Episode 143: Interview with Marist University Head Coach Lance Ratchford

In this episode, we sit down with Marist University Head Baseball Coach Lance Ratchford to discuss all things Marist Baseball and the college recruiting process. Coach Ratchford shares insights into how the program identifies and recruits top student-athletes. We dive into the role of on-campus camps, what a typical recruiting timeline looks like for prospective players, and how the new NCAA recruiting rules are shaping the future of college baseball. Whether you’re a high school athlete, parent, or coach, this episode offers valuable advice on what it takes to play college baseball and stand out in the recruiting process. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Kevin Smith's Gloves(00:01:13) - Marist Baseball Alumni on The Dugout Dish Podcast(00:03:00) - Marist Baseball Player on His Journey to Marist(00:07:39) - Marist Coach on The Recruitment Process(00:14:34) - Offering the College Where the Fit Is(00:21:51) - High School Recruitment Camps(00:27:14) - Lance Berkowitz on Recruiting Process(00:33:32) - Demetrius Monaco on His College Decision(00:39:49) - Reasons Why 16 Year Old Boys Should Get An Offer(00:46:45) - Transfer Portal: What It's Doing for Coaches(00:52:11) - Getting to the Major Leagues Is Hard(00:57:56) - High School Prospects: The Cape Cod League(01:06:02) - Pitchers on the College Game(01:13:37) - Pepsi on Baseball Advice For Parents(01:21:25) - Andy Touched: We Don't Recruit An Offerment Boy(01:27:27) - How To Recruit Your Child