Find out what others are saying about Headfirst:
TESTIMONIAL OF THE MONTH (February 2012):
"I came to Honor Roll Camp having attended some great events, but this camp was special. The attention I received from college coaches was unlike anything I had experienced before. As a direct result of attending the California Honor Roll Camp, I was recruited by some of the best schools in the country... and received a Division I scholarship. Headfirst Honor Roll Camp opened doors I never thought possible, that's the best way I can put it."
-- R.W., Northwestern University, Class of 2016
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING...
"Comparing Headfirst Honor Roll Camps to other events is like comparing life in the majors to A-Ball. There is Headfirst. And then there is everything else."
-- Mike Barnicle
Journalist & Father of Headfirst Honor Roll Camper, Tim.
"I would need more than a few sentences to convey my high opinion and sentiments of what Headfirst represents and signifies. As a former member of the Honor Roll Camp staff, I can report with certainty that Headfirst runs the best showcases for true student-athletes. The staff works hard to maximize the players’ time and energy while at Camp. Brendan Sullivan and his team also do a great job of facilitating contact between the players and the college coaches. The recruiting process would have been much easier had Headfirst Honor Roll Camp been around when I was in High School."
-- Chris Young
Former Dallas Mustang, Graduate of Highland Park HS and Princeton University. Current Member of New York Mets.
"Brilliant program, just brilliant, in it details, planning and execution. Coaches got a chance to watch players; players got a chance to watch coaches and other players, and parents got a chance to watch everyone." -- Father of 2011 Mid-Atlantic Honor Roll Camp Attendee.
"My son had the opportunity to participate in your Baseball Showcase last summer. He has just been accepted at Carleton College. Your organization was instrumental in getting him in front of coaches that ultimately recruited him. First, thank you very much for creating the perfect showcase environment. Second, please do not hesitate to add me to your list of parents that endorse your commitment to making this process successful."
-- Craig Schwimmer, 2011 Honor Roll Camp Dad
"Headfirst was the best baseball decision we ever made! Our son attended his first ever showcase as a Junior at the Florida Honor Roll Camp in November ’10, and it exceeded our expectations. The camp was extremely well run and we were excited about the interest shown by the coaches in attendance. It allowed us to by-pass numerous showcases the following summer and get very focused on the schools that fit his academic and skills profile. He’s now in the final stages of recruiting and has several great DI options we never imagined possible.”
- Dave M., Father of 2010 Florida Honor Roll Camp Attendee
"I have attended other showcases; but never have I attended one this well-run or one as rewarding as Headfirst. I was given invaluable playing advice by the coaches. In addition, the information and lessons learned off the field were just as valuable. I feel extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend Headfirst. For me, it was an almost surreal experience and one I hope was a foreshadowing of realizing my dream to play ball at college level. Being in a game and on the field with coaches from world-class colleges with amazing baseball teams was extraordinary." Matt. F., 2011 California Honor Roll Camp Attendee
"Our participation in your showcase was one of the most positive events in my son's life. John had never attended a single showcase and decided to explore Headfirst based on the suggestion of his pitching coach. He had no idea what to expect, but he was optimistic that something positive might come from the visit. His experience at the facility was incredibly positive, friendly and supportive people at every turn. Your team could not have been more helpful, both professionally and personally.
We headed home feeling excited about our two days and wondered if any coaches might reach out for John. To our amazement, the phone rang and emails began to hit. After two weeks over 15 coaches had contacted John and showed strong interest in him. The calls and emails have continued through this week. We comment over dinner how those two days changed his life.
Before Headfirst Honor Roll Camp, John was an invisible student-athelete with good grades and strong SATs; after attending he became a known entitywith the belief that he actually had a choice to attend some of finest institutions on the planet. Thanks for changing one young man's life forever. Keep up the great work." - Jerry M., Father of 2011 Mid-Atlantic Honor Roll Camper
"Very few things in life exceed your expectations. For us, the Headfirst Honor Roll Camps have wildly exceeded our expectations. We found the Honor Roll Camps to be the most cost-effective and efficient way for an academically-oriented athlete to get exposure to college coaches/programs. Lastly, we have always found the Headfirst staff to be informative, realistic and insightful. You just simply can't beat the Headfirst camps."
-- Janice & Brad Stevens, Parents of 2-time Honor Roll Camp Attendee
"Our son had an incredible experience at Headfirst Honor Roll Camp in Rocklin, CA. The talks given by the Headfirst staff were outstanding and reinforced the core values we have teaching our son - and to tie it in with their college baseball backgrounds made it very motivational for our son. Overall, it was the most wonderful two days." -- Julie M., mother of HRC Camper
"Headfirst had the right mix of offensive/defensive showcase and games. Most importantly, Headfirst environment/philosophy made the college coaches accessible unlike any other camp/showcase."
-- Father of 2010 Honor Roll Camper
“The camp was really, really good. The way you set it up to have so much exposure to the coaches in terms of them watching the kids play and being available to talk to the players during resting games is brilliant. The speeches that Brendan, Ted, and John gave were terrific and addressed all the important issues with common sense and sage advice. Our son Buddy made a lot of excellent contact with coaches at schools he is interested in, and we feel the trip was well worth the investment.”
-Tim S., father of Buddy, attendee of Honor Roll Camp II, June 2010.