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BRC 94: Give Me the Guy Who Plays Hard Over the Guy Who Works Hard with Xavier Head Coach Billy O’Conner

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - May 11, 2021 21:49 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
There is a major difference between working hard and playing hard. Xavier Head Coach Billy O’Conner joins host Justin Musil to discuss his saying “Give me the guy who plays hard over the guy who works hard.” The two discuss what Coach O’Conner means with his saying and what he has experienced in...

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BRC 93: Summer Strategy for Camps and Showcases with Kent State University Recruiting Coordinator Barrett Serrato

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - April 14, 2021 16:03 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
Many players and parents have little direction on what camps and showcases to attend. They are often just wandering through crucial months with uncertainty. In this episode, host Justin Musil is joined by Kent State University Recruiting Coordinator Barret Serrato. Justin and Barrett lay out the...

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BRC 92: Impactful Leadership with Northwestern University Head Coach Spencer Allen

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - March 08, 2021 22:44 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
Great leaders can change a program. Great leaders can impact lives forever. In this episode, host Justin Musil is joined by Northwestern University Head Coach Spencer Allen. The two discuss Coach Allen’s leadership philosophies and the principles he strives for as a leader. This episode is for a...

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BRC 91: Arm Development, Arm Health, and Mental Training with Alan Jaeger

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - March 01, 2021 23:29 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
Alan Jaeger and Jaeger Sports have become the gold standard for arm development, arm health, and mental training. Host Justin Musil is joined by Alan Jaeger, as the two discuss a variety of topics. Alan Jaeger gives his advice and recommendations on these topics and every player, parent, and coa...

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BRC 90: Performing Under the Bright Lights of the SEC with LSU Recruiting Coordinator Nolan Cain

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - February 16, 2021 19:10 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
Playing in some conferences come with a different level of pressure and attention. The Southeastern Conference is one of those. The large crowds, the media attention, and the pressure that comes with that. In this episode, Host Justin Musil is joined by Louisiana State University Recruiting Coor...

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BRC 89: Why Players Fail at the College Level with FAU Recruiting Coordinator Greg Mamula

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - December 18, 2020 23:34 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
Understanding why players fail at the college level can help future players better prepare themselves. College baseball isn’t easy and there are common reasons why players fail, both academically and on the baseball field. Host Justin Musil is joined by Florida Atlantic University recruiting coo...

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BRC 88: Picking a School During the Pandemic with Lipscomb University Assistant Coach Brian Ryman

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - December 11, 2020 17:53 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
Competition is rising and opportunity is scarce. College baseball rosters are crowded and will be for a while, due to the pandemic and NCAA eligibility waivers. Picking the right school is more important now, than ever before. Host Justin Musil is joined on this episode by Lipscomb University As...

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BRC 87: Becoming a Draft Prospect at a D3 Program with Chapman University Head Coach Scott Laverty

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - December 03, 2020 01:23 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
Playing professional baseball isn’t contingent on the level of college baseball a player plays. In this episode, Host Justin Musil explores this topic with Chapman University Head Coach Scott Laverty. Coach Laverty has had players drafted in three straight MLB drafts. He talks about his process ...

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BRC 86: The Power of Tools with University of Kentucky Head Coach Nick Mingione

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - October 05, 2020 17:20 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
A player’s tools are under a microscope for college and professional baseball. If a player is loaded with tools, they gain a lot of attention and are likely to be highly sought after. The powerful grip a player’s tools has on scouts and college coaches cannot be denied. On this episode, host Jus...

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BRC 85: Over-Recruiting with Wright State University Associate Head Coach Nate Metzger

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - September 23, 2020 23:04 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
One of the hottest subjects in college baseball is over-recruiting. What does it mean and why do schools do it? More importantly, how does this impact incoming players? Those are a few major questions every player and parent should want to know. Host Justin Musil is joined on this episode by Wri...

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BRC 84: The Benefits of Choosing a Mid-Major with William & Mary Associate Head Coach Brian Casey

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - September 10, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
There are a lot of misunderstandings with the power 5 vs mid-major conferences. This episode dives into the similarities and differences of the conferences. Host Justin Musil is joined by William & Mary Associate Head Coach Brian Casey. Justin and Coach Casey explain more about mid-majors and th...

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BRC 83: Understanding the Concepts of Baseball Training with Zach Dechant TCU Baseball Strength & Conditioning

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - September 04, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
With all of the different training programs available to players, it is difficult to know what direction to take. Becoming a better athlete helps every baseball player. It may help with speed, velocity, and/or power. This episode focuses on those training tactics and what every player should con...

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BRC 82: Winning at Bats in the Show with Chicago Cubs MLB Hitting Coach Anthony Iapoce

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - August 07, 2020 16:18 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
When the lights are on it is easy to see who performs well. What most people don’t see is the behind the scenes work big league hitters do to prepare. Winning at bats starts with a focus, a routine, and a process. It doesn’t just happen. Host Justin Musil is joined on this episode by Chicago Cub...

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BRC 81: The Misperceptions of D3 Baseball with Tufts University Head Coach John Casey

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - July 24, 2020 15:38 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
The Division 3 level in college baseball is very misunderstood. Most have little knowledge on talent level, many have never seen a D3 baseball game, and some players even scoff at the idea of playing at that level. All without knowing much about it. In this episode, host Justin Musil is joined b...

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BRC 80: Experiencing Failure with University of North Carolina Associate Head Coach Scott Forbes

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - July 07, 2020 16:29 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
Failure is inevitable as players move from high school to college baseball. Imagine moving from high school to the University of North Carolina? As one of the top programs in the country, there are many players who have never seen the consistent competition they will have upon arrival. It is an ...

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BRC 80: Experiencing Failure with University of North Carolina Head Coach Scott Forbes

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - July 07, 2020 16:29 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
Failure is inevitable as players move from high school to college baseball. Imagine moving from high school to the University of North Carolina? As one of the top programs in the country, there are many players who have never seen the consistent competition they will have upon arrival. It is an ...

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BRC 79: The Reality of Recruiting During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - June 18, 2020 02:55 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
The NCAA dead period keeps getting pushed back. Coaches cannot evaluate players in person and players cannot make campus visits. How does anything happen in recruiting when the dead period is in place? Will coaches still make offers? Should players commit without seeing a school? Host Justin Mus...

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BRC 78: The Compete Factor with University of Maine Head Coach Nick Derba

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - May 29, 2020 19:07 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
College coaches and pro scouts clamor over players who love to compete. They want players who can lift up others around them and make the team better. Competition is also a key factor to preparing and working in other facets of a player’s game. In this episode, Host Justin Musil is joined by the...

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BRC 77: Being a Two Way Player at the College Level with University of Cincinnati Recruiting Coordinator JD Heilmann

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - May 21, 2020 16:17 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
Many of the most talented baseball players are good as a position player and as a pitcher. If a player can do it at the high school level, why not at the collegiate level? It’s possible, but isn’t easy. On this episode, Host Justin Musil is joined by University of Cincinnati Recruiting Coordinat...

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BRC 76: Understanding Training and Development with Tread Athletics Founders Ben Brewster and Coan McAlpin

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - May 12, 2020 15:37 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
Having the right training program is one of the first steps to maximizing offers. Players and parents often miss this opportunity. On this episode, Host Justin Musil is joined by Tread Athletics Founders Ben Brewster and Coan McAlpin. Ben and Coan have transformed baseball player development and...

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BRC 76: Understanding Training and Development with Tread Athletics Founders Ben Brewster and Coan McAlpine

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - May 12, 2020 15:37 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
Having the right training program is one of the first steps to maximizing offers. Players and parents often miss this opportunity. On this episode, Host Justin Musil is joined by Tread Athletics Founders Ben Brewster and Coan McAlpin. Ben and Coan have transformed baseball player development and...

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BRC 75: Playing at an Ivy with Columbia University Recruiting Coordinator Dan Tischler

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - April 29, 2020 19:01 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
There are many components of being a student-athlete in college. Responsibility can ramp up at an Ivy league school due to the academic demand. Players have to meet high baseball demands, along with matching the demands at the highest academic institutions in the world. In this episode, Host Jus...

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Podcast 75: Playing at an Ivy with Columbia University Recruiting Coordinator Dan Tischler

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - April 29, 2020 19:01 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
There are many components of being a student-athlete in college. Responsibility can ramp up at an Ivy league school due to the academic demand. Players have to meet high baseball demands, along with matching the demands at the highest academic institutions in the world. In this episode, Host Jus...

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BRC 74: Flipping the Script; Creighton University Recruiting Coordinator Connor Gandossy Interviews Host Justin Musil

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - April 21, 2020 21:54 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
Justin Musil has asked many questions as the host of the BRC Podcast. This episode flips that around and he is the one who gets interviewed. Justin is interviewed by Creighton University Recruiting Coordinator Connor Gandossy. Coach Gandossy asks him about evaluating players, why he started the ...

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BRC 73: Why Measureables Aren’t Everything with Fairleigh Dickinson University Head Coach Rob DiToma

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - April 14, 2020 18:04 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
Tools and metrics are often talked about with scouting and evaluating. They are very important, but they are not everything in the recruiting process. In this episode, host Justin Musil goes in depth on other recruiting variables with Fairliegh Dickinson University Head Coach Rob DiToma. The two...

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BRC 73: Why Measurables Aren’t Everything with Fairleigh Dickinson University Head Coach Rob DiToma

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - April 14, 2020 18:04 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
Tools and metrics are often talked about with scouting and evaluating. They are very important, but they are not everything in the recruiting process. In this episode, host Justin Musil goes in depth on other recruiting variables with Fairliegh Dickinson University Head Coach Rob DiToma. The two...

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BRC 72: Recruiting Styles with Dan Held Indiana University Recruiting Coordinator

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - April 07, 2020 17:07 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
Every college staff recruits based on their strengths and personality. That means that every coaching staff has their own style. Many players and parents misunderstand coaching staffs because they can be so different with how they recruit. This episode sheds light on the various styles and what ...

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BRC 71: The Do’s and Don’ts in Transitioning to College with Aidan Maldonado University of Illinois RHP

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - March 30, 2020 22:18 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
This is from a player’s perspective with the major transition from High School to College. This is a raw and honest conversation with Aidan Maldonado. Aidan is a highly touted player at the University of Illinois. With a mid 90’s fastball he was a phenom out of high school. This is what he learn...

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BRC 70: COVID-19 and the Impact on Recruiting with Northern Illinois University Head Coach Mike Kunigonis

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - March 19, 2020 02:35 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
In this bonus episode, host Justin Musil is joined by Northern Illinois University Head Coach Mike Kunigonis. Justin and Coach Kunigonis cover all types of questions related to COVID-19 and the impact it will have on college baseball and the recruiting process.

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BRC 69: Lessons From Rings with Craig Counsell Milwaukee Brewers Manager

Baseball Recruiting Confidential - March 11, 2020 00:31 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratings
Winning a World Series is the pinnacle of professional baseball. Craig Counsell has reached that pinnacle twice. Counsell, a long time MLB player and 2019 MLB Manager of the year of the Milwaukee Brewers, joins Host Justin Musil on the podcast. Justin and Craig discuss his journey to the pinnacl...

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