E70: Player Development During the NCAA Non-Contact Period

21/10/2025 1h 13min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we talk with national player developent expert Seth Betts about strategies for navigating player development during the NCAA non-contact period.Over the course of our conversation we review the current contact rules for DIII baseball, compare them to other divisions, and discuss the disadvantages of the DIII system. We also cover recruiting implications, player-led development, building team chemistry, and strategies for maximizing training during periods when coaches are not allowed by rule to contribute.00:00:00-Introduction00:04:42-About Seth Betts00:10:13-DIII Baseball Contact Rules00:14:08-Training vs. Voluntary Work00:17:48-DIII Rules vs. DII and DI00:23:19-Disadvantages of the DIII Model00:27:04-Recruiting Implications00:29:25-Working Around the Rules00:34:39-Baseball vs. Other Sports00:39:15-Potential Rules Adjustments00:45:51-Maximizing Development Within the Rules00:51:29-Player Led Development Ideas01:02:29-Building Team Chemistry01:07:06-Losing Players Over the Dead Period01:10:44-Final Words

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