In this episode, we sit down with Radford University Head Baseball Coach Alex Guerra to discuss his coaching journey and path to becoming head coach at his alma mater in June 2022. Coach Guerra shares what he values most in his college baseball program, the standards he sets for his players, and how he builds a competitive NCAA baseball culture.
We break down the key differences between college baseball, high school baseball, and professional baseball, including what college baseball practices really look like and the level of detail and preparation required to compete at the NCAA level. Coach Guerra also dives into how the college baseball recruiting landscape has changed, offering practical recruiting advice for high school baseball players and families on navigating the baseball recruiting process, communicating with college coaches, and earning opportunities to play college baseball.