Baseball Recruiting Confidential

This week, Justin is joined by Troy Head Coach, Skylar Meade! After five seasons as the head coach at Troy, Skylar has reached an impressive 187 win mark with two NCAA regional appearances and a College World Series appearance this season. The former pitcher out of Louisville was an NCAA D1 pitching coach for more than a decade before he got Troy's head coaching job in 2022. Justin and Skylar talk...

Justin is joined this episode by Pepperdine University Head Coach, Tyler LaTorre!  LaTorre enters his third season at the helm of the program in 2027. He has 10 years of coaching experience and 10 years of professional playing experience within the San Francisco Giants organization. Prior to Pepperdine, he was the head coach at Division II Westmont College, where he led the Warriors to a 2023 NAIA...

Justin is joined by Charlotte 49ers Head Coach Robert Woodard. Woodard led the 49ers to 36 wins in 2025, tying for the eighth-most wins in a single season in program history and just the 10th time reaching that mark, with four of those seasons coming in Woodard's first six campaigns leading the team. Also serving as the team's pitching coach, Woodard helped the Niners post their fifth consecutive...

This week, Justin is joined by Penn State Recruiting Coordinator, Nick Puccio! Nick Puccio was hired in July 2023 as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Penn State baseball program. In 2025, Penn State concluded the season with a 33-23 mark (15-15 Big Ten), posting its second-most wins in a season. PSU reached the 30-win tally for the first time since 2011. Watch live and ask your q...

Justin is joined this episode by University of Utah Recruiting Coordinator, Mike Brown!  With a renowned reputation for finding talent, his past newcomers have appeared on Collegiate Baseball Newspaper's annual lists of the top recruiting classes in the country. In his 13 years of collegiate coaching, Brown has helped produce top talent that has advanced to the professional level. Brown has had 93...

Justin is joined this episode by the Head Coach at Washington University, Eddie Smith. He has coached 19 players who have gone on to play in the Major Leagues including All Star and World Series Champion Chris Taylor as well as rising phenom Dylan Crews. Nearly every position player on LSU's 2023 and 2025 National Championship teams was recruited and/or coached by Smith during his time as the hitt...

Justin is joined by Illinois State Head Coach Steve Holm. Steve just completed his eighth season as head coach with the program, coming off a year where three of his players inked deals with professional baseball organizations. As a player, Steve was drafted by the Giants in 2001 where he played in over 700 games across his 12 seasons as a pro. Watch live and ask your baseball recruiting questions...

Justin is joined by Head Coach from the University of Minnesota, Ty McDevitt. Justin and Coach McDevitt get into the complex landscape of the summer recruiting in college baseball. The two provide recommendations on what makes players successful in their recruiting process and how to take advantage of it. Catch Baseball Recruiting Confidential LIVE on theparentdugout.com every week. Posted after w...

Host Justin Musil is joined on this episode by Xavier University Head Coach, Billy O'Conner. Coach O'Conner is one of the most respected head coaches in college baseball and has brought so much success to Xavier during his tenure as head coach. Justin and Billy talk about what the 5-for-5 NCAA rule might look like, what it should look like, and how Xavier has approached recruiting during Billy's t...

Host Justin Musil is joined on this episode by University of Texas Recruiting Coordinator, Nolan Cain. Coach Cain is one of the most renowned Recruiting Coordinators, in the country. Many things have changed in college baseball and one of those things is the shortened amount of time college coaches can be out recruiting. Justin and Coach Cain discuss the recruiting calendar and how it impacts recr...

Host Justin Musil is joined on this episode by Notre Dame Recruiting Coordinator, Ryan Munger. Justin and Coach Munger take a deep dive into the recruiting process and how college coaches now recruit high school players and players out of the transfer portal. With the reduced 34 man rosters, it is now more challenging than ever before. This episode breaks down how many D1 schools view high school...

Justin is joined on the podcast by Arizona State University Head Coach Willie Bloomquist. Justin and Coach Bloomquist discuss the key differences between college and professional baseball. Coach Bloomquist was in the big leagues for 15 seasons and heads up one of the top programs in college baseball. It is important for every player and parent to understand the differences and what it takes to be...

Justin is joined on this podcast by the University of Michigan Head Coach, Tracy Smith. Coach Smith is one of the most successful Division 1 head coaches in history. With long stops at the University of Indiana, Arizona State University, and now the University of Michigan.  Justin and Coach Smith will discuss the hot topic on whether players should focus on one sport and specialize, or if they sho...

Justin is joined on this episode by Indiana University Recruiting Coordinator, Zach Weatherford. Justin and Coach Weatherford will discuss the recruiting and development process and why it can be a major advantage to be patient.  Kids are often in a rush to reach certain metrics and/or commit to a school. Justin and Zach take a dive into this process and why being patient may be in the best intere...

Justin is joined on this podcast by University of South Florida Recruiting Coordinator Blake Kangas. Justin and Blake discuss the many keys to finding success at any level in college baseball. Coach Kangas has been successful at many stops in his career, and has coached many great players. If you want to learn more about finding success, this is a great listen. 

Host Justin Musil is joined on this episode by UNC Hitting Coach Jesse Wierzbicki. Justin and Coach Wierzbicki talk everything hitting and what makes a great hitter. Coach Wierzbicki has been one of the top hitting coaches in the country, and has seen enormous success out of his hitters. This is a great listen for anyone who wants to understand hitting better and how one of the best hitting coache...

Host Justin Musil has University of Central Florida Hitting Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Norberto Lopez, on this episode. Justin and Coach Lopez discuss how players can maximize player development. Coach Lopez has an incredible resume as a coach and has coached many future big leaguers. The two discuss a variety of topics around how players can play with "conviction" and go through the top 3 w...

Host Justin Musil is joined by Florida State University Pitching Coach Micah Posey. Justin and Coach Posey look at the different aspects of pitching, with the focus on mindset. Coach Posey is one of the best pitching coaches in the country and shares valuable knowledge that can help any pitcher. If you want to learn more about pitching and what an elite pitching mindset is, this is a great episode...

On this episode, host Justin Musil is joined by Georgia Tech Recruiting Coordinator Josh Schulman. Justin and Coach Schulman give clarity and guidance on what high school players can do to immediately compete, when they get to college. There are many components physically and mentally, and they dive into those extensively. High school players and parents need to understand what it takes and this e...

Host Justin Musil is joined by ETSU Pitching Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, Jamie Pinzino. Justin and Coach Pinzino discuss the current landscape of college baseball and everything parents and players need to know in this landscape. Discussion topics include: Transfer portal, high school recruiting strategies, and what colleges are doing with high school players. This episode covers a lot of di...

Host Justin Musil is joined on this episode by Minnesota Twins bench coach, Mark Hallberg. Coach Hallberg played at Florida State and was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mark is a highly respected coach in Major League Baseball. Justin and Coach Hallberg discuss makeup and why it matters for players to have it. Makeup impacts the player, but also everyone around them. They discuss how players...

Host Justin Musil is joined on this episode by Northwestern University Head Coach Ben Greenspan. Justin and Coach Greenspan take a look at high level baseball and academics. There is a lot to be learned with what it takes to be successful both, academically and athletically, at the collegiate level. There is a fine balance. Justin and Coach Greenspan also talk about the expectations players and pa...

Host Justin Musil is joined on this episode by University of North Carolina Pitching Coach Bryant Gaines. Bryant has extensive playing experience and time as a pitching coach, at the Division 1 level. Justin and Coach Gaines walk through the process of what college coaches look for when they go to see a pitcher. This is recruiting focused and applies to pitchers looking to play after high school....

Host Justin Musil is joined by Oregon State Head Coach Mitch Canham. Justin and Coach Canham take a deep dive into leadership and how baseball players can become great leaders. They discuss a variety of topics around leadership and how Coach Canham has built the culture at Oregon State. This is a unique perspective from two individuals, who have been in key leadership positions and been around pla...

Justin is joined on this epsiode with LSU baseball Recruiting Coordinator Josh Jordan. Justin and Coach Jordan discuss the success of the LSU program and how high school players seperate themselves in recruiting. Coach Jordan shares his key insight on what he looks for and attributes that impress him. Coach Jordan reveals some key questions he always asks and what players can do to put themselves...