CARY, N.C. – USA Baseball and NCSA College Recruiting (NCSA), the nation’s leading collegiate recruiting platform, jointly announced today the launch of two new online courses aimed at supporting student-athletes, families, and coaches through the college baseball recruiting process. The launch of these courses builds upon the collaborative educational partnership formed between the two organizations in 2019 to enhance access to recruiting education and support the amateur baseball community.
The new courses, Introduction to College Baseball Recruiting and College Baseball Eligibility Guidelines, are now available at no cost as part of USA Baseball’s course catalog at USABDevelops.com. Both courses are hosted by USA Baseball national team coach Derek Simmons, who also serves as the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Duke University’s baseball program.
“We are excited to launch two new courses with the support of our official Recruiting Education Partner, Next College Student Athlete,” said USA Baseball Senior Director of Education and Youth Programs Tyler Collins. “Recruiting continues to be one of the most challenging and complicated parts of any amateur athlete’s journey, and we are proud to have created these free educational resources to help athletes, their families, and coaches better understand and navigate the process.”
"At NCSA, we’re committed to making the college recruiting process more accessible for student-athletes and their families," said Rick McDole, Chief Operating Officer of NCSA College Recruiting. "These free courses with USA Baseball offer student-athletes and coaches a clearer path to understanding eligibility and recruiting, helping them take the right steps toward playing at the next level."
The Introduction to College Baseball Recruiting course is a comprehensive guide designed to help student-athletes and their families understand and navigate the recruiting process. The course covers key milestones, recruiting rules, and timelines, as an overview of what athletes can expect pursuing opportunities at the next level.
The College Baseball Eligibility Guidelines course is tailored for high school and travel ball coaches. It provides critical information on general and NCAA academic eligibility standards, insights into what college coaches look for in prospective athletes, and education on the transfer portal and redshirting rules that impact today’s recruiting landscape.
USA Baseball’s educational resources are hosted on USABDevelops.com and include a variety of free and premium content aimed at developing coaches, parents, umpires, and players across all levels of the game.
