The "D1 or Bust" Trap: Why Smart Recruits Are Choosing NAIA | Coach Victor Rojas

✨The "D1 or Bust" Trap: Why Smart Recruits Are Choosing NAIA | Coach Victor Rojas - "If you're good enough, they'll find you." In this episode of Coaches Corner, Coach Beede sits down with Victor Rojas—Head Coach at Hastings College and former MLB broadcaster—to reveal why the NAIA is becoming a powerhouse destination for talent displaced by the D1 roster crunch.

Coach Rojas breaks down the myths about NAIA scholarships (and how "stacking" works), the reality of recruiting international players, and why families should prioritize "getting on the field" over chasing a logo.

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Why NAIA matters more than ever
01:28 – Coach Victor Rojas’ background: MLB to NAIA
04:55 – The D1 roster crunch & transfer portal impact
07:41 – Why NAIA is becoming a top choice for elite talent
10:12 – Scholarship stacking explained (Academic + Athletic + Institutional)
13:44 – Why “D1 or Bust” is destroying opportunities for kids
17:30 – The real gap between NAIA vs. D1/D2 baseball
20:22 – International players and how they fit into NAIA recruiting
23:05 – Why getting on the field early matters for development
26:19 – Common mistakes families make during recruiting
29:10 – What smart recruits should prioritize
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