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KPB Podcast
by Keep Playing Baseball
The best source of college baseball recruiting information on the go! Like all Keep Playing Baseball ("KPB") resources, the KPB Podcast provides free, accessible, and accurate player-to-player information and advice on the college baseball recruiting process. Keep Playing Baseball is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping high school baseball players have the opportunity to play college baseball. Visit our site to learn more about why we are working to make college baseball and a degree accessible for every high school player.
Episodes
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51 | Ian Macdonald, Associate Head Coach, Indiana Wesleyan University
In this episode, we talk all things recruiting with Indiana Wesleyan University Associate Head Coach and Twitter thread king, Ian Macdonald. Coach Macdonald’s career includes coaching stops at Grove City College, University of Charleston, and Indiana Wesleyan University. Wherever he has been,...
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50| Darrion Siler, Head Baseball Coach at The John Carroll School
We are excited to welcome Coach Darren Siler to the podcast. Coach Siler is the head baseball coach at John Carroll School in Bel Air, Maryland where he has led his alma mater’s baseball program since 2016. The 2018 John Steadman High School Baseball Coach of the Year and Maryland State…
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49| Alec Smith, Founder, Best Speed Baseball Academy
Episode 2 of our new season of the KPB Podcast is a conversation with Alec Smith, who has a long track record of coaching baseball at all different levels in the Sacramento Area. Smith is the founder of Best Speed Baseball Academy, co-founder of Adi-Speed National Team, a three-time varsity head...
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48| Jim Maciejewski, Mauldin HS, South Carolina
This episode kicks off a new season of KPB Podcast episodes where we sit down with coaches most familiar with the recruiting process. We are excited to kick the season off with Jim Maciejeski, athletic director and head baseball coach of the Mauldin Mavs in Mauldin, SC. Coach “Mach” has been...
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How to Email College Coaches
A targeted email to a program of interest remains one of the best ways to get recruited. Yet, many recruits mess up this valuable opportunity to create a meaningful connection. Why? Most players don’t have the patience or do the prep work required to knock the email out of the park. If you have…
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47| Doug Bernier (Former MLB Infielder and Pro Baseball Insider Founder Doug)
In this episode, are excited to be joined on today’s podcast by Colorado Rockies Data and Game Planning Coordinator and former Big League infielder, Doug Bernier. A California native, Bernier’s baseball career included success at every single level. After college baseball stops at Cuesta College...
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Checking In: Everything Has Changed... Except for the Path to College Baseball
We've been sensing a great deal of panic among recruits and parents who have become fixated on the recruiting shutdown and D1 baseball's prolonged dead period due to COVID-19. In this episode, we try to put those fears to rest and explain why now is the time to plan and prepare, not panic. This...
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46| Andrew Knapp (Catcher, Philadelphia Phillies)
We are excited to be joined by Sacramento area native and Philadelphia Phillies Catcher Andrew Knapp on the KPB Podcast for this fun episode. A former standout for the California Golden Bears, Knapp quickly rose through the minor league ranks, making his Big League debut on April 6, 2017. Knapp...
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D1 and D2 Eligibility Requirement Updates
In light of disruptions to normal academic schedules, the NCAA Eligibility Center has modified initial eligibility requirements for D1 and D2 bound players. Among the changes we discuss in this podcast are: No standardized test requirements for 2020 graduates Implications for PASS/FAIL grading...
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KPB's Guide to Improving in Self-Quarantine
When you are sitting at home all day, every day, it's easy to get discouraged or get into a funk. Even with limited resources, you can still use your time in self-quarantine to get better and stay on track to play college baseball! In this podcast, we discuss 6 areas where you can continue to...
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Quick Recap: D1 COVID-19 Eligibility Ruling
The D1 Council ruling just came out and it's good news for college baseball players, particularly seniors. We discuss: 1. The D1 Council giving every college baseball player from this year an additional year of eligibility 2. The ability for seniors to have their scholarship renewed for the...
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The Impact of COVID-19 on College Baseball Recruiting
In this short episode, we discuss the impact the Corona Virus is having on college baseball and the recruiting process, including NCAA and NAIA updates on eligibility. Want to know what you can do right now to give yourself the best shot at making it to the next level in spite of what will be the...
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Daily KPB| Walking On: What You Need to Know
Daily KPB In this episode, we follow the lead of our popular written article about the risks and rewards of walking on. You can read the written article here. Listen in to learn about: 1. Different types of walk-on opportunities 2. Questions to ask when offered a walk-on opportunity 3. Risks and...
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The Ultimate Guide: Parents' Role in the Recruiting Process
The most comprehensive and important #KPBpodcast episode on parents' role in the recruiting process is here! Following the same format as our Parents' Role in the Recruiting Process mini-series, we break down everything a parent needs to know to understand their role in the recruiting process and...
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Daily KPB| On Ramping and Safely Returning to Competitive Action
In this episode, we discuss what it takes to plan out your return to throwing and competitive action in a safe and effective way. We discuss terminology, like "on-ramping", that you are likely to hear and what it means. Most importantly, we encourage you to plan your return to baseball activity…
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Daily KPB| Why Non-Baseball Characteristics Matter So Much in Recruitment
In our annual college coaches survey, coaches routinely rank non-baseball related recruit attributes as being more important than physical ability and baseball skills. Why? Having a baseline level of athletic or baseball ability is the only way that a coach will continue to completely evaluate a...
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Daily KPB| Program Fit > Level Designation
A successful recruiting process is one where the player finds a lasting college baseball fit. It's a situation where the player puts themselves in a position to achieve their college goals and enjoy their time doing it. Why, then, do so many people get caught up in chasing the highest level? The…
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Daily KPB| 7 Ways Campus Visits Go Wrong
Daily KPB This is the podcast version of the written article by the same title on the KPB website. Many college players that we talk to reflect back on campus visits as one of their best memories of the recruiting process. Think of it like the MTV Cribs of college baseball. Coaches open up the...
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Daily KPB| A Message for ALL Seniors on Signing Day
Congratulations to everyone who is making their commitments official today or sometime during the signing period! In this quick episode, we have words of advice for signees and those who haven't yet found their program. Check it out!
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Daily KPB| Handling Your Commitment the Right Way
Daily KPB This is the podcast version of our written article by the same title, which can be read here. With the signing period starting in just a few days, there will likely be a wave of commitments in the coming weeks. If you are one of the recruits making a commitment or that will be you at…
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Daily KPB| What College Coaches Look For In Recruits
Daily KPB Want to know what college coaches are looking for in recruits? Than you've come to the right place! In this episode, we read quotes and provide insight directly from college coaches about the skills and qualities they are wanting to see out of recruits. All you have to do is listen up…
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Daily KPB| Seeking Exposure at the Right Time
Daily KPB This podcast is the audio version of the written article by the same name. You can read that article here. In this episode, we aim to bust some myths about "exposure" and help you better understand how to know that you are ready create meaningful exposure to college coaches. If you want...
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Daily KPB| College Baseball Scholarship Basics
Daily KPB Find video and written college baseball scholarship resources similar to this on the KPB website right here. Everyone wants to get a college baseball scholarship, but how much scholarship money is available? What can they expect if they do get a scholarship? Tune in to find out as we…
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Daily KPB| Ready to Commit? A List of Things to Consider!
Daily KPB Read the written version of this podcast on our website here. With the signing period for seniors less than a month away, many players are considering their college baseball options and where they should commit following the end of fall ball. Hopefully you are putting a lot of thought...
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Daily KPB| Committing Before Being Admitted Into School
Daily KPB This episode is the podcast version of the written article of the same title available here. In this episode, we discuss the precautions you need to take if you decide to commit before being accepted by the admissions committee. Listen in to find out what to do to make sure the…
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Daily KPB| Finding Out About Prolonged Silence From Recruiters
Daily KPB You've been talking with a college coach and they seem interested. Then, all of a sudden you stop hearing from them. What does it mean? What should you do? We discuss that and more in this podcast episode! You can also catch the written version of this podcast right here!
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Daily KPB| Red Flags: Looking Out for Money Traps and Tricks During Recruitment
Daily KPB This podcast is the audio version of the written article by the same title, which can be found here. If you are reading this article, you probably already know we spend a lot of time talking about what you should be doing to stay on track for college baseball. Our website is devoted to...
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45| Brad Sanfilippo (Head Coach, San Jose State)
In This Episode... We talk shop with San Jose State Head Coach Brad Sanfilippo. Sanfilippo is entering his 3rd season at the helm of the San Jose State Spartan baseball program, after taking over with the interim tag 3 weeks before the regular season started in 2018. He spun that adversity into a...
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Daily KPB| Better Grades Mean More College Baseball Opportunities
The time to get serious about your academic pursuits is right now! In this Friday rant, we reiterate topics discussed in the written article Better Grades Mean More Opportunities. Check out that written piece to get the links to many of our best academic support resources! In this podcast, we get...
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Daily KPB| How Are You Tending on Social Media?
This podcast is the audio version of the written article by the same title on the KPB website. You can find that article here and we strongly suggest you check that article out and dive into the links it shares that are referenced in the podcast. We know that social media is becoming increasingly...
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Daily KPB| What Different Types of Emails From College Coaches Mean
Daily KPB This is the podcast version of our written article by the same title. That article can be read here. Note: The email examples in the article will be easier to understand in written form than what is described in the podcast episode, so be sure to check them out! Here's a common scene in...
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Daily KPB| For Coaches: Let's Not Let Ego and Language Get in the Way of Development
Daily KPB This podcast is the audio version of the written article of the same title, available to read here. As a coach, instead of focusing on the “right” language, focus on using language that creates understanding and the right physical response for each individual player. That may mean you...
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Daily KPB| The Importance of a Diverse Recruiting Plan
Daily KPB This podcast episode corresponds to our written article by the same title, The Importance of a Diverse Recruiting Plan. In this episode, we discuss the many different ways that college coaches are finding the players who end up playing in their program and discuss the importance of…
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Daily KPB| Learning From Others: The Value of Purposeful Observation
Daily KPB This podcast is the audio version of the written article, Learning From Others: The Power of Purposeful Observation. "You have to apply yourself each day to becoming a little better. By applying yourself to the task of becoming a little better each and every day over a period of time…
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Daily KPB| Targeting the Right Programs in Recruitment
Daily KPB This podcast is the audio version of our written article, Targeting the Right Schools in Recruitment A common misstep in the recruiting process happens when players pursue schools where their baseball skill set doesn’t fit. These players either only target schools where the standard of...
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Daily KPB| Using Your Social Network to Help You Get Recruited
Daily KPB This is the podcast version of the written article titled, Networking: Your Secret Weapon in the Recruiting Process. When it comes to the recruiting process, surrounding yourself with a good network of people can make a big difference. Not only can a quality network help you make sound...
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Daily KPB| Demonstrating Emotional Control
Daily KPB This podcast corresponds to the Emotional 101 article on the KPB website. “The ballplayer who loses his head, who can’t keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all.” –Lou Gehrig There’s no debating that the way baseball is being played is changing. The game is slowly starting to...
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44| Mike Neu: Head Coach, Cal Baseball (D1)
On This Episode: We are excited to welcome former College World Series champion, Big League pitcher, and current Cal Baseball Head Coach Mike Neu to the podcast. There aren’t many things in the game of baseball that Neu hasn’t accomplished. He started his college career playing for baseball…
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Daily KPB| The Importance of Attention to Detail in the Recruiting Process
Daily KPB This podcast mirrors the content found in our popular article by the same title, which you can read HERE. We were asked to write that article by a college coach who was frustrated by the constant barrage of poorly written emails from recruits. Using a poorly written email as an example…
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Daily KPB| 5 Do's and Don'ts For Parents at the Ballpark
Daily KPB This episode provides insight on mistakes that parents are making at the ballpark and mirrors the content in the written article found HERE. College coaches may be recruiting high school players, but they are paying very close attention to what the parents of recruits are doing at the...
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Daily KPB| What Does Your College Baseball Fit Look Like?
Daily KPB What does your college baseball fit look like? It's a straightforward questions that can make or break your recruiting process before it even begins. If you want to improve your chances of finding a college baseball fit, you first need to know what that fit looks like. In this episode…
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Daily KPB| Make the Most of Summer Ball
Daily KPB This episode is the podcast version of our written of the same title which can be found here : https://keepplayingbaseball.org/make-the-most-of-summer-ball-2019/ ### It’s about that time of the summer when your final tournaments are coming up. Guys are in a lot of different situations –...
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43| Clay Cox: Head Coach, Paris Junior College (Texas)
On This Episode: We’re excited to welcome Paris Junior College Head Coach Clay Cox to the podcast. Cox has been at the helm of the Dragon Baseball Program since 2016 and with the program since 2015. Over this time, he has developed a reputation for dominating in the classroom and on the field.…
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Daily KPB| 9 Questions You Should Be Able to Answer Prior to Committing
Daily KPB In the recruiting process, the adage “knowledge is power” takes on an especially important meaning. An uninformed or hasty recruiting process greatly increases the risk of ending up with a poor college fit. Think about it this way. Would you make a $100K investment without knowing every...
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Daily KPB| Get Yourself Noticed For the Right Reasons
Daily KPB This podcast is the audio version of our written article by the same title. You can read that article here. Every college-bound high school player dreams of getting noticed by a college coach. If you weren’t interested in that, you wouldn’t be on this podcast right now! Well, we want…
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Daily KPB| College Coaches Want Players Who Respect Others
Daily KPB College coaches want players who respect others. Seems simple, right? You'd be surprised how man players get crossed off of recruiting lists not for the way they play the game, but because coaches see them having negative interactions with coaches, teammates, umpires, opponents, and...
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Daily KPB| Recruiters Want Players Who Can Stay Focused
Daily KPB This article shadows the lessons from our written article of by the same title, which you can read HERE. We strongly suggest reading the written article as well and reading the entire article series about a fictional recruit named Alex, who experiences many of the same recruiting...
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42| Joe Moroney (Founder, Always Grind)
In this episode... We sit down with former Kansas Jayhawk outfielder and Always Grind Founder, Joe Moroney. Moroney describes his journey from walk-on with a no guarantee of a roster spot as a freshman to team captain as a senior. In the episode, we discuss Moroney's transformation from an...
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Daily KPB| You Need a Strength and Conditioning Program
This is the audio version for the blog article, You need A Strength and Conditioning Plan Every year, we ask college baseball players what advice they would give high school guys trying to make a successful transition to college baseball. Every year, we get some variation of the response above:...
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Daily KPB| Standing Out to Recruiters is Easier Than You Think!
This is the podcast version of our Standing Out to Recruiters is Easier Than You Think! blog article. **** Standing out to college coaches recruiting at your games doesn’t have to be rocket science. In fact, it’s a lot easier than you might think. This time of year, college recruiters are...
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The best source of college baseball recruiting information on the go! Like all Keep Playing Baseball ("KPB") resources, the KPB Podcast provides free, accessible, and accurate player-to-player information and advice on the college baseball recruiting process. Keep Playing Baseball is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping high school baseball players have the opportunity to play college baseball. Visit our site to learn more about why we are working to make college baseball and a degree accessible for every high school player.
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