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Premier Athletes

by Alex Swenson

Welcome! I am here to assist high school athletes and their parents navigate the college recruiting process and finding the best college fit for them. In addition to helping with the technical aspects of recruiting, I also strive to support athletes mentally and physically throughout this exciting but potentially overwhelming time.

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Episodes

  1. The Ultimate College Baseball Resume: What Coaches Actually Want to See

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball. Coaches look at hundreds of profiles—but most of them miss the mark. In this…

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  2. How to Choose the Right Showcases and Camps for Recruiting

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball. How to Choose the Right Showcases and Camps for Recruiting? With so many invites...

  3. The "Backdoor" to College Recruiting (Every School Has A Backdoor)

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball. Ever wonder how a player you've never heard of ends up committing to a great...

  4. Is D1 Baseball Realistic Anymore?

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball. With the transfer portal, NIL deals, and fifth-year seniors still on rosters, the...

  5. Top Skill Sets Needed For D1, D2, & D3 Baseball

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball. Wondering if your son has what it takes to play college baseball? In this episode, I...

  6. 5 types of college experiences for athletes (which one do you want?)

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball. When it comes to college baseball recruiting, there's one critical question every...

  7. Travel Ball vs. High School Ball: Which one actually matters for recruiting?

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball. Travel Ball vs. High School Baseball—Which one actually matters for recruiting? The...

  8. D1 Baseball Recruiting Changes for 2025 (Contact Period Starts)

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: - The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  9. Travel ball doesn't get you recruited.

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: - The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  10. Why PG & PBR Rankings Don't Matter in Recruiting

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball. If you're stressing about your PBR or Perfect Game rankings, here's the truth: They...

  11. D1 Baseball Top 25 (Preseason)

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball. The 2025 college baseball season is here, and D1Baseball.com just dropped their...

  12. The New Landscape of Recruiting (And How To Navigate It)

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: - The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  13. Standout at tryouts (here is how)

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: 1) The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  14. When should you start the recruiting process? Is it to early or to late?

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball. In this episode, we tackle one of the most critical questions in recruiting: When...

  15. 7 Costly Mistakes in the College Recruiting Process

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball. In this episode, I tackle a crucial topic: The 7 costly mistakes players and parents...

  16. Six Under the Radar D1 Baseball Teams

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball. In this episode, we uncover a game-changing topic: 6 Division 1 baseball programs...

  17. Which D1 Schools Are Committing The Best Players?

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball. In this episode, we tackle a key question: Which programs are bringing in the top...

  18. Recruiting is MUCH more than just talent

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here are two ways I can help: The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball. In this episode, we tackle a key question: What really matters in the college...

  19. Should You Play Travel Ball (To Get Recruited)?

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here are two ways I can help: The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball. In this episode, we tackle a big question: Should you play travel ball to get...

  20. 9 Hard Truths About Recruiting

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: - The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  21. How to make it easy for college scouts to find you

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: - The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  22. Fall Recruiting: What to focus on that gets you recruited

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here are two ways I can help: - The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  23. Are College Baseball Camps Worth It?

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  24. Best Ways To Increase Velocity For Baseball (4 Ways)

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: - The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  25. How To Be A Top Recruit For College (Baseball)

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here are two ways I can help: - The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  26. Clarifying New D1 Scholarships and Roster Cuts

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here are two ways I can help: 1) The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  27. Is Fall Travel Ball Worth It?

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here are two ways I can help: - The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  28. Recruiting is about to Explode in August

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here are two ways I can help: 1) Premier Baseball Recruiting Platform: Get noticed, connect with college coaches, & be the next committed player. 2) The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more...

  29. How To Approach A College Coach At Camp

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: - The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  30. How To Get Noticed By College Coaches (Do This)

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here are two ways I can help: The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  31. The Best Way To Be Recruited - Premier Athletes Demo

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here are two ways I can help: 1) Premier Baseball Recruiting Platform: Get noticed, connect with college coaches, & be the next committed player. 2) The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more...

  32. Top 5 Overlooked D1 Basebal Teams

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here are two ways I can help: 1) Premier Baseball Recruiting Platform: Get noticed, connect with college coaches, & be the next committed player. 2) The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more...

  33. Tips For College Baseball Visits - Make Them Count.

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here are two ways I can help: 1) Premier Baseball Recruiting Platform: Get noticed, connect with college coaches, & be the next committed player. 2) The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more...

  34. Top 64 D1 Baseball Teams - NCAA Baseball Tournament Preview

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here are two ways I can help: 1) Premier Baseball Recruiting Platform: Get noticed, connect with college coaches, & be the next committed player. 2) The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more...

  35. Which Pitching Stats Do College Coaches Care About

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here are two ways I can help: 1) Premier Baseball Recruiting Platform: Get noticed, connect with college coaches, & be the next committed player. 2) The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more...

  36. When College Coaches Call About You

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: - The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  37. From Overlooked to Possible #1 MLB Draft Pick

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: - The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  38. What I Do As A College Baseball Recruiting Coach

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: - The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  39. Former Astros Coach Joins Premier Athletes - Welcome Sean Connole

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: - The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  40. D1 Transfer Portal Impacts (High School recruiting)

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help - The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  41. Overlooked D1 Baseball Schools - Top 25

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here are the ways I can help: - The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  42. Go Where You Will Play In College

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here are two ways I can help: 1) Premier Baseball Recruiting Platform: Get noticed, connect with college coaches, & be the next committed player. 2) The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more...

  43. The Secret To Get Noticed By College Scouts

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here are two ways I can help: 1) Premier Baseball Recruiting Platform: Get noticed, connect with college coaches, & be the next committed player. 2) The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more...

  44. 6 Recruiting Pitfalls To Avoid (So you're not miserable)

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here are two ways I can help: 1) Premier Baseball Recruiting Platform: Get noticed, connect with college coaches, & be the next committed player. 2) The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more...

  45. 1 in 5 Pro Players will play 1 day in the MLB

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: - The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  46. Unlock Your Recruiting - 2024 Recruiting Guide

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here are two ways I can help: 1) Premier Baseball Recruiting Platform: Get noticed, connect with college coaches, & be the next committed player. 2) The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more...

  47. The Best High School Baseball Teams By State (2024)

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here are two ways I can help: 1) Premier Baseball Recruiting Platform: Get noticed, connect with college coaches, & be the next committed player. 2) The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more...

  48. Average Player to D1 Starter & Captain

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here is how I can help: The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more reliable path to play college baseball.

  49. Top Questions College Questions Will Ask

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here are two ways I can help: 1) Premier Baseball Recruiting Platform: Get noticed, connect with college coaches, & be the next committed player. 2) The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more...

  50. Varsity Tryout Tips (Crush your tryouts)

    Looking for better guidance through the recruiting process? Here are two ways I can help: 1) Premier Baseball Recruiting Platform: Get noticed, connect with college coaches, & be the next committed player. 2) The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program: Work with Alex directly and have a better, more...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome! I am here to assist high school athletes and their parents navigate the college recruiting process and finding the best college fit for them. In addition to helping with the technical aspects of recruiting, I also strive to support athletes mentally and physically throughout this exciting but potentially overwhelming time.

HOSTED BY

Alex Swenson

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Welcome! I am here to assist high school athletes and their parents navigate the college recruiting process and finding the best college fit for them. In addition to helping with the technical aspects of recruiting, I also strive to support athletes mentally and physically throughout this exciting...

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