Start here before you spend a dollar anywhere else.

Coach Beede’s webinars give families an honest, no-hype look at the academic baseball pathway, the decisions that matter, the timelines that catch families off guard, and what actually moves the needle.

Honest. Direct. No sales pitch.

Every webinar is run by Coach Beede personally. You’ll get the same straight-talking, experience-driven guidance that families pay for in private consultations, so you can decide if working with Walter is the right next step for your family.

When to Start and What to Do First Recruiting Timelines 13-16

For families with players ages 13–16 who want to get ahead of the process

The most common mistake families make in recruiting is not starting too late, it’s starting without a plan. This session walks parents through the key decision points in the recruiting timeline, what coaches are looking for at each stage, and how to avoid the expensive missteps that set families back.

A FEW OF THE TOPICS WE COVER

  • The recruiting timeline by age , what matters and when
  • Showcases, camps, and visits, which are worth it
  • How to build a profile that gets noticed by the right programs
  • What to stop spending on immediately

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The Final Window - What Families of 16–18 Year Olds Must Do Right Now

For parents of juniors and seniors who want clarity before it’s too late

This session is built specifically for families of juniors and seniors navigating the most time-sensitive stretch of the entire recruiting process. Coach Beede delivers straight, experience-driven guidance on what this age group must focus on — and what they need to stop wasting time on immediately.

A FEW OF THE TOPICS WE COVER

  • Why the 16–18 window is different
  • Prep schools, post-grad, and the Ivy League, what’s still realistic
  • What coaches are actually evaluating right now
  • The decisions that determine where your son lands

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Trading Athletic Ability for Academic Excellence

The best starting point for any family new to this process.

Most families don’t realize the academic baseball pathway exists until they’ve already spent years going in the wrong direction. This session gives parents a clear, honest picture of how prep schools, boarding schools, Ivy League, Patriot League, and NESCAC programs actually work, and what it takes to pursue them the right way.

A FEW OF THE TOPICS WE COVER

  • What the academic pathway is – and who it’s actually right for
  • The schools and programs families overlook most
  • How academic fit and athletic ability intersect
  • What to do first if this path interests your family

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