Waco Storm College Development Program includes a six-step process to provide Storm players and parents with a pathway to success in the college recruiting process. Over 400 Central Texas players have reached their collegiate and professional baseball goals since 2004!

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• Preparation – Receiving the necessary information about the exciting yet intimidating recruiting process.
• Instruction – Qualified coaches providing MLB instruction.
• Marketing – A targeted marketing approach including communication, player videos and evaluation camps.
• Exposure – Participation in Premier Baseball, VTool, PG to provide unmatched college and professional exposure.
• Guidance – Recruiting resources for continued guidance.
• Networking – Access to hundreds of college coaches, professional scouts and agents. 

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College Recruiting is an exciting time for any student athlete but the process itself can be confusing and intimidating. The odds of earning a college athletic scholarship favor those who are most prepared and knowledgeable about the process. The Storm College Recruiting Network suggests a number of actions to assist you in preparing for college recruitment!

College Scholarship Actions

• Choose MLB proven instruction – Carefully consider baseball instruction provided to your son. You are investing money to provide your son with the best opportunity for success, make sure your coach is teaching MLB proven fundamentals. 
• Perfect practice makes perfect – Obtaining an athletic scholarship is extremely competitive and requires dedication, determination, hard work and a will to succeed. Know the metrics that the college coaches are looking for to properly asses the options for your son based in his ability.
• Play against the best – If you are committed to playing college baseball then play against future college players in Vtool, Premier Baseball and PG, the most respected and recruited organizations in Texas. College coaches have a better opportunity to evaluate your potential for success in college based on your success in competetive showcases.
• Hustle – Play hard, be a leader and play with passion. Remember, it takes no talent to hustle. You are one game away from a scholarship.
• Learn multiple positions – Learn to play more than one position so that you become invaluable to a team and increase your marketability.
• Start the recruiting process early – You should start contacting coaches and attending camps during your freshman season as first steps to gaining name recognition and evaluations. By the time you reached your junior year, potential coaches will have tracked your progress for 3 years. 

• Focus on academic excellence – A stellar academic background is a huge advantage in the recruiting process. Athletes who meet the minimum qualifications are eligible to receive an academic scholarship that does not count against the athletic budget. Meeting the following requirements only makes you eligible for academic scholarship money; it does not guarantee you will receive it. To receive a scholarship from the academic department, incoming freshman need to have a 3.5 GPA, be in the top 20% of their class, and have either an 1140 combined Math & Reading SAT score or a 100 ACT composite score.
• Research potential colleges – Utilize internet options. Talk with former Storm players and parents. Visit potential college campuses.
• Market yourself – Attend college baseball camps to provide additional exposure. Complete online college questionnaires. Contact college coaches via email with stats and accolades. Provide video highlights upon request. Create your social media profiles on X and Instagram and only post things that can help you show skills, training and key metrics that will help you.
• Evaluations – Take advantage of college and professional camp evaluations to strengthen areas of development.
• Make a list of desired colleges – Make a list of desired college choices based on location, curriculum, coaching philosophy and, most importantly, a realistic view of your baseball talent.
• Know College Deadlines – Applying to schools and receiving a scholarship are two separate processes. You must complete an application and get accepted to a school of interest. Know the recruiting deadlines related to receiving an athletic scholarship. Register to be cleared by the NCAA and NAIA Eligibility Centers so coaches know you are academically eligible.

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College Baseball Scholarships

NCAA Division I

Schools: Slightly over 300 Division I schools playing baseball.

Scholarship Count: Baseball programs have 34 scholarships to offer as of 2024 to potential student athletes. Scholarships are generally split up with a total allowance of 34 players on scholarship out of a 40 man roster.

Recruiting Rules: D1 Recruiters cannot speak to recruits until Aug 1 of the recruits Jr year. On Sept 1 of the recruits Jr year a coach can extend Verbal Offers, Start off campus visits and recruiters can take official visits.

NCAA Division II

Schools: 250 Division II schools playing baseball.

Scholarship Count: NCAA allows nine scholarships per D II baseball program, which can be awarded as a full ride or partial scholarship. D2 Schools have no roster cap.

NCAA Division III

Schools: Division III baseball features 365 schools from coast-to-coast. D3 rosters cap at 33 players.

Scholarship Count: There are no athletic scholarships awarded in Division III athletics.

Scholarship Breakdown: Though athletic grants are not allowed, many student-athletes receive financial aid or academic scholarships to help defray costs.

NAIA

Schools: NAIA baseball consists of 185+ schools across the country.

Scholarship Count: NAIA baseball programs are allowed 12 athletic scholarships.

Scholarship Breakdown: Scholarships can be full or partial rides. Players with good academic records can receive academic aid without it counting toward the 12-grant limit.

NJCAA Division I

Schools: The Division I level of junior college baseball features 219 teams.

Scholarship Count: Junior college programs are allowed 24 scholarships.

Scholarship Breakdown: Many scholarships are full rides and cover all expenses, though partial rides are provided as well.

NJCAA Division II

Schools: 118 schools playing Division II junior college baseball.

Scholarship Count: Division II programs are allowed 24 scholarships, just as Division I.

Scholarship Breakdown: Unlike Division I, scholarships at the Division II level can only cover tuition, fees and books—not room and board.

NJCAA Division III

Schools: 99 schools in NJCAA Division III.

Scholarship Count: Just as in NCAA Division III, no athletic scholarships are given in NJCAA Division III.