The Athlete's Advisor-Baseball: Playing Outside the Lines

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"Baseball: Playing Outside the Lines was our bible of answers in a year of one thousand questions."
- Barb K., Michigan

"...my son was offered a full ride at a NAIA Div. II private school worth $17,000 per year. He also has full tuition offers from two Div. I schools as well. Your book more than paid for itself. Thanks a million!"
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Baseball: Playing Outside the Lines

Competition for scholarship money in college baseball is fierce, and rosters spots are not easy to come by at any level. How do you increase your chances of both? Get seen by the right people at the right time who also have needs that match your skill set. This book will explain the process and open your eyes to the steps of selling yourself to a college baseball program that is also the best fit socially and academically.

We roll the whole equation out into an easy to understand format: NCAA rules of eligibility, talking to coaches, choosing schools, evaluating programs, choosing exposure opportunities like showcase and summer camps and more (see chapter outline). We explain the pro’s and con’s of your options and think you will be able to answer the most difficult question on your own after you have read the book. Where is the best place(s) for me to apply and play college ball?

What's in the book?

TABLE OF CONTENTS -

Chapter 1: Overview the Recruiting Process and Recruiting Timeline
Chapter 2 : General Landscape of College Baseball
Chapter 3: Coach’s Expectations of a Player
Chapter 4: Player Expectations of the Coach
Chapter 5: Academics, Qualifying for College, Clearinghouse
Chapter 6: Classroom Success Habits
Chapter 7: Choosing a School and a Program
Chapter 8: Roster Reading
Chapter 9: Checking Out Schools in Person
Chapter 10: Early Decision / Early Action
Chapter 11: NCAA Recruiting and Rules
Chapter 12: How to Gain More Exposure
Chapter 13: Recruiting Video
Chapter 14: Showcases Which One and How Many
    Includes: Case Study: One Family's Showcase Odyssey

Chapter 15: Professional or College Ball
Chapter 16: The How, What, and Why of Scouts: College and Professional

Chapter 17: Mental Skills Training
Chapter 18: Steroids, Drugs, Tobacco and Alcohol
Chapter 19: Introduction to Nutrition
Chapter 20: Playing From The Bench
Chapter 21: Case Study Profile: Exercising Your Options
Chapter 22: Basic Arm Care with Dr. Arthur Pappas
Chapter 23: Evaluating Strength and Conditioning Programs
Chapter 24: Vision Training
Chapter 25: Financial Aid and Athletic Scholarships
Chapter 26: Putting it all together
Chapter 27: Recruiting and Showcase Tracker Worksheets

Appendix: Sample player profile, sample resume and the all new "College Coaches Speak Out" section. Several college coaches give their candid opinion on what the most important aspects of recruiting are for players and parents to think about!