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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Stay away from the Stars organization if you can help it.  Not well managed, and little to no help with recruiting. If your kid is interested in playing in college, you can do better going to camps/showcases while playing on a travel team that doesn't cost nearly as much.  Make a connection at the camp/showcase/via email and then let the RC know where your team is playing.  Esp before junior year attending camps like ShowBall, etc. is where you can make some contacts if you aren't focused.[/quote]

There are other programs in this area like Canes or Big Train that have contacts and exposure comparable to Stars.

I agree that if you make the contacts directly, you can get D1 interest, but a lot depends on your kid.  If your kid is not already over 6 foot tall as a 15 year old and throwing in high 80s, then you need the professional help from these guys.   The showcases are to expose your kid to 90+ mph pitching and 90+ exit velocity hitting, and to present your kid to D1 coaches.

For DIII, I think it is easier to go it alone.  I spoke with one dad who put his kid through Bradley and Stars. He said those programs were useful but the best investment was a weekend at HeadFirst. His son got spotted and became a pitcher at a LAC in Ohio. Nevertheless, I think having the advice from a professional coach is worth the money.[/quote]

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