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Choosing a School
Things to consider when looking at possible schools:
1. Realistically estimate the level of college baseball you could compete at.
- This can start with reviewing any number of informative documents online that breakdown what average numbers and ability levels are for D1, JUCO, D2, D3, NAIA.
- Need to have an honest conversation with Coach Archer or Coach Connot.
2. Career interests and the way a potential school meets them
- Does school offer what you’ll be pursuing?
3. Academic integrity of the school
- What is their academic reputation?
- If it’s a JUCO, will credits transfer to a 4 year school?
4. Cost and what is affordable to you and your family.
- Is there financial aid?
- Is there work study?
- Will I have to take out a loan?
- What is an acceptable cost?
5. Consider cost and your possible future career.
- How long will it take to pay off college loans?
6. What is the size of the school/campus?
7. How far is it from home?
8. Location and size of state/city
9. What is my personal comfort level with the school after my visit?
10. Baseball and the program there
- This is purposely listed last, because all of the other things listed prior are much more important.
- Furthermore, even if you end up in elite company and play after college, at some point you’ll need a job other than playing baseball. Making sure your education and college experience is a solid one beyond baseball is the best play.
These are just a few things we would suggest that you and your family take a strong look at when trying to decide on a possible college to attend. There are several variables that should be considered before baseball even enters the conversation. The bottom line is that there are no guarantees with baseball. However, it is all but guaranteed that you will need a college education for the rest of their life.
Road to Recruitment
Steps for beginning the recruitment process:
- Read through the following website and become more familiar with college baseball scholarships. www.ncsasports.org/baseball/scholarships
- Take a look at the second website that contains lists of some schools when you get to that point. scholarshipstats.com/baseball
- Make sure you have read the section above called 'Choosing a School'.
- Carefully compose a list of at least 5-10 schools that are a good match based on all the criteria mentioned on the Choosing a School section above.
- Email your list of schools to Coach Archer or Coach Connot.
- After emailing your list, Coach Archer or Coach Connot will help you put together your baseball resume, which would include all relevant baseball athletic numbers. You will also have the opportunity to upload any video that has been taken to your FieldLevel or NCSA account.
- When your list is narrowed down, we would be more than happy to contact the schools on your list.
- Once we have established contact, we will provide you with the contact information of the school/coach so you can set up a potential visit or workout. Or, perhaps set up a time to have coach see the player in action in person.
Kearney baseball Alumni
Since 1985, 104 former players have played beyond their high school/legion careers.
Seven former Kearney players have signed professional contracts.