Interesting article in today's New York Times about athletic scholarships. The article can be read at the following link:

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/10/sports/10scholarships.html?_r=3&pagewanted=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin

The main point in there to parents of kids on "travel" teams is that its very rare that your child will receive enough scholarship money to cover your expenses incurred.

The main point in there to parents of kids on "travel" teams is that its very rare that your child will receive enough scholarship money to cover your expenses incurred.

 

Very true. Boys on travel teams will get seen more than the HS player. Just the way it is. Unless that HS player is a LHP and can throw 90+, it is highly unlikely they'll be seen (by most DI programs and pros).

Baseball players have got to do it in the classroom. 3.5 GPA and a 21 on the ACT and I guarantee the coach will find them some type of academic scholarship to help offset the cost (if they really want them). Coaches that have been at institutes for a while typically know the review board that analyze the applicants for academic schollys.

Baseball players have got to do it in the classroom. 3.5 GPA and a 21 on the ACT and I guarantee the coach will find them some type of academic scholarship to help offset the cost (if they really want them). Coaches that have been at institutes for a while typically know the review board that analyze the applicants for academic schollys.

 

Correct...these days the classroom is a big factor

Baseball players have got to do it in the classroom. 3.5 GPA and a 21 on the ACT and I guarantee the coach will find them some type of academic scholarship to help offset the cost (if they really want them). Coaches that have been at institutes for a while typically know the review board that analyze the applicants for academic schollys.

 

You can get an academic scholarship with a 21?

You can get an academic scholarship with a 21?

 

You're right, in most cases academic scholarships that pay at least half of the tuition, require between a 23-25 on the ACT (depends on the college / university).

 

With some athletic money, KEES money in-state, grants if you qualify, work-study programs, and some academic scholarship help you can play sports in college if you are willing to work...and there is always student loans.

You're right, in most cases academic scholarships that pay at least half of the tuition, require between a 23-25 on the ACT (depends on the college / university).

 

With some athletic money, KEES money in-state, grants if you qualify, work-study programs, and some academic scholarship help you can play sports in college if you are willing to work...and there is always student loans.

 

I have heard that a 3.5 or higher and a 26 ACT score or higher give you a real good chance at getting some academic money. If a school is even a "little bit interested" in you this is one of the first questions asked, grade point and ACT & SAT scores. If you are a top student a school can all of a sudden become "very interested" in you.

I have heard that a 3.5 or higher and a 26 ACT score or higher give you a real good chance at getting some academic money. If a school is even a "little bit interested" in you this is one of the first questions asked, grade point and ACT & SAT scores. If you are a top student a school can all of a sudden become "very interested" in you.

Varies from school to school and in certain Divisions.

 

Any student-athlete, wanting to play Baseball, needs to focus on academics and it will only enhance, the opportunities available.

A lot of good points. The New York Times is doing a three day series on athletic scholarships. Today's paper has 2 more articles:

 

Recruits Clamor for More From Coaches With Less http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/11/sports/11coaches.html?_r=1&ref=sports&oref=slogin

 

And "New Rules Threaten Sport’s Tryout Process" http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/11/sports/11baseball.html?ref=sports

Grades definitely help. I had a 3.9 with a 25 on my ACT and that got a few bigger schools involved for me. I had a full tuition scholarship to EKU with an offer to be a "walk on" on the team. Even with some of the academic scholarships, it was not worth it for me to consider the NAIA schools that were recruiting me.

You can get an academic scholarship with a 21?

 

I don't believe a 21 on the ACTwill cut it. More than likely it is somewhere around 25-26 if you really want to impress.

I can tell you from experience that at 21 act and 3.5 gpa will allow a college coach who has interest in you to get a combination of academic and athletic money. The higher both are the more money. Remember that in the lower divisions (NCAA II and NAIA) that baseball scholarships are limited. Very rare for a player to ever get a full baseball scholarship. Dual sources is how they sweeten the pot from what is a partial baseball scholarship.

I can tell you from experience that at 21 act and 3.5 gpa will allow a college coach who has interest in you to get a combination of academic and athletic money. The higher both are the more money. Remember that in the lower divisions (NCAA II and NAIA) that baseball scholarships are limited. Very rare for a player to ever get a full baseball scholarship. Dual sources is how they sweeten the pot from what is a partial baseball scholarship.

 

In the NCAA, there are only 11.7 Athletic Scholarships available for baseball at the to D-I and D-II Levels. All D-III schools have No Athletic Scholarships. (NAIA schools are excluded, they are not governed by the NCAA.)

 

On a 33-36 man roster 11.7 scholarships is not enough to go around. The only guys that usually get full rides are pitchers. Unfortunately, "Duel Source" is the only way for all baseball coaches to get good players.