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 opportunity to gear up for college baseball, but spreading your focus too thin can stall progress. The solution? Hone in on one critical skill: preparing for the academic rigor of college. As college academics can quadruple in difficulty from high school, with a massive increase in reading and writing volume, building strong study habits now ensures you’re ready to balance academics and athletics.

Mastering Academic Prep: Your Summer Focus

To elevate your game, dedicate the summer to developing disciplined study habits that match the demands of college coursework. College requires reading two books a week per class and writing multiple papers, so start practicing time management and efficient study techniques. For example, simulate a college workload by reading one academic article daily and summarizing it in a short paragraph.

Why it works: Strong academic habits prove to coaches and recruiters that you can handle the dual demands of college baseball and academics, making you a more attractive recruit.

Exit Interviews: Your Summer Roadmap

Use feedback from teachers, coaches, or your own high school academic performance to guide your summer prep. Did you struggle with time management or completing assignments on time? If you lack specific feedback, review your grades or reflect on study habits to identify weaknesses. For example:

• Goal: Improve time management to handle college-level workloads.

• Plan: Create a daily schedule that includes 2 hours of focused study, mimicking college reading and writing tasks.

Track Simply, Win Big

Keep tracking straightforward to stay on course. Use a notebook or app to log daily study sessions, like “Read 20 pages: summarized key points ✅” or “Wrote 500-word essay: completed in 1 hour.” Share your progress with a mentor or parent for accountability. Consistent tracking builds habits that translate to academic success.

Pro Tip: Stay consistent but flexible. Small, daily efforts lead to big academic wins.

The Prize: A Game-Changing Season

A summer focused on academic prep delivers:

• Visible Progress: Improved study habits that boost confidence in handling college coursework.

• Clutch Performance: Time management skills that shine in balancing practices and classes.

• Recruit-Ready Mindset: A disciplined approach that impresses coaches and admissions staff.

These gains position you for success in fall recruiting and a thriving 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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