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Quick heads-up before we dive into today’s college spotlight:

Most families I talk to are doing everything they think is right. Sending emails. Attending showcases. Building profiles. But without a clear strategy, it's easy to spend thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours… and still end up with no offers.

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That's not a talent problem. It's a process problem.

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The Premier Athletes Recruiting Program exists to solve exactly that. When you work with me directly, you get a personalized roadmap built around your son's specific talent, academics, and target schools — so nothing falls through the cracks and no time is wasted chasing the wrong opportunities.

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Families in this program don't guess. They execute.

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THE KNIGHTS ARE BACK IN THE ROOM

UCF baseball is entering year three of the Rich Wallace era, and the program is building something real in Orlando. After snapping a seven-year NCAA Tournament drought in 2024 and competing in the Big 12 for just the second time in 2025, the Knights are now 15-7 through the first month of the 2026 season. That's not a fluke. That's a program finding its footing in one of the toughest conferences in college baseball.

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The Big 12 is stacked, and UCF is learning to compete with the best. For the right recruit, that's not a deterrent. That's the opportunity.

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If you're a parent looking for help getting your athlete to the next level, I can definitely help you.

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THE NEXT WAVE

2027 Commits

• Ben Bianchi, RHP — Stoneman Douglas, FL
• Ryder Widick, 1B — Merritt Island, FL
• Ryan Trout, SS — North Oconee, GA
• Bryan Miller Jr., C — Woodgrove, VA
• Cameron Penney, OF — Lake Brantley, FL
• GianMichael Cueto, C — Miami Killian Senior, FL
• Trace Farmer, 3B — Fernandina Beach, FL
• Brycen Payne, RHP — John Carroll, FL
• Aiden Culler, LHP — Oceanside Collegiate Academy, SC

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2028 Commits: I spoke to UCF this week and they are actively recruiting 2028 - the class if forming now.

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UCF ranked No. 12 nationally in the 2025 Perfect Game College Recruit Rankings.

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THE FOUNDATION

• Location: Orlando, Florida — year-round sunshine, elite baseball weather
• Enrollment: 70,000+ students — one of the largest universities in the country
• Conference: Big 12 (joined 2024) — one of the best baseball conferences in the nation
• Stadium: John Euliano Park — 3,841 capacity, on-campus
• Academics: Strong engineering, business, and health programs; consistently ranks among Florida's top research universities
• 137 all-time draft picks. 17 UCF alumni have reached the Major Leagues.

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RICH WALLACE: HE CAME HOME FOR A REASON

Rich Wallace is a UCF guy through and through. He played for the Knights from 2000–2003, coached here from 2004–2008, and in June 2023 came home as the program's seventh head coach — the first UCF alum ever named head coach of a men's sport at his alma mater.

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He didn't stumble into this role. Wallace spent two decades building his resume at High Point, Creighton (Big East Recruiter of the Year, 2016), Jacksonville, Notre Dame, and Florida State under Link Jarrett. His teams have produced 55+ MLB draft picks and 60+ all-conference performers. He helped take Notre Dame to the College World Series in 2022.

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Year one at UCF: NCAA Tournament. Year two: five players drafted. Year three: 15-7 start. The trajectory is pointing one direction.

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"We're excited about this group — not only on the field but off the field, with a record-setting GPA in the classroom." — Coach Rich Wallace

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HOT START, BIG CONFERENCE AHEAD (2026 SEASON)

Current Record: 18-8

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Through early March 2026, UCF is rolling. Senior OF DeAmez Ross — who hit .359 with 84 hits and earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention in 2025 — is back leading the lineup. The pitching staff features transfers from South Carolina, LSU, and Western Kentucky alongside returners. Big 12 matchups still ahead with Arizona, Arizona State, Oklahoma State, TCU, and West Virginia. This is Power Five baseball at full volume.

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THE PIPELINE IS REAL

• Antonio Jimenez — SS, 3rd Round, New York Mets (2025)
• Najer Victor — RHP, Los Angeles Angels (2024)
• Chase Centala — RHP, Miami Marlins (2024)
• Chad Mottola — 5th overall pick, Cincinnati Reds (1992); now hitting coach, Tampa Bay Rays
• Mike Maroth — MLB veteran, Detroit Tigers / St. Louis Cardinals
• 137 all-time draft picks, 17 UCF alumni reached the Major Leagues
• Coach Wallace has produced 55+ MLB draft picks across his career

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WHY UCF, WHY NOW

• Big 12 competition — the best daily training environment in college baseball
• Proven draft pipeline — 5 players drafted in 2025, most since 2018
• Coach Wallace's pedigree — Big East Recruiter of the Year, 55+ career MLB draft picks
• John Euliano Park — premium on-campus facilities
• Orlando — major market, year-round weather built for baseball
• Program momentum — NCAA Tournament in year one, hot start in year three
• Nationally ranked 2025 recruiting class — the talent is already arriving

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How We Help Parents & Families Win at Recruiting

Most families attempt to figure this out on their own, which often leads to wasted time, missed opportunities, and constant second-guessing. That’s why the parents who win are the ones who guide their son with a proven plan.

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Here’s how the Premier Athletes Program changes everything:

✅ The Right Schools, Not Just Any Schools
Let's build a personalized college list based on your son’s talent, academics, and goals, and make sure those schools actually need his position.

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✅ Get on the Radar, Fast
We connect with schools actively recruiting for your son's position, no more hoping coaches just “find” him.

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✅ Clarity Instead of Chaos
We take the weight off your shoulders, replacing stress and wasted money with a clear, step-by-step plan.

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✅ Peace of Mind for Parents
You don’t need all the answers. That’s what we’re here for — so you can feel confident you gave your son every opportunity to succeed.

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To your son's success.

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