Work With Me → Player Evaluation

The most important conversation your family will have about your son's future.

Before you spend another dollar on showcases, camps, or travel ball, get an honest, expert evaluation of where your son truly stands and exactly what it will take to get him where he wants to go.

For families who want to get it right, not just get it done.

For families of student-athletes ages 13–18 who want an honest, experienced perspective before making the decisions that shape the next chapter of their son’s life.

Whether your son is just entering high school or facing active recruiting decisions as a junior, this evaluation gives your family the clarity and direction that no showcase, camp, or well-meaning coach can provide.

“The families who get the recruiting process right are almost always the ones who started with an honest picture of where their son stood, not where they hoped he stood.”

"Walter has been a Godsend for us. He's provided written material and a clear plan and path for our son's success. Without Walter, we wouldn't be where we are today. We're so excited that our son is being recruited and offered by several D1 schools. That's his dream, and Walter helped make it real."
Bradley
father of Baron

Less than the cost of one showcase. Worth more than all of them combined.

Most families spend $600 to $1,500 on a single showcase and walk away no clearer than when they arrived. Then thousands more on travel ball, private instruction, and camp visits, without a strategy to tie any of it together.

Your family will get what none of those investments provide, honest, expert guidance from someone who has navigated this process for nearly four decades, including raising his own son to the Major League.

No hidden fees. No recurring charges. No pressure. Just a one-time investment in clarity, the most important one your family can make before spending another dollar on the recruiting process.

How It Works

Before the Call

Book and submit your video footage
After booking, submit game or practice footage. Walter reviews everything before the call so the conversation is specific to your son from minute one.

The Consultation

Live video call with Walter and your family
Walter, your son, and your family on a live call. Honest, direct, and unscripted — Walter shares what he saw in the footage and delivers the candid feedback most families have never received.

Within One Week

Written report delivered to your family
A written report delivered within one week, strengths, development priorities, academic pathway fit, recruiting options, and clear next steps. One document your family keeps.

The Result

Your family moves forward with clarity
No more guessing. No more spending without direction. Just a real plan, built around your son.

What families ask before booking.

What type of video should we submit?

Game footage is ideal, at-bats, defensive plays, pitching in competitive situations. Practice footage also welcome. The more Walter sees, the more specific the evaluation. Submission guidance provided after booking.

When do we receive the written report?

Delivered within one week, ability assessment, development priorities, pathway fit, recruiting options, and clear next-step recommendations.

Who should be on the call?

Your son, and your family, together. Hearing honest feedback directly, in a supportive environment, is part of the value.

Are there any additional fees?

No. Your initial fee for the evaluation covers the video review, consultation, and written report, nothing more. No hidden fees, no obligation to continue.

What ages is this evaluation for?

Ages 13–18, from families just mapping the path to juniors navigating recruiting decisions right now.

What if we want to keep working with Coach Beede after the evaluation?

Walter works with select families beyond the evaluation through his High Academic Consulting and Recruiting Advisor program. If there’s a fit, next steps will be discussed together.