KPB Blog
A Letter to the KPB Community: Looking Ahead to 2019
Hit the Cages: Ready to Hit (2019)
High School Coaches Corner: Developing Problem Solving...
College Baseball Academics Part 4: Effectively...
Top 10 Most Read KPB Articles of 2018
5 Ideas for Improving Your Critical Thinking Skills...
Using Positive Body Language to Get Recruited (2018)
Your Recruiting Process is Turning You Into a Leader...
College Baseball Academics Part 3: Recruiting Success...
Not Your Average Joe (2018)
Hit the Cages: Tee Drills (2018)
How to Ensure Sound Decision-Making in the Recruiting...
Year End Giving
Eligibility 101 (2018)
College Baseball Academics Part 2: The NCAA and...
You Already Know How to Dominate the SAT or ACT! (2018)
You Need a Skills Video (2018)
2018 Catching Academy Camp Keynote: Big Picture Ideas...
5 Steps to Finding Your Team (2018)
Dealing With Rejection In The Recruiting Process (2018)
Podcast EP 25: Max Dutto (Minor League Infielder...
College Baseball Academics Part 1: An Introduction to...
Parents’ Role In The Recruiting Process: Part 3...
Parents’ Role In The Recruiting Process: Part 2...
Parents’ Role in the Recruiting Process: Part 1 (2018)
12 Important Things to Do This Off-Season (2018)
Should You Use an Online Recruiting Profile? (2018)
Podcast EP 24: Keynote From Catching Academy Camp (12...
4 Big Picture Ideas That Will Help You in Recruitment
3 Reasons to Take Practice Tests (2018)
Using the Off-Season to Get Better Grades (2018)
Podcast EP 23: Creating a Personal Recruiting Plan...
6 Reasons to Stay Positive if You Didn’t Sign Early...
The SAT and ACT: What You Need to Know (2018)
Survey Results: The Importance of Different Recruit...
Take a Seat This Off-Season (2018)
Your Transcript Tells Coaches More Than You Think...
Creating a List of Schools (2018)
Letter to My HS Self: Blake Peters (2018)
Podcast EP 22: Tyler Jackson (Minor League Pitcher...
7 Ways Campus Visits Go Wrong
What You Need to Know About JUCO Baseball Part 4:...
Base Running Part 6: Difficult Base Running Situations...
Planning Your Fall/Winter Off-Season (2018)
What You Need to Know About the NLI and Signing...
7 Observations and Lessons From D1 Programs (2018)
What Qualities College Coaches Look For in Recruits...
Handling Your Commitment the Right Way
What You Need to Know About JUCO Baseball Part 3:...
Base Running Part 5: Steals, Delayed Steals, Hit and...
The Truth About Verbal Commitments (2018)
What Qualities College Coaches Look For in Recruits...
Podcast EP 19: Tyler Cook (Recruiting Coordinator, USC...
Academics First: A Review of KPB’s Academic...
What You Need to Know About JUCO Baseball Part 2:...
Base Running Part 4: Ball in Dirt (2018)
Podcast EP 18- What’s Better For Recruiting: HS...
Seeking Exposure at the Right Time (2018)
Best Recruiting Advice From College Coaches (2018)
College Baseball Scholarship Basics
What You Need to Know About JUCO Baseball Part 1 (2018)
Base Running Part 3: The Base Running System (2018)
Podcast EP 17: 4 Reasons to Be Open to JUCO Baseball
Timing Is Everything: Understanding the Recruiting...
What College Coaches Want to See in a Position Player...
Ready to Commit? A List of Things to Consider
Inside the Recruitment (2018)
Base Running Part 2: Out of the Box (2018)
Committing Before Being Accepted (2018)
What College Coaches Want to See In a Pitcher...
Base Running Part 1: The Universals (2018)
Parents: Know Your Role in the Recruiting Process...
Nothing is Guaranteed (2018)
Recruits: College Coaches Want You to Do the Talking...
What Parents Need to Know About Official Visits
HS Coaches Corner- Your Role in Reducing Violent or...
Learning to Deal with Challenging Personalities (2018)
Finding Out About Prolonged Silence From Recruiters...
Think Your Size is an Obstacle to Playing College...
HS Coaches Corner: Are You Doing Enough to Prevent...
Changes to NLI Signing Periods Take Effect This Year
Don’t Let Confusing Forms Stop You From Playing...
College Applications: Getting Past Writers Block (2018)
Podcast Ep 16: Changes to NLI Signing Periods Take...
Outfielders: Improving Your Catch Play Routine (2018)
What You Need to Know About Offer Deadlines (2018)
Receiving Interest From a New or Unknown Program (2018)
Letter To My High School Self: Valuable Lessons From...
Preparing For Contact With College Coaches: A To Do...
Learning From the Best and Worst of MLB (2018)
Catchers: Improving Your Catch Play Routine (2018)
Using Project Management to Organize the Recruiting...
The Importance of Attention to Detail (2018)
Red Flags: Looking Out for Money Traps and Tricks in...
Infielders: Improving Your Catch Play Routine (2018)
Setting Goals That Matter (2018)
Podcast EP 15: Proactive Recruits Don’t Get...
5 Ways to Improve Your Grades Even if You Hate...
Patience Pays Off (2018)
Proactive Recruits Don’t Get Missed (2018)
HS Coaches Corner: Involved and Honest Coaches Matter...
Podcast EP 14: Ben Jackson (University of Montevallo)
The Importance of Having the Right Mindset (2018)
College Coaches Survey: Academics Are Very Important...
How Are You Trending on Social Media?
What Different Types of Emails From College Coaches...
Podcast Ep 13: Step 2 in the Recruiting Process- Learn...
Questions to Ask Interested College Coaches and...
HS Coaches Corner- Let’s Not Let Ego and...
The Importance of a Diverse Recruiting Plan
High School Coaches Corner: 3 Steps to Setting Team...
Get the Grades: Get Organized (2018)
What is Projectability? Part 2 (2018)
What is Projectability? Part 1 (2018)
The Value of Purposeful Observation (2018)
Little League Lessons on the Mound 2018
Honest Post-Season Self-Evaluations: Summer 2018
Targeting the Right School in Recruitment (2018)
Networking: Your Secret Weapon in the Recruiting...
Parent Questions: Should my 7-Year-Old Play Tournament...
Podcast Ep 12: Alex Wirta (Director, TAI-Bridle Trails...
What it Takes to Make the Team: Position-by-Position...
Emotional Control 101 (2018
How to Use This Site (2018)
Podcast Ep 11: Step 1 in the Recruiting Process- Learn...
What to Expect When You Get to Campus Part 2 (2018)
What to Expect When You Get to Campus: Part 1 (2018)
Your Appearance Matters to Recruiters (2018)
Podcast Ep 10: Mike Brown (University of Hawaii)
Do’s and Don’ts For Parents: Common Mistakes at the...
What Does Your College Baseball Fit Look Like?
Tips for Successfully Communicating with College...
Make the Most of Summer Ball 2018
A Step-by-Step Guide to Comparing Multiple Offers...
9 Questions to Answer Before Committing (2018)
Letter to My High School Self: Myles Hager
Podcast Ep 9: Demetre Kokoris (Pitching Coach, Point...
Making Sense of Your Scholarship Offer (2018)
Get Yourself Noticed For the Right Reasons (2018)
Podcast Ep 8: Demetre Kokoris (Pitching Coach, Point...
Recruiters Want Players Who Respect Others (2018)
10 Reasons a DIY Recruitment is Best (2018)
4 Baseball Lessons from the World Cup
Recruiters Want Players Who Can Stay Focused (2018)
Standing Out to Recruiters is Easier Than You Think...
You Need a Strength and Conditioning Plan (2018)
Podcast EP 7: Brian Dempsey (Power Baseball and Turn 2...
Development: Your Key to Saving Money and Getting...
Exercises to Help Build Speed and Control in Your...
Recruiters Are Looking For Tools: Always Run a Hard 90...
Asking Interested Coaches About Training and...
Don’t Commit Until You Are 100% Ready (2018)
Podcast Ep 6: Making the Recruiting Process Manageable
For Parents: Two Big Reasons to Start the Recruiting...
Asking Questions That Matter to You- Parents Edition...
Podcast EP 5: Start the Recruiting Process Early
Recruiters Want Players Who Can Handle Failure (2018)
Important Resources For Summer (2018)
Who Can You Trust in the Recruiting Process?
Asking Questions That Matter: Part 1 (2018)
Podcast Ep 4: John Soteropulos (Tochigi Golden Braves)
Seeking Honest, Objective Feedback on Your Playing...
7 Difficult but Important Questions for College Coaches
Podcast Ep 3: Doing Program Specific Research
Lessons From Past CWS Champions
Keep Your Chin Up (2018)
Six Ways to Improve Your Game this Summer (2018)
Podcast Ep 2: Jordan Stampler (Head Coach, Pfeiffer...
College Baseball Recruiting Rules: Level-by-Level...
Completing Your Pre-Enrollment Checklist (2018)
Why Size and Physicality Matter in Recruiting
Moving On From a Slump (2018)
What to Watch For in the Super Regionals This Weekend...
Podcast Ep 1: Tony Arnerich (Seattle Mariners)
College Coaches Want to Know How You Lose (2018)
How to Ace a Campus Visit (2018)
HS Coaches Corner: Coaching in the Big Game
Being Honest with Yourself and Coaches Matters (2018)
For Parents: Why You Should Delay Showcases Until Your...
Honest Post Season Evaluations Matter (2018)
What You Need to Know About Campus Visits (2018)
Even Little Things Matter to Recruiters
Baseball Decisions to Consider this summer Part III:...
Baseball Decisions to Consider this Summer Part II:...
Baseball Decisions to Consider for this Summer Part I...
Coachability (2018)
Everything You Need to Know about Recruiting Videos
Successful Team At Bats (2018)
Staying on Track on the DL (2018)
Early Season Lessons From MLB: Plate Discipline
Inside the Recruitment: Jeff Dsida (2018)
Are You a Good Teammate?
Playoffs: The Big Picture
Parents: How to Balance Spending and Exposure in the...
Recruiters Want Players With Clean Social Media (2018)
Ball Handling 101
Stepping Up to Deal with Conflicts (2018)
Thinking About Transferring? (2018)
The Big Decision (2018)
You Have to Love The Game (2018)
Working Backwards to Understand What College Coaches...
Lessons From Alex (2018)
Multiple Sports or Specialization? You Decide! (2018)
Don’t Be a Know It All (2018)
Understanding Student Loans and College Debt
Think Your Coach is Against You? Think Again!
D1 Recruiting Rule Changes to Take Effect
High School Coaches Corner: 5 Steps to Developing Team...
9 Promises For Happiness (2018)
Letter To My High School Self: Caleb, D1
Six Steps For Staying Focused After an Error (2018)
Trying Too Hard Can Work Against You (2018)
What You Need to Know About the NLI and Signing...
High School Stats Don’t Matter to College Coaches...
An Inside Look at a D1 College Practice
HS Coaches Corner: Teaching Players About Productive...
Quality Catch Play Resources From KPB (2018)
Turning the Page (2018)
HS Coaches Corner: Keep Team Issues From Becoming Big...
Investigating College Programs Online (2018)
A Day in the Life of a D1 Baseball Player
Get Off the Bench-Part 2 (2018)
Get Off the Bench-Part 1 (2018)
Improving Your Catch Play: Pitchers (2018)
HS Coaches Corner: 5 Ways KPB Can Help You During the...
Letter to My High School Self: Justin, D1 Pitcher (MI)
Staying Ready on the Bench (2018)
Be Smart About Social Media (2018)
Quality Catch Play Part 2 (2018)
A Different Use For Video to Improve Your Game (2018)
4 Common Barriers to Finding a College Baseball Fit...
The Best Advice from College Coaches
Quality Catch Play Part 1 (2018)
5 Ways to Show College Coaches Your Skills (2018)
The Right Way to Play Catch (2018)
3 Reasons to Watch Spring Training (2018)
College Baseball Scholarship Limits and Rules By Level
Meeting the Standard of Play (2018)
Lessons in March Madness (2018)
Get Out to a College Game (2018)
Dealing with Adversity (2018)
Inside The Recruitment: Mitchell Kranson (2018)
What to Do if You Don’t Hear Back From A College...
On the Field: Play for Today (2018)
Knowing Your Role is Just the Start (2018)
6 Steps to Getting Recruited Without Spending a Dime...
What it Takes to Make the Team: Position-By-Position...
What College Players Say About Balancing Baseball and...
A Great Season Starts with Self-Efficacy (2018)
Team Chemistry (2018)
Mastering the Skills That Aren’t So Fun (2018)
What it Takes to Make the Team: Catcher (2018)
How to Get Recruited From a Small Town (2018)
Useful Free Alternatives in the Recruiting Process
Inside the Recruitment: Chris Paul (2018)
High School Coaches Corner: A Consistent Temperament...
What it Takes to Make the Team: Right Fielder (2018)
What it Takes to Make the Team: Center Fielder (2018)
Inside the Recruitment: Gaither Bumgardner (2018)
Asking Current Players About Their Program
What it Takes to Make the Team: Left Fielder (2018)
What it Takes to Make the Team: 3B (2018)
Contacting Coaches the Right Way: Writing An...
When to Contact College Coaches (2018)
Considering Community College? Plan Ahead
Hit The Cages: Focal Points (2018)
Understanding Tandem Relays (2018)
What it Takes to Make the Team: Shortstop (2018)
What it takes to make the team: 2B (2018)
High School Coaches Corner: A Better Way to Teach...
High School Coaches Corner: A Better Way to Teach the...
What it Takes to Make the Team: 1B (2018)
What it Takes to Make the Team: Starting Pitcher (2018)
What it Takes to Make the Team: Relief Pitcher (2018)
10 Most Common Recruiting Questions For Parents...
Using Technology to Help Get Recruited
3 Tips For Tryouts (2018)
Setting Goals the Right Way for 2018: Part 2
Setting Goals the Right Way for 2018: Part 1
10 Common Recruiting Questions from Players
Parents: Is Your Son Mature Enough to Make Recruiting...
Online Resources to Get the FAFSA Done (2018)
New Year, New Reputation (2018)
Don’t Miss a Step: Get Organized (2018)
Forever Priorities 2018
For Parents: The Truth About Showcases
Hit the Cages: Ready to Hit (2018)
High School Coaches Corner: Developing Problem Solving...
A Letter to the KPB Community: Looking Ahead to 2018
Top 10 Most Viewed Blog Posts of 2017
5 Ideas for Improving Your Critical Thinking Skills...
Using Good Body Language to Get Recruited (2017)
Your Recruiting Process is Turning You Into a Leader
Preparing for Contact With Coaches: A To Do List
Not Your Average Joe (2017)
How to Ensure Sound Decision-Making in the Recruiting...
You Need a Skills Video
Parents’ Role In The Recruiting Process: Part 3
Parents’ Role In The Recruiting Process: Part 2
Dealing With Rejection In The Recruiting Process
5 Steps to Finding Your Team
Parents’ Role in the Recruiting Process: Part 1
10 Important Things to Do this Winter
Should You Use an Online Recruiting Profile?
3 Reasons to Take Practice Tests (2017)
Using the Off-Season to Get Better Grades (2017)
6 Reasons to Stay Positive if You Didn’t Sign Early
The SAT and ACT: What You Need to Know
Your Transcript Tells Coaches More Than You Think...
Take A Seat This Off-Season (2017)
Happy Thanksgiving From KPB!
Creating a List: Schools of Interest (2017)
Letter to My High School Self: Blake Peters
What You Need to Know About Community College Baseball...
Base Running Part 6: Difficult Base Running Situations
Planning Your Fall/Winter Off-Season (2017)
7 Observations and Lessons From Visiting DI Programs
Sound Off: What Qualities College Coaches Look For in...
What You Need to Know About Community College Part 3:...
Base Running Part 5- Steals, Delayed Steals, and the...
The Truth About Verbal Commitments (2017)
What You Need to Know About Signing Periods and the...
Sound Off: What Qualities College Coaches Look For in...
What You Need To Know About Community College Part 2:...
Base Running Part 4: Ball in Dirt (2017)
Seeking Exposure At the Right Time: Understanding the...
Best Recruiting Advice from College Coaches
What You Need to Know About Community College: Part 1...
Base Running Part 3: The System (2017)
Timing is Everything: Understanding the Recruiting...
Think Your Size is An Obstacle to Playing In College...
What College Coaches Want to See in a Position Player...
Base Running Part 2: Out of the Box
You Already Know How to Dominate the SAT (Or ACT)!
How to Make Your Own Successful Recruiting Video
What to Include in Your Position Player Recruiting...
What to Include in Your Pitcher Recruiting Video
Getting Noticed At Camps And Showcases
Be Smart About Social Media (2017)
Committing Before Being Accepted (2017)
What College Coaches Want to See in a Pitchers’...
Base Running Part 1: The Universals 2017
Parents: Know Your Role in the Recruiting Process 2017
Nothing is Guaranteed
Recruits: College Coaches Want You to Do the Talking
HS Coaches Corner: Your Role in Reducing Violent or...
Learning To Deal With Challenging Personalities 2017
Finding Out About Prolonged Silences From Recruiters...
Don’t Let Confusing Forms Stop You 2017
HS Coaches Corner- Are You Doing Enough to Prevent...
Applications: Getting Past Writers Block 2017
Improving Your Catch Routine: Outfielders 2017
What You Need to Know about Offer Deadlines
Receiving Interest from a New or Unknown Program?
Preparing For Contact With College Coaches
Learning From the Best/Worst of MLB 2017
Improving Your Catch Routine: Catchers
What to Do if Money is Tight
Using Project Management Skills to Organize the...
Hit the Cages- Box Contact Points
College Coaches Survey: Academics Are Very Important
The Importance of the Right Mindset
Myths About Non-D1 Baseball
Improving Your Catch Routine: Infielders
Setting Goals That Matter
What Different Types of Emails From College Coaches...
Patience Pays Off
High School Coaches’ Corner: Involved and Honest...
Better Grades Mean More Interest from Schools
Importance of the Right Mindset
Questions to Ask Interested Coaches and Recruiters 2017
HS Coaches Corner: Don’t Let Language Get in the...
Get the Grades: Get Organized
What is Projectability? (Part 2)
What is Projectability? (Part 1)
Little League Lessons on the Mound 2017
Honest Post-Season Self-Evaluations Matter (Summer...
4 Steps to Targeting the Right School in Recruitment
What it Takes to Make the Team: Position-By-Position
Summer Ball In Review
Emotional Control 101
Parent Question: Should a 7-Year-Old Play Tournament...
What to Expect When You Get to Campus-Part 2 (2017)
Eligibility 101
What to Expect When You Get to Campus-Part 1 (2017)
Tips For Communicating With College Coaches
Attention to Detail
Your Appearance Matters to Recruiters
Do’s and Don’ts for Parents: Common Mistakes at the...
Make the Most of Summer Ball
9 Questions to Answer Before Committing
Get Yourself Noticed (For The Right Reasons)!
Recruiters Want Players Who Respect Others