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

May 4, 2021

On March 9, we wrapped up a three-part webinar series on high-academic recruiting – and all the recorded webinars are now available via video links below, as well as brief outlines of what topics each video covers.

Update: on May 3, we recorded a fourth part about college visits, campus tours and admissions interviews. Check out that video below!

 

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 changes the ongoing pandemic and NCAA dead period have brought to recruiting over the last year

 

Part 2: Getting the Right Exposure in 2021

 

 

Part 2 focuses in on getting the right exposure to advance your recruiting at target programs – particularly those high-academic and competitive-admission schools that are on the school list for many of our student-athletes:

  • Different types of exposure (showcases, video, digital, tournaments)
  • 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

 

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

 

Part 4: College Visits, Campus Tours & Admissions Interivews

 

 

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