FFP90: What do college baseball coaches actually look for?

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Introduction
01:15 – Bryan’s background and coaching journey
03:30 – What it takes to climb the coaching ladder
06:00 – What coaches actually look for when recruiting
09:00 – Why behavior and body language matter
12:00 – Recruiting as a two-way street
15:30 – How athletes can show genuine interest
18:30 – Division I vs Division III: understanding fit
22:30 – Playing time, academics, and lifestyle differences
26:00 – What makes a great recruiter
29:30 – What coaches expect from athletes in the recruiting process
33:00 – The transition from high school to college baseball
36:30 – Why the game “speeds up” at the next level
39:30 – Physical and mental demands of college baseball
42:00 – Time management, routines, and habits
45:00 – Communication between coaches and players
48:00 – Building trust and team culture
51:00 – The evolving role of coaching
54:00 – Bryan’s experience with burnout and growth
57:30 – The role of parents in the recruiting process
1:00:00 – The #1 piece of advice for high school players

🧠 SHOW NOTES

In Episode 90, I sit down with Bryan Torresani, Head Baseball Coach at DeSales University, to discuss what college coaches are really looking for in recruits — and how players can better prepare for the next level.

For many athletes, the recruiting process feels like a constant evaluation. Players often focus on statistics, velocity, and exposure, trying to prove they belong at a certain level.

But Bryan explains that what separates players often comes down to something much simpler — and harder to measure.

How they respond to failure.
How they carry themselves on the field.
And how they handle the daily demands of development.

We discuss:

• Why coaches pay close attention to behavior and body language
• How recruiting is a two-way street — and why communication matters
• The differences between Division I and Division III baseball
• What freshmen struggle with most when they arrive on campus
• Why time management, routines, and habits are critical for success
• How coaching has evolved to become more relationship-driven

Bryan also shares practical advice for players preparing for college baseball, including the importance of strength training, building routines, and taking ownership of the recruiting process.

If you’ve ever wondered what truly stands out to college coaches — or how players can position themselves for success beyond high school — this episode provides a clear and honest perspective.

🤝 CONNECT WITH BRYAN TORRESANI

🌐 DeSales Baseball:
👉 https://athletics.desales.edu/sports/baseball

📷 Instagram:
@btorr12

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@torr_b12

🤝 CONNECT WITH MICHAEL HUBER

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👉 https://michaelvhuber.com/newsletter

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