Articles by Brendan Duffy
Don't Stop!
Monday Motivation: The Difference Between Resting and Quitting
By Brendan Duffy|September 26, 2022
“If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit.” This quote highlights the fact that resting is an important life skill everyone needs to learn (especially athletes!). If you start...
Outwork the Competition!
Monday Motivation: Be the Hardest Worker!
By Brendan Duffy|September 19, 2022
“There may be people that have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.” –Derek Jeter This may be the truest quote...
Keep Going!
Monday Motivation: Push Through
By Brendan Duffy|September 5, 2022
“No matter the circumstances that you may be going through, just push through it.” -Ray Lewis This quote really stood out to me and made an impact on my life...
Be a Good Sport!
Monday Motivation: Welcome Your Rookie Teammates!
By Brendan Duffy|August 22, 2022
Being a freshman on a new college team can be very nerve-racking. Rookie college athletes may ask themselves questions like “Will I fit in with the team?” or “What if...
Baseball Star!
Athlete Feature: Rising Quinnipiac Senior Braydon Seaburg
By Brendan Duffy|July 22, 2022
Braydon Seaburg is an outstanding athlete coming out of Stratford, Connecticut. He is now a senior at Quinnipiac University, where he studies Advertising and Integrated Communications with a minor in...
Gain a Recruiting Edge!
Recruiting Tips and More with D3 Baseball Coach, Tim Mayo
By Brendan Duffy|June 13, 2022
Come back every Monday for Coaching Staff's Advice on the college recruiting process, what they look for in athletes, and what to expect as a college athlete. Reigning Commonwealth Coast...
Time is Money!
3 Tips to Maximize Your time as a College Athlete
By Brendan Duffy|May 27, 2022
Time can be a scarce resource for college athletes. That's what makes it the most valuable thing on this earth. With this being said, wouldn't you want to make the...
Mental Health Tips!
3 Ways College Athletes Can Avoid Burnout
By Brendan Duffy|May 12, 2022
It's easy for athletes to feel overwhelmed, exhausted and emotionally drained, and you feel as if you can't keep up with the demands of life. What happens when it all...
Baseball Recruiting
3 Characteristics College Baseball Coaches Look For
By Brendan Duffy|March 1, 2022
If you are being recruited to play a sport in college, you could be wondering “what do I have to do to get noticed?” or, “what is a coach looking...
Baseball Gear
Best Brands in Baseball
By Brendan Duffy|February 28, 2022
In order to play baseball, you really only need three pieces of equipment: a baseball glove, a bat, and cleats. Every other piece of equipment outside of those three are...
Baseball Recruiting
Top 3 Baseball Showcases in the US
By Brendan Duffy|January 7, 2022
One big way to improve your chances of getting recruited is by going to a showcase. No matter what sport, college coaches make their way to showcases. Yes, they may...
Campus Visit or Vacation?
Recruiting Horror Stories: The Vacation That Wasn’t a Vacation
By Brendan Duffy|December 28, 2021
**Recruiting Horror Stories™ are posted every Tuesday to provide athletes' first-hand experiences of what can go wrong during the recruiting process. Usually, when you go to an ID camp, or...