Foundations of College Baseball Recruiting

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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

• Email
• 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