Baseball Recruiting Mistakes Parents Make — What Coaches See and What It Costs Your Player | EMD Shorts
by Keith Glasser on Apr 01, 2026
College baseball coaches evaluate more than just your player's tools — they're watching your family too. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down the most common recruiting mistakes parents make and exactly how those mistakes can damage their son's chances of getting an offer.
What you'll learn:
- Why parents must support the process without becoming the one being recruited
- How using the word "we" in conversations with coaches sends the wrong signal
- Why players — not parents — must handle all communication with coaching staffs
- How sideline behavior at games creates red flags for coaches watching your son
- The difference between a parent who helps their son get recruited and one who quietly hurts his chances
The recruiting process is long and emotional — and it's easy for parents to cross a line without realizing it. This episode helps you stay on the right side of it.
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