HS Coaches, Only 30 Minutes – New DP Feature: We have done it before in the past during the playoffs, but have now brought our schedule/pitching probables template into the mix for the entire 2011 season! The new feature will serve as a tremendous tool for pro scouts, college coaches and our DP scouts. High school coaches can now submit with minimal effort… Is your schedule plugged in? To view more, click here.

HS Coaches: As playoff pairings begin to take shape and scouting reports are sought after for opponents, please respectfully utilize our recaps page and the search button as you seek information. Please understand that our focus during the post-season is coverage of games and players. To view recaps, click here.

DP’s Picks – District Predictions: Preparation for the playoffs… the regular season has come to a close and the cream of the crop are prepared for a late push. As we always do, we have taken our shot at fore-seeing the future before we advance past Thursday… To view our two cents, click here.

Player of the Week Nominees: Prep coaches who have potential POW players, please email Will Cheatham by noon of each Monday at: [email protected]  Winners will be provided a pair of batting gloves from Uniform Work & Sport. We will need all statistical info that makes him a possible winner, please also include the week’s opponents from games that began the previous Monday-Sunday.

Academic Nominations: As we do each May, DP wants to recognize those student-athletes that have excelled in the classroom. Coaches, if you have a 2011 or 2012 player to nominate, please send his name, position, grad year, GPA, SAT/ACT and class rank to Joey Haug at: [email protected]  Deadline for nominations: Today!

Graduated Seniors: Interested in covering games for Junior Diamond Prospects and earning some pocket cash during the summer? We are looking for area scouts to cover 9U-14U games specifically in the Charleston/Summerville and Aiken/North Augusta areas. We can use you on weekends up until the time you depart for college this fall. If you have the ability to evaluate talent and can put it in writing, contact Richard Edwards at: [email protected]

Replay – A Baseball Parent’s Farewell: There are quite a few baseball careers that are coming to a close each night. An email was sent to DP two years ago from a parent that wanted to remain anonymous, though the words will resonate with many… To view, click here.

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