Any thoughts on this DIII program?

Hampden-Sydney has a good baseball tradition, but had been through a down period through the late 90's and early 2000's. Coach Kinne came on board, and since then they have been a very solid program with at least one great year thrown in where they went to the DIII World Series a few years ago (2006 or 2007 I think). The school has really improved the facilities including a nice large field house, and a completely remodeled "old" gym where most of their athletics are now based.

The school has a very southern feel (IMO) and campus is very nice. I grew up very close to HSC and it's a place where I attended many sporting events over the years. The students are intense in their support of the teams. Academically, it's a good school, but not great like some alums and current students would want you to believe. However, there is quite a strong alumni base when you graduate that can help with jobs, internships, etc. It is expensive ($40,000 plus I believe) and it's quickly obvious from the rides on campus and the look of the guys that many of them come from upper class backgrounds. That's not necessarily a good or bad thing, but just more for your info. Any specific questions- just ask and I'll do the best I can to answer.

As for the school, pretty campus. Baseball field is on campus.

Rural, but Longwood U. is in the same town.

Also, one other note which is always a question that is asked....it is all men, at least Monday through Thursday. With Thursday, Friday, and Saturday being big party nights, and the fact that several all female (or predominantly female) colleges are within driving distance, there is quite a population of females Thursdsay night through Sunday.

Hampden-Sydney hosts a "Best in Virginia" showcase camp in the summer. You son could come for a weekend. Here is the link for the 2009 camp:
http://www.vabaseballcamps.com/showcase.html

metroclubball,
Jeff at HSC is a good guy and a good coach. Be prepared to work hard and understand failure is not an option with his program. We play them each and every year, and I always know they will fight to the end, they will play hard, fundamental baseball. I consider Coach a friend, and I have alot of respect for his program. I just hope we get the best of them this season :-)

Thanks VJC-Sounds like a good match for my son. He has been in touch with several DIII and some DII schools but has been most impressed with Coach Kinne so far. Son likes a challenge and I think is up for it and I believe would make a valuable contribution to their baseball program.