Overall Strategy

Last thoughts on overall strategy and mindset

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Authenticity

We’re going to be authentic in everything we do. We’re NEVER going to lie or exaggerate.

Coaches evaluate more than just talent.

Design your whole package, not just your skills package

Show personality

Be honest and authentic — you know when you’re being pitched

Business deal

The recruiting process is a business deal. There’s a lot of money at stake. Treat it as such.

A coach can’t “take a chance on you” — this is how he provides for his family and puts food on the table. Understand the significance of this decision for him, and it will change the way you navigate the process. It will change the way you send emails, write texts, answer calls, etc.

You and the coach are both salesmen — you’re each buying something and selling something

The loophole

Use baseball or softball as a vehicle for your academic career

Most players will not play professionally

Hope/work for the best, plan for the worst

West Point example

Am I behind in the recruiting process?

Never too late. Things can change SO fast in the recruiting process.

Rosters change all the time

Transfer

Quit

Academic issues

Disciplinary issues

Coaching changes

Email is free. Why not give it your best shot?!

West Point to Oregon (story)

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