The Tread Podcast

Insightful interview with Ian MacDonald, the dedicated college recruiting coordinator and pitcher coach at Indiana Wesleyan University. MacDonald shares his passion for the college game, relishing the opportunity to guide players through a transformative stage of their lives. Listen as he delves into the nuances of pitcher recruitment, revealing his key evaluation criteria: control, command, velocity, and the knack for limiting free bases. MacDonald also sheds light on the importance of player development, emphasizing the need for coaches who can provide candid feedback and facilitate player enhancement.

0:00 Current role as a recruiting coordinator. 5:36 Evaluating talent at the high school level. 9:22 What college coaches look for. 19:23 Recruiting at a smaller school. 25:01 The misconception of division one baseball. 28:51 Recruiting 47:04 Red flags for high school players. 50:45 How coaches use high school athletes' social media in the recruiting process. 54:03 Common misconceptions high school players have about college. 1:01:24 Is it worth it to play on showcase teams? 1:08:43 The transfer process.