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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hello! My 8th grader is being recruited by St. John’s and Good Counsel for baseball. We are also looking into Dematha. Anyone with experiences at these schools have thoughts for me? Pros/cons of the programs. Any other schools we should look at? Gonzaga? He is currently on a travel team and is a top player in the region. Speaking as a mom here- I want him to continue to enjoy the sport and I have heard mixed opinions on the local coaches. Again, looking for honest advice. Thank you. [/quote]

SJC recruits most of the top 8th graders, understanding that they will get a few. They do this every year, and if your kid isn't that guy, he's likely to be recruited over. When you say he's a top player in the region, based on what? SJC doesn't typically recruit the biggest kids, the ones who have won the puberty lottery. Most of their kids are outstanding athletes, and they have a track record of developing them and making them better. Of course, some already have elite measurables, like I know an 8th grader they are looking at who's throwing 82-84 right now. Not many kids in the region or country are doing that. Go where you will play. If you think your son can play at SJC, there isn't any program in the area or region like that. As some have said, many kids have gone there and never seen the field, yet were the so-called best on their local travel teams. They currently have between 60-70 kids in their program.[/quote]

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