The Recruiting Roundtable

Florida Diamond Recruiting Services
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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.

Episodes

  1. JAN 22

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

    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. Takeaways Junior College BaseballRecruiting Process Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background06:39 Recruiting and Player Development23:30 Player Evaluation and Statistics31:32 Role of Camps in Recruiting

    36 min

  2. JAN 13

    🎙️ Episode 3: From Overlooked to Committed – The Boisvert Brothers’ Journey

    The podcast features Cody and Cole Boisvert, freshman pitcher and catcher at Maryville University, discussing their recruiting process. The conversation covers the challenges, networking, geographical considerations, evaluation, effective communication, campus visit, parental role, efficiency, and the level of play in Division III baseball. Key takeaways include the challenges of the recruiting process and the importance of academics in recruiting. In this episode, you’ll hear: What it’s like to be a talented player who feels overlookedCommon recruiting mistakes families make earlyThe role film, academics, and outreach play togetherWhy recruiting takes time and consistencyWhat the commitment moment actually felt likeAdvice for players and parents still waiting for their opportunity

    29 min

  3. JAN 5

    🎙️ Episode 2: FDRS Softball – Meet Mikayla & the FDRS Softball Division

    The conversation with Mikayla Santa Cruz covers her background in softball, the college transfer experience, and the importance of academics in the recruiting process. It also delves into the changes in softball recruiting rules, early recruiting pressure, the role of athleticism and academics in softball, priorities in softball recruiting, mentoring and consultation in recruiting, and the support available for softball players through Florida Diamond Recruiting Services. Takeaways Softball recruiting processImportance of academics in recruiting Chapters 00:00 Introducing Mikayla Santa Cruz05:18 How Michael and Mikayla Connected11:11 Changes in Softball Recruiting Rules18:47 Priorities in Softball Recruiting25:17 Equipped to Support Softball Players

    28 min

  4. 12/06/2025

    🎙️ Episode 1: The State of College Recruiting in 2025

    In this kickoff episode of The Recruiting Roundtable, FDRS founder Mike Silvestri breaks down the evolving landscape of college baseball and softball recruiting. From roster reductions and the transfer portal to JUCO pathways and scholarship realities, Mike explains why the recruiting process has never been more complex and how families can navigate it successfully. You'll learn: Why D1 roster spots are shrinking — and where players are landing insteadHow FDRS evaluates, projects, and places athletes nationwideThe role of academic money, JUCO programs, and the "freshman impact" philosophyWhy managing expectations and starting early are now essential Whether you're just starting your journey or looking for clarity in a shifting system, this episode sets the foundation for what’s ahead on the Recruiting Roundtable.

    30 min
  • 4 Episodes

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Florida Diamond Recruiting Services
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Florida Diamond Recruiting Services