Showcase & College Baseball Banter

Join Bobby and Jeff in episode 12 as they sit down with Jim "The Rookie" Morris, and hear his story firsthand. He tells us how he was recruited even though high school did not have baseball, how injuries ended his first career and how losing a bet with the High School team he was coaching started his second career. Jim is a living example of how chasing your dreams doesn't end when your playing career ends. Listen in as Jim tells us of the ups and downs of his journey and where he is today!

Do you love Jim's story? You can purchase his book DREAM MAKERS and hear his life story before during and after his playing career! 

Dream Makers

Join Jeff & Bobby in Episode 11 as the sit down with founder of the Reformed Sports Project, Nick Buonocore, as we talk about his mission to restore healthy balance in all areas of sport through education and advocacy. Nick has sat down and interviewed of 400 College coaches on the recruiting process and has a plethora of knowledge surrounding recruiting. Enjoy as Nick brings the energy and speaks words of wisdom that can help everybody navigate the recruiting journey!

Join Bobby & Jeff in Episode 10 as they sit down with Andy Pascoe, the Head Coach at Western Illinois. During the interview, they discuss, rebuilding a program, and how recruiting plays a big role. Andy has spent time across the landscape of both high school and college baseball. Listen in as he speaks about recruiting!

Join Jeff and Bobby in Episode 9 as they discuss the Don'ts of the recruiting process. Enjoy their conversation with Steve Crosier who has coached baseball at the High School, College and Professional Levels and done strength and conditioning at the college basketball. Steve gives his perspective of what it takes to play at each level and what separates players at each level. Steve has a unique perspective from his time working with players in the weight room and on the field and shares how your son can maximize is development. Listen in as we talk about how the recruiting process hasn't really changed much from the 80's!

Join Bobby and Jeff in Episode 8 as they sit down with two parent, Bryan and Cheryl, who have been through the recruiting process. Their son went through the recruiting process 3 times as a 4-2-4 transfer and they know first hand how to handle the recruiting process. They answer the questions that all parents ask. Where to start while in HS?  What Degrees should we focus on for the future while playing ball? Do you really need a HS coaches help? Did you use a recruiting Websites? Is HS baseball important? What was your role in applying for academic scholarships, such as FAFSA? and many more questions!

Join Bobby and Jeff as they dive into how to sift through all of the recruiting information out there to devise your personal plan. We understand it can be hard to know how to come up with a plan for recruiting, so we give you what you need to know and look for to create your personal recruiting plan. Bobby and Jeff are joined by Division 1 Pitching Coach & Associate Head Coach Jimmy Jackson of James Madison University as he drops his knowledge on the recruiting world.   

How to Devise your Personal Recruiting Plan 

- Limit Your Resources 

- Trust the Professionals 

- Build Your Network 

- Join our Facebook Group (Showcase & College Baseball)  

Interview with Jimmy Jackson (9:43)

Join Bobby and Jeff in episode 6 to find out what kind of work ethic it takes to play college baseball. Bobby and Jeff will discuss what it was like playing college baseball and all the work that came outside of regular practice hours. Bobby and Jeff are joined by Sale Solaita, a former teammate of Bobby's at Spring Arbor, to talk about what it was like for him coming to the United States from Samoa to play college baseball. You will NEVER guess where he was found!

Work Ethic Required to Play College Baseball

- Enjoying the Game isn't enough

- Taking Initiative/getting extra work in before/after practice

- Making the Right Decisions

What College Baseball is like at all Levels 

- Learning Curve

- Depth

Interview with Sale Solaita

Questions of the Week

Join Bobby and Jeff this week as they discuss what College Coaches are looking for in players. Bobby and Jeff are joined by Division 2 Edward Waters Recruiting Coordinator Sean Stevens. 

What College Coaches are looking for in Position Players

- Approach

- Educated Feet

- Quick/Fast Hands

What College Coaches are Looking for in Pitchers

- Fastball Command

- Hand Speed

- Ability to Throw Strikes

Interview with Sean Stevens

Questions of the Week