Getting Exposure, Getting Attention, and Getting Offers: Why the Difference Matters

Want to learn about the most important element of the recruiting process? Then you don’t want to miss the upcoming Facebook Live Session with Darrell Coulter on the Play College Baseball Facebook Page.   Part 3, will be on Monday, March 5th, 7:30 pm central time, I’ll be hosting Darrell Coulter, founder of S.T.A.R.T.T. Pitching … Read more

Failure is Part of the Path to Success

A forest scene with two dirt paths diverging among tall trees and green undergrowth, reminiscent of a baseball recruiting example where choices lead to different futures.

Does playing baseball at Princeton and getting drafted by the Detroit Tigers count as success in playing baseball? If so, then pay attention to Steve Young’s recruiting story. The path to success isn’t always straight and obvious. I remember the first letter I received from a college that was interested in me to play baseball … Read more

High School Baseball Still Counts

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Anyone interested in playing college baseball needs to head over to College Baseball Profiles and read their latest College Coaches Survey. The focus is on New England colleges but it’s worth reading for some much needed insight in college baseball recruiting. Today I want to focus on one conclusion of the report-high school baseball still … Read more

What is demonstrated interest?

Demonstrated interest refers to the interactions initiated by college applicants with colleges they apply to. These interactions include: Requesting information Contacting the admissions office Campus tours Overnight visits Campus interviews Alumni interviews Virtual interviews College fairs Information sessions Social media interaction Early admission Some colleges use demonstrated interest as a way to gage a student’s … Read more