Posted by: grc () on Sun Mar 18 08:30:11 2001

Scouts don't know what they are talking about. They also decide
> who plays and who doesn't. If your the player has professional
> ability, there is no need to talk to scouts. The scouts talk to
> them. Also, it makes a terrible impression for parents to talk
> to scouts. Comes off as needy and attention-grabbing.
>
>although this scout may or may not be misguided, after he gave me his advice he gave me his card and asked that my son contact him in june to play on his scout team sponsered by his major league organization...my conclusion is that he didn't see my inquiries as needy and attention-grabbing....jack, rql, major dan, your thoughts, please....respectfully, grc....