<p>Back in March a dad of a student had some pretty negative comments on the quality of the coaching and the program in general for baseball. He specifcially stated that the current head coach had created an atmosphere that did not promote good team chemistry and had ruined a previously good program. I'd love to hear more from current players, as my son is looking at Wesleyan and interested in baseball. I've seen comments on hsbaseballweb.com saying that Wesleyan has a great young coach, so am seeing contradictory info. I do know that the win-loss record has not been great lately.</p>
<p>Well Hello..Not sure if this will help..
HSbaseball web..Alot of guys bread and butter are in the New England area. So they wont say negatives about the program.
Here is your answer....
Wow.. I read Baseball Da's synopsis on the baseball program at Wes.
I have to admit that he is dead on with the portrayal of the coach and the program in general.
I am not a professional coach, however I am a professional parent. My son was a varsity player his entire 4 years at Wes.
He stuck it out and played no matter what because of his love of the game.
I can not tell you how many times we had discussed the current philosophy of the coaching staff (ha ha there is NO staff. No pitching coach, no pitching program No hitting coach, No hitting program.)
However Woodworth did write a "phamplet" called the rythem of baseball. (A cut and past manual)
When senior players quit the team and seasoned veteran and their parents can't believe what is going on, that should tell you something.
I live close to Wes., about a 45 min drive. I went to 5 games my son's entire collegiate career. Why, because the coach is a JOKE. Training and practice are a joke.
Very few alum will support this schools program. Let me rephrase. Very few "Woodworth" alum and/or parents will support this program with "Woody" at the helm. ARE YOU LISTENING WES????
His time on the diamond was frustrating which in turn soured his Wes experience.
My son's advice to any ball player thinking of a Wesleyan University education. - DON'T
My advice if you really love baseball and you can get into Wes. APPLY to the other schools in the little three or even the rest of the NESCAC. Williams, Amherst etc.</p>
<p>You need to support your athletes on and off the field.</p>
<p>Enough said on baseball at Wes.
However, my son did graduate, (got a picture of him and Roth to prove it) so whenever he hangs up those cleats he'll have a first rate education.
No sour grapes, my son had ample playing time, still plays baseball and hasn't looked back.</p>
<p>Thanks for your post, paul818. My son is trying to contact a couple of the players on the roster thru Facebook just to talk to someone directly, as well. It is sad to hear these negatives about the baseball program, especially at what so many folks feel is a great school. He is also looking at a couple of other NESCAC schools as well as a couple of Centennial Conference schools.</p>