Other CA schools listed as coaches at the camp:

UC Davis
UCSD
UOP
San Jose State
Ponoma-Pitzer
Azusa Pacific

plus many attend in the stands

Playfair: could not disagree more with your assessment of JO's. I love that tournament (except the weather!)

There is not a better 16u tournament in the country. The format is great, you play 7-9 games, and most of the best 16-year olds in the nation attend. Usually 10-12 schools make it down to JO's in AZ, and as ncball noted, the timeline is getting a little earlier and we may see a few more.

In my experience, JO's is a tournament where players can have a "breakout" performance. Not just for National Team consideration, but in terms of recruiting "buzz" too (if you think that matters).

Many of the influential baseball people in the west are there. The recruiting connection could end up being the coach of the team you played against! I have seen it happen. AND, you are playing to win, not some me-me-me fake-baseball showcase-ball that shows tools but doesn't always show you who the BALLPLAYERS are.

I also think it matters that you are contributing to the selection of the National Team. Even if your player is too old for Nat'l Team consideration or not good enough, you are part of a very special thing.

I will agree with you is that it is hotter than &^@# and that can at times make it less fun.

My opinion of Stanford Camp (for whatever that's worth):
Stanford Camp for a sophomore? Limited value beyond the experience.
Stanford Camp for a Junior with average grades, not much help...
Stanford Camp for a high GPA Junior is close to a "must attend" in my opinion. Great camp, great people, excellent "exposure" opportunity.

XtremeBB,

I'm curious - what do you consider "average grades"/"high GPA?" My son will be attending the Stanford camp in a few weeks. Any other advice?Thanks.

Terk:

You can figure out on your own where you think your son stands with this.

http://www.collegeconfidential.../academic_index3.htm

My nephew (an incoming Sr.) just played 5 games at the USA Baseball 16u Tournament (formerly the JOs) in Arizona and is now on his way up to the Stanford camp. It was hard for him to leave, since his team is now seeded #2, but his coach knew about the Stanford camp plans and encouraged him to do both.

This is his second time at the tournament, since his birthday is in July.