The Recruiting Roundtable

Presented by Florida Diamond Recruiting Services (FDRS) Welcome to The Recruiting Roundtable —the podcast where players, parents, coaches, and scouts come together to talk real baseball recruiting. Hosted by former players and trusted advisors from Florida Diamond Recruiting Services, each episode dives into the truth about the college recruiting journey—what works, what doesn’t, and what every high school athlete needs to know. We bring you real conversations with college coaches, JUCO legends, committed athletes, and mental performance experts. From timelines to transcripts, showcases to social media, emails to evaluations — nothing is off the table at the Roundtable. If you’re a ballplayer chasing the next level or a parent looking for clarity in the chaos, this is your recruiting blueprint.

The Recruiting Roundtable is a sports podcast hosted by Florida Diamond Recruiting Services, with 7 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Florida Diamond Recruiting Services hosts The Recruiting Roundtable, a sports show with 7 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  Episode 7: 🎙️Recruiting Tools vs. Recruiting Teams | Mike Silvestri

  Jun 10, 202623 minS1

  <p>Mike Silvestri discusses the importance of a personalized recruiting plan, proper evaluation, and targeted approach in the player recruitment process. He emphasizes the value of tools such as the digital player profile and readiness index calculator, as well as the need for credibility and targeted outreach. Mike also highlights the significance of avoiding misguided recruitment efforts and the need for a targeted approach and guidance in the recruiting landscape.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p>A recruiting profile is not a recruiting planExposure alone is not enough for player recruitment<p></p><p>Chapters</p>00:00 Introduction to Recruiting Roundtable05:24...

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  Episode #6

  🎙️Episode 6: What College Baseball Coaches Really Want | Mike Cassidy of Marymount University

  May 4, 202640 minS1

  <p>The conversation covers the world of Division III baseball, including the opportunities it offers and the importance of effort and attitude. It delves into the coach's background, program overview, recruiting process, culture, player development, and preparation. Additionally, it provides insights into the recruiting timeline, strategies, and tips, as well as the non-negotiable traits for players.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p>Division III baseball opportunitiesImportance of effort and attitudeRecruiting process and timelines<p></p><p>Chapters</p>00:00 Introduction and Division III Baseball07:32 Culture and Program Standards13:31 Player Development and Preparation23:30 Recruiting Timeline and Process41:27 Non-Negotiable Traits and Conclusion

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  Episode #5

  🎙️Episode 5: NAIA Recruiting with Coach Jorge Perez (Head Coach, St. Thomas University)

  Mar 7, 202640 minS1

  <p>The conversation with Jorge Perez covers his background, coaching journey, and the recruiting process at St. Thomas University. It delves into the program's culture, Team USA experience, Bobcat culture, player recruitment criteria, recruiting high school players, and the integration of technology in the recruiting process. The conversation covers the importance of data consistency in player evaluation, the use of technology for player assessment, exploring opportunities in NAIA baseball, the value of different pathways in baseball, and the support provided to players in finding opportunities.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p>Recruiting ProcessProgram Culture Data consistency is crucialThe use of...

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  Episode #5

  🎙️Episode 5: NAIA Recruiting with Jorge Perez (Head Coach, St. Thomas University Baseball)

  Mar 4, 202639 minS1

  <p>The conversation covers Jorge Perez's journey from New Jersey to Miami, the transition to St. Thomas University, his Team USA experience with Coach Mainieri, baseball traditions and connections, Bobcat culture and player recruitment, recruiting high school players for St. Thomas University, and recruitment email criteria. The conversation delves into the power of data consistency, the utilization of data for decision making, and the impact of data-driven player recruitment. It also highlights the access to technology and data, the education of families and players, and the history and legacy of baseball. Additionally, it emphasizes the impact and quality of NAIA...

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  Episode #4

  🎙️Episode 4: Interview w/ Tyler Younger (Head Coach, Gulf Coast State College Baseball)

  Jan 22, 202636 minS1

  <p>The conversation with Tyler Younger, head coach of Gulf Coast State College, covers the world of junior college baseball and the recruiting process. It delves into the JUCO path, player evaluation, statistics, and the role of camps in recruiting. The discussion provides valuable insights for parents and players interested in the junior college baseball experience.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p>Junior College BaseballRecruiting Process<p></p><p>Chapters</p>00:00 Introduction and Background06:39 Recruiting and Player Development23:30 Player Evaluation and Statistics31:32 Role of Camps in Recruiting

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