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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 and get to work building these desired skill sets!

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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 to know the truth about seeking exposure and figure out how to know when you should start maximizing exposure opportunities, this episode is for you. Listen in to find out more!

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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 talk about some of the basics about college baseball scholarships!

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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 into your commitment decision and looking at things from every possible angle. What does that mean? It means asking and answering a lot of questions about the programs you are considering. In this episode, we rattle off a laundry list of things you should be considering before making your commitment official, from the academic culture to the relationship you have with the coaching staff and more. Listen in as we try to help you  make your commitment decision one based on facts that will stand the test of time rather than emotions which can quickly change once on campus.

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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 commitment holds strong and you take care of business in the classroom. 

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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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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 providing you with all the information and guidance you need to make it to the next level, free of charge. Last year, a parent suggested that it would be helpful if we discussed some of the things parents and recruits should avoid in the recruiting process. The ability to recognize potential pitfalls has become increasingly important as the monetization of youth baseball leads to more people trying to profit from vulnerable players and parents who are hoping to give themselves the best chance at the next level.  In this podcast, we will look at 5 red flags that can come up in the recruiting process. For the purpose of this podcast, we consider a red flag to be an event or interaction that should set off alarm bells so that you take some extra time to make sure that things are the way they appear to be. Not all red flags will turn into real issues, but they do merit closer attention before proceeding. Listen in to learn about the following 5 red flags:

1. Hidden Costs

2. Bait-and-Switch Models

3. Guarantees of Any Kind

4. When Coaches and Players at the Same Program Give Conflicting Information

5. Rushed (Scholarship or Roster Spot) Offer Deadlines

Listen in to learn more!

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 historic year, leading the program to a Mountain West tournament appearance. In his two years, he has already led the club to its winningest season since 2011 and the highest single season conference win total in nearly a decade. No stranger to D1 baseball, Sanfilippo served as an assistant coach from 2010-2017, including time at San Jose State and a handful of years with Cal in the Pac-12, where 21 of his players got drafted (4 who are currently in the Big Leagues) and helped lead the Bears to an appearance at the College World Series in Omaha. Before making the transition to college coaching, Sanfilippo was the head coach at his alma mater, Los Gatos High School, where he won 4 league championships and 2 section titles (the first 2 in the baseball program's history). He was inducted into the Los Gatos HS Hall of Fame in 2009.

In this conversation, we take a deep dive on recruiting, player development, buy in, and even dabble in some pre-season NFL predictions. Don't miss out as Coach Flip offers outstanding insight for recruits navigating the process!

Coach Sanfilippo on Social Media:

@BradSanfilippo

Topics:

Academics, D1, Recruiting, Player Development, Offensive Philosophy, Mountain West Baseball, San Jose State, Pac-12, Mid-Major, Power-5

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 straight to the point here-- academics are a huge piece of the recruiting puzzle! We explain why they are so important to college coaches and why now is the time for you to take them seriously. Listen in to find out more! 

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 important in the recruiting process, but what does that mean for you? How can you avoid the negative consequences of social media while still benefiting from the information and free exposure that social media platforms provide? We discuss all that, talk about what we have learned about social media in recruiting from our college coaches survey, and more! Listen in.