Real relationships
in college baseball.

Maximize your options. Find the right fit.

Our advisors bring more than 40 years of NCAA coaching experience and have placed 500+ players at Division 1 programs. Tell us about your player and an advisor will tell you honestly where you stand right now, and what it takes to get recruited.

30-minute recruiting evaluation
No cost
No obligation

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Four quick details. An advisor will reach out to set up your free 30-minute recruiting evaluation.

No cost, no obligation. We never sell or share your details.

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An advisor will be in contact with you within 48 hours. If you do not receive a response within 48 hours, please email [email protected].

Recent commits
Ben Samuels ’27 Duke University
Kyle McBride ’27 Wake Forest University
Matthew Filiaci ’28 Penn State University
Connor Bresler ’28 Boston College
Tucker Bliss ’27 Babson College
Colton Smith ’27 Wake Forest University
Ian Thomas ’27 Roanoke College
Ryan Heerman ’28 Boston College
Charlie Dyke ’27 Ursinus College
Jackson Fulginite ’27 Winthrop University
Ben Samuels ’27 Duke University
Kyle McBride ’27 Wake Forest University
Matthew Filiaci ’28 Penn State University
Connor Bresler ’28 Boston College
Tucker Bliss ’27 Babson College
Colton Smith ’27 Wake Forest University
Ian Thomas ’27 Roanoke College
Ryan Heerman ’28 Boston College
Charlie Dyke ’27 Ursinus College
Jackson Fulginite ’27 Winthrop University
500+

players placed at Division 1
programs

40+

years of NCAA coaching
experience

14

years guiding baseball
families

You want to play college baseball, but you’re unsure which level is the right fit.

You’re not getting the attention or communication from college coaches you expected.

You have interest from multiple programs, but need help evaluating your options.

You want a clear recruiting strategy, not just exposure without a plan.

Any of that sound
familiar?

Every player's situation is different. Ours is the same every time: we put the player first, and we know what college coaches are actually looking for, because we talk to them every day.

See how we work

The ELITE process

Four steps. One advisor beside you the entire way.

01

Evaluate

We review your metrics, video, academics, goals, and current recruiting profile to give you an honest assessment of where you fit.

02

Plan

Together, we build a targeted list of programs and a recruiting timeline tailored to your grad year, academics, ability, and goals.

03

Connect

We leverage our relationships and recruiting experience to help put you in front of programs that are actively looking for players like you.

04

Commit

We help you evaluate your opportunities, understand your options, and choose the program where you can thrive on and off the field.

Start at step one

It starts with a free 30-minute recruiting evaluation.

Where ESA players are headed

The last ten commitments, newest first.

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Program Player Class State
Babson College Tucker Bliss 2027 MA
Wake Forest University Colton Smith 2027 CT
Roanoke College Ian Thomas 2027 VA
Boston College Ryan Heerman 2028 MA
Ursinus College Charlie Dyke 2027 PA
Winthrop University Jackson Fulginite 2027 MA
Sewanee Quin Brown 2027 GA
UMass Amherst Cade Hamilton 2027 MN
Dickinson College Brendan Keiser 2027 PA
Fairfield University Luke Palermo 2027 NJ

Not one person. A team.

Our advisors bring more than 40 years of NCAA coaching experience, and they live in every region of the country.

Those relationships with college coaches are how we have placed more than 500 players at Division 1 programs, and many more at D2, D3 and JUCO programs, since 2012. Everything happens directly, through text messages and phone calls with college coaches. No mass emails, no mass marketing, just the relationships we have built.

Meet the advisors

They started here

ESA alumni who made it to MLB.

Jake Irvin Washington Nationals University of Oklahoma
Michael Busch Chicago Cubs University of North Carolina
Matt Wallner Minnesota Twins Southern Miss

Hear it from ESA families

Parents on what recruiting looked like with an ELITE advisor in their corner.

ELITE Sports Advising was everything we could have hoped for as our family navigated the ever-changing and often overwhelming college recruitment process. During our time working with ELITE, the NCAA went through multiple rule changes, and they guided my son through every one of them with clarity, patience, and confidence, all while helping him navigate the path toward the right school. What stood out most to us was that they were never simply chasing a commitment for my son, they were focused on finding the right commitment.

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Mitch Hoffman
Parent of Maddox Hoffman, Northwestern University

Best decision we made as a family was to work with Elite Sports Advising. John Murphy was like having a personal advisor that was always available to answer any of our questions during this very stressful recruitment process. John’s knowledge of the game and the recruitment process was second to none. Elite and John have a relationship with every school on our target list and made the whole process seamless.

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Jamie and Vinnie
Parents of Jamie Zee, Notre Dame

We originally came to Elite Sports Advising through a referral. As the parents of a two-sport athlete, balancing overlapping seasons was a major challenge. Going into the summer of his junior year, my son had to choose a football event over a major baseball showcase, which limited his exposure to baseball scouts. During the off-season, we were fortunate to connect with Tom Rispoli at Elite Sports Advising.

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Tim Jagoe
Parent of Brayden Jagoe, Hofstra University

Right off the bat Tom instilled confidence in us that he was focused and committed to finding the best team & school match for our son, Theo. Not only does he literally know everyone in the college baseball world, but he also had deep friendships with these coaches, each one of them having only great things to say about him. He was in frequent contact with Theo, helping demystify what is a pretty crazy process.

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Josh Suniewick
Parent of Theo Suniewick, Union College

I can’t say enough about how ELITE Sports Advising helped us navigate through the maze of today’s recruiting environment. Every bit of advice they gave us was spot on. We didn’t realize how fast the process moved and they stayed with us every step of the way. ELITE’s knowledge of the college baseball community helped guide us to the right events, maximizing my son’s exposure and saving us time and money. My son was able to receive an offer from a school that was a great fit for him.

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Tony Horvath
Parent of Mac Horvath, UNC

We are incredibly grateful to Elite Sports Advising for their exceptional support and guidance throughout our son’s recruiting process. From our very first discussion to the final meeting before he verbally committed, they consistently provided invaluable advice with professionalism and integrity. Their in-depth understanding of the recruiting landscape, coupled with their extensive knowledge of many college programs, was instrumental in helping us navigate this complex journey.

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Jim Lynch
Parent of Colin Lynch, Dayton

Families from Yale, Wofford, Fordham, Lafayette, UTSA and more share their stories too.

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It’s about more than
the commitment

We’ve helped hundreds of players continue their careers at the college level. But finding the right opportunity is only part of the process. The goal is to find the right program, academically, athletically, and personally, where each player has the opportunity to thrive.

The recruiting process moves quickly, and every player’s timeline is different. Having an experienced advisor helps you understand where you stand, what comes next, and how to make informed decisions throughout the process.

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Matthew Shorey Class of 2024, Vanderbilt University

Questions families ask us
first

When should we start the recruiting process?

Every player’s timeline is different, and recruiting moves quickly. The free evaluation tells you where your player stands today and what to focus on next, whatever grade they are in.

What actually happens on the 30-minute recruiting evaluation?

An ELITE advisor reviews your player’s metrics, video, academics and goals, gives you an honest read on where they fit, and recommends your next steps in recruiting. There is no cost and no obligation.

Do you only work with D1 prospects?

No. We have placed more than 500 players at Division 1 programs, and many more at D2, D3 and JUCO programs. The goal is the right fit, at whatever level that is.

Isn't my travel or high school coach already handling this?

Travel and high school coaches play an important role, but they are coaching many players at once. An ELITE advisor works directly with your family and speaks with college coaches by text and phone on your player’s behalf.

What does it cost?

The evaluation is free. On that call, your advisor will let you know whether you qualify for the Full Service Program and walk you through the options.

Something else on your mind? Send us a note and an advisor will answer it.

Request a free
evaluation

Leave your details and an ELITE advisor will reach out to set up a free 30-minute recruiting evaluation, let you know whether you qualify for the Full Service Program, and recommend your next steps in recruiting.

“The best decision our family made during the recruiting process was hiring Elite Sports Advising.”

Jeff and Tori Constantino
Parents of Devin Constantino, Yale University

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Four quick details. An advisor will follow up personally.

No cost, no obligation. We never sell or share your details.

Thanks, we’ve got your details.
An advisor will be in contact with you within 48 hours. If you do not receive a response within 48 hours, please email [email protected].