Chattanooga State Recruiting Video

Academic Information Chattanooga State is a fully accredited (SACS) community college with over 50 years of service and education. We recommend that student-athletes take 15 hours per semester at an in-state tuition rate of just over $2700.00 per semester. Out-of-state tuition waivers are also available on a limited basis. Individual academic advising is done by qualified advisors knowledgeable about your athletic and academic situation. A strong emphasis is placed on trying to get the student-athlete to graduate with an Associates Degree. Labs (math, computer, writing, etc.) are available to students for additional, individual tutoring. Study hall is mandatory for players. Grade checks are performed 2 times per semester. Chattanooga State classes are small. Instructors are friendly and helpful. Students receive individual attention as needed for success. We emphasize completion of "meat-and-potatoes" courses that will transfer anywhere; provide the general education foundation for major fields of study; and allow smooth transition. Players will miss very limited fall classes due to game-related travel. Spring classes will be missed as infrequently as possible. Individual class schedules will be designed to minimize academic interruption due to away games. With the new addition of the Athletic Field house, the players have access to a fully equipped "study-hall" facility. Athletic Information Two seasons are emphasized: Fall and Spring The fall season is divided into two parts: on-field practice and off-field practice. On-field practice goes from the end of August through late October and will include scrimmage games and intra squad games (30-35). Coaches will prepare bi-monthly rankings and at the end of the on-field practice portion of the fall season. We recruit a smaller number of players than many programs. We are looking for great attitude and exceptional ability. We offer great playing time and a great learning environment - both on and off the field. We generally include 35-40 players on our roster. Once we have our players, we are done recruiting for the year. Players will be placed in an ?in season? lifting and arm care program immediately and be asked to work out anywhere from 3-4 times per week. Goal is to increase strength, arm strength, speed and overall fitness. Pitchers will throw competitively twice a week (bullpens / games). Players will look to get approximately 70 - 85 AB's during the fall season. In the past we have made use of Blast Motion (hitters), Rapsodo (pitchers and hitters), Synergy (in order to help with development), as well as PitchLogic and Teambuilder. The spring season begins early in January as players return and pick up where they left off. Season begins in early February. We try and play 56 games pursuant to NJCAA rules excluding post-season play. Conference games begin in early March. We play three-game series (one nine-inning game on Friday and two seven-inning games on Saturday). We travel in and out of state on charter buses and vans. There are nine other teams in our conference: Cleveland State, Columbia State, Dyersburg State, Jackson State, Motlow State, Roane State, Volunteer State, Walters State, and Southwest Tennessee Community College. The conference winner will play the tournament winner from Georgia in a 2 out of 3 series for the right to go to Grand Junction, CO for the JUCO World Series. We go to games in Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama as well as other adjoining states. The baseball field has gone through a HUGE renovation which includes new: dugouts, grandstands, pressbox, lights and surrounding areas up-grades. Players receive annually such items as: jackets, pullovers, sweatshirts, shirts, hats, turf shoes, jerseys (with players' names), batting gloves and more. Socialization Information Emphasis placed on understanding that SCHOOL and BASEBALL come 1st and 2nd! Athletic and Academic Scholarships are available. Minimum standards for academic scholarships include a 2.9 high-school GPA and a 2.5 GPA while at Chattanooga State. Awards are based on merit and are determined by the coaching staff. Players will live together in apartments off campus. Remember: We are only going to bring in (scholarship, non-scholarship ) those players who we feel can compete at this level for this program. Once we have satisfied that number of players we are finished recruiting for this year. We want players that WANT to be at Chattanooga State!! Program History 2007 - NJCA Region VII Champion, District Runner Up 2010 - NJCA World Series Appearance, Region VII Champion, District Champion 2011 - NJCA Region VII Runner Up 2015 - NJCA Region VII Runner Up 2023 - TCCAA Region VII Champion, District Runner Up