045 - How to Get Recruited the Right Way
Most players think they know what gets them recruited. They're often wrong.
Adam Schlenoff has sat in every seat this game offers. D1 college player. High school teacher. 15 years as Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Johns Hopkins — multiple College World Series appearances, D3 offensive records, a national championship game.
He's evaluated thousands of players. He knows exactly what separates the guys who make it from the guys who don't — and it's not what most players or parents think.
In this episode:
- What coaches are really reading before you take a swing
- Why your stats open the door but your character earns the invitation
- What great teammates actually do
- What it felt like to walk away from a 30-year run in the game
Now he's building something new — recruiting consulting, showcases, and a youth baseball organization built around the thing most of the industry skips: honest evaluation and real human connection.
If you're a player, a parent, or a coach — this one's for you.
Find Adam & Get Involved:
Recruiting Consulting: Jeff Burton Consulting
Showcases & Youth Baseball: schlenoffbaseball.com
Charm City Clippers: Baltimore Clippers, MCBL
Follow Adam: @Mr_Schlen
👉 Learn more about 1:1 Coaching for active athletes and ATLAS athletes at nextseasonathletes.com
00:00 Intro & Highlights
01:29 Welcoming Adam Schlenoff
02:53 Roots In Education & Influence on Coaching
05:28 Trust in the Locker Room
06:48 Early Sports Journey
10:17 Multi Sport Debate & Nuance
13:58 Realities Of College Baseball
20:17 When The Game Ends
22:02 The Beautiful Game
25:03 Coaching Breakthrough Years
29:50 Building Trust and Culture
32:35 Coaching Philosophy on Failure
38:56 Recruiting Puzzle Pieces
43:56 Stats Open the Door, Character Gets You In
47:45 Next Chapter & New Challenges
51:16 How to Connect, Support & Join Adam