC varsity players are good enough to play baseball in college.

Soccer is likely doable, at least in the first year or two. Gets tougher after that.

My best advice for anyone interested in any sport at SJC is always don't wait for tryouts. Talk to coaches at the open house, accepted students night, and/or by emailing them (depending on where you are in the process of considering and applying). Make sure you ask coaches and check the athletic department's website and communications for info on summer camps and unofficial workouts that your student may be able to participate in. Those will give a prospective student a better sense of the coaches as well as his or her chances of making a team.[/quote]

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