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Who is this course for?
- Players, parents, & coaches who want to increase their understanding of the recruiting process in college baseball.
What makes this course unique?
- Unprecedented insight into how college coaches identify, evaluate, & recruit.
- Original content, from the perspective of a former college Head Coach. Based on years of experience across multiple levels of college baseball.
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Module 1: Course Introduction
- About the Instructor
- Course Goals
- Course Outcomes
Module 2: How College Coaches Evaluate Recruits
- Position by Position
- In-Game Statistics
- Tools & Measurables
- Additional Considerations
Module 3: Define & Find Your Fit
- Academics
- Athletics
- Social Experience
- Value & Affordability
Module 4: The Recruiting Timeline
- When Each Level Commits Most of Their Players
- What Impacts Timelines
- Contact Calendar
- Early Recruiting
- Dead, Quiet, Contact Periods
- Year by Year Checklist
Module 5: Video
- What to Record
- How to Record
- How to Edit
- How to Distribute & Share
Module 6: Communication
- Twitter DM's
- Phone Calls
- Text Messages
- How to Gauge Level of Interest
- What To Do If Communication Slows or Stops
- RESOURCE: Recruiting Email Templates
- RESOURCE: 30+ Questions to Ask College Coaches
- RESOURCE: 30+ Questions College Coaches May Ask You
Module 7: Social Media
- Twitter: Your Profile, Bio, & Pinned Tweet
- What to Post
- How Much to Post
- Advice On Tagging College Coaches
- Advice On Posting Visits & Offers
- Best Practices
Module 8: Camps, Showcases, & Other Forms of Exposure
- When to Attend
- Which to Attend
- The Case for Program Hosted Camps & Showcases
- Rankings: How They Are Made & How Much They Matter
- Advice for Choosing a Travel Team/Organization
- Recruiting Questionnaires
- Recruiting Services & Advisors
Module 9: Campus Visits
- How To Set Them Up
- The Difference Between Unofficial & Official Visits
- How to Make a Great First Impression
- How to Make The Most of The Experience
- How to Follow Up
Module 10: Application, Finances, Decision Making
- Steps of the Application Process
- Roster Spots
- Athletic Scholarship Allotments by Level
- What Impacts How Much a Program is Willing to Spend
- What is Considered a "Good" Athletic Scholarship
- Needs Based Aid
- Understanding Both Sides of Timelines
- Negotiation: Supply & Demand, Leverage, Timing
- How to Ask for More Money
- The Difference Between Verbal Commitments & Signed NLIs.
- Post-commitment Checklist
Appendix A-C: Resources
- Appendix A: Communication Tracker
- A tool to help players track communication with college coaches; to monitor each application & admissions process.
- Appendix B: Communication Planner
- A tool to help players schedule communication with college coaches; to track results & hold themselves accountable.
- Appendix C: Decision Making Matrix
- A tool to help players consider what is most important to them; to make a decision that best aligns with what they value & prioritize. A tool that makes the decision making process more objective.
Appendix D: Advice for Incoming Freshmen
- What to Expect Athletically
- What to Expect Academically
- What to Expect Socially
Appendix E: The Transfer Portal
- How it Has (& Will Continue To) Impact College Baseball
- NCAA Division 1 Baseball Case Study
- Legitimate Reasons Why Players Transfer
- The Realities of the Transfer Portal
