What Coaches Are Really Telling You in Exit Interviews
Discover why post-season baseball exit interviews are critical for youth and high school player development. Learn how coaches use them to create customized summer baseball plans—from adding new positions to giving athletes time off for recovery. If your player is serious about long-term success, it starts with the right summer baseball development strategy.
SUMMER BASEBALL
What Coaches Are Really Telling You in Exit Interviews
How exit interviews shape summer assignments, roles, and recovery plans
A player’s stat line doesn’t determine what happens next.
Their exit interview does.
When the season ends, good coaches sit players down and map out the future. Sometimes that means learning a new position. Sometimes that means taking a break.
Either way, summer development should be intentional—not random.
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Exit Interviews Are the Start of Summer Strategy
The purpose of an exit interview is simple:
What went well this season?
What didn’t?
And what comes next?
That conversation drives your summer plan.
Some players get told: "You need more innings."
Others get told: "Shut it down and rest. You’re worn out."
If there’s no clear plan… there’s no real development.
Summer Ball Should Add Something New
Exit interviews help coaches guide role changes:
Outfielders transitioning to first base
Catchers learning a secondary position
Relievers preparing for starter roles
Summer isn’t just about playing better at your current spot.
It’s about showing you can do more.
Adding to your game is how you stay on the field longer.
Versatility Is a Long-Term Advantage
When coaches talk “value,” they mean flexibility.
If your son can play multiple positions and shift roles as needed, he becomes indispensable. Summer is the perfect time to build that.
It also gives players something specific to train toward—not just reps for the sake of reps.
And Sometimes… the Right Move Is Rest
One of the most overlooked exit interview outcomes?
"Take the summer off."
Some players are burned out. Their bodies are banged up. Their mindset is off. And the best thing they can do is fish, surf, relax, reset—and come back fresh.
That’s development, too.
Why This Matters to Sore to Soaring
We don’t believe in grinding just to grind.
We believe in strategic, purpose-driven development. That’s why our programs are built around roles, goals, recovery, and long-term success—not just playing more games.
If your athlete’s going to sacrifice their summer, make sure it’s moving them forward.
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Disclaimer:
The content shared is for informational purposes only. This is not a judgment of any person or program mentioned. All names and events are discussed from personal memory and are not meant to accuse or endorse. The goal is to share insight from lived experience.
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