Coach Beede

I believe baseball can open powerful academic doors for the right student-athlete. But the path has to be honest. Prep school is not for everyone. A post-grad year is not for everyone. Showcases are not magic. College recruiting is not one-size-fits-all. I built Coach Beede to help families slow the process down, ask better questions, and build a plan around development, academics, maturity, and fit. I have lived this as an athlete, a college head coach, and most importantly, as a parent.

@LoyalMarieeee @ESProspects Most are 18 , turning 19 . Still extremely fluid discussion

@CoachBeede @ESProspects Aren’t most these kids at prep/boarding schools that are 19, playing as a post grad? If so then they go by first graduation year correct?

My take on the NCAA’s latest proposal 👀: We discussed this last evening. They’re looking at a 5-year eligibility clock that starts on your 19th birthday OR high school graduation (whichever comes first). No redshirts, no waivers, except for military service, religious missions, or maternity leave. This would open up more roster spots for true freshmen, change how coaches recruit & develop, and keep college sports feeling like college sports. Huge implications for high school athletes and programs! @bsblbluebook

@mikerohr12 The rule currently has 19.6 age /HS graduation stipulation on it but as currently written, he would not be affected by new rule if he attended a Post Graduate School

@CoachBeede Will post grad start th clock under new NCAA rules? My son will be a hs freshman but essentially won’t turn 18 until May of his senior year. Hes smart and no reason to hold back. I always thought a year of post grad would be a better alt than holding back-but now not sure.

I’m building more Coach Beede content around prep school, post-grad options, academic fit, and college recruiting. Not hype. Not fear. Not shortcuts. Just honest guidance for families trying to make better decisions. YouTube link: youtu.be/NC55PRLAjfU?si…

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@CoachBeede Amen! He pitched for us at Arkansas way back when… good coach, good friend and just a good man!!!👍🙏❤️

Scott Heather is a great friend, family man and baseball mentor. Please 🙏 lift him up in prayer facebook.com/share/p/1CPX54…

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Confirmation last night! Grateful for taking this next step in my faith. 🙏 Thank you to my Aunt for being my sponsor. Trying to stay close to God in a world that can get loud and keep growing every day.

Sometimes the best next step is not another event. It is a calm, honest conversation about where the athlete stands, what the family values, and what path actually fits. That is the work I care about most. @bsblbluebook

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We send our thoughts and prayers to @Bucknell_BB and the Heather Family.

One thing I learned as a parent: The recruiting process can make every decision feel urgent. Most are not. The better decisions usually come after slowing down, telling the truth, and looking at the whole athlete.

@Bucknell_BB ELITE MAN, a great life mentor in so many ways. Prayers for Scott and his entire family!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

An update from the Bison baseball program ... bit.ly/3OGz6jf

Baseball families: What is the most confusing part of the process right now? Prep school? Post-grad? Showcases? Coach communication? High-academic recruiting? Knowing whether your athlete is truly recruitable? I want to keep creating content that actually helps.

The more families ask me about NCAA eligibility, roster limits, post-grad years, JUCO paths, and high-academic recruiting, the more I come back to the same point: Do not build the plan around fear. Build it around facts. Build it around fit. Build it around the whole athlete.

Prep/boarding school baseball is not just about baseball. Families also have to think about independence, academics, structure, social maturity, distance from home, cost, and whether the athlete is truly ready for that environment. Fit matters.

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Psalm 68: The Battle Hymn of the Huguenots as sung at Synod 2024 of the United Reformed Churches in North America #psalms #reformedtheology #psalm68 #dutchreformed Video in comments below ⬇️

For some athletes, baseball can become a bridge to academic excellence. But that bridge has to be built carefully. Course rigor. Grades. Development. Maturity. Communication. Character. Fit. None of those pieces can be faked late.

Baseball families are not short on information. They are short on clarity. More showcases. More rankings. More rule changes. More portal pressure. More opinions. But the path still comes back to: Can the athlete develop? Can the transcript open doors? Does the level fit? Does the environment fit?

Welcome (back) to Hastings College Baseball! We’ve turned the corner & will only pick up steam in ‘26-‘27. Our campus sits on a 125 beautiful acres & you’ll get an opportunity to play at historic Duncan Field while continuing to build your legacy! @HCBroncoBSB @NAIABall

There is a difference between being watched and being seriously evaluated. A coach may see an athlete at a camp or showcase. Real recruiting interest usually comes when there is athletic fit, academic fit, roster need, timing, and continued communication.

A post-grad year should not be a panic move. It should have a purpose. Physical growth. Academic strength. Recruiting reset. Better competition. More maturity. Time only helps when the year is used well.