College Recruiting Experts

E034: IMPORTANT EPISODE: How College Coaches Recruit in 2025

🎯 Here’s what you’ll learn by listening:
✅ Why only 5% of high school players make it to college baseball—and how to beat the odds
✅ The biggest mistakes families make in the recruiting process (and how to avoid them)
✅ A powerful story from Coach Woodson’s daughter that every family should hear before making a commitment
✅ What it really means when a coach doesn’t reply to your email—and how to stand out
✅ The truth about showcases, travel teams, and which events actually matter
✅ How to self-evaluate your son honestly (and what coaches are really looking for)
✅ Why physical development matters—and what to do starting now
✅ The inside story on why coaches trust us to recommend players (and delete emails from everyone else)
✅ What to do if your son is injured, behind the recruiting curve, or late in the process
✅ The one question every family should ask: “If my son couldn’t play, would he still be happy at this school?”
If you’re ready to take the next step after listening, book a free consultation with us: CLICK HERE— we’ll walk you through how we can help you save time, money, and most importantly, make the right decision for your son’s future.
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E033: Inside College Recruiting with Coach Tracy Woodson

In this episode, we talk with Coach Tracy Woodson — former Major League Baseball player, World Series champion with the Dodgers, Minor League manager, and college coach at Valparaiso and the University of Richmond. Now, as an advisor at College Recruiting Experts, Coach Woodson shares powerful insights from both sides of the recruiting journey — as a coach and as a parent who’s guided his own kids through the process.
Learn how to avoid the biggest recruiting mistakes and make smart, informed decisions for your athlete’s future.
CLICK HERE to learn More About College Recruiting Experts and Schedule Your Free Consultation.

E032: Baseball. D1 Commits - What That Really Means - What If I'm Not One | Debunking The Scholarship Promise

In This Episode:
Many high school teammates and players tell others they are Division 1 college "commits". What does that truly mean and should you feel bad that you are not a D1 Commit?
Can recruiting services and consultants really promise or assure a high school player he will receive a scholarship to play college baseball? What questions should you ask third party services if they do make these assurances?
Welcome to the College Recruiting Experts Podcast. Your ultimate guide for high school student-athletes & parents. We address recruiting questions with former head coaches from renowned college programs. Receive the correct information. Make informed decisions!
Click here to schedule your FREE consultation. Your free, 30-minute, video consultation is your opportunity to discuss your high school student-athlete’s athletic and academic future with one of our Expert Enrollment Specialists
Click here to submit any of your college recruiting questions to our team of former head coaches.
Click here to learn more about why College Recruiting Experts is the #1 choice for student-athletes and their parents.

E031: Baseball. How Important Are Showcases | Does Your HS Coach Know Your Talent Level

In This Episode:
Can you get exposure from college coaches if you don't attend or cannot afford to attend showcase camps? What other options exist to "get coaches to see you play?"
What is the role of your high school head baseball coach when it comes to helping you navigate the recruiting process? What if your high school baseball coach doesn't truly know how to evaluate how your current talent will project at the college level? Moreover, how do you know if your coach knows?
Welcome to the College Recruiting Experts Podcast. Your ultimate guide for high school student-athletes & parents. We address recruiting questions with former head coaches from renowned college programs. Receive the correct information. Make informed decisions!
Click here to schedule your FREE consultation. Your free, 30-minute, video consultation is your opportunity to discuss your high school student-athlete’s athletic and academic future with one of our Expert Enrollment Specialists
Click here to submit any of your college recruiting questions to our team of former head coaches.
Click here to learn more about why College Recruiting Experts is the #1 choice for student-athletes and their parents.

Ep. 029 Baseball. Fitness | Is A Coach Recruiting You | D1 vs.D3

In This Episode:
Are you physically ready to attend showcase camps and get on the radar of a college coach?
How do you know if a college coach is recruiting you or not.
Division 1 vs 3. How to navigate the decision between which division is best for your academic and athletic talents and goals.
Welcome to the College Recruiting Experts Podcast. Your ultimate guide for high school student-athletes & parents. We address recruiting questions with former head coaches from renowned college programs. Receive the correct information. Make informed decisions!
Click here to submit any of your college recruiting questions to our team of former head coaches.
Click here to learn more about why College Recruiting Experts is the #1 choice for student-athletes and their parents.

E028: Baseball | How Does CRE Actually Work? What HS and Travel Ball Coaches May or May Not To Do Help You

Click here to schedule your FREE consultation. Your free, 30-minute, video consultation is your opportunity to discuss your high school student-athlete’s athletic and academic future with Coach John Stuper.
 
Welcome to the College Recruiting Experts Podcast. Your ultimate guide for high school student-athletes & parents. We address recruiting questions with former head coaches from renowned college programs. Receive the correct information. Make informed decisions!
 
In This Exclusive Episode:
College Stuper, from Recruiting Experts shares the most important recruiting tips from one of our most recent webinars with Coach Stuper, with a 30-year veteran head baseball coach at Yale University.
What should you be doing this off-season? This should be your primary focus on and off the field.
 
How (and should) your high school baseball coach or travel ball coach may (or may not) help you throughout the recruiting process. Does what they say actually mean anything to College Coaches.
 
This is how College Recruiting Experts can help you. Coach explains in detail how important is to work with someone like College Recruiting Experts or another knowledgeable program.
 
Click here to schedule your FREE consultation. Your free, 30-minute, video consultation is your opportunity to discuss your high school student-athlete’s athletic and academic future with one of our Expert Enrollment Specialists
 
This episode is brought to you by Major League Mindset.
Major League Mindset was founded by former UVA Hall of Famer and 7 year MLB veteran, Brandon Guyer. I recently caught up with Brandon and he openly told me that when he was in high school, he was just like almost every other high school ballplayer. High pressure got to him, mistakes piled up, and his confidence crumbled. But he found a way to overcome it all and played Major League Baseball for 7 years, including in the 2016 World Series.
Ready to master the mental game? Visit BrandonGuyer.com and use code CRE100 for $100 off of Brandon's online course, which is one of the top courses in the world on mental training for baseball players!
 
Click here to learn more about why College Recruiting Experts is the #1 choice for student-athletes and their parents.
 
Welcome to the College Recruiting Experts Podcast. Your ultimate guide for high school student-athletes & parents. We address recruiting questions with former head coaches from renowned college programs. Receive the correct information. Make informed decisions!
 
Click here to schedule your FREE consultation. Your free, 30-minute, video consultation is your opportunity to discuss your high school student-athlete’s athletic and academic future with one of our Expert Enrollment Specialists
 
Click here to submit any of your college recruiting questions to our team of former head coaches.
 
Click here to learn more about why College Recruiting Experts is the #1 choice for student-athletes and their parents.

E027: Baseball Special Episode From Webinar: How to Navigate the Ever-Changing Recruiting Landscape

Click here to schedule your FREE consultation. Your free, 30-minute, video consultation is your opportunity to discuss your high school student-athlete’s athletic and academic future with Coach John Stuper.
 
Welcome to the College Recruiting Experts Podcast. Your ultimate guide for high school student-athletes & parents. We address recruiting questions with former head coaches from renowned college programs. Receive the correct information. Make informed decisions!
 
In This Exclusive Episode:
College Stuper, from Recruiting Experts shares the most important recruiting tips from one of our most recent webinars with Coach Stuper, with a 30-year veteran head baseball coach at Yale University.
Unlock the Secrets to College Baseball Success: Must-Listen To Podcast Episode with Coach John Stuper!
Imagine knowing exactly what steps to take this winter to secure your athlete’s future in college baseball. In this game-changing webinar, World Series champion and legendary coach John Stuper reveals invaluable insights that could be the difference-maker in your recruiting journey. 
Don’t miss out on this insider knowledge that top players are already leveraging!
Learn how to strengthen your mental game - the #1 controllable in baseball. We are proud supporters of Major League Mindset. See below for details on how to take advantage of the #1 mental training platform for high school baseball players. USE CODE CRE100 and Save $100 off his #1 rated online course.
 
Click here to schedule your FREE consultation. Your free, 30-minute, video consultation is your opportunity to discuss your high school student-athlete’s athletic and academic future with one of our Expert Enrollment Specialists
 
This episode is brought to you by Major League Mindset.
Major League Mindset was founded by former UVA Hall of Famer and 7 year MLB veteran, Brandon Guyer. I recently caught up with Brandon and he openly told me that when he was in high school, he was just like almost every other high school ballplayer. High pressure got to him, mistakes piled up, and his confidence crumbled. But he found a way to overcome it all and played Major League Baseball for 7 years, including in the 2016 World Series.
Ready to master the mental game? Visit BrandonGuyer.com and use code CRE100 for $100 off of Brandon's online course, which is one of the top courses in the world on mental training for baseball players!
 
Click here to learn more about why College Recruiting Experts is the #1 choice for student-athletes and their parents.
 
Welcome to the College Recruiting Experts Podcast. Your ultimate guide for high school student-athletes & parents. We address recruiting questions with former head coaches from renowned college programs. Receive the correct information. Make informed decisions!
 
Click here to schedule your FREE consultation. Your free, 30-minute, video consultation is your opportunity to discuss your high school student-athlete’s athletic and academic future with one of our Expert Enrollment Specialists
 
Click here to submit any of your college recruiting questions to our team of former head coaches.
 
Click here to learn more about why College Recruiting Experts is the #1 choice for student-athletes and their parents.

E026: Baseball | Why Do College Coaches Ask If You Are A Two-Way Player and Has The Recruiting Process Started Earlier?

Click here to schedule your FREE consultation. Your free, 30-minute, video consultation is your opportunity to discuss your high school student-athlete’s athletic and academic future with Coach John Stuper.
 
Welcome to the College Recruiting Experts Podcast. Your ultimate guide for high school student-athletes & parents. We address recruiting questions with former head coaches from renowned college programs. Receive the correct information. Make informed decisions!
 
In This Exclusive Episode:
College Stuper, from Recruiting Experts shares the most important recruiting tips from one of our most recent webinars with Coach Stuper, with a 30-year veteran head baseball coach at Yale University.
College Coaches will occasionally ask you if you are a two-way player (pitcher and fielder/batter). Why do coaches ask players this question and how should you respond?
 
Has the college recruiting process "sped-up" in recent years and if so, why? How should you navigate the process in a meaningful and intentional way, without going down random paths?
 
Learn how to strengthen your mental game - the #1 controllable in baseball. We are proud supporters of Major League Mindset. See below for details on how to take advantage of the #1 mental training platform for high school baseball players. USE CODE CRE100 and Save $100 off his #1 rated online course.
 
Click here to schedule your FREE consultation. Your free, 30-minute, video consultation is your opportunity to discuss your high school student-athlete’s athletic and academic future with one of our Expert Enrollment Specialists
 
This episode is brought to you by Major League Mindset.
Major League Mindset was founded by former UVA Hall of Famer and 7 year MLB veteran, Brandon Guyer. I recently caught up with Brandon and he openly told me that when he was in high school, he was just like almost every other high school ballplayer. High pressure got to him, mistakes piled up, and his confidence crumbled. But he found a way to overcome it all and played Major League Baseball for 7 years, including in the 2016 World Series.
Ready to master the mental game? Visit BrandonGuyer.com and use code CRE100 for $100 off of Brandon's online course, which is one of the top courses in the world on mental training for baseball players!
 
Click here to learn more about why College Recruiting Experts is the #1 choice for student-athletes and their parents.
 
Welcome to the College Recruiting Experts Podcast. Your ultimate guide for high school student-athletes & parents. We address recruiting questions with former head coaches from renowned college programs. Receive the correct information. Make informed decisions!
 
Click here to schedule your FREE consultation. Your free, 30-minute, video consultation is your opportunity to discuss your high school student-athlete’s athletic and academic future with one of our Expert Enrollment Specialists
 
Click here to submit any of your college recruiting questions to our team of former head coaches.
 
Click here to learn more about why College Recruiting Experts is the #1 choice for student-athletes and their parents.

E025: Baseball | Others Share The Importance of Coach Stuper and College Recruiting Experts

Click here to schedule your FREE consultation. Your free, 30-minute, video consultation is your opportunity to discuss your high school student-athlete’s athletic and academic future with Coach John Stuper.
 
Welcome to the College Recruiting Experts Podcast. Your ultimate guide for high school student-athletes & parents. We address recruiting questions with former head coaches from renowned college programs. Receive the correct information. Make informed decisions!
 
In This Exclusive Episode:
College Stuper, from Recruiting Experts shares the most important recruiting tips from one of our most recent webinars with Coach Stuper, with a 30-year veteran head baseball coach at Yale University.
This episode is an outlier. We share a podcast recording of two hosts who speak about the challenges of the recruiting process as we head into 2025 and how Coach Stuper and College Recruiting Experts are helping families.
 
Learn how to strengthen your mental game - the #1 controllable in baseball. We are proud supporters of Major League Mindset. See below for details on how to take advantage of the #1 mental training platform for high school baseball players. USE CODE CRE100 and Save $100 off his #1 rated online course.
 
Click here to schedule your FREE consultation. Your free, 30-minute, video consultation is your opportunity to discuss your high school student-athlete’s athletic and academic future with one of our Expert Enrollment Specialists
 
This episode is brought to you by Major League Mindset.
Major League Mindset was founded by former UVA Hall of Famer and 7 year MLB veteran, Brandon Guyer. I recently caught up with Brandon and he openly told me that when he was in high school, he was just like almost every other high school ballplayer. High pressure got to him, mistakes piled up, and his confidence crumbled. But he found a way to overcome it all and played Major League Baseball for 7 years, including in the 2016 World Series.
Ready to master the mental game? Visit BrandonGuyer.com and use code CRE100 for $100 off of Brandon's online course, which is one of the top courses in the world on mental training for baseball players!
 
Click here to learn more about why College Recruiting Experts is the #1 choice for student-athletes and their parents.
 
Welcome to the College Recruiting Experts Podcast. Your ultimate guide for high school student-athletes & parents. We address recruiting questions with former head coaches from renowned college programs. Receive the correct information. Make informed decisions!
 
Click here to schedule your FREE consultation. Your free, 30-minute, video consultation is your opportunity to discuss your high school student-athlete’s athletic and academic future with one of our Expert Enrollment Specialists
 
Click here to submit any of your college recruiting questions to our team of former head coaches.
 
Click here to learn more about why College Recruiting Experts is the #1 choice for student-athletes and their parents.

E024: Baseball | Your a Junior In HS, Now What? How The New NCAA Rule Will Affect Aspiring D3 Players

Click here to schedule your FREE consultation. Your free, 30-minute, video consultation is your opportunity to discuss your high school student-athlete’s athletic and academic future with Coach John Stuper.
 
Welcome to the College Recruiting Experts Podcast. Your ultimate guide for high school student-athletes & parents. We address recruiting questions with former head coaches from renowned college programs. Receive the correct information. Make informed decisions!
 
In This Exclusive Episode:
College Stuper, from Recruiting Experts shares the most important recruiting tips from one of our most recent webinars with Coach Stuper, with a 30-year veteran head baseball coach at Yale University.
Coach advised a father of a student-athlete, high school class of 2026 on what to do recruiting-wise, as his son heads into his Junior year.
 
How important is playing high school fall baseball?
Coach advises a family who is navigating through the new NCAA rule, which states that all Division I baseball team roster sizes must be reduced by close to 25%. How will this alter how Division 3 players should approach the recruiting process with all of the new D1 players now "on the market".
 
Learn how to strengthen your mental game - the #1 controllable in baseball. We are proud supporters of Major League Mindset. See below for details on how to take advantage of the #1 mental training platform for high school baseball players. USE CODE CRE100 and Save $100 off his #1 rated online course.
 
Click here to schedule your FREE consultation. Your free, 30-minute, video consultation is your opportunity to discuss your high school student-athlete’s athletic and academic future with one of our Expert Enrollment Specialists
 
This episode is brought to you by Major League Mindset.
Major League Mindset was founded by former UVA Hall of Famer and 7 year MLB veteran, Brandon Guyer. I recently caught up with Brandon and he openly told me that when he was in high school, he was just like almost every other high school ballplayer. High pressure got to him, mistakes piled up, and his confidence crumbled. But he found a way to overcome it all and played Major League Baseball for 7 years, including in the 2016 World Series.
Ready to master the mental game? Visit BrandonGuyer.com and use code CRE100 for $100 off of Brandon's online course, which is one of the top courses in the world on mental training for baseball players!
 
Click here to learn more about why College Recruiting Experts is the #1 choice for student-athletes and their parents.
 
Welcome to the College Recruiting Experts Podcast. Your ultimate guide for high school student-athletes & parents. We address recruiting questions with former head coaches from renowned college programs. Receive the correct information. Make informed decisions!
 
Click here to schedule your FREE consultation. Your free, 30-minute, video consultation is your opportunity to discuss your high school student-athlete’s athletic and academic future with one of our Expert Enrollment Specialists
 
Click here to submit any of your college recruiting questions to our team of former head coaches.
 
Click here to learn more about why College Recruiting Experts is the #1 choice for student-athletes and their parents.