If there is one takeaway from our Program Spotlight series it’s that the college coaches we’ve talked to emphasize the importance of finding the right fit when choosing a school. This goes far beyond what division the school is, or how big it is. Considering all aspects of being a student-athlete such as a school … Read more
<< Previous: Steps to Take Junior Year The recruiting process during a player’s senior year can look different between players. Some may already be committed to schools, while others are just starting the process. There is still time during a player’s year to begin their recruiting process and hopefully find the right school for the. … Read more
<< Previous: Steps to Take Sophomore Year Junior year is a big one when it comes to recruiting. It’s the year college coaches can begin directly contacting players, and also a challenging year for students academically. Most students are taking the SAT or ACT, and further learning how to balance academics and athletics. Hopefully, at … Read more
<< Previous: Steps to Take Freshman Year For sophomores, after a full year of high school baseball, many make the decision they want to play college baseball. Making this decision early in high school is great, and with the necessary focus and work-ethic, this dream is very attainable. Grades and training should still be the … Read more
If freshmen have already decided to pursue the opportunity to play college baseball, their main focus should be building a solid athletic and academic foundation. Doing so will prevent you from limiting your options down the road. Freshman year is a big adjustment and a jump in competition for many athletes. While it is important … Read more
For most high school players, learning to properly contact schools, self-promote, and communicate effectively is crucial for landing a spot on a college roster. A single mistake can, unfortunately, derail a player’s chances with a specific school. In this article, we’ll cover the 7 most common mistakes that players make during the recruiting process and … Read more
During the college baseball recruiting process it is likely players will come across the term “preferred walk-on”. There are variations of a “walk-on” spot on college baseball teams, each one meaning something slightly different. The type of walk-on spot will determine if a player is guaranteed a spot on the roster or simply encouraged to … Read more
Social media is one of the most popular and inexpensive ways for high school players to build a profile and marketing tool that can catch the attention of a college scout. While the idea of self-promotion can be daunting and something many players naturally shy away from, it is a necessary skill to develop when … Read more
Throughout the recruiting process, high school players will need to determine which schools they would like to target. Players successfully finding a college to play at can depend largely on them targeting the right school. There is a fine line between players selling themselves short and focusing on schools that may be out of reach … Read more
In a perfect world, a coach from a high school player’s dream school will call them up one day, express their interest, and the player will find themself on campus a year or two later. Unfortunately, this is not the case for most high school players, and players need to learn how to properly reach … Read more
