🎙️Episode 5: NAIA Recruiting with Coach Jorge Perez (Head Coach, St. Thomas University)

🎙️Episode 6: What College Baseball Coaches Really Want | Mike Cassidy of Marymount University

The conversation covers the world of Division III baseball, including the opportunities it offers and the importance of effort and attitude. It delves into the coach's background, program overview, recruiting process, culture, player development, and preparation. Additionally, it provides insights into the recruiting timeline, strategies, and tips, as well as the non-negotiable traits for players. Takeaways * Division III baseball opportunities * Importance of effort and attitude * Recruiting process and timelines Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Division III Baseball * 07:32 Culture and Program Standards * 13:31 Player Development and Preparation * 23:30 Recruiting Timeline and Process * 41:27 Non-Negotiable Traits and Conclusion

🎙️Episode 5: NAIA Recruiting with Coach Jorge Perez (Head Coach, St. Thomas University)

The conversation with Jorge Perez covers his background, coaching journey, and the recruiting process at St. Thomas University. It delves into the program's culture, Team USA experience, Bobcat culture, player recruitment criteria, recruiting high school players, and the integration of technology in the recruiting process. The conversation covers the importance of data consistency in player evaluation, the use of technology for player assessment, exploring opportunities in NAIA baseball, the value of different pathways in baseball, and the support provided to players in finding opportunities. Takeaways * Recruiting Process * Program Culture Data consistency is crucial * The use of technology in player evaluation Chapters * 00:00 Jorge Perez's Background and Journey to St. Thomas University * 06:23 Bobcat Culture and Player Recruitment Criteria * 18:39 Recruiting Process and Technology Integration * 26:21 Exploring NAIA Baseball Opportunities * 32:37 Supporting Players and Finding Opportunities

🎙️Episode 4: Interview w/ Tyler Younger (Head Coach, Gulf Coast State College Baseball)

The conversation with Tyler Younger, head coach of Gulf Coast State College, covers the world of junior college baseball and the recruiting process. It delves into the JUCO path, player evaluation, statistics, and the role of camps in recruiting. The discussion provides valuable insights for parents and players interested in the junior college baseball experience. Takeaways * Junior College Baseball * Recruiting Process Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Background * 06:39 Recruiting and Player Development * 23:30 Player Evaluation and Statistics * 31:32 Role of Camps in Recruiting

🎙️ Episode 3: From Overlooked to Committed – The Boisvert Brothers’ Journey

The podcast features Cody and Cole Boisvert, freshman pitcher and catcher at Maryville University, discussing their recruiting process. The conversation covers the challenges, networking, geographical considerations, evaluation, effective communication, campus visit, parental role, efficiency, and the level of play in Division III baseball. Key takeaways include the challenges of the recruiting process and the importance of academics in recruiting. In this episode, you’ll hear: * What it’s like to be a talented player who feels overlooked * Common recruiting mistakes families make early * The role film, academics, and outreach play together * Why recruiting takes time and consistency * What the commitment moment actually felt like * Advice for players and parents still waiting for their opportunity

🎙️ Episode 2: FDRS Softball – Meet Mikayla & the FDRS Softball Division

The conversation with Mikayla Santa Cruz covers her background in softball, the college transfer experience, and the importance of academics in the recruiting process. It also delves into the changes in softball recruiting rules, early recruiting pressure, the role of athleticism and academics in softball, priorities in softball recruiting, mentoring and consultation in recruiting, and the support available for softball players through Florida Diamond Recruiting Services. Takeaways * Softball recruiting process * Importance of academics in recruiting Chapters * 00:00 Introducing Mikayla Santa Cruz * 05:18 How Michael and Mikayla Connected * 11:11 Changes in Softball Recruiting Rules * 18:47 Priorities in Softball Recruiting * 25:17 Equipped to Support Softball Players