If you’re a parent navigating the recruiting process—or a player starting to gain traction—you’ve probably had this moment: A college coach hits “follow” on X (Twitter).Then another.Then one from a big program. Maybe even schools like the University of Texas or the University of Kentucky. And the question comes almost immediately: What does this actually […]
Tournaments & Showcases
Which Perfect Game & PBR Events Are Actually Worth It?
A Parent’s Guide to Avoiding the Showcase Money Trap If you’ve spent any time around youth and high school baseball, you’ve probably noticed it too. Certain players seem to get endless love from Perfect Game and Prep Baseball Report. They’re ranked. They’re written up. They’re clipped and reposted. And sometimes—if we’re being honest—the performance doesn’t match the praise. […]
If I’m on a Travel Team That Isn’t Top-10 Nationally… Can I Still Get Recruited?
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 […]
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 […]