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[coachbeede]

The Recruiting Model Changed. Nobody Told the Parents. (Part 1)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmuB6WNC_Zc Most baseball families are planning around a recruiting model that no longer exists. Coaches are still recruiting; they are just not recruiting high school players first. The portal, the 34-player roster cap, and year-by-year roster construction have changed who gets recruited, when, and how. In this live session, I walk through what actually changed, what August 1 does and does not mean for your son, and why rising seniors have more runway than the panic suggests. I'll show you the numbers, including what a current Division I recruiting coordinator says about high school recruiting right now. We'll cover (Full Episode) • Why the old narrative made sense — and when it stopped being true • The transfer portal by the numbers, and the math on D1 roster spots • What August 1 actually opens, and the rule most families have backward • The full contact calendar by division, including the service academy exception • Why commitments moved to the spring, and what that means for rising seniors • The resume principle: why you cannot transfer up from the bench Bring your questions; include your son's grade year and position. If you want an honest assessment of where your son best fits: https://ift.tt/7FZyPXI #YouthBaseball #TravelBaseball #CollegeBaseballRecruiting Questions? [email protected] I'm glad you're here. Let's get your family the truth. via Coach Beede https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCunSQGST_QIdZGKo8-CXebQ July 22, 2026 at 10:54AM

[coachbeede]

The Recruiting Model Changed. Nobody Told the Parents.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRbqNMbUfbg Most baseball families are planning around a recruiting model that no longer exists. Coaches are still recruiting; they are just not recruiting high school players first. The portal, the 34-player roster cap, and year-by-year roster construction have changed who gets recruited, when, and how. In this live session, I walk through what actually changed, what August 1 does and does not mean for your son, and why rising seniors have more runway than the panic suggests. I'll show you the numbers, including what a current Division I recruiting coordinator says about high school recruiting right now. We'll cover: • Why the old narrative made sense — and when it stopped being true • The transfer portal by the numbers, and the math on D1 roster spots • What August 1 actually opens, and the rule most families have backward • The full contact calendar by division, including the service academy exception • Why commitments moved to the spring, and what that means for rising seniors • The resume principle: why you cannot transfer up from the bench Bring your questions; include your son's grade year and position. If you want an honest assessment of where your son best fits: https://ift.tt/CLzKvRn Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://ift.tt/WHMZjVc If you are interested in streaming, please check out my link! via Coach Beede https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCunSQGST_QIdZGKo8-CXebQ July 20, 2026 at 08:34PM

[coachbeede]

What to know about DIII recruiting

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AhNvzwuBtFY 📢 Players, don’t overlook the academic opportunities at @ncaadiii programs. ✅ Elite Academic Colleges ✅ Elite College Baseball ✅ Elite Coaching! #baseballrecruiting #collegebaseball #baseballlife #collegerecruiting via Coach Beede https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCunSQGST_QIdZGKo8-CXebQ July 18, 2026 at 02:25AM

[coachbeede]

Don't make this recruiting mistake!

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8D644Sv7n9A The biggest recruiting mistake? Choosing a school over an opportunity. If you're not playing, you're not building the résumé coaches are looking for. Prioritize fit, development, and playing time over the logo on the jersey. Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an update: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCunSQGST_QIdZGKo8-CXebQ?sub_confirmation=1 Want even more in-depth guidance? Become a channel member to get exclusive access to members-only content and direct support for your family's baseball journey: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCunSQGST_QIdZGKo8-CXebQ/join Watch Next: [Add 3 links to related videos from your channel here. Then delete this line.] If you do one thing today, find out where your son actually stands. Start with an evaluation below. — Your next step — Find out where your son stands — free evaluation: https://ift.tt/Khmy5tI Everything in one place: https://ift.tt/vkTQt5a Free Baseball Bluebook app — iOS: https://ift.tt/e3zQS41 - Android: https://ift.tt/OLlsKvx Follow: @coachbeede on Instagram and X Join The Coach Beede Newsletter. #YouthBaseball #TravelBaseball #CollegeBaseballRecruiting Questions? [email protected] I'm glad you're here. Let's get your family the truth. via Coach Beede https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCunSQGST_QIdZGKo8-CXebQ July 17, 2026 at 03:30AM

[coachbeede]

When do grades matter in recruiting?

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2RFBKb915LY 📢 Parents: The Most Overlooked Part of Recruiting Isn’t Baseball… It’s Grades. Too many families focus on showcases, travel teams, and exposure while overlooking the one thing that can quietly eliminate opportunities before a coach ever watches your athlete play. Academics matter. Great grades don’t just open more recruiting doors—they keep doors from closing because your student-athlete isn’t an academic fit for the schools they’re targeting. The best time to build that academic foundation is freshman year. College coaches want to see consistency or steady improvement throughout high school, not a last-minute push as a junior or senior. A strong GPA creates more options, more scholarship opportunities, and more flexibility throughout the recruiting process. ⚾ Don’t let academics become the reason an opportunity disappears. Start early, stay consistent, and make grades part of your recruiting plan—not an afterthought. #baseballrecruiting #collegerecruiting #ivy #nescac #patriotleague via Coach Beede https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCunSQGST_QIdZGKo8-CXebQ July 16, 2026 at 05:56AM

[coachbeede]

The State of Youth Baseball: What MLB Just Told Us About Your Son's Future

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYtU3y9ODQA While baseball takes its All-Star break, something happened that most parents missed entirely. Major League Baseball told us — in writing — exactly how it intends to build the next generation of big leaguer's. And it changes the road your son or daughter is on. Tonight I'm giving you the State of Youth Baseball as honestly as I know how. What MLB actually proposed and why. Why D1 rosters just got smaller at the exact moment MLB started funneling talent toward them. Where the opportunity really is going. And what all of it means for your family — whether your child is eight or eighteen. Nobody's selling you anything tonight. No hype, no fear. Just the truth, the real numbers, and a calmer way to see the road ahead. Fresh off four days with eighty college coaches — Ivy, Patriot, NESCAC, and UAA — I'll tell you what they told me. One trusted advisor. Every important decision. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://ift.tt/axd2qH5 If you are interested in streaming, please check out my link! via Coach Beede https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCunSQGST_QIdZGKo8-CXebQ July 14, 2026 at 05:26AM

[coachbeede]

Parents: The recruiting landscape has changed.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6qghMBBIylA 📢 Parents: The recruiting landscape has changed. Today’s college coaches are focused on building and rebuilding rosters. That means they’re looking for players that are older, stronger, more experienced athletes who can make an immediate impact. That doesn’t mean high school players aren’t being recruited. It means the path has changed. The best thing you can do is start preparing early. ✅Focus on developing your athlete’s skills, speed, strength, and baseball IQ. Most importantly, build a plan tailored to your athlete’s goals, strengths, and areas for development. ✅Get an evaluation and see where your student athlete truly is. 👉 The families who understand this new landscape and prepare for it will put themselves in the best position when recruiting opportunities come. #recruiting #baseballrecruiting #collegebaseball #baseball #development via Coach Beede https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCunSQGST_QIdZGKo8-CXebQ July 10, 2026 at 10:39PM

[coachbeede]

How The 5 For 5 Rule Changes Recruiting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S_6tTc0FsE The NCAA's new 5-for-5 rule has created a lot of confusion for baseball families—but what does it actually mean for your athlete? In this episode of The Process, Walter Beede and Jeremy Fouts break down the new rule, separate fact from fiction, and explain how it will impact recruiting, roster construction, transfers, postgraduate years, and the future of college baseball. More importantly, they shift the conversation from worrying about rule changes to focusing on what athletes can control. If you're a parent of a high school baseball player, this episode provides a clear roadmap for what matters most from freshman year through senior year. Whether your goal is Division I, JUCO, NAIA, or Division III, this conversation will help you make smarter decisions and avoid common recruiting mistakes. Topics Covered: -What the NCAA's new 5-for-5 rule actually means -How the rule affects high school recruits -Transfer portal myths and realities -Why recruiting timelines have changed -The value of postgraduate years -Why patience wins in recruiting -Freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year priorities -Why academics create recruiting opportunities -The importance of strength, nutrition, and physical development -How college coaches build their recruiting classes -Why "fit" matters more than simply playing Division I -How to prepare for long-term success in college baseball If you're serious about helping your athlete navigate today's recruiting landscape, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Want even more in-depth guidance? Become a channel member to get exclusive access to members-only content and direct support for your family's baseball journey: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCunSQGST_QIdZGKo8-CXebQ/join ✅Check out CorVive Supplements 👍30% Off First Purchase Use Code: Bluebook 👍10% Off Subscription Use Code: Bluebook10 🔗https://ift.tt/ckw0PpJ If you do one thing today, find out where your son actually stands. Start with an evaluation below. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://ift.tt/h69ez8n If you are interested in streaming, please check out my link! via Coach Beede https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCunSQGST_QIdZGKo8-CXebQ July 10, 2026 at 05:15AM