Diamond Elite Showcase Changes Date

[heybuckethead]

Just when J.D. had a chance to save his Diamond Elite Showcase, he moves it up a weekend to go head-to-head with the NFCA Impact Gold/Louisville Slugger Showacase in Houston and the California showcases. What was he thinking? Am I the only one who thinks it makes sense not to split teams and college coaches in the region among three major showcases that weekend? There is a reason NFCA left the Elite Showcase and partnered with Impact Gold/Louisville Slugger.

If J.D. stuck with July 21-24, he had zero competition that weekend. And how many teams who play ASA Gold participate in the Elite Showcase anyway? Also, despite losing its NFCA sponsorship, the Elite event has a chance to remain a regional destination of choice for all 16u and 18u Premier Qualified teams and all 16u teams qualified for ASA Nationals, who wouldn't travel for another week on July 31-Aug. 6. No way teams or college coaches were consulted on this decision.

[TexasYellowBall]

He messed up a good thing several years ago. He is only in it for the money at this point. Most top organizations and teams are staying away from the Elite tournaments, finally enough is enough.

The writing is on the way and the NFCA made to right choice moving to Houston. The coaches made that same decision over a year ago.