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Baseball Plus has a relationship with the Headfirst College Advisory Team.

The Headfirst College Advisory Team is the foremost college sports and academic advisory team in the country. Not a college sports recruiting or placement service, we are an advisory team that provides high school student athletes with the tools to gain admission to a college that is a great fit academically and athletically.We consult with student athletes involved in baseball, lacrosse, softball and other sports.

Help student-athletes increase their likelihood of being recruited by working with them to communicate proactively and effectively with college baseball coaches while educating student-athletes on the intricacies of the relationship between admissions offices and athletics at schools of interest.
Create step-by-step athletic and academic plans of attack to maximize the student-athlete's options.
Assess the student-athlete's academic prowess. athletic strengths and overall credentials with the aim of continually narrowing and refining the applicant's college list.
Track student-athlete's athletic and academic progress and relationships with college throughout the 12-24 month college process

Check our Current Programs schedule for occasional seminars presented by the HCAT team:

By attending these free seminars, student-athletes and parents will have the opportunity to:
  • Close the information gap that exists with respect to the college recruiting and admission processes
  • Obtain information specifically geared toward helping the motivated student-athlete be proactive in the college admissions process and in the training for their sport. General information regarding HCAT programs that are designed to aid student-athletes and their families in navigating the entire recruiting and admissions process

Topics for discussion will include:
  • Demystifying the recruiting process and "coach speak."
  • Interactions with college coaches and admissions officers
  • How to market yourself the "right" way to college coaches
  • How to maximize the effectiveness of showcases, camps and tournaments
  • Scholarships, financial aid and National Letters of Intent
  • Analysis of college programs to determine the best fit for the student-athlete
  • Training regimen, nutrition/diet, tips for maximizing athletic performance
  • General information regarding HCAT programs that are designed to aid student-athletes and their families in navigating the entire recruiting and admissions process

The HCAT Seminars and Question & Answer sessions feature:
  • Brendan Sullivan- HCAT Co-Executive Director-former Stanford University pitcher and AAA pitcher for the San Diego Padres; Co-Executive Director of Headfirst
  • Bob Fleshner - HCAT Chief Operating Officer
  • Justin Cronk- HCAT Director-former Amherst College baseball player; former Head and Assistant College Coach (Amherst College, Boston College, UNC-Asheville, Shenandoah U.)
  • John Bramlette-Associate HCAT Director -former Haverford College baseball player; Haverford College Senior Interviewer; Coach of Headfirst Gamers Select 16U and 18U teams, 2003-Present.


Visit the HCAT web site for more information; http://www.playheadfirstincollege.com/