In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we talk with Colin McAtee, founder of ProductiveRecruit, about how technology can help high school athletes and college transfers run a smarter and more effective college baseball recruiting process. During this interview we discuss Colin’s path as an athlete, how his own recruiting experience helped lead to the creation of ProductiveRecruit, how the recruiting process has changed, and how athletes can leverage technology to streamline the search for a program.
We also talk about personalizing outreach without making it feel automated, where technology can help and where it can hurt, what good engagement looks like, the growing role of AI in recruiting communication, the importance of followup and organization, knowing when a program is showing legitimate interest, and some of the most common recruiting mistakes that have nothing to do with talent.
00:00:00-Introduction
00:05:54-About Colin McAtee
00:12:18-Founding ProductiveRecruit
00:16:07-Recent Changes in Recruiting
00:20:27-Finding the Right Program Fit
00:23:45-Making Your Initial Outreach Stand Out
00:25:19-Providing What Coaches Want to See
00:27:28-Personalization Versus Volume
00:28:49-When to Use Tech —and When Not To
00:30:42-Tracking Coach Engagement
00:34:37-Using AI in the Recruiting Process
00:38:41-Being Proactive / Using Multiple Outreaches
00:41:07-Deciding When to Move On
00:42:27-Tech for High School and Club Programs
00:47:59-Final Tips for Maximizing Recruiting
