Absolutely YES — and honestly, most players who get recruited aren’t playing for the “Top-10 National” travel teams you see all over Instagram. Let’s be real for a second:Not every family can play for a nationally ranked squad. Not everyone lives near one. And not everyone fits their roster style, price tag, or politics. And that has zero […]
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What Makes MAPL Baseball Different From Public HS Baseball?
If you’re a baseball parent in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, you’ve probably heard about the Mid-Atlantic Prep League, or MAPL. These private boarding schools are known for strong academics, beautiful campuses, and—most importantly—high-level baseball. But what really makes MAPL baseball different from the public high school down the street? As a parent going through this process myself, […]
We Got Burned at a Showcase — Don’t Make My Mistake
I’ve written before about how not all showcases are equal, and how parents need to ask the right questions before signing their kids up for any event promising “exposure.” I have a whole checklist I tell families to follow. I’ve repeated it in posts, emails, conversations—you name it. And yet… this past weekend, I didn’t […]
Why Your Son Isn’t Getting Calls From College Coaches (10 Real Reasons + Fixes)
If your son is a junior or senior and the phone still isn’t ringing, take a breath — you’re not alone.Every year, thousands of talented players (and families who’ve done “everything right”) find themselves wondering: “Why isn’t anyone calling?” Silence from coaches doesn’t always mean your son isn’t good enough. More often, it means something in the process is […]
How Do College Coaches Evaluate Recruits — and What Should You Ask Them?
If you’re anything like me, the recruiting process feels part investigation, part interview, and part guessing game. We’ve sat through the awkward email intros, the “we’ll be in touch” replies, and the few golden calls where you actually learn something useful. As a parent whose son is going through recruiting right now, I wanted to […]