KPB Blog
The Importance of Attention to Detail
Red Flags: Looking Out for Traps and Tricks
Improving Your Catch Play Routine: Infielders
Setting Goals That Matter
Dealing with a Coaching Change as a Recruit or College...
Improve Your Grades Even if You Hate Studying
Proactive Recruits Don’t Get Missed
Patience Pays Off
Online FAFSA Support Resources
HS Coaches Corner: Involved and Honest Coaches Matter
Better Grades Mean More Opportunities
The Importance of Having the Right Mindset
Academics Are Important: College Coaches Survey
How Are You Trending on Social Media?
What Different Types of Emails From College Coaches...
Questions to Ask Interested College Coaches and...
D1 or Bust? Exploring the Path to D1 Baseball
HS Coaches Corner- Coaching Cues that Get in the Way...
You Need a Diverse Recruiting Plan
Get the Grades: Get Organized
What is Projectability? Part 2
What is Projectability? Part 1
The Best Players Learn From Others
Little League Lessons on the Mound
Summer Self-Evaluation
Target the Right Schools
Networking: A Powerful Tool for Success
Parent Questions: Should my 7-Year-Old Play Travel...
What it Takes to Make the Team: Position-by-Position
Emotional Control 101
How to Use The KPB Site
What to Expect When You Get to Campus (Part 2)
What to Expect When You Get to Campus: Part 1
Be a Detail-Oriented Recruit
Your Appearance Matters to Recruiters
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
9 Questions to Answer Before Committing
Letter to My High School Self: Myles Hager
A Step-by-Step Guide to Comparing Multiple Offers
10 Reasons You Need to Take Charge of Your Recruitment
Making Sense of Your Scholarship Offer
Get Yourself Noticed For the Right Reasons
Recruiters Want Players Who Respect Others
4 Baseball Lessons From An Unlikely Source
Recruiters Want Players Who Can Stay Focused
Standing Out to Recruiters is Easier Than You Think
You Need a Strength and Conditioning Plan
Development: Your Key to Saving Money and Getting...
Recruiters Are Looking For Tools: Always Run a Hard 90
Don’t Commit Until You Are 100% Ready
Asking Interested Coaches About Training and...
For Parents: Two Big Reasons to Start the Recruiting...
Asking Questions That Matter to You- Parents’...
Recruiters Want Players Who Can Handle Failure
Important Resources For Summer
Getting Quality Recruiting Support
Asking Questions That Matter For Recruits
Seeking Honest, Objective Feedback on Your Playing...
7 Difficult but Important Questions for College Coaches
Lessons From Past CWS Champions
Creating a Development Plan Using Summer Ball
Breaking Out of a Slump
What to Watch For in the Super Regionals This Weekend
College Baseball Recruiting Rules: Level-by-Level
Completing Your Pre-Enrollment Checklist
Why Size and Physicality Matter in Recruiting
Moving On From a Slump
College Coaches Want to Know How You Lose
How to Ace a Campus Visit
HS Coaches Corner: Coaching in the Big Game
Filling Out Questionnaires
Being Honest with Yourself and Coaches Matters
For Parents: Why You Should Delay Showcases Until Your...
Honest Post-Season Self-Evaluations Matter
Even Little Things Matter to Recruiters
The Growing Influence of the JUCO Pipeline
What You Need to Know About Campus Visits
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...
Asking the Right Questions in Recruitment
The 6th Tool: Coachability
Everything You Need to Know about Recruiting Videos
Early Season Lessons From MLB: Plate Discipline
Inside the Recruitment: Jeff Dsida
Staying on Track on the DL
Are You a Good Teammate?
Parents: How to Balance Spending and Exposure
It’s Big Day of Giving!
Recruiters Want Players With Clean Social Media
Ball Handling 101
For Parents: The Truth About Showcases
Stepping Up to Deal with Conflicts
Thinking About Transferring?
You Have to Love The Game
Playing Hard with “Nothing” on the Line
Reframing Recruitment: Starting with the...
Lessons From Alex
Multiple Sports or Specialization? You Decide!
Don’t Be a Know It All
Resources to Help With Your College Decision
9 Promises For Happiness
New D1 Recruiting Rules Will Curb Early Recruiting
Think Your Coach is Against You? Think Again!
High School Coaches Corner: 5 Steps to Developing Team...
Understanding Student Loans and College Debt
Rushed Double Play Turn
Letter To My High School Self: Caleb, D1
Trying Too Hard Can Work Against You
Six Steps For Staying Focused After an Error
An Inside Look at a D1 College Practice
High School Stats Don’t Matter to College Coaches
High School Coaches Corner: Helping Hitters Make In...
HS Coaches Corner: Teaching Players About Productive...
Quality Catch Play Resources From KPB
Researching College Programs Online
Turning the Page
A Day in the Life of a D1 Baseball Player
Get Off the Bench-Part 2
Get Off the Bench-Part 1
Improving Your Catch Routine: Pitchers
HS Coaches Corner: 5 Ways KPB Can Help You During the...
Letter to My High School Self: Justin McMurtrey
Examining 2 Critical Aspects of Program Fit
Staying Ready on the Bench
Being Smart About Social Media
Quality Catch Play Part 2
How to Use Video Journal for Development
4 Common Barriers to Finding a College Baseball Fit
The Best Advice from College Coaches
College Baseball Scholarship Limits and Rules By Level
Quality Catch Play Part 1
5 Ways to Show Your Skills to College Coaches
The Right Way to Play Catch
3 Reasons to Watch Spring Training Games
Letter to my High School Self: Lucas Lorenz
Baseball Lessons in March Madness
Meeting the Standard of Play
Get Out to a College Game
Dealing with Adversity
What to Do if You Don’t Hear Back From A Program of...
#KPBpodcast Episode 51: Ian Macdonald, IWU Associate...
Letter to my High School Self: Lucas Still
On the Field: Play for Today
Knowing Your Role is Just the Start
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...
Letter to My High School Self: Christian Myers
Player Value Hack: Master the Thankless Skills
A Great Season Starts with Self-Efficacy
What it Takes to Make the Team: Catcher
What it Takes to Make the Team: Catcher
How to Get Recruited From a Small Town
Useful Free Alternatives in the Recruiting Process
The Power of a Hand-Written Letter in Recruitment
High School Coaches Corner: A Consistent Temperament...
What it Takes to Make the Team: Right Fielder
What it Takes to Make the Team: Center Fielder
Asking Current Players About Their Program
The Value of Versatility in College Baseball
What it Takes to Make the Team: Left Fielder
What it Takes to Make the Team: 3B
A Day in the Life of a D3 Ballplayer
Considering JUCO Baseball? Plan Ahead
Contacting College Coaches: How to Write an Email
The Process of Recruiting: How College Coaches Build a...
When to Contact College Coaches
High School Coaches Corner: A Better Way to Teach the...
High School Coaches Corner: A Better Way to Teach the...
What it Takes to Make the Team: Shortstop
What it takes to make the team: 2B
Understanding Tandem Relays
Social Awareness: Adapting Behavior to Different...
What You Need to Make the Team: First Base
What it Takes to Make the Team: Starting Pitcher
What it Takes to Make the Team: Relief Pitcher
10 Common Recruiting Questions from Players Answered
Using Technology to Help Get Recruited
Letter to My High School Self: Eric del Prado
3 Tips For Tryouts
Setting Goals the Right Way for 2022: Part 2
Setting Goals the Right Way for 2022: Part 1
10 Most Common Recruiting Questions For Parents...
Parents: Is Your Son Mature Enough to Make Recruiting...
Using Social Media to Get Recruited
Parents’ Role in the Recruiting Process: A Crash...
New Year, New Reputation
Don’t Miss a Step: Get Organized
Forever Priorities
College Baseball Academics: A Review
High School Coaches Corner: Developing Problem Solving...
A Letter to the KPB Community: Looking Ahead to 2023
KPB’s Top 10 Articles of 2022
College Baseball Academics Part 4: Effectively...
Player-to-Player Advice
5 Ideas for Improving Your Critical Thinking Skills
Using Positive Body Language to Get Recruited
Your Recruiting Process is Turning You Into a Leader
College Baseball Academics Part 3: Recruiting Success...
Not Your Average Joe
Hit the Cages: Tee Drills
Year End Giving
How to Ensure Sound Decision-Making in the Recruiting...
Eligibility 101
College Baseball Academics Part 2: The NCAA and...
You Already Know How to Dominate the SAT or ACT!
You Need a Skills Video
5 Steps to Finding Your Team
Dealing With Rejection In The Recruiting Process
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
12 Important Things to Do This Off-Season
Should You Use an Online Recruiting Profile?
Recruiting Process Success: 4 Big Picture Ideas
Uncommitted Seniors: 5 Steps For Recruiting Success...
3 Reasons to Take Practice Tests
Using the Off-Season to Get Better Grades
5 Reasons to Stay Positive if You Didn’t Sign...
The SAT and ACT: What You Need to Know
Survey Results: The Importance of Different Recruit...
Your Transcript Tells Coaches More Than You Think
Creating a List of Schools
Letter to My HS Self: Blake Peters
7 Observations and Lessons From D1 Programs
7 Ways Campus Visits Go Wrong
What You Need to Know About JUCO Baseball Part 4:...
Base Running Part 6: Difficult Situations
Planning Your Fall/Winter Off-Season
What Qualities College Coaches Look For in Recruits...
What You Need to Know About the NLI and Signing Periods
Handling Your Commitment the Right Way
College Coach Responses: Most Important Questions to...
What You Need to Know About JUCO Baseball Part 3:...
Base Running Part 5: Steals, Delayed Steals, Hit and...
The Truth About Verbal Commitments
What Qualities College Coaches Look For in Recruits...
Academics First: A Review of KPB’s Academic...
Community College Baseball Part 2: Academics
Base Running Part 4: Ball in Dirt
Seeking Exposure at the Right Time
Best Recruiting Advice From College Coaches
Scholarship Basics for Collage Baseball
JUCO Baseball: What You Need to Know Part 1
The Base Running System: Base Running Part 3
The Recruiting Timeline: Timing Is Everything
What College Coaches Want to See in a Position Player...
Ready to Commit? A List of Things to Consider
Inside the Recruitment
Base Running Part 2: Out of the Box
Committing Before Being Accepted
What College Coaches Want to See In a Pitcher...
Base Running Part 1: The Universals
Head Coach Retention and the Problem with Early...
Parents: Know Your Role in the Recruiting Process
Nothing is Guaranteed
Recruits: College Coaches Want You to Do the Talking
Official Visits: What Parents Need to Know
Learning to Deal with Challenging Personalities
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...
Don’t Let Confusing Forms Stop You
Getting Past Writers’ Block on Applications
Playing Quality Catch: Outfielders
Offer Deadlines
What to Do? Receiving Interest From a New or Unknown...
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
Improving Your Catch Play Routine: Catchers
Using Project Management to Stay Organized
The Importance of Attention to Detail
Red Flags: Looking Out for Traps and Tricks
Hit the Cages: The Box Contact Point
Improving Your Catch Play Routine: Infielders
Setting Goals That Matter
Dealing with a Coaching Change as a Recruit or College...
Improve Your Grades Even if You Hate Studying
Patience Pays Off
Parents’ Role in the Recruiting Process: A Crash...
Proactive Recruits Don’t Get Missed
The Importance of Having the Right Mindset
Academics Are Important: College Coaches Survey
HS Coaches Corner: Involved and Honest Coaches Matter
Better Grades Mean More Opportunities
How Are You Trending on Social Media?
Proactive Recruits Don’t Get Missed
What Different Types of Emails From College Coaches...
Questions to Ask Interested College Coaches and...
HS Coaches Corner- Coaching Cues that Get in the Way...
You Need a Diverse Recruiting Plan
High School Coaches Corner: 3 Steps to Setting Team...
Get the Grades: Get Organized
What is Projectability? Part 2
What is Projectability? Part 1
The Best Players Learn From Others
Little League Lessons on the Mound
Summer Self-Evaluation
Target the Right Schools
Networking: A Powerful Tool for Success
Parent Questions: Should my 7-Year-Old Play Travel...
What it Takes to Make the Team: Position-by-Position
Emotional Control 101
How to Use The KPB Site
What to Expect When You Get to Campus (Part 2)
What to Expect When You Get to Campus: Part 1
Be a Detail-Oriented Recruit
Your Appearance Matters to Recruiters
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
A Step-by-Step Guide to Comparing Multiple Offers
9 Questions to Answer Before Committing
Letter to My High School Self: Myles Hager
Making Sense of Your Scholarship Offer
Get Yourself Noticed For the Right Reasons
Recruiters Want Players Who Respect Others
10 Reasons a DIY Recruitment is Best
4 Baseball Lessons From An Unlikely Source
Recruiters Want Players Who Can Stay Focused
Standing Out to Recruiters is Easier Than You Think
You Need a Strength and Conditioning Plan
Development: Your Key to Saving Money and Getting...
Recruiters Are Looking For Tools: Always Run a Hard 90
Don’t Commit Until You Are 100% Ready
Asking Interested Coaches About Training and...
For Parents: Two Big Reasons to Start the Recruiting...
Asking Questions That Matter to You- Parents’...
Recruiters Want Players Who Can Handle Failure
Important Resources For Summer
Who Can You Trust in the Recruiting Process?
Asking Questions That Matter For Recruits
Seeking Honest, Objective Feedback on Your Playing...
7 Difficult but Important Questions for College Coaches
Lessons From Past CWS Champions
Creating a Development Plan Using Summer Ball
Keep Your Chin Up
Six Ways to Improve Your Game this Summer
What to Watch For in the Super Regionals This Weekend
College Baseball Recruiting Rules: Level-by-Level
Completing Your Pre-Enrollment Checklist
Why Size and Physicality Matter in Recruiting
Moving On From a Slump
College Coaches Want to Know How You Lose
How to Ace a Campus Visit
HS Coaches Corner: Coaching in the Big Game
Filling Out Questionnaires
The Growing Influence of the JUCO Pipeline
Being Honest with Yourself and Coaches Matters
For Parents: Why You Should Delay Showcases Until Your...
Honest Post-Season Self-Evaluations Matter
Even Little Things Matter to Recruiters
What You Need to Know About Campus Visits
Baseball Decisions to Consider this Summer Part II:...
Baseball Decisions to Consider for this Summer Part I...
Coachability
Everything You Need to Know about Recruiting Videos
Early Season Lessons From MLB: Plate Discipline
Inside the Recruitment: Jeff Dsida
Staying on Track on the DL
Are You a Good Teammate?
The Playoffs: Keeping the Big Picture in Mind
Parents: How to Balance Spending and Exposure in the...
Recruiters Want Players With Clean Social Media
Ball Handling 101
For Parents: The Truth About Showcases
Stepping Up to Deal with Conflicts
Thinking About Transferring?
You Have to Love The Game
Reverse Engineering Recruitment: Seeing it From the...
Playing Hard with “Nothing” on the Line
Lessons From Alex
Multiple Sports or Specialization? You Decide!
Don’t Be a Know It All
The Big Decision
9 Promises For Happiness
Think Your Coach is Against You? Think Again!
High School Coaches Corner: 5 Steps to Developing Team...
Understanding Student Loans and College Debt
Letter To My High School Self: Caleb, D1
Rushed Double Play Turn
Trying Too Hard Can Work Against You
Six Steps For Staying Focused After an Error
High School Stats Don’t Matter to College Coaches
An Inside Look at a D1 College Practice
High School Coaches Corner: Helping Hitters Make In...