Coach Beede Podcast | Parents Speak: The Realities of NCAA Baseball Recruiting and the Freshman Fall

On this episode of the Coach Beede Podcast, host Walter Beede sits down with parents Bradley and Mary Maness for an honest, no-filter conversation about what the college baseball journey really looks like — beyond social media highlights and recruiting hype. From early recruiting highs to decommitments, injuries, pressure, and the shock of the freshman fall, the Maness family shares firsthand insight into the emotional, physical, and mental realities families face when chasing college baseball dreams. Key topics include: Expectations vs. reality in NCAA baseball recruiting The pressure rankings, offers, and social media place on athletes Decommitments and why patience matters more than early commitments What the freshman fall is really like at the Division I level Why college baseball is a business — and how families must prepare Letting go as parents and allowing athletes to grow into young men Mental resilience, failure, and focusing on the process over results This episode is a must-listen for parents and players who want truth, clarity, and perspective on the college baseball path — straight from a family living it in real time. 🎧 Sponsors: ProLine — train with the best. Bluebook Sports — the most connected platform in the game. Download today. CorVive — Get 30% off your first order with code BLUEBOOK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices