Next Step Sports

Staff Appreciation: Fact that a Division 1 coach lead 2 families to us today is a huge sign the group at Next Step does things the right way

With the help of his dad and some Tom House books and DVDs, Waukee’s Jackson Wentworth has become one of the top high school pitchers in the state. He’s become so good his @MLBDraft stock has rapidly risen over the last few months. desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/b…

Players...What does your coach say about you, when he talks to college recruiters and/or pro scouts? Coaches with credibility earned it by telling the truth! Don't expect an ounce of sugar coating. He will be asked about ur make-up, work ethic, maturity and toughness!

That little college you’ve never heard of most likely has some dudes who throw 88-92, can run, have guys with juice , & a ton of guys who r flat out competitors. Good luck thinking you’re going 2 walk in & be handed a starting spot. College baseball is really good at all levels.

JUCO baseball players are built different 😤✊💪..

Recruiting 101: JUCO is a tremendous route for a lot of young players.. • More time to develop skills/body • Real experience, NOW • High-level competition • Core classes that transfer to 4 yr JUCO Bandits leave campus tough, tested, and built for battle 😤✊

Players...If your goals are greater than your DISCIPLINE, YOU'RE only fooling YOURSELF!

How to spot a Dude: -Hits/throws hard☢️ -Doesn’t get mad during BP🤬 -Doesn’t💥his stuff & big league teammates🙌 -Respects the game✅ -Understands the importance of teammates. -Never too ⬆️or too⬇️ & if he has an SSK glove...don’t know why, but I’ve never seen a 🤡 w/an SSK🤷‍♂️

Division I Council extends recruiting dead period through May 31: on.ncaa.com/6fxaa

Great Event coming up in Omaha. Any uncommitted 2021’s this a must attend event!

Had a 2021 call me yesterday to say he has committed elsewhere, but he wanted to call me before he sent out a tweet. If things do not work at his school of choice that kid will 100% have a home here. Someone behind the scenes is coaching him well.

Sports Parents: College Coaches are NOT “pay to play” coaches....they don’t owe your kid playing time....ZERO! All playing time at the collegiate level is competed for & EARNED! Please keep that in mind as you bounce your kid from high school to high school to avoid competition.

Amateur Baseball Players Playing any level of college baseball is an absolute privilege.. it should be taken w/ the highest amount of pride & commitment to success.. what comes after the D means nothing to me.. I know D3 players that would eat several D1 players lunch..

I hate losing recruits to other programs BUT when the recruit is honest vs ghosting, I have mad respect for him 💯. #honestyisthebestpolicy

Players.....Tagging more than one college coach in your tweets seeking exposure is almost as bad as posting offers. It looks incredibly bad!

Read below if you want to define “out of touch & completely devoid of empathy for others”..I know of no coach in any sport that supports this...I apologize to the young people affected. #eyewash

This should be mandatory viewing for all student athletes.

I’m blessed and excited to announce I will be continuing my academic and baseball career at Buena Vista University! Huge thanks to my family, friends, teammates and coaches for helping me along the way! @IowaSticks @NextStepSport1 @PBRIowa @BVU_Baseball

Report: The NCAA is set to extend the recruiting dead period through April 15, 2021, per CBS Sports' Dennis Dodd. It currently runs through Jan. 1. 247sports.com/Article/NCAA-r…

Will you be enrolling at an @NCAA school in the 2021-22 academic year? You may be eligible to meet the @ncaaec COVID-19 Automatic Waiver. Watch last week's webinar to learn more! ➡️ on.ncaa.com/Recording_1107…