Tag Archives: NextLevelBallplayer

How to Find the College Baseball Program That’s Right For YOU with UVA Coach Matt Kirby

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Franco

When it comes to questions about college baseball recruiting, they can all be boiled down to one – How do I (or my son) find the best college baseball program FOR ME? There are a lot of options out there, and … Continue reading →

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Coaches’ Corner with Michigan State Head Coach Jake Boss (video)

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Franco

This article is sponsored by College Baseball Recruiting Survival Guide … EVERYTHING high school ballplayers and parents need to know in order to get a college baseball scholarship without wasting time and money. This week in Coaches’ Corner, we sit down with … Continue reading →

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Mets’ Scott Hairston Reveals His Positive Self-Talk, Other Hitting Tips, and More

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Franco

This article is officially sponsored by Phoenix Bats who make world-class wood bats for amateur and professional ballplayers everywhere. Special thanks to the Mets’ Scott Hairston for hanging out with us today.  Scott has enjoyed a nine-year MLB career after being drafted … Continue reading →

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Want to Play College Baseball? Don’t Make This Recruiting Mistake!

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Franco

When I speak to high school players around the country, I always ask, “How many of you guys want to play baseball in college?”  Mostly everyone raises his hand.  If you are a high school player reading Next Level Ballplayer, … Continue reading →

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Coaches’ Corner with Seattle U’s Head Coach Donny Harrel (video)

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Franco

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to spend several days with Seattle University Coach Donny Harrel in the Dominican Republic.  We spent a lot of time on the baseball diamond, and I thoroughly enjoyed hanging out with him … Continue reading →

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Want to Be a Better Hitter? Free Up the “Hitting Highway” Like Adam Eaton (video)

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Franco

  You’ll hear coaches and hitting gurus say it all the time to hitters:  “Keep it simple.”  The natural question that follows from the hitter is, “What exactly does that mean?”  It can mean a lot of things, from shortening … Continue reading →

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