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"The game is canceled."



"Wait, why?"



"We don't have an umpire." 



This seems like an unrealistic situation, but it's starting to happen. We're starting to see games with one umpire crew. This is not because leagues or tournaments are trying to cut costs. They can't find people to officiate games.  



Is the problem going to increase? 



Dave, Spiker, and Evan sit down to discuss the environment, the problem, and how we can all do better to support our officials.

What actually works in recruiting? 



There are many opinions, here is ours on recruiting services. 



We have created a library of episodes on the topic. We've interviewed players and coaches that have been in the process.



If you want to learn more about strategies, tactics, and thoughts around athletic recruitment. Here's a list to listen to: 



The Tactical Guide to Get a Scholarship: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/episodes/18--The-Tactical-Guide-to-Getting-an-Athletic-Scholarship-ee3o31



The Tactical Guide Challenged By a Former D1 Coach: https://anchor.fm/rawlingstigersinterviews/episodes/25--The-Tactical-Guide-To-College-Baseball-Recruiting-Revisited-ft--Evan-Pratte-e13nehc



10X Your Opportunities at a Showcase: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/episodes/106--10X-Your-Baseball-OR-Softball-Showcase-ft--Evan-Pratte-e1f1cr3



The Mistake You Could Be Making In The Recruiting Process: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/episodes/47--The-Mistakes-You-Could-Be-Making-in-Your-Recruiting-ejpdkc



How To Show It Off at a Showcase, Insiders Talk: https://anchor.fm/rawlingstigersinterviews/episodes/5--Impress-the-Showcase-Scouts--A-Winning-Formula-eqev19



How To Start The Process: https://anchor.fm/rawlingstigersinterviews/episodes/18--How-To-Start-From-Scratch--College-Recruiting-e107hmc



How To Gain Attention From a Recruiter: https://anchor.fm/rawlingstigersinterviews/episodes/31--Heres-What-Grabs-The-Attention-of-a-College-Coach-In-The-Recruiting-Process-ft-Brandon-Crum-e19o0r2



Our Very First Episode on Recruiting: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/episodes/2--Get-Noticed-Now--Youre-in-Control-ebseov



One of Our Alumni's Opinion on the Process:  https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/episodes/9--Your-Competition-Will-Be-Mad-When-You-Find-Out-How-to-Do-This-ft--Tommy-Woods-eclfdf



Oldy, but Goody. What You Should Be Aware of in 2020: https://anchor.fm/closing-pitch/episodes/13--The-1-Thing-You-Should-Be-Aware-of-in-2020-as-a-High-School-Player-ed9d21



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In this episode of the Tiger Interview Series, we have Brett McQueen of Lightning Performance. A well-accomplished athletics trainer who has trained professional and tactical athletes. 



Conversation includes: 

- how to be in mid-season form every day

- taking the necessary steps to train correctly 

- winning in nutrition 



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Sam Shackleford and Luke Burns share stories from the National Team. They talk about the competition, the team, and how they befriended a local group of high schoolers from Arizona. 

Long story short, they made the yearbook! 

Highlights of the conversation: 

1. Stacking experiences playing against college commits tests you and builds your confidence 

2. Traveling to play baseball is the best!  

3. You will build more friends when you add new experiences



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The weight room can be a very daunting place. First, there's not knowing your way around a training area. Second, you don't want to do something that will hurt yourself, and third, intimidating human beings are walking around with their chest puffed out!   

If you were like me, it took me a while to understand my way into a weight room. The unlock was when I started going to a performance trainer to get faster.   We worked on running mechanics through drills and instruction, but they sent us to the weight room to see our strength coach at the end of each session.   

During the strength session, the coaches showed me how to approach each lift, giving me the right lifts! I remember one of the coaches before each session told us, "Boys and girls,  but this session in your memory, don't go through the motions. Look to understanding what we were doing, so you can do them on your own."   

Great advice and you know what.... I still do some of the lifts they taught us. I've added my own sugar and spices to the mix, but the foundation was laid.   

I view this interview as one of those foundational moments for a player. You have two experts talking about potentially a complex topic but explaining it in a digestible way.  

 We hope you enjoy the conversation with Justin Shal and Tim Jones.  

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In this episode, we have Jacob Howenstein of Blast Motion. A Biomechanical Engineer with a thirst for helping athletes unlock their potential.   We go in-depth on how the Blast Sensor works from a technical level. Get the inside scoop with the new technology.   Follow Jacobs blog: engineeredathletics.com  

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