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		<title>Prospect Perspectives with Dodgers’ Alex Castellanos</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week we are joined by one of the Dodgers’ top prospects, Alex Castellanos. Alex was a tenth round draft pick by the Cardinals in 2007 and then traded to the Dodgers last season in a deal for Rafael Furcal. &#8230; <a href="http://www.nextlevelballplayer.com/hitting/prospect-perspectives-with-dodgers%e2%80%99-alex-castellanos/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nextlevelballplayer.com/hitting/prospect-perspectives-with-dodgers%e2%80%99-alex-castellanos/</link>
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		<title>What It Takes To Be A Great Catcher with Sal Fasano (Video)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey catchers and coaches, listen up! We have a catching-specific interview today with long time MLB catcher and current AA coach for the Blue Jays, Sal Fasano. Sal played for 10 different teams over his 13 seasons and was well-known &#8230; <a href="http://www.nextlevelballplayer.com/interview/what-it-takes-to-be-a-great-catcher-with-sal-fasano-video/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nextlevelballplayer.com/interview/what-it-takes-to-be-a-great-catcher-with-sal-fasano-video/</link>
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		<title>The College Baseball Recruiting Survival Guide:  Video &amp; Foreword</title>
		<description><![CDATA[WE ARE DOING IT!  The College Baseball Recruiting Survival Guide has officially launched today.  We had a great response during the pre-sale period and very positive feedback has already started coming in, including this encouraging email I received from David &#8230; <a href="http://www.nextlevelballplayer.com/uncategorized/the-college-baseball-recruiting-survival-guide-video-foreword/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nextlevelballplayer.com/uncategorized/the-college-baseball-recruiting-survival-guide-video-foreword/</link>
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		<title>How to Get the College Baseball Recruiting Survival Guide&#8230; For Free!!!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You guys have been awesome.  I’ve received a boatload of supportive emails recently about the college baseball recruiting process as well as the College Baseball Recruiting Survival Guide that I recently announced.  I’m glad there are people as excited as &#8230; <a href="http://www.nextlevelballplayer.com/uncategorized/how-to-get-the-college-baseball-recruiting-survival-guide-for-free/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nextlevelballplayer.com/uncategorized/how-to-get-the-college-baseball-recruiting-survival-guide-for-free/</link>
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		<title>Overcoming &#8216;The Most Evil Thing in Baseball&#8217; &amp; Owning The Mental Side of Hitting with Steve Springer (video)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As you probably know, Next Level Ballplayer loves the mental side of baseball and interviews like this one. Not one interview with a big league ballplayer goes by without me asking about his mental approach and for any tips or &#8230; <a href="http://www.nextlevelballplayer.com/hitting/overcoming-the-most-evil-thing-in-baseball-owning-the-mental-side-of-hitting-with-steve-springer-video/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nextlevelballplayer.com/hitting/overcoming-the-most-evil-thing-in-baseball-owning-the-mental-side-of-hitting-with-steve-springer-video/</link>
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		<title>Learning How to Hit Like a Big Leaguer &amp; Defensive Tips with Reds&#8217; Zack Cozart (Video)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week we are joined by Reds&#8217; shortstop Zack Cozart. Zack was a second round draft pick by the Reds in 2007 and has worked his way through the organization to become their shortstop of the future. Early on in &#8230; <a href="http://www.nextlevelballplayer.com/hitting/learning-how-to-hit-like-a-big-leaguer-defensive-tips-with-reds-zack-cozart-video/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nextlevelballplayer.com/hitting/learning-how-to-hit-like-a-big-leaguer-defensive-tips-with-reds-zack-cozart-video/</link>
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		<title>Need to Take Your Pitching to the Next Level? Here’s What John Smoltz Did (Hint: Mental Toughness)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[At the All-Star break of the 1991 season, John Smoltz was 2-11 with a 5.16 ERA. It was the middle of his second full season in the Big Leagues and even though he had had some success in his rookie &#8230; <a href="http://www.nextlevelballplayer.com/pitching/john-smoltz-mental-toughness/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nextlevelballplayer.com/pitching/john-smoltz-mental-toughness/</link>
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		<title>Coaches’ Corner with University of Iowa Asst Coach/Recruiting Coordinator Ryan Brownlee</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week in Coaches’ Corner we sit down with University of Iowa assistant baseball coach and recruiting coordinator, Ryan Brownlee. Coach Brownlee is in his ninth season with the Hawkeyes and has established himself as one of the top recruitors &#8230; <a href="http://www.nextlevelballplayer.com/coaches-corner/iowa-asst-coach-ryan-brownlee/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nextlevelballplayer.com/coaches-corner/iowa-asst-coach-ryan-brownlee/</link>
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		<title>Sean Casey on Hitting, Hustle and More (Video)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week we are joined by longtime MLB hitting machine Sean Casey. Nicknamed “The Mayor” and known for being a great guy, Casey hit .302 over his 12 year career in the big leagues. Before getting drafted in the 2nd &#8230; <a href="http://www.nextlevelballplayer.com/next-level-ballplayer/sean-casey-on-hitting-hustle/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nextlevelballplayer.com/next-level-ballplayer/sean-casey-on-hitting-hustle/</link>
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		<title>‘How to be a Great Infielder and Slow the Game Down’ with Fielding Guru Juan Castro</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Today, we have a treat for infielders out there who want to learn from one of the best. We are joined by current Los Angeles Dodgers infield coach and longtime Major League infielder, Juan Castro. Juan had a .229 batting &#8230; <a href="http://www.nextlevelballplayer.com/next-level-ballplayer/fielding-guru-juan-castro/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nextlevelballplayer.com/next-level-ballplayer/fielding-guru-juan-castro/</link>
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