IIn this episode of On the Subject, we sit down with Barrett Serrato, Purdue Assistant Coach, Recruiting Coordinator, and former Boilermaker standout, at his alma mater. Barrett opens up about his journey from West Chicago, Illinois to Purdue, why he chose college over the pros out of high school, and what it was like playing on one of the greatest teams in Purdue baseball history (the 2012 squad that hosted a regional). He breaks down how college baseball has evolved into one of the best development environments in the sport, the resources that make Purdue special, and how the expanded Big Ten is reshaping the game.

Barrett also shares candid recruiting insights: the myths that need to die, the mistakes families make, and what separates the players who thrive from the ones who don't. From rapid-fire recruiting questions (Twitter DMs over email, multi-sport athletes over specialists) to his vision for building the proudest alumni base in college baseball, this conversation is a must-listen for any student-athlete, parent, or fan who wants an inside look at what makes Purdue Baseball tick.

Plus: why getting coached hard is a privilege, the one thing parents need to stop doing, and Barrett's 60-second pitch to recruits.