Coach Beede

06/17/2026

Join Coach Beede live for a clear breakdown of the three biggest changes hitting college baseball recruiting in 2026: the 34-man roster limits, the active transfer portal, and the new 5-in-5 eligibility rule.

We’ll cover:
• How these rules work together
• What they mean for high school players and their families right now
• Realistic paths forward for the Class of 2026, 2027, and beyond

Bring your questions — I’ll answer them directly. No hype, just straight answers from a former head coach who’s been through the process as both a coach and a parent.

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06/10/2026

The college baseball transfer portal is open right now, and it is quietly reshaping recruiting for every high school family, whether you have noticed it yet or not. Tonight, Coach Walter Beede explains what the portal is, why it matters for your son's recruitment, and the questions every family should ask before a commitment.
What we will cover:

What the transfer portal is, in plain language, and how it became the sports version of free agency
Why the 34-man roster cap and the revenue-sharing era are squeezing the spots that used to go to incoming freshmen
Why a verbal commitment means less than it did five years ago, and how to protect your son
How to recruit smart instead of being recruited over
Your questions answered live , bring them to the chat

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06/03/2026

Parents and coaches are fighting the exact same youth baseball battle, but they’re keeping score on completely different scorecards. One family is laser-focused on the college scholarship and D1 exposure. The coach is obsessed with championships and team chemistry. The kid just wants to have fun and actually touch the field. The result? Endless drama, silent resentment, blown-up seasons, and kids who start hating the game they once loved. In this Tuesday night Live, Coach Beede, a former college head coach and the dad of an MLB player. Finally breaks down the 5 hidden definitions of “success” quietly destroying travel-ball and high-school teams right now:
• The scholarship/recruiting chase
• Championship trophies and the win-at-all-costs pressure
• Equal playing time demands
• Keeping the game fun and low-stress
• Long-term player development.
Watch live Tuesday night and walk away with crystal-clear answers on: realistic recruiting timelines every serious baseball parent needs, when to fight for more playing time versus when to prioritize development, how to protect your athlete’s love for the game while still chasing college opportunities, and the one conversation framework that top MLB families and college programs actually use. Real talk. No fluff. No sugar-coating. Just battle-tested solutions from someone who’s sat in every chair — coach, parent, and recruiter. Drop your biggest parent-coach frustration in the chat and get direct answers live. See you Tuesday night — this one is going to save a lot of families a lot of headaches.

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04/17/2026

One of the most concerning trends in youth and high school baseball is the growing number of pitchers undergoing Tommy John surgery at such young ages. At the same time, too many velocity-based instructors continue to prioritize radar-gun readings over the long-term development of the athlete.

This is where parents need to be very careful.

Between the ages of 15 and 19, young athletes are still developing physically, mentally, and emotionally. Natural strength gains, proper nutrition, recovery, sleep, movement quality, and overall maturity all play a major role in arm health and performance. A young pitcher should not be pushed like a fully mature athlete before his body is ready to handle that level of stress.

Velocity has become a selling point in today’s game, but development must come before destruction.

Parents need to ask better questions:
Is my son getting stronger the right way?
Is he recovering properly?
Is he eating well enough to support growth and performance?
Is he being developed with patience and perspective, or simply pushed for short-term results?

Protect the arm. Build the body. Respect the process.

The goal should not be early hype.
The goal should be long-term health, confidence, and sustainable development.

04/15/2026

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