D3P110: Using Technology to Accelerate Your Recruiting

<p>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.</p><p><br /></p><p>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.</p><p>00:00:00-Introduction</p><p>00:05:54-About Colin McAtee</p><p>00:12:18-Founding ProductiveRecruit</p><p>00:16:07-Recent Changes in Recruiting</p><p>00:20:27-Finding the Right Program Fit</p><p>00:23:45-Making Your Initial Outreach Stand Out</p><p>00:25:19-Providing What Coaches Want to See</p><p>00:27:28-Personalization Versus Volume</p><p>00:28:49-When to Use Tech —and When Not To</p><p>00:30:42-Tracking Coach Engagement</p><p>00:34:37-Using AI in the Recruiting Process</p><p>00:38:41-Being Proactive / Using Multiple Outreaches</p><p>00:41:07-Deciding When to Move On</p><p>00:42:27-Tech for High School and Club Programs</p><p>00:47:59-Final Tips for Maximizing Recruiting</p>