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I'm a bit in a twist. I've been playing rec. baseball for I don't know how long and I've mostly been the best on the team with hits and outs.(sorry if i sound like I'm bragging)I've tried out for JV 5 times and I feel like I'm one of the best out there and don't act like i do. Well, last season I was assistant manager of the team to get to know the coaches and for them to get to know me. Well during that season i conditioned more than ever and gave a butt load of effort. Then tryouts came again. I "STILL" didn't make the team and times running out for me. If I don't make these tryouts, any suggestions on how i could possibly make a college team walk on? Because now I'm hearing that making my high school team is a political matter...
Thanks, James
James,
Yes, it sounds like a political matter.
I would recommend going to an open tryout at a local college if that is what you have your heart set on. You can also make contact with the college coaches to see if they are offering open tryouts.
Other than that, I cannot see a way to make a college team.
I hope this has helped. Should you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
-Martin Hoover
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| Comment | Thanks for the reply. I do love baseball to it's fullest and I want to make a career out of it. So far I haven't gone a year without playing baseball and if I dont make tryouts that's it for me until college. | ||
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Martin Hoover
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Questions regarding the Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball and Softball. Questions regarding the history and organization of Little League Baseball at local, state, regional, and international levels. Advise regarding certain operational procedures and recommendations to Local League representatives.
Experience
Volunteer Little League Umpire since 2000; 2003 Little League, Junior League, Senior League and Big League Softball European Regional Umpire; 2005 Little League Softball Western Regional Umpire; Member- Hesperia National(Hesperia, CA) Little League Board of Directors(2003-2004); President- Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors(2005-Present); 2007 Junior Softball Western Regional Umpire
Organizations
Little League Baseball, Inc is the main operational center. I fall under Little League Western Region, and California District 49. I currently serve as President of the Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors.
Education/Credentials
Western Regional Junior Umpire School(2000)(Named Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Region Area); Instructor - Little League Baseball Western Regional Outreach Clinics
Awards and Honors
Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Regional Area(2000)
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