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Moms and Baseball

Moms and Baseball is a podcast for youth baseball moms, dads, coaches, and players. Co-hosts Diana Stephens and Stephanie Malley share their thoughts and stories--but more importantly, interview experts--relating to all levels of baseball: Little League / rec, travel / select, high school / showcase, college, and beyond. Plus look for appearances by special guest hosts, including Patrick and Trevor, for special Baseball Dads episodes and more! Check out our Facebook group, "Parents and Baseball." @momsandbaseball on Facebook and Instagram. https://momsandbaseball.weebly.com

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021 DadsTakeover - College Recruiting

February 04, 2021 • Moms and Baseball / Patrick Malley & Dr. Trevor Grice • Episode 21

Trevor and Patrick are joined by guest Jason Ball, Asst. Baseball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator at SVSU and coach of the 16u Michigan Select team.

Dads takeover for Part 2 of our mini-series on showcase baseball and college recruitment. Listen to Part 1 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1348060/7380025
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In this episode, Jason shares his experiences coaching at different levels, and offers players and parents a plethora of advice regarding college recruiting, including:

Explanation of NCAA divisions, JUCO, and NAIA and recruiting rules, plus roster & scholarship limits
Showcases -- how valuable are they?
What parents should and should not do in regards to helping or hurting their child in the college recruiting process
When / how should players start contacting college coaches?
Social media -- do's and don'ts for players/parents

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Note: NAIA Division 1 and 2 schools do offer athletic scholarships. Division 3 NAIA schools do not.

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