What College Coaches Look For In Players.

from: A GUIDE TO COLLEGE BASEBALL and BEYOND
by: Bobby McKinney

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Signs of Maturity
Both Mentally and Physically

THIS ARTICLE CAN APPLY TO ANY SPORT

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Physically

Excellence in tools of the game

Condition of body

Strengths & Weaknesses of body

Potential for growth

Is this player raw or polished?

Project how good this player can become

Is she a worker or does she look lazy.

How much effort does this player expend to play at the top of her game?

Ceiling...how much better can she get given physical body given?

Mentally

Alertness (being in the game)

Knowledge of the game

Ability to react correctly

Intuit nature (does the game come easy)

Ability to focus

Ability to rise to the challenge

Does she know all that she should know about the game and what it takes to succeed?

How often does she react correctly to a situation?

Emotionally\Socially

Cordial interaction with coaches and teammates

Attitude towards authority figures\coaches and teammates

Signs of misdirected anger

Proper responsibility taking

Does she make others around him better or worse?

Is she a cause or a cure for trouble and disruptions?

Is she a comfortable leader?

Major Questions Coaches and Scouts will ask themselves:

Has she performed well in the classroom?

Is she coachable and teachable?

Will her personality compliment or clash with the growth of the team?

Will she work hard both in the classroom and on the field?

Has she demonstrated the ability to perform under pressure?

What is her quality of character?

Anything you can do to answer any of these questions a college coach or pro scout might ask will distinguish you from the crowd.