BASEBALL COLLEGE RECRUITMENT
LAKE COUNTY LIGHTNING & IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
Our Mission is to provide maximum exposure and opportunity for young athletes to showcase their talents and pursue their dreams of playing at the collegiate level.
OUR PLAYERS • OUR RECRUITMENT FOCUS:
PLANNING AND EXECUTION WITH A COLLEGE RECRUITMENT FOCUS ON:
+ Thorough Preparation
+ Maximum Exposure
+ College Recruiting Support
+ Academic & Athletic Synergy
+ Prestigious Tournaments
+ Key Showcase Events
Spencer Kennamann • Class of 2024 • N. Iowa CC.
THOROUGH PREPARATION
Equipping our student Athletes for Success
Our Program ensures that players are thoroughly prepared for tournaments and showcases. This includes maintaining a rigorous training regimen, staying in peak physical condition, and honing their skills in specific areas to maximize their performance and appeal to college recruiters.
MAXIMUM EXPOSURE
PROFESSIONAL PERSISTENCE • AMPLIFIED VISIBILITY
Our program provides players with unparalleled exposure to college scouts and recruiters. By performing well at tournaments and showcases, players can attract attention and interest from a wide range of collegiate programs, opening doors to potential scholarship opportunities and roster spots.
COLLEGE RECRUITING SUPPORT
DEDICATED GUIDANCE & TAILORED SUPPORT
Anthony offers personalized guidance and support to players navigating the college recruiting process. From connecting players with college coaches to organizing campus visits and assisting with the application process, Anthony ensures that players have the resources and support they need to make informed decisions about their future.
ACADEMIC & ATHLETIC SYNERGY
THE RIGHT FIT • STRIKING THE PERFECT BALANCE
Academics are paramount in our Baseball College Recruiting Process. We emphasize a holistic approach, guiding student-athletes to excel academically while pursuing their athletic aspirations. Our program values academic achievement, offering support to ensure athletes thrive both on and off the field.
SEEING IS BELIEVING
PRESTIGIOUS TOURNAMENTS
& SHOWCASE EVENTS
PERFECT GAME
SHOWCASES • TOURNAMENTS • RANKINGS • SCOUTING
Perfect Game is one of the most prestigious and well-known showcases in all of baseball. They host showcases all over the country, as well as in the Northeast. They are the leading showcase in their industry. They provide recruiting videos as well as workout results and player reports. If you are able to play in one of these showcases, you will greatly increase your chances of being recruited to play in college.
PREP BASEBALL REPORT (PBR)
SHOWCASE BASEBALL EVENTS
PBR is another prestigious and well-known showcase in the Northeast. They host showcases all over the country as well. While hosting showcases, PBR also holds baseball tournaments all over the country. Even though their presence is nationwide, they focus on a “boots on the ground” approach. At each showcase, you will get exposure to high-level coaches, and your game film will be edited and posted on the PBR site for coaches to see.
BULLPEN TOURNAMENTS
TOURNAMENTS FOR MAXIMUM EXPOSURE
Throughout the spring and summer, over 250 scouts will attend Bullpen Tournaments. The Amateur Baseball Championships typically attract an average of 80 scouts every weekend. Bullpen Tournaments are renowned as the one-stop shop for player and scout recruiting missions. The setup is appealing because it allows college scouts to observe multiple players in action at one location.
OTHER ONSITE & VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Social media, video, & advanced data potential
Along with Perfect Game, PBR, Bullpen, and several other essential showcase and tournament organizations, We collaborate with top virtual baseball showcase organizations to help our high school players get recruited by colleges. These showcases use precise measurables and provide video events to highlight our athletes’ skills, ensuring they receive the visibility needed to catch the attention of college scouts and recruiters.
DEDICATED SUPPORT
CONNECT WITH YOUR DIRECTOR
OF COLLEGE RECRUITING
ANTHONY GLIFFE
DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE RECRUITING
LAKE COUNTY LIGHTNING & ILLINOIS LIGHTNING BASEBALL
Our Director of College Recruitment, Anthony Gliffe, plays a central role in ensuring understanding and support throughout this journey. His passion and commitment to our young athletes is unwavering. As a former Division 1 academic student-athlete advisor and Division 2 scholarship student-athlete and academic advisor, Anthony understands the intricacies of the college recruitment process.
BASEBALL & ATHLETIC RECRUITING EXPERIENCE
+ Career Counselor at Niles West High School
+ Former Athletic Academic Advisor at Division 1 & 2 Level
+ Former Division 2 Scholarship Student-Athlete (Baseball)
+ Presented at state, regional, and national levels on “Advising College Bound Student-Athletes”
SUPPORTING OUR STUDENT ATHLETES
+ Video Editing: Cutting and organizing gameplay videos
+ Coach Outreach: Personalized emails to college coaches
+ Email Templates: Customizable templates for contacting coaches
+ Recruiting Questionnaires: Help finding and completing questionnaires
+ Social Media Management: Developing and maintaining your social media
+ Academic and Athletic Fit: Finding the right college match
+ Prospect Camps: Identifying key exposure camps
+ PBR Showcases: Advice on using PBR showcases
+ Transfer Portal Insights: Navigating the Transfer Portal
BASEBALL: FOLLOW ANTHONY ON X …
AND SUPPORT OUR LIGHTNING BASEBALL & SOFTBALL STUDENT ATHLETES
