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August 31, 2011

Lou,

I would just like to take a moment and drop you a quick note to thank you on behalf of Shirlene, Kaden and I for all of your help with Kaden’s future and his ambition to play college baseball. The recruiting process, as confusing as it is, was made much easier by working with you and the expertise that you were able to bring to the table. This being the first time that we went through this could have been very overwhelming if it was not for your help. You started out with an evaluation of Kaden’s abilities and were very upfront and honest with us on his potential at the next level. Having that third party opinion on his projectability from someone that does not have an immediate invested interest in him became one of the most valuable pieces of advice we could get. As parents sometimes we look at things through rose colored glasses or do not give our kids enough credit for their upside. This evaluation put everything into perspective.

From there, the plan that you laid out for Kaden helped us start the process. You helping Kaden work through all of the correspondence with recruiters became the key to his success in securing a Division 1 scholarship. It was a new experience for us and one that was made a whole lot easier with your assistance.

Thank you again for all of your help and we look forward to letting you know how Kaden makes out at the next level,

Wayne and Shirlene Hepler


March, 2011

Dear Lou,

First of all we want to thank you for taking our son, Bobby, under your wing. Secondly, we like to thank you for lending your expertise in the daunting process of selecting a college. Bobby has committed to a top college and will major in Criminal Justice and play baseball. We feel your knowledge was worth tenfold what we paid and I would recommend your service to any high school player that wants to play in college.

Being parents we of course thought Bobby was an excellent baseball player/athlete but we never fully understood until this past year how his talents were viewed. When we started getting contacted by colleges from across the country we were amazed to find out just how many colleges had interest in our son. Without you and your guidance, the college coaches would have never known of Bobby and we would not have know of all the possibilities for him.

Bobby has hit many milestones over this past year, being inducted into the National Honor Society and selecting his college to attend and play baseball. You have helped him in so many ways that this letter feels insignificant to our level of thanks. We will be eternally grateful to you for everything that you have done. If you ever need a recommendation to any parent, please let me know and I would be more than willing to help with any family seeking help with their son's recruiting.

Sincerely,

Becky


January 17, 2011

To Whom It May Concern:

As parents of a high school senior, we have invested much time and energy in finding a college which would be the "right fit" for our son, Dennis. We knew that his choices had to meet certain academic criteria and also, his athletic (baseball) opportunity had to be part of the decision. Lou Holcomb has given us great guidance and insight in this area, over the past year.

Before we began working with Lou, we were uninformed as to exactly how to go about finding the best fit for our son. We were referred to Lou by other parents, and he met with Dennis in March to evaluate his skill as a baseball player and understand his aspirations for playing in college. Then, over the next months Lou recommended several colleges for us to consider, based on his knowledge of their baseball program and coaching staff. We set up visits with many coaches who knew of Lou's experience in baseball.

Lou also has helped develop and improve Dennis' hitting technique, over the course of several private lessons.

Finally, in December, Dennis has made his final choice and has officially given his acceptance into the college of his choice. He is very excited and looking forward to playing college baseball. We appreciate Lou's help and direction in navigating through this long and sometimes difficult process of the "college search" and give our solid recommendation of him to other parents in this journey.

Thanks again Lou.


October 2, 2010

Dear Mr. Holcomb,

I would like to thank you for everything you have done for me. From evaluating me and sitting down with my parents to discuss realistic options and design a plan for us to follow. You never tried to build me up to something I was not. You stayed honest with how you felt about my skills and you were always straight forward with my options. You advised my family on schools that invited me to pursue application and to attend their camp. I am incredibly happy with the school and I can not wait to start my college career. It’s all thanks to you and your hard work. My family and I could not have done it with out you. Throughout the entire process you stayed positive and you knew you could find me a place to play. Before coming to you, I doubted my ability to play at the next level but with your reassurance and help you made it happen.

Now my last year of high school will be all about just playing the game and living it up on the field. I will not have to worry about where I will be playing next year and that is one of the best feelings in the world.

Thank you again for all of your help!

 


July 21, 2010

Re: Letter of Recommendation

Lou Holcomb

“One Dad’s Perspective”

Dear Baseball Parents,

If your son is serious about playing baseball at the next level, whether it’s Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, NAIA, or Junior College, or maybe he’s in college and needs to transfer to another school, I would highly recommend you consider employing the talents and services of Lou Holcomb and Diamond Recruiting. We did for our son. Lou has been a professional scout for many years. He was also a professional player (Texas Rangers) and was a local high school and college (Maryland) standout in the Baltimore-Washington area before becoming a pro.

Recruiting is frustrating and it has become increasingly more difficult for players to get an audience in front of these coaches without attending their baseball camps, or being in the right place at the right time and seen at one of the zillions of “showcases” and “tournaments” that have blossomed all over the country. Not that I am against showcases and tournaments, but it is just such a crapshoot sometimes to get seen by the coaches. Then, what if your son doesn’t perform well at that camp or at that precise moment at the event when the coach from XYZ University (where your son has always dreamed of attending) is there watching...and your son strikes out or makes a throwing error in the field, or gives up a homerun to the other team…You know he’s a better player than that, but the coaches don’t have the time to figure that out unless he’s throwing in the 90s and doesn’t have control that day. Lou is very helpful in this regard, too, helping you to set expectations and coming up with “backup plans” which are so essential in the recruiting business. He keeps your feet on the ground and your eyes open to other possibilities all the time, which I am forever grateful to him for doing.

This is not an exact science and if you are serious about playing at the next level, you need help to get through all of this even if your son is one of the big “stud” type players who many of the coaches seem pre-disposed to look for these days. (Yes, there is a great deal of SIZE DISCRIMINATION out there, like it or not, so get used to it, but learn to work around it if your son is not a big kid….my son is about 5’11” 185 lbs, so his body type is literally a ‘dime a dozen’ when it comes to recruiting, so he better be able to handle the bat!) There is no one better suited to provide help and guidance in these areas than Lou. Your high school coach just is not equipped to help you in this regard unless he has been a college coach himself. This is very rare at the high school level. The average top-level high school player needs help getting exposure; otherwise he may get overlooked and end up having to walk-on at a school if he really wants to play and go to school there.

Lou is well respected on many levels. The college coaches know and respect Lou’s because he has a tremendous experience as a former player and coach.

We are very thankful to Lou for all he has done to help counsel us to the next level. All the best to you and yours and feel free to contact me if you have any questions at all about being a parent of a kid going through this complex process where Lou can be so instrumental.

 


June 27, 2010

Dear Lou,

On behalf of Gregory and our family we want to thank you for the time and effort you personally dedicated to us in finding the right college for Gregory. Not only on the baseball part but also on the academic area as well. Since the first day we met for Gregory's workout you never stop communicating with us to see how things were going.

Thanks to you we visited more than 20 schools until we found the one we believe is the right one for Greg. You never stopped helping us understand the process until we were satisfied with our selection. We had such a great experience on this journey that normally is very stressful. We have to say thanks for your arduous work. We have a six years old son and I can not wait until he is ready for college to use your advice and again.

We wish you the best and thanks again.

God bless you!

 


January 27, 2010

Lou,

I just wanted to get a quick note out to you; first and foremost I want to thank you for everything you have done for Bobby. From your evaluation of Bobby’s ability as a pitcher and getting to know where Bobby would be most happy as a student and athlete. The experience of going through the college recruitment process was an exciting time for us. Last night we did our first unofficial visit at his first choice school and got to watch the basketball team beat a rival. Bobby met with all the coaches toured the campus and the baseball facilities and quite honestly he fell in love with it all. We left knowing that an offer would be coming and today Bobby has verbally committed to playing baseball for them. For Bobby to have the opportunity to play baseball in college is truly a dream come true.

Again I would like to thank you for helping to make this happen. Bobby will be calling you soon to personally thank you, and now I can just sit back and enjoy his last two seasons of high school baseball.


1/25/10

Coach Lou,

It wasn't long ago that I gave you a call at the end of my Senior Fall season on the diamond. Despite many accomplishments that year, I was left without a spot on a college roster, and I had no direction of what to do next. Without hesitation, you jumped to give me a great evaluation that same week. In addition, you were all ears as I spoke with you about my hopes and desire where to play at the next level. During our meeting, there was no doubt in my mind that you could make it happen.

You helped me make a list of criteria and from this list, I told you what was important to me, and you continued provide great advice to me. After a week or two, we had an entire list of schools that had given me opportunities. However, I wanted something different, so you listened and helped.

A month later I narrowed the search down to two schools, and you continued to help and give advice. Without your help, I would've never had either of these options.

Moreover, I wanted to personally thank you for helping me in my recruiting process. You took my dream of playing a high level of collegiate baseball and ran with it. You and your program are one of a kind. Keep up the good work and I hope to see you at a game!

 


December 3, 2009

Mr. Lou Holcomb

Diamond Recruiting

Dear Lou:

Thanks to your guidance and direction, our son Austin, just signed his commitment letter to play baseball in college.

As most parents blessed with a son who loves sports, we watched Austin progress from a young child who loved to play baseball into a young man who wants to continue to pursue the sport as a foundation for a future career. Also as most parents in this situation, we really didn’t have a clue as to how to assist him in achieving that goal while also ensuring that he also prepares himself for the future academically. Challenging questions were in front of us such as – “Does he really have the talent?” (We are PARENTS after all!); “Can he play baseball, yet still receive a good education?” and of course, “What steps do we need to take to make this happen?”

As my husband and I both work in the computer field, we looked to the Internet to help answer our questions. We found Diamond Recruiting on the WEB and reviewed the voluminous testimonials where other parents in the same situation appeared to have found the answer to the dilemma that we were currently facing.

In our initial meeting with you, we were convinced that we had taken a positive step forward! You took the time to evaluate Austin’s fundamental baseball abilities, but perhaps more importantly, to also discuss his academic abilities and aspirations. As you had promised in our initial communications, you were candid in your assessment – Austin could play Division 1 if he worked hard. During that conversation, you emphasized to Austin the importance of academics as well as continued hard work as an athlete. As parents, we had obtained the valued opinion of someone who had not only “been there”, but who was also experienced at evaluating numerous other potential athletes in this same situation. We were much more assured that Austin did indeed have the athletic talent to pursue college baseball.

Thanks to your guidance, Austin begins his college career in the fall of 2010 majoring in Sports Management and on the baseball roster! He received substantial academic scholarship monies from the University as well.

With the support of Lou Holcomb, we received great advice and expertise.

 


There is no doubt, Lou's experience and reputation established incredible opportunities for Zach. We are so excited to see Zach find a perfect home away from home for the next 4 years. We are so grateful for his advice.

 


October 30, 2009

Dear Lou,

I am writing to thank you for all you have done in counseling us concerning Bradley's baseball talents.

We appreciate your help in mapping out the best course for Bradley as he started receiving phone calls and subsequent offers from great colleges! Every college head coach with whom we met not only knew you, but they made it a point to let us know that they highly regarded you.

I know that Bradley has talent, but there are a lot of kids out there with talent who don't get a chance to display their baseball skills. Your counseling and advice with your great reputation made that possible for Bradley. I have and will continue to tell other baseball parents how thrilled we are that we signed on with you and encourage them to do the same. Thanks, again.

 


October 5, 2009

Dear Coach,

Just wanted to e-mail you and thank you again for letting me play in this summer's game. I basically owe my college career to you and your operation because after how I played in the game I was later contacted and offered. I have made the commitment to play and again just wanted to thank you for all your help because without the Crab Claw Classic the college process would have been a little harder.

Thanks.


10/3/09

Dear Lou,

I would like to personally thank you for all of your efforts in helping our son, Will, through the recruiting process and ultimately committing to attend school and play baseball. Will had just come off an exciting freshman year as they won the MD 4A State Championship and he had been called up from the JV to start 3 playoff games that season and we were unsure what to do.

You laid out a terrific game plan for how to attack the upcoming recruiting process and what would be necessary on our part as well as Will's in regards to commitment both on and off the field.

When September 1 came around the deluge of opportunities increased with questionnaires, camp offers and media guides which at that time seemed almost overwhelming. Schools from the SEC, ACC, USA, Big East, Atlantic 10, Big South and Southern conferences were all represented. You helped us focus on a few of our top choices and weed out the serious interest from the not so serious.

In the end we feel Will selected the "best fit" school on both an academic basis as well as a baseball prospective. Thank you again for all the work you did on Will's behalf we are truly grateful, please feel free to share this letter with other prospective families.

 


September 2009

It has just been a month since my son Brandon settled in at college, but the journey to get there began in the winter months of 2008, Brandon’s junior year of high school. We were fortunate enough to meet Lou Holcomb.

Brandon has played baseball since he could swing a bat, and throughout the years focused on pitching. There was no question that he “wanted” to play competitive ball in college, but there were two other important questions. Did he truly have the talent to play ball in college and did a college exist that would also provide the academic knowledge that Brandon was seeking - which was somewhat unusual, “Construction Management”.

After hours and hours of consuming my time with self-research of colleges and baseball, I realized it was beyond my capabilities. I mentioned the difficulty I was having to a friend of mine whose son had played ball with Brandon. He suggested I call Lou Holcomb. One phone call truly did change our lives.

We visited Lou one morning for Brandon’s evaluation. Not only did Lou thoroughly evaluate Brandon’s skills and abilities regarding baseball, but he also dug in deep to find out what Brandon was interested in as far as what he expected out of college and what Brandon thought was in his future. While it was obvious that Lou knew every possible aspect of baseball, he focused on the importance of education stating that playing baseball in college would provide an added opportunity, but realistically speaking, the academic part is truly the important part for Brandon’s future. While we all have hopes of the possibility of our sons becoming professional ballplayers as Lou did, he put things in perspective reiterating the importance of a college education and “anything beyond college would be icing on the cake”.

Lou was very enthusiastic about assisting Brandon to find his academic desire in Construction Management and considered him a possible D1 candidate.

During this time while Lou continued his counseling and advice, he provided invaluable pitching instruction to Brandon during several private sessions.

Brandon is currently preparing to play fall baseball and is anxiously looking forward to competitive baseball in the spring.

I am extremely grateful to Lou Holcomb and appreciate all his time, efforts and the knowledge he shared with my son Brandon and his assistance in starting Brandon down the right path in his young life. I would welcome the opportunity to speak to any player or family about this process and experience.

 


5/27/09

Out of this process, one we will never forget, we have learned more about the way the world of college baseball recruiting works, and my son learned how he, as a baseball prospect and college student, should be engaged in the process.

Thinking of the recruiting process has reminded me of a spin on an old quote; Talent, like genius, is 1% inspiration, and 99% perspiration. Lou has helped by his guidance and great advice for Bobby realize this dream.

We welcome the opportunity to speak with any players or families regarding our positive experience.

 


April 20, 2009

After almost three decades as a newspaper sportswriter, I thought I knew the sports world. But when my son Wick expressed an interest in playing college baseball, I discovered I was out of my league. I had few contacts, little knowledge, and major concerns about how to proceed.

I was directed to Diamond Recruiting, and Lou Holcomb became a key figure in Wick’s college search. We were in good hands. Lou understood that academics were by far Wick’s top priority but that the baseball “fit” also needed to make sense. He helped get us map out a game plan and build a list of numerous schools of all sizes, some of which we never would have thought to contact. When it was time to visit schools and decide between several exciting options, Lou offered important advice about what factors to consider. Wick eventually selected a school where he believes he will experience his desired blend of challenging academics and competitive baseball.

Lou was professional, prompt, enthusiastic, and effective throughout Wick’s yearlong search. The college recruiting process can appear daunting, and I would be happy to discuss Lou’s impact on our experience.

 


1/28/09

The process of selecting the right college for our son presented itself to be a time consuming and complex task that simply left us feeling overwhelmed. Lou Holcomb of Diamond Recruiting simplified this journey by offering his invaluable insight into the college recruitment process. Coupling his guidance in developing a student-athlete profile with his extensive network of contacts,

Throughout this journey, Lou focused on not only the athletic capabilities of our son, but also his academic potential. His personal attention to our son's Student-Athlete needs was of paramount importance to us. We are extremely pleased with Lou and would personally recommend Diamond Recruiting for any parent about to undertake the college selection process.

 


11/21/08

My son Michael attended the Crab Claw Classic this past summer. It was the best show case of all the ones we attended. Michael is a pitcher and his goal was to get an athletic scholarship to a choice division 1 baseball college.

Thanks to the exposure he get at the Crab Claw Classic he achieved that goal. We are from NY and the Crab Claw Classic afforded Michael an opportunity to be seen. He got phone calls from at least 10 different schools interested in him pitching for them. This week my son signed his NLI, National Letter of Intent. This might have never come to be without the opportunity to show case at the Crab Claw Classic and Lou Holcomb's help.

Thanks again

 


11-11-08

Lou:

Terri, Evan and I would like to personally thank you for your expertise and valuable advice that you shared with us during the roller coaster ride that is college baseball recruiting. Your professionalism and thoughtfulness during the entire process are to be commended. The attention to detail with regards to our son’s athletic and academic pursuits was impeccable.

At our first meeting, at the conclusion of the hitting session you provided an honest and refreshing assessment of where you thought Evan would fit in at the D-1, DII, and D-III levels. Your talent evaluation was very accurate, Evan ultimately chose the type of school that the two of you discussed during the workouts at your facility.

I greatly appreciated the e-mails that you would send regarding Evan’s play after several games that you attended. It showed us that you were not only concerned about the college choice, but you were willing to take the time to draft a note and share some advice that would help him improve as a ball player. One thing that became perfectly clear during this recruiting endeavor is that there are a lot of talented baseball players looking for the right college fit.

Three pieces of advice that you gave us stick out in my mind. The first was to make sure that you are aggressive in getting out to quality camps and showcases during the summer between junior and senior year. Your guided us in the direction of the better venues steering away from the money making cattle call type of events. You need to get in front of the coaches. You need to be assertive and let them know that you have an interest in their school. The second piece of advice, make a highlight DVD. It proved to be invaluable. It’s never too early to start. Commit to it, get it done, it’s a necessity. The third piece of advice and the one thing that I dwell on when I talk to people about college recruiting is that you want to go to a school that wants you! It’s a two way street, player’s want a school that wants them, and coaches want players that want to attend their school. The right fit is out there and with your help Lou, I believe Evan made a great choice. The academics, athletics, social environment, and proximity all appear to be right. Thank you again for all of your help. I highly recommend your service and Diamond Recruiting to any parent helping their son to get to the next level.

 


July 29, 2008

Lou,

On Behalf of Nick and my wife, Victoria, I would like to thank you for all of your help in getting Nick situated in college. I know that this assignment was a challenge for you but your guidanca was key throughout the process.

When we initially met, we had a few ideas about schools that would fit, but nothing solid. Your honest opinion on his pitching skills and where he could fit in college baseball certainly brought the search in line with his potential.

We would, again, like to thank you for your effort and professionalism. If anyone is contemplating using your service; feel free to have them call me anytime.

 


June 23, 2008

Dear Lou,

I wanted to take this chance to thank you for all your help in supporting Chad. We were thrilled when his high school coach recommended you to Chad when Chad expressed interest in playing major college baseball. Your event allowed Chad to gain great exposure by playing in front of many scouts and coaches at your "Crab Claw Classic" (Mid-Atlantic HS Baseball Classic) baseball event. It was an outstanding introduction to many relationships that turned into real opportunities. Thanks to you Chad was recruited by several quality division one programs.

Chad graduated this May with a Finance degree, and was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles this past June. Chad is now playing his first season for the Aberdeen Ironbirds and was the starting catcher for their home opener in front of six thousand exuberant fans.

Thanks again for all your help and please free to use my name to those that may be interested in your services.

 


May, 2008

Lou,

Matthew, Marty, and I all would like to thank you for the all the work you did helping to place Matt where he will have an opportunity to continue to play baseball. You and Diamond Recruiting were recommended to us by other families and we are so thankful to have followed their recommendation.

Your resilience and knowledge provided Matthew with so many choices and opportunities. From the moment we had you look at Matt for baseball possibilities in college, the whirlwind started. You got us started with a game plan. We started looking at the different schools, going to camps and showcases, meeting all the coaches who were interested in Matt.

Marty and I were equally impressed at how easy you were to work with. You answered all of our questions so promptly. You directed us on what we needed to do every step of the way. You helped us to narrow our list and guided us on how and when to respond to all the coaches. Even down to this last month, Matt had interest from DI, DII and DIII schools of which all had major interest and you helped us through it all.

Through the whole process, you encouraged us to allow for Matt to find his idea of the kind of school he wanted to go to and where he would be most comfortable. You believed that the college decision was not just about baseball but also about where Matt’s life would be after college. Your never ending commitment to Matt in the college process has been astounding and we are forever grateful of your hard work and commitment.

We really enjoyed working with you this past year. We highly recommend you and your services to other families that would like to further their son’s baseball opportunities into college.

Best wishes in the future! The experience was rewarding and fun!

 


April 18, 2008

Dear Lou,

Brooks, Glenn and I would like to “Thank you” for all your help you provided us in our college recruiting process. As many other families, we were overwhelmed with everything involved with this journey. You stood by us step by step and made it as easy and less stressful as possible.

Thank you again for your time, patience and knowledgeable answers to all of our questions that we had along the way. We would certainly recommend Diamond Recruiting to others in the future. Also, we would like to wish you continued success since we have another prospect coming your way in a few years.

 


January 28, 2009

Dear Coach Holcomb,

Denise and I would like to express our appreciation for your guidance in helping our son find his way to the right college for him. While the entire college athelete process can be overwhelming, you were undoubtedly the force that lead Chris to this excellent school. Of all the options and hurdles we faced we feel this is the perfect school for Chris. More importantly Chris feels that way. We never would have identified this school as a prospect if it were not for you. Thanks for all your efforts and good advice along the way.

 


January 11, 2008

As parents of a talented high school baseball player we are the first to admit that we did not have a clue where to begin the college search process with our son. As one might expect, our concern was finding a quality college that would offer an opportunity for our son to continue with reputable baseball at the next level. At the beginning of his junior year of high school we were uncertain when the search process should begin. Our choice to work with Lou Holcomb through his Diamond Recruiting was a tremendous help getting our search moving in the right direction and at the appropriate time. And so began a yearlong journey.

Lou immediately provided a critical evaluation of our son's talents both athletically and academically which, looking back, is where a family should begin this process. Lou was able to guide our son's efforts identifying likely colleges that would be of interest. As important as a quality baseball program was to our desired outcome, Lou always emphasized to our son the importance of academics with the schools that he recommended. In addition to identifying schools, Michael was selected to play in Lou's high profile showcase through the Crab Claw Classic, as well as guidance regarding baseball camps to attend and those camps to avoid. Letters of interest began to fill the mailbox and after the July 1 contact date the phone began to ring.

We were fortunate to be exposed to a wide variety of schools and coaches. We were contacted by Ivy Leagues, Private and Public colleges, and even Military Schools. We logged several thousand miles as we visited campuses up and down the east coast. We toured facilities, locker rooms, asked hundreds of questions and shook many hands.

We are pleased to report that by the fall of senior year our son was able to secure a roster spot commitment from a Division 1 baseball program from a school that likely would not have been discovered without Lou's guidance.

We cannot thank Lou enough for taking the time to really get to know our son both on and off the field. He shared his love of the game with our son and acknowledged and understood how important baseball is in our son's life. Lou had a tremendous amount of patience with us. By guiding us through the process he added a little more polish to make our son shine that much more. Lou has given us as parents the comfort of knowing we did our homework. And to our son, Coach Lou is yet another example of what the great game of baseball can produce.

 


December 11, 2007

Dear Lou:

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the service you provided as we waded through the college recruiting process. Our son signed during the early signing period and received a scholarship to a school where we believe he will thrive academically as well as athletically.

We, as are many parents of talented athletes, did not have a full grasp of the recruiting process. We received advice from many, most of which differed from person to person. What we learned through our interaction with Diamond Recruiting, is that there are many facets to the process. Without your professional guidance, knowledge and support, it is very possible we could have taken a wrong turn at any time.

After meeting you, watching you interact with our son and engaging in conversations about what we realistically could and should not expect, we were confident in our decision to hire you.

Some may choose to spend money on numerous showcase events, hoping to be seen by an unknown list of colleges on a given day. Our experience has shown however, that unless you are highly recruited, being “discovered” at an event with 100 other talented athletes is unlikely.

Once we received inquiries from colleges, you encouraged us to schedule visits, to meet the coaches, to attend their camps, ensuring a “right fit.” Ultimately, one school and one coach stood out above the rest.

My son received what he was seeking, Division I baseball in the south, on a team building toward a strong future and where he has the ability to make an immediate impact.

Thanks again Lou, for your professional advice. We highly recommend you to anyone seeking the extra edge in the recruiting process.

 


Open Letter to Parents of High School Baseball Players interested in College Baseball:


June 6, 2006

Lou,
I wanted to thank for your efforts in helping Tommy. With your guidance, Tommy was able to establish a dialog and interest from many Division I, II, and III programs throughout the country.  He was able to visit and learn about many more programs than I believe would have been possible. By having a large group to learn about and sample from, Tommy was better able to make a selection that matched his desires both academically and athletically.

Tommy will be in position to contribute immediately in the baseball program next year at his first choice school.  More importantly, we feel that the educational opportunities that await him will be tremendous.  We are very happy with his selection.

Tommy, Liza, and I would like to thank you for helping him with this opportunity.

 


May 2007

Lou,
We wish to thank you for all of your help over the past couple of months in helping our son, Dimitri, decide on where he will attend college and to get a chance to continue to play  baseball. 

Dimitri for years has always told us he wanted to go to college in the south and play baseball. After all of these last weeks of going through the work and process of evaluating all of the information we had gathered, Dimitri has decided to attend college in Florida this fall, and he has signed a DI National Letter of Intent to play ball in the Atlantic Sun Conference.

Thank you for all of your help in seeing this process full circle, and our association with you from last August has proved invaluable. We certainly would recommend your services to any one who has a son playing ball.

 


April 2007

Dear Lou,

It was a pleasure to work with you during the past months to assist in assessing the right college for our son, Kyle. Your experience in knowing the landscape for potential college "fits" and setting proper expectations was instrumental in helping us settle on the right school for Kyle.

We would certainly recommend your service to other families.

Thank you and best regards for continued success.


March 2007

Dear Lou,

I appreciate your assistance in Tommy's recruiting journey. It was extremely helpful to have someone who has been through the process ready and willing to handle our questions. I am pleased that he has landed at this number one choice.

I will keep you advised of Tommy's progress. We are looking forward to a successful senior year in high school.

Best personal regards.



March 2007

Lou, 

Cindy and I wanted to express our appreciation for your help and guidance through the college placement process for our son. You certainly met our expectations and we are extremely pleased with the end result of him having the opportunity to play baseball in college as a scholarship athlete.

Your persistence and creditability played a significant role in this process.  Our son had a long list of Division I college programs. Before the end of the early signing period, he was able to fulfill his dream, signing a NLI to play in his hometown.  As parents, we are especially excited by the opportunity we will have to watch him play. 

Lou, we enjoyed working with you through this entire college recruitment process and we would highly recommend you to others who may consider your services.

We look forward to seeing you during the upcoming baseball season.

Kind Regards.


January 2007

Lou, 

I thought it appropriate to write you a personal letter expressing our appreciation for your efforts and guidance in helping our son Mike identify a variety of college opportunities.   More importantly, by relying on your experience you were able to assist us in narrowing down the list of prospective colleges to those that would best fit for Mike both athletically and academically.  Any family that has been through the college process would surely attest to how stressful and overwhelming the entire experience can be.   Without your support through this process we are convinced the outcome would not have been as successful as it has been.

Lou you gave us a sound base of knowledge and allowed us to more effectively evaluate each school.   In the end, it made this very important decision much less difficult and one that could be made with an extreme level of confidence.   Mike is very excited with his final decision and has just signed his NLI during the recent early signing period.   His goals have been achieved both academically and athletically.   Mike can now enjoy the rest of his high school senior year knowing that his college decision is behind him.   An added benefit for our family is that he will only be two hours from home and we look forward to being able to see him compete at the college level over the next four years.   

Lou, I would not hesitate to recommend you and the services that you provide to any family with a student athlete that is serious about continuing his higher education and has the desire, work ethic and ability to take baseball to the next level.

Thanks again for your assistance and we look forward to working with you during the off season.


December 21, 2006

Dear Lou,

Thank you for all that you have done with assisting us in our search and finding such a great college for Kevin.  In a very short amount of time you identified several schools that we had a never considered.  Not only were these good baseball programs, but the schools were a great fit for Kevin to pursue his academic desires.

Your knowledge of the process gave us valuable insight, helping us navigate our way.

Thank you so much for your contributions to Kevin's future.

Sincerely, thank you.


December 11, 2006

Dear Coach Holcomb:

I just wanted to thank you for all the hard work you did for my son, Ryan. With your guidance he selected an excellent university.

When Ryan and I initially spoke with you it was very late in the recruiting process and we had spoken to a few colleges but none that Ryan was really excited about attending. He chose a school that is both academically and athletically a perfect extension of his high school education.

Ryan had decided he wanted to attend and play baseball at a Division I college and with your help he has been able to attain his goal. I don't think it would have happened without your guidance.

Ryan and I would just like to thank you again for all you help and hard work in making this a reality for him.

Again, many thanks.


November 30, 2006

Dear Lou,

It is with much gratitude and appreciation that I write this brief letter of recommendation. As a parent, there is no better feeling than watching one your children fulfill a dream. For my son, Jeff, that dream was a chance to play college baseball. Jeff's dream has come true with his recent college signing. The school will provide Jeff with an excellent opportunity to continue his education with an outstanding Business School. Additionally, Jeff with the opportunity to continue his baseball career in a very competitive league.

From our very first meeting with you in January of 2006, our family had a comfort level with your ability to assist Jeff in finding a college where he could play baseball. I was impressed with your ability to initiate an immediate rapport with Jeff. I mention your relationship with Jeff as I feel this was very important throughout this “process”. Jeff, through his hitting and planning sessions with you, developed a respect for your recruiting and teaching abilities. You have always been very honest with Jeff about his abilities and encouraged him to work hard in the classroom, as well as, on and off the baseball field. Your positive and upbeat approach has gone a long way in developing Jeff's confidence level. I still remember the smile Jeff had on his face when I told him that we (my wife and I) decided to take advantage of your guidance. I truly feel that this decision alone boosted Jeff's confidence as he saw our decision as a vote of our confidence in his ability to play college baseball. As we have discussed, confidence plays a major role in athletic success.

Fortunately, at the end of his journey, three schools recruited Jeff. After several long family discussions and your input, Jeff decided on a school that is the best fit for him. I can honestly say we could not have taken this journey without you. I initially thought I could generate enough interest in Jeff's baseball ability myself. I soon found that the majority of my efforts ended in futility.

I realize there are many recruiting services available today, however, I do not think any offer the personal service of that you do. I will definitely recommend Lou Holcomb to any family that is looking to fulfill the dream of a son to play college baseball. Thanks again, Lou.

Regards.


March 23, 2006

Dear Coach Holcomb,

Thank you for your guidance. It helped us find an excellent college fit for our son, Drew. From your game plan, we were able to select a fine school. It is the perfect extension of Drew's college preparatory education with an outstanding program of study in his chosen major.

We had done a lot of research on colleges with Drew's major and Division 1 baseball programs. The coaches made a personal connection with Drew from the very beginning and well, when it's right you just know it. They helped him meet representatives of both academic and athletic programs so Drew could explore everything about being a college athlete.

We feel very fortunate to have had your guidance.

Thank you so much for your contributions to Drew's future.

Sincerely,


January 4, 2006

Lou,

I am writing this letter to thank you for your professionalism and guidance.

All of the schools we visited had great academic and athletic programs.

The other component that was vital was your ability to communicate the strengths and weakness that Chris needed to address in order to continue to excel in baseball. Your knowledge of the skills and your ability to coach and train were very influential in Chris’s development and desire to play college baseball. As parents, we become blinded by our child’s achievements and at times fail to see areas of improvements. When a person of your experience and ability is to evaluate talent and potential it creates a level of professionalism to your process.

My wife and I are extremely pleased with Chris’ decision and the guidance and assistance you put forth to help with this decision. I would recommend you to any one who has the desire, ability and commitment to compete at the college level.

Sincerely.


December 18, 2005

Mr. Lou Holcomb

Lou,

Both Devin and I want to thank you for all your help in finding the “right fit” school for Devin to play college baseball. Devin is extremely happy with his choice to play college baseball. He chose a school that has a rich history of excellent baseball led by a very experienced and nationally respected head coach that has a track record of turning out professional players.

We have always heard that the best college baseball is in the south. It was Devin’s goal from the start of the recruiting process to play baseball in the south.

As our family looks ahead towards Devin’s college years we face several challenges. First, Mom has to accept her number two son is going to school further away than her number one son. Second, Devin has a big challenge ahead of him getting prepared to play in a very competitive conference. Devin will have a busy summer ahead of him getting prepared for such a challenge and is extremely excited and up for the challenge.

In closing, an excellent job in helping Devin with the “right fit” school.

Sincerely.


September 16, 2005

Mr. Lou Holcomb

I am writing this letter to thank you for your assistance in narrowing down the maze of college choices for my son Michael.

I appreciated the way you were always direct in your assessment of Mike’s strengths and weaknesses. After multiple emails and several discussions with you, we narrowed the list down to three schools that would be a good fit for Mike, and where he would have the best opportunities to get significant playing time.

Your experience was invaluable to us as we tried to decide which college was the best choice for Mike. But perhaps as important as your experience matching high school baseball players with the right colleges, was the credibility you brought to the table that few others could match. As Mike’s father, I couldn’t objectively tout his abilities, nor could his high school coaches, who might be viewed skeptically as well. But as a respected scout and impartial observer of baseball talent, you provided credibility to the whole process.

We couldn’t be happier with Mike’s choice. Thanks again for your help.


July 28, 2005

Dear Coach Holcomb,

I would like to express my appreciation for your guidance in helping Ross to find a school that would be a good match for him athletically and academically as well as a good match for our family by enabling us to better enjoy being a part of his college baseball experience.

We called you because you showed us so much sincerity and interest in Ross after you had seen him play and were undeterred and supportive after learning of his injury in his high school junior season. Your soft handed but confident approach made us feel very comfortable working with you and I hope we can resume what has become more of a friendship than a business relationship.

Sincerely.

 


April 22, 2005

To any parent of a college baseball prospect,

My son willl play for a nationally ranked team as well as receive an excellent education. Joe and our family couldn't be happier. This opportunity is the result of a long and sometimes daunting process that can seem overwhelming at times. A student who wants to play baseball at the college level will obviously need the scholastic qualifications, athletic abilities, and competitive desire necessary to be considered as a college prospect. While these traits are essential they are not enough on their own to get your son into the college that will ultimately be the best fit for him. Lou provided us with the guidance of someone who has "been there". He gave us a realistic assessment of Joe's abilities, a clear picture of what we could expect during the recruitment process.

Looking back I'm convinced that we could not have achieved the same result without Lou's help. I would highly recommend his services to any prospect's parents who want to make sure they've done everything possible to get their son into best college possible. Please don't hesitate to contact me should you want to.

Yours truly.


March 25, 2005

Mr. Lou Holcomb,

We wanted to thank you for your guidance in our search for the right college and baseball program for Joe. Choosing the right college is a major step in itself and finding a solid baseball program made the process twice as daunting a task. When we first started this endeavor I must admit we were lost. But after talking with you several times we felt confident with the approach you outlined. We started hearing from colleges shortly after signing with you and have continued to do so to this day.

As you stated there would be a lot of interest in Joe and there was. As of this writing 25 colleges have shown an interest in him including NCAA Division I, Division II, Division III and JUCO. We live in Maryland and have heard from schools in eight different states, from Connecticut to Alabama.

We set up our visits to several colleges during this process and after a lot of interesting offers. Having his college search completed before his senior baseball season will take a lot of pressure off Joe and us, and will allow us to relax and watch him play.

I highly recommend Lou Holcomb to any parents of high school baseball players that have the aspirations of playing college baseball. This dream is possible and if anyone is capable of making it happen for your son it is Lou Holcomb. The process of recruiting is extremely complicated and requires a lot of work and effort. You need someone such as Lou, who knows the ins and outs of the process. He dedicated the time necessary for this to happen. He always kept us informed and made the process considerably easier and much less expensive than it would have been.


March 8, 2005

Mr. Lou Holcomb,

I wanted to thank you for all of your help in our search for a college baseball program for our son Jason. Selecting the right college is difficult enough and adding a search for a baseball program that would fit Jason's talents became really monumental. After talking with you in July, I felt comfortable with your realistic approach and that you could take some of the guesswork out of the process. You proved yourself very early on as we started to hear from colleges in a very short time after our initial discussions.

All through the process you continually gave us realistic feedback for each school and where you perceived Jason could fit in to each school's program. Since Jason is not the prototypical Division I size pitcher that most colleges are looking for, you were able to suggest the schools that did not strictly use the size criteria. We do not get insight like this when we call the coaches directly.

As the summer moved on Jason was able to visit the four colleges that expressed interest in Jason and met our requirements. By the end of the fall season Jason had made the decision to attend a school that fit for him. Jason will get the opportunity to pitch in college for team that has won three national baseball championships and has seven runners up national finishes at the Division III College World Series. Having our college search completed before Jason's senior baseball season will take a lot of pressure off him and us, and we can sit back and enjoy watching him play.

Thanks again for your help.


March, 2005

My son, Kevin, was fortunate enough to attend Lou Holcomb's High School Mid-Atlantic Classic in the summer of 2003 after Kevin's junior year in high school. Kevin was honored with Lou's Best Pitcher Award and was the starting pitcher in the North vs. South game the following Monday evening.

Kevin ended up with 22 colleges to pick from Division I, II, III and NAIA. He was offered to sign early (November) but due to the increased interest by many college coaches, Kevin elected to sign in the spring. Lou's advice helped Kevin and my wife and I make the best informed decision.

Kevin received an academic and athletic scholarship. We look forward to watching Kevin pitch through the next four years.

My recommendation to parents of high school baseball players that dream of playing college baseball is to seek the professional advice of Lou Holcomb so that your family can make an informed decision on what school to attend. The process of recruiting is extremely complicated and requires lots of work and effort. Lou dedicated the time for us and always kept us informed. Our family recommends Lou Holcomb.

Ken MacIntyre, Pittsburgh, PA


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