Ep: 86 | Recruiting: 101
from The Baseball Forward Podcast Hosted by Ross Hawley
Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches. Today’s episode features a new monthly segment we’ve added to the show, dedicated solely to the college recruiting process. This is Recruiting: 101 with Aaron Cunningham and Ross Hawley on Episode 86 of the Baseball Forward Podcast. For more episodes and content, visit https://baseballforward.com. Episode Chapter Markers: 04:10 The start to the recruiting process 08:08 Getting a coach to notice you 11:10 Best way to communicate with college coaches 16:45 Choosing the best program 23:15 NCSA talk, other recruiting services, who to trust 28:50 College levels breakdown 35:50 Including your coach in the recruiting process
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Chapters
- 0:00 Introduction
- 0:37 Hunter Pence Baseball Academy becomes a Giants scout team
- 3:14 How the Recruiting 101 questions came together
- 4:07 When does the recruiting process start
- 4:52 Why the timeline starts later than families think
- 5:46 Blinders on: comparison robs the process
- 6:41 Deeper evaluations, and offers still coming in November
- 8:13 How to get a college coach to notice you
- 10:59 The best way to communicate with college coaches
- 12:55 Recruiting as a job search, and knowing your lane
- 16:45 Choosing the right program for your son
- 20:37 Go where you are wanted and where you want to go
- 24:12 Is a recruiting service worth it? Ask the college coaches
- 26:05 Look at who helps players reach the lower levels
- 28:44 A breakdown of the college levels
- 32:37 Why grades open up academic money
- 35:45 Involving your high school or travel coach
- 38:47 Should you expect your travel organization to help
- 41:37 Making sure the right people know your player's name
- 45:19 Be where your feet are
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