General FAQs
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- Does Headfirst provide a written evaluation at the conclusion of the camp that the campers can take with them?
- We do not provide a written evaluation or any other evaluation of the campers during our Honor Roll Camp. In the past, we have attempted to provide an evaluation for the campers and have since stopped because we feel that there are far too many campers and too short a time period to enable us to feel confident giving a fair evaluation to each player in the camp.
The only written evaluations that are done for our use during camp are pitching evaluations. These evaluations are done by a college coach stationed behind home plate on each field during the games. Those evaluations are shared with ALL college coaches and Headfirst Staff. They are not circulated to players and families.
- Do the college coaches all get to see the pitchers evaluations, 60-yard dash times, and catcher pop-times?
- YES. Headfirst provides all pitcher evaluations to the coaches both at camp, and in an e-mail following the camp. This information is for the college coaches only (not players and parents). The evaluations done on each field are conducted by the college coaches themselves—not the Headfirst staff. The 60-yard times will be circulated to all coaches. All coaches will generally take and record their own catcher pop-times. {Back to top}
- When will each player’s team assignment and games times be announced during camp?
- Teams and game times will be announced close to 12:00 noon on Day One of camp. They will be posted on several Camp Announcement banners near the fields. The initial posting will include which team a player is on and his game times for the entire weekend. Pitching assignments and rotations will be announced at this time for Day One only. Day Two pitching assignments and rotation will be posted on the morning of Day Two. {Back to top}
- When is a good time for our son to talk to a college coach?
- One of the unique parts of the way that Headfirst runs our Honor Roll Camps is the interaction that each camper can have with the college coaches at the camp. Many of the college coaches are on the fields coaching and evaluating. Those that are working the camp will do so wearing their uniform and will be accessible to the players. It is important, however, that campers are respectful of the college coaches when they are clearly evaluating and concentrating on their on-field recruiting. The best time for a camper to approach a college coach is in the dugout or around the facility between games. It is far more effective if the players (rather than parents) introduce themselves to a coach if they are potentially interested in their school. Campers should feel free to ask the college coaches questions about their school and program. {Back to top}
- Should we (parents) talk to the college coaches?
- It is okay for parents to join a conversation with their son a college coach. However, it is important that the camper is the one showing the initiative in the conversation. It is, ultimately, the student-athlete’s college experience and the college coaches are always looking for mature student-athletes who can ask their own questions and speak to a college coach themselves about their interests. {Back to top}
- What happens if it rains during camp?
- We will do everything we can, including extending the camp hours, to complete all camp activities in the safest manner possible.
In the event that we lose blocks of time during one camp day, some games may have to be shortened. We will do everything in our power to make up for this lost game time by extending the day – or during the following day (if applicable).
Regardless of how rain impacts our schedule, camp will never be extended an extra day.
Regardless of how rain impacts our schedule, there will be no refunds or credits given for missed parts of camp. {Back to top}
- What if my son needs his ankle taped of other medical attention?
- Headfirst will have a certified athletic trainer on hand throughout the duration of the camp. This trainer will take care of any emergencies as well as getting campers ice, taping their ankles, etc. The trainer will set-up his base of operations on one side of the area between the 4-field clover, but any Headfirst Coach that is wearing a red jersey can always radio for the trainer as well. {Back to top}
- What type of bats are permitted for use at the Headfirst Honor Roll Camps?
- Players at the Headfirst Honor Roll Camps will be required to use either BBCOR-certified metal bats or wooden bats. We ask that players not use BESR bats at any Honor Roll Camps. {Back to top}
