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2022 Webinar Series on High-Academic Recruiting (feat. Diamond College Advisory Team)

February 16, 2022

Throughout the spring, Headfirst and our partners and friends over at Diamond College Advisory Team (DCAT) are once again hosting a series of webinars on the high-academic recruiting process. As we record and post each part, we’ll update this blog post with the video.

Take a look through to watch Parts 1 through 3 and register to attend Part 4 live in April!

 

Part 1: Approaching the High-Academic Recruiting Process

In Part 1, we give an overview of what “high-academic recruiting” means, and why it’s different. We also discuss:

  • How to identify your target schools and build a college list
  • What’s unique about the high-academic recruiting process
  • What makes for effective coach communication at this time of year for different high school grad years

Below are the topics and their timestamps in the video – feel free to watch straight through, or skip to the part of your choice!

Overview, Agenda & Introductions: 0:00

Identifying Target Schools & Building a School List – School Qualities: 6:52

Building a School List – Baseball Assessment: 12:47

What’s Unique about the High-Academic Recruiting Process: 25:12

The Unique Timing & Timeline of High-Academic Recruiting: 28:35

Intro to Effective Coach Communication: 38:22

Live Q&A: 55:17

 

 

Part 2: Getting the Right Exposure in 2022

Part 2 outlines how student-athletes can get the right targeted, efficient exposure in the high-academic recruiting process. Topics include:

  • Different types of exposure (showcases, video, digital, tournaments) and their role in recruiting
  • Building a showcase/recruiting plan of attack
  • How to use video effectively at different stages of your recruiting process
  • How to specifically target high-academic programs to get the right exposure to YOUR targeted list of baseball programs

Below are the topics and their timestamps in the video.

Overview, Agenda & Introductions: 0:00

Different Types of Exposure: 4:14

Digital Exposure: 5:14

The Role of Travel Ball & Tournaments: 8:32

Individual Showcases: 20:39

School-Specific Prospect Camps: 25:43

Building a Targeted Exposure Plan: 27:37

Using Video Effectively: 40:20

Personalizing Video: 55:18

Targeted High-Academic Exposure: 56:27

Live Q&A: 1:05:05

 

Part 3: The “Dos & Don’ts” of Recruiting

How to avoid some common mistakes and pitfalls in the recruiting process, including the “dos & don’ts” of:

  • Communicating with college coaches
  • Getting the right recruiting exposure
  • Approaching and preparing for showcases and/or tournaments

Overview, Agenda & Introductions: 0:00

Coach Communication: 3:14

Getting the Right Recruiting Exposure: 24:27

Performance at Showcases & Tournaments: 34:10

Resources on Peak Performance: 35:45

Face-to-Face with Coaches at a Showcase: 36:43

General Recruiting Dos & Don’ts: 45:47

Building a School List & Finding School Fit: 46:07

Patience, Timing & Proactivity: 47:50

Live Q&A: 1:03:03

 

Part 4: College Visits, Campus Tours & Admissions Interviews

Register to attend Part 4 live on Monday, April 25 @ 7pm ET

How to use college visits, campus tours and admissions interviews in the recruiting process, and how to approach them:

  • Official vs. unofficial visits – what’s the difference and what do they mean?
  • How to prepare for a college recruiting visit
  • Tips for success while you’re on a college recruiting visit
  • How to use campus tours (both live and virtual) to find the right school fit
  • How to prepare for and put your best foot forward at an admissions interview
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