Today, we have SEC Coach Isaiah Paige, Missouri Pitching Development Coordinator, bringing us a lot of insight on the recruiting process. Isaiah shares his experience as a player at the D1 level and coaching professionally and now at a D1. He talks about what scouts look for in players and the shift in the recruiting process with the new NCAA roster changes. He also gives some wisdom on what players should focus on while trying to get recruited.
What We Discuss (pt. 2):
0:00 Finding the mold when recruiting pitchers (cont’d)
03:30 NCAA D1 Roster changes
06:05 Why you shouldn’t specialize too early
07:15 When would it be okay to specialize?
10:10 What scouts look for in position players
12:08 Learn the game
13:47 Are showcases important?
15:02 Invest on development
18:10 Turn offs when recruiting
21:13 Uncommon things scouts look for
23:05 What would you do different as a player?
Check out pt.1 to learn about Isaiah Paige:
https://youtu.be/VOEQ32GvSCU
Introduction
Orioles Fundamentals Coach experience
Transition from player to coach
From Pro to D1 coach
Behind the scenes as an SEC coach
Finding the mold when recruiting pitcher
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