<![CDATA[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.

]]>www.recruitingroundtable.netRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:44:53 GMTSat, 06 Dec 2025 19:30:15 GMT60Florida Diamond Recruiting Services<p><b>Presented by Florida Diamond Recruiting Services (FDRS)</b></p><p></p><p>Welcome to <i>The Recruiting Roundtable</i>—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.</p><p></p><p>We bring you <b>real conversations</b> 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.</p><p></p><p>If you’re a ballplayer chasing the next level or a parent looking for clarity in the chaos, this is your recruiting blueprint.</p>episodicFlorida Diamond Recruiting Servicesmike@fldrs.netno<![CDATA[Episode 7: 🎙️Recruiting Tools vs. Recruiting Teams | Mike Silvestri]]>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.

Takeaways

  • A recruiting profile is not a recruiting plan
  • Exposure alone is not enough for player recruitment

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Recruiting Roundtable
  • 05:24 Tools for Player Recruitment
  • 11:21 Player Development and Real Recruiting Opportunities
  • 17:46 Avoiding Misguided Recruitment Efforts
]]>74b3688b-a739-4bce-8f29-3999185f4037Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT<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><ul><li>A recruiting profile is not a recruiting plan</li><li>Exposure alone is not enough for player recruitment</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Recruiting Roundtable</li><li>05:24 Tools for Player Recruitment</li><li>11:21 Player Development and Real Recruiting Opportunities</li><li>17:46 Avoiding Misguided Recruitment Efforts</li></ul>no00:22:5017Episode 7: 🎙️Recruiting Tools vs. Recruiting Teams | Mike Silvestrifull<![CDATA[🎙️Episode 6: What College Baseball Coaches Really Want | Mike Cassidy of Marymount University]]>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.

Takeaways

  • Division III baseball opportunities
  • Importance of effort and attitude
  • Recruiting process and timelines

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Division III Baseball
  • 07:32 Culture and Program Standards
  • 13:31 Player Development and Preparation
  • 23:30 Recruiting Timeline and Process
  • 41:27 Non-Negotiable Traits and Conclusion
]]>67a874d8-14e8-4438-a52c-8569585972f0Mon, 04 May 2026 13:46:55 GMT<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><ul><li>Division III baseball opportunities</li><li>Importance of effort and attitude</li><li>Recruiting process and timelines</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Division III Baseball</li><li>07:32 Culture and Program Standards</li><li>13:31 Player Development and Preparation</li><li>23:30 Recruiting Timeline and Process</li><li>41:27 Non-Negotiable Traits and Conclusion</li></ul>no00:39:5716🎙️Episode 6: What College Baseball Coaches Really Want | Mike Cassidy of Marymount Universityfull<![CDATA[🎙️Episode 5: NAIA Recruiting with Coach Jorge Perez (Head Coach, St. Thomas University)]]>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.

Takeaways

  • Recruiting Process
  • Program Culture Data consistency is crucial
  • The use of technology in player evaluation

Chapters

  • 00:00 Jorge Perez's Background and Journey to St. Thomas University
  • 06:23 Bobcat Culture and Player Recruitment Criteria
  • 18:39 Recruiting Process and Technology Integration
  • 26:21 Exploring NAIA Baseball Opportunities
  • 32:37 Supporting Players and Finding Opportunities
]]>b3ed6f2a-ea6f-48bc-9ec6-99c619e6513aSat, 07 Mar 2026 22:08:03 GMT<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><ul><li>Recruiting Process</li><li>Program Culture Data consistency is crucial</li><li>The use of technology in player evaluation</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Jorge Perez's Background and Journey to St. Thomas University</li><li>06:23 Bobcat Culture and Player Recruitment Criteria</li><li>18:39 Recruiting Process and Technology Integration</li><li>26:21 Exploring NAIA Baseball Opportunities</li><li>32:37 Supporting Players and Finding Opportunities</li></ul>yes00:39:5215🎙️Episode 5: NAIA Recruiting with Coach Jorge Perez (Head Coach, St. Thomas University)full<![CDATA[🎙️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 Baseball
  • Recruiting Process

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Background
  • 06:39 Recruiting and Player Development
  • 23:30 Player Evaluation and Statistics
  • 31:32 Role of Camps in Recruiting
]]>6e2a5000-f2c1-466a-9a56-a31645391fb6Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMT<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><ul><li>Junior College Baseball</li><li>Recruiting Process</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Background</li><li>06:39 Recruiting and Player Development</li><li>23:30 Player Evaluation and Statistics</li><li>31:32 Role of Camps in Recruiting</li></ul>no00:35:3014🎙️Episode 4: Interview w/ Tyler Younger (Head Coach, Gulf Coast State College Baseball)full<![CDATA[🎙️ 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 overlooked
  • Common recruiting mistakes families make early
  • The role film, academics, and outreach play together
  • Why recruiting takes time and consistency
  • What the commitment moment actually felt like
  • Advice for players and parents still waiting for their opportunity

]]>a4dbd862-2543-4d9a-9cee-467369abc7c7Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:47:51 GMT<p>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.</p><p></p><p><b>In this episode, you’ll hear:</b></p><ul><li>What it’s like to be a talented player who feels overlooked</li><li>Common recruiting mistakes families make early</li><li>The role film, academics, and outreach play together</li><li>Why recruiting takes time and consistency</li><li>What the commitment moment actually felt like</li><li>Advice for players and parents still waiting for their opportunity</li></ul><p></p>no00:28:5713🎙️ Episode 3: From Overlooked to Committed – The Boisvert Brothers’ Journeyfull<![CDATA[🎙️ 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 process
  • Importance of academics in recruiting

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introducing Mikayla Santa Cruz
  • 05:18 How Michael and Mikayla Connected
  • 11:11 Changes in Softball Recruiting Rules
  • 18:47 Priorities in Softball Recruiting
  • 25:17 Equipped to Support Softball Players
]]>39c063ac-bb18-4816-aa00-ed9fe70c638eMon, 05 Jan 2026 19:40:55 GMT<p>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.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Softball recruiting process</li><li>Importance of academics in recruiting</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introducing Mikayla Santa Cruz</li><li>05:18 How Michael and Mikayla Connected</li><li>11:11 Changes in Softball Recruiting Rules</li><li>18:47 Priorities in Softball Recruiting</li><li>25:17 Equipped to Support Softball Players</li></ul>no00:27:5012🎙️ Episode 2: FDRS Softball – Meet Mikayla & the FDRS Softball Divisionfull<![CDATA[🎙️ 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 instead
  • How FDRS evaluates, projects, and places athletes nationwide
  • The role of academic money, JUCO programs, and the "freshman impact" philosophy
  • Why 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.

]]>282ba1c4-ff78-4bd4-9721-aa2e5ebce218Sat, 06 Dec 2025 19:34:56 GMT<p>In this kickoff episode of <i>The Recruiting Roundtable</i>, 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.</p><p></p><p>You'll learn:</p><ul><li>Why D1 roster spots are shrinking — and where players are landing instead</li><li>How FDRS evaluates, projects, and places athletes nationwide</li><li>The role of academic money, JUCO programs, and the "freshman impact" philosophy</li><li>Why managing expectations and starting early are now essential</li></ul><p></p><p>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.</p>no00:30:0611🎙️ Episode 1: The State of College Recruiting in 2025full