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Today’s episode is dedicated solely to the college recruiting process. This is Recruiting: 101 with Aaron Cunningham and Ross Hawley on Episode 89 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

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Episode Chapter Markers:

03:45 Player exposure to college programs

11:50 Late bloomers

15:25 Traveling for travel ball

25:00 Regional recruiting

39:10 Transfer portal conversation

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Today’s guest conversation is with World Series Champion and former MLB RHP, Mr. Chad Durbin. Here’s Episode 88 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

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Episode Chapter Markers:

00:01:15 Intro and breakfast talk

00:05:40 Chad's optimistic outlook on life

00:11:05 Maturing and smiling at adversity

00:18:20 Winston Churchill mindset

00:22:30 Mentality on the mound for developing pitchers

00:28:45 Chad talks about his wife finding out he was a big leaguer

00:36:00 What pitchers should be doing in December

00:40:45 Learning to throw breaking pitches

00:47:30 Understanding what pitches you should throw

1:00:05 How to learn about baseball analytics

1:05:00 Chad's thoughts on Tommy John and his son's experience

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Today’s guest conversation is with Assistant Coach & Recruiting Coordinator for Weatherford College, Mr. Tanner Rockwell. Here’s Episode 87 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

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Episode Chapter Markers:

03:00 Reasons for Weatherford success

07:05 Premium JuCo's destination schools now?

13:50 Specific steps to get noticed by Weatherford

16:10 Pro mindset in recruits

21:45 Methods of recruiting

25:00 How Tanner Rockwell became a coach

31:20 Transitioning from a player to a coach

35:10 Advice for baseball players - elevating the next generation

42:03 Why do you coach?

46:15 Advice for youth coaches

50:45 Common denominator in successful players

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

Today’s episode features a new monthly segment we’ve added to the show, dedicated solely to the college recruiting process. This is Recruiting: 101 with Aaron Cunningham and Ross Hawley on Episode 86 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

For more episodes and content, visit https://baseballforward.com.

Episode Chapter Markers:

04:10 The start to the recruiting process

08:08 Getting a coach to notice you

11:10 Best way to communicate with college coaches

16:45 Choosing the best program

23:15 NCSA talk, other recruiting services, who to trust

28:50 College levels breakdown

35:50 Including your coach in the recruiting process

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Today’s guest conversation is with an Assistant Coach for Ranger College, Mr. Pat Day. Here’s Episode 85 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

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Today’s guest conversation is with the Head Coach of the Saint John’s University Johnnies, in Minnesota Mr. Scott Lieser. Here’s Episode 84 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

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Today’s guest conversation is with a former OF/1B for the Texas Rangers, Mr. Jason Botts. Here’s Episode 83 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

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Today’s guest conversation is with the Head Coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers, Mr. Steve Sabins. Here’s Episode 82 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

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Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

Today’s episode features a new monthly segment we’ve added to the show, dedicated solely to the college recruiting process. This is Recruiting: 101 with Aaron Cunningham and Ross Hawley on Episode 81 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

For more episodes and content, visit https://baseballforward.com.

Join hosts Ross Hawley and Jim Schwanke as they elevate the next generation of ballplayers and coaches.

Today’s guest conversation is with longtime Miami Marlins Scout, Mr. Scott Stanley. Here’s Episode 80 of the Baseball Forward Podcast.

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