Latest Justinmusil Podcast Episodes
BRC 68: Making it BIGS with Shawn Estes Former MLB All Star
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - February 28, 2020 15:18 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsMany lessons can be learned from people who have made it to the big leagues. In this episode, Host Justin Musil talks to former 19 game MLB winner Shawn Estes. Shawn continues to be around the game today as a San Francisco Giants commentator. From a small town kid to the big leagues, this is his...
BRC 67: Leadership Qualities That Make an Impact in College with Jerry Oakes PITT Baseball Pitching Coach
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - February 19, 2020 21:38 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsLeadership is a key ingredient to winning and building a great culture. Many people think of the coaching leadership in a program, but player leadership is equally as important. Host Justin Musil is joined by PITT baseball pitching coach Jerry Oakes. Justin and coach Oakes discuss leadership an...
BRC 66: Handling Adversity with Mike Federico University of Louisiana-Monroe Head Coach
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - February 12, 2020 16:49 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsAdversity strikes frequently in the sport of baseball and in life. Success often follows challenges and overcoming difficult circumstances, so how does a player overcome it? The ability to handle adversity can define a player's career. Host Justin Musil is joined by University of Louisiana-Monro...
BRC 65: Communication that Sets Players Apart with Mitch Mormann Ohio University Recruiting Coordinator
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - February 06, 2020 16:43 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsPlayers are always looking for ways to separate themselves. This episode features the communication aspect and how players can effectively communicate to gain an edge in the recruiting process. On this episode, host Justin Musil has a conversation with Ohio University Pitching Coach and Recruiti...
BRC 65: Communication that Sets Players Apart with Mitch Mormann Ohio University Recruiting Coordinator
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - February 06, 2020 16:43 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsPlayers are always looking for ways to separate themselves. This episode features the communication aspect and how players can effectively communicate to gain an edge in the recruiting process. On this episode, host Justin Musil has a conversation with Ohio University Pitching Coach and Recruiti...
BRC 64: Recruiting at a High Academic D3 with Mike Leonard Middlebury College Head Coach
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - January 28, 2020 22:02 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsRecruiting at a high academic D3 school has major challenges for coaches. On this episode, host Justin Musil is joined by Middlebury College Head Coach Mike Leonard. Justin and Coach Leonard talk through many key topics. Are high academic D3 coaches able to help players get into school? How do t...
BRC 63: My Journey, My Words with Terrin Vavra Colorado Rockies Infielder
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - January 15, 2020 21:01 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsOne of the Colorado Rockies top prospects, Terrin Vavra, joins the podcast to discuss his unique journey to the University of Minnesota and to MiLB. Once a small, undersized high school player, he became an All-American and a 3rd round draft pick in the MLB draft. Also joining Host Justin Musil ...
BRC 63: My Journey, My Words with Terrin Vavra Colorado Rockies Infielder
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - January 15, 2020 21:01 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsOne of the Colorado Rockies top prospects, Terrin Vavra, joins the podcast to discuss his unique journey to the University of Minnesota and to MiLB. Once a small, undersized high school player, he became an All-American and a 3rd round draft pick in the MLB draft. Also joining Host Justin Musil ...
BRC 62: The Risk Coaches Take Making an Offer with Marty Sutherland University of Iowa Recruiting Coordinator
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - December 31, 2019 20:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsThe stakes are high. Every offer a college coach makes, comes with major risk. The offer is a calculation of many different components that help coaches make that decision. Coaches have a job on the line and they have to get the majority of their offers right. On this episode, host Justin Musil ...
BRC 62: The Risk Coaches Take Making an Offer with Marty Sutherland University of Iowa Recruiting Coordinator
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - December 31, 2019 20:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsThe stakes are high. Every offer a college coach makes, comes with major risk. The offer is a calculation of many different components that help coaches make that decision. Coaches have a job on the line and they have to get the majority of their offers right. On this episode, host Justin Musil ...
BRC 61: Transition Challenges from High School to College with Nate Cole UMASS Recruiting Coordinator
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - December 26, 2019 18:01 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsThis episode exposes the major challenges personally, academically, and athletically, for players making the jump from high school to college. This transition is often overlooked or unknown to players and their parents. On this episode, host Justin Musil is joined by UMASS Pitching Coach and Rec...
BRC 60: My Journey, My Words with Matt Wallner Minnesota Twins Outfielder
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - December 18, 2019 01:53 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsHost Justin Musil is joined on this episode by former Southern Miss and current Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner. Matt’s journey to get to Southern Miss is one of the most unique recruiting stories you will ever hear. He went from uncommitted in May of his senior year, to a three time all...
BRC 59: Preparing to Make an Impact as a College Freshman with Jon Coyne University of New Mexico Recruiting Coordinator
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - December 10, 2019 21:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsMaking an immediate impact as a freshman is a tall task for any player. Why is it so difficult and what can players do to prepare themselves before they leave for school? It’s a huge challenge but knowledge is power and this episode gives players the information they need. Host Justin Musil is j...
BRC 59: Preparing to Make an Impact as a College Freshman with Jon Coyne University of New Mexico Recruiting Coordinator
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - December 10, 2019 21:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsMaking an immediate impact as a freshman is a tall task for any player. Why is it so difficult and what can players do to prepare themselves before they leave for school? It’s a huge challenge but knowledge is power and this episode gives players the information they need. Host Justin Musil is j...
BRC 58: Finding Diamonds in the Rough with Justin Dedman Miami (OH) University Assistant Coach
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - December 04, 2019 16:44 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsSuccessful college players can come from anywhere. Many are late bloomers, from remote locations, or simply overlooked. Every college coach wants to find the great players that others missed out on. On this episode, Host Justin Musil is joined by Miami (OH) University Assistant Coach Justin Dedm...
BRC 57: Evaluating Hitters with Mike Baxter Vanderbilt University Recruiting Coordinator
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - November 26, 2019 17:04 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsHitting is one of the hardest things to do in sports. Evaluating those hitters is equally as difficult for college coaches and pro scouts. On this episode, host Justin Musil is joined by Vanderbilt University Hitting Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Mike Baxter. Justin and Coach Baxter take a de...
BRC 57: Evaluating Hitters with Mike Baxter Vanderbilt University Recruiting Coordinator
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - November 26, 2019 17:04 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsHitting is one of the hardest things to do in sports. Evaluating those hitters is equally as difficult for college coaches and pro scouts. On this episode, host Justin Musil is joined by Vanderbilt University Hitting Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Mike Baxter. Justin and Coach Baxter take a de...
BRC 56: Misreading Coaches in Recruiting with Ryan Klosterman Bryant University Head Coach
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - November 19, 2019 19:37 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsPlayers and parents often go through the recruiting process trying to gain clarity by reading into coaches actions and words. Coaches do their best to be transparent but decision making can also be difficult. It can become a guessing game that is difficult for players to understand. Host Justin ...
BRC 55: Recruiting Players Based on Coaching Staff Strengths with Craig Parry Abilene Christian Assistant Coach
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - November 12, 2019 20:19 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsCollege coaches recruit players based on their academic and ability level. The most challenging part of evaluation is the physical ability. However; it is more than the player’s ability, it is also the coach believing their developmental strengths fit the player. On this episode, Host Justin Mus...
BRC 54: Assessing On-Field Make Up with Aaron Gershenfeld Citadel Baseball Recruiting Coordinator
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - November 05, 2019 21:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsMost people think of off-field habits and decisions as the main evaluation piece for player character and make up. There is some truth to that. However; in this episode host Justin Musil gets into on-field make up and how that impacts a player’s recruiting process. Justin is joined on this episo...
BRC 53: Players Coaches Love to Coach with Nick Otte University of Central Florida Assistant Coach
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - October 29, 2019 21:23 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsEvery college coach in the country wants to be around players they enjoy working with on a regular basis. Coaches each have their own definition of what that looks like to them. On this episode, host Justin Musil breaks this down with University of Central Florida Assistant Coach Nick Otte. Just...
BRC 53: Players Coaches Love to Coach with Nick Otte University of Central Florida Assistant Coach
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - October 29, 2019 21:23 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsEvery college coach in the country wants to be around players they enjoy working with on a regular basis. Coaches each have their own definition of what that looks like to them. On this episode, host Justin Musil breaks this down with University of Central Florida Assistant Coach Nick Otte. Just...
BRC 52: Recruiting High Academic Players with Rucker Taylor Davidson Baseball Head Coach
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - October 22, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsCollege coaches at high academic schools have the challenge of finding talented players who also meet their academic standards. High academic schools take different strategies in the process and still aim to land the most talented players they can. Host Justin Musil scans this topic and gives hi...
BRC 51: The Value in Relationships with Tony Asaro Loyola Marymount University Recruiting Coordinator
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - October 15, 2019 13:30 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsPlayers and parents going through the recruiting process need to understand how to build positive relationships with college coaches. Host Justin Musil gives his tips on how to build those relationships and how they can be a major asset in the process. Also discussed is why players need to surro...
BRC 50: What I’ve Learned in 50 Episodes
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - October 09, 2019 02:29 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsIt’s episode number 50! Host Justin Musil reflects back on the 49 episodes prior to this one. He has learned a lot from the guests he has had on and from the people he works with on this series. He has also learned a lot about himself through this series so far. This podcast reveals more of Just...
BRC 49: Avoiding the Comparison Game with Jordon Banfield Recruiting Coordinator University of Akron Baseball
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - October 01, 2019 14:20 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsIt is next to impossible to go through the recruiting process without players comparing themselves to others. It often starts when someone else commits to a school. It can create tension and stress for a family to see other players committing, while they are still uncommitted. This episode focus...
BRC 48: Evaluating Pitchers Without a Radar Gun with Eric Niesen Georgetown University Pitching Coach
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - September 23, 2019 20:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsRadar guns have been an integral part of scouting pitchers for decades. College coaches and pro scouts rely heavily on them for evaluating. It’s not just about velocity, they provide data on spin rates too. The radar gun has been vital to scouting pitchers but there is more to it. On this episod...
BRC 47: Finding Players to Build a Powerhouse with Tony Vitello University of Tennessee Head Coach
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - September 16, 2019 14:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsOne of the biggest challenges any coach faces is trying to build a program into a powerhouse. It takes talented players, but also players who fit the culture and coaching style. On this episode, Host Justin Musil is joined by University of Tennessee Head Baseball Coach, Tony Vitello. Justin and ...
BRC 46: College Scouting vs Pro Scouting with Brock Ungricht University of San Diego Recruiting Coordinator
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - September 10, 2019 21:05 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsThere are many differences in what pro scouts look for in comparison to college coaches. They evaluate countless high school players but they do so from different lenses. Not all great college prospects are pro prospects. There are key similarities and differences and they are explored on this e...
BRC 45: The Process of Offer to Commitment with Zach Butler Nicholls State University Recruiting Coordinator
Baseball Recruiting Confidential - September 03, 2019 15:28 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 218 ratingsHost Justin Musil breaks down the complex process of schools making offers to the commitment of the player. This episode breaks this down from start to finish to simplify it. When do schools typically offer? How long does a player have to decide when a school offers? Can a player take visits to ...
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