One Summer Skill to Elevate Your Baseball Game

What’s the one skill you’ll focus on this summer to prepare for college baseball—and how will you track it? Drop your answer in the comments on our video; we’d love to hear from you!

Why One Skill Changes Everything

Summer is your chance to prepare for college baseball, but focusing on the wrong goals can slow your progress. The solution? Hone in on one critical skill: understanding what college programs need from their recruits. As a college coach’s perspective reveals, recruiting isn’t just about your talent—it’s about meeting the specific needs of the program. Mastering this skill ensures you position yourself as the right fit for your dream team.

Understanding Recruiting Needs: Your Summer Focus

To elevate your game, spend the summer researching the specific needs of your target college programs. Coaches look for players who fill gaps in their roster—whether it’s a power hitter, a shutdown pitcher, or a versatile fielder. For example, a mid-major program might prioritize multi-positional players, while an elite D1 like Vanderbilt seeks specific skills that align with their roster. Study team rosters, watch game footage, or listen to coach interviews on podcasts to identify their priorities.

Why it works: Aligning your skills with a program’s needs shows coaches you’re a solution to their roster challenges, boosting your recruiting appeal.

Exit Interviews: Your Summer Roadmap

Use feedback from coaches or recruiters to guide your summer prep. Have they mentioned a need for speed, better plate discipline, or defensive reliability? If direct feedback isn’t available, analyze your performance against the stats of players at your target programs. For example:

• Goal: Develop a skill that matches a program’s need, like improving stolen base success rate.

• Plan: Incorporate sprint drills and base-running practice into your summer training.

Track Simply, Win Big

Keep tracking simple to stay focused. Use a notebook or app to log progress, like “Sprint drills: improved 20-yard dash by 0.2 seconds ✅” or “Batting practice: 7/10 line drives.” Have a coach or teammate verify your improvements during summer games. Consistent tracking builds habits that recruiters notice.

Pro Tip: Stay targeted but adaptable. Small, intentional steps toward meeting program needs lead to big recruiting wins.

The Prize: A Game-Changing Season

A summer focused on understanding recruiting needs delivers:

• Visible Progress: Tangible skill improvements that align with program priorities.

• Clutch Performance: Confidence in showcasing skills that coaches value.

• Recruit-Ready Mindset: A strategic approach that sets you apart in recruiting.

These gains position you for fall tryouts and a standout college career.

Why This Matters to Sore to Soaring

At Sore to Soaring, we champion intentional athletes who train with purpose. We don’t just build skills—we create habits that transform players from sore to soaring, season after season.

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⚠️ Disclaimer:

The content shared in this blog is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider or certified professional before starting any exercise program or athletic regimen. This is not a judgment of any person or program. The goal is to share insights from lived experience and current best practices.

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