Baseball Recruiting Success Stories | Reviews
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For years, families and athletes have turned to Joey Centanni and C3 Recruits for expert guidance in navigating the path to college baseball. With a commitment to honesty, personalized support, and proven results, we’ve built a reputation as a trusted partner in helping athletes reach their goals. See what others have to say about their journey with C3 Recruits.
What coaches say about C3 Recruits
"Our partnership with C3 Recruits has been an incredible asset to FCA baseball. Their partner discount provides real value to families through savings on baseball-related products, while their messaging system keeps everyone connected. With the C3 podcast and newsletter offering steady baseball and leadership content, our families are encouraged both on and off the field."
"Joey Centanni and C3 Recruits has been a great resource for our program and families. His video reviews, detailed feedback, podcasts, and newsletters are informative. The partner discounts he offers players and families are valuable. Joey is a great guy who truly cares about helping families successfully navigate important parts of the recruiting process."
"C3 Recruits, led by Joey Centanni, has and will continue to be a valuable resource for ZT players and families. In an ever-changing recruiting world, Joey provides families with valuable, up-to-date information, offers reliable suggestions, and gives great intel from some of the industry's best coaches. Joey genuinely cares for the players and their future baseball careers!"
"What Joey & C3 Recruits brings to the table is real knowledge of today’s college recruiting landscape. As a former collegiate coach myself, it is so helpful having him be a part of our program as his newsletters, podcasts, and insights couple the things our staff is also trying to convey. Having this platform in our college prep curriculum is a win/win for our players and parents."
"Joey's experience and expertise have been a tremendous asset to our program. He is honest about the recruiting process and where players should be targeting their efforts given their skill set. As an organization, we are able to leverage C3 recruiting services to provide our players with a platform and the information necessary to navigate today's college recruiting process."
"The modern-day recruiting process is challenging, confusing, and always changing. It is challenging for high school coaches like me to stay up to date with all the changes at the NCAA level, the coaching carousel at the D1 level, and what opportunities may exist for individual players of varying skill levels. Joey is a valuable resource for my players to utilize to help them all fulfill their dream of playing college baseball and beyond. He brings integrity and honesty to all of his clients."
"Joey has tremendously helped streamline next level information for our program. Anyone who knows about running a college development/prep program knows it’s more than just practices/games/training. It goes above and beyond, especially with programs like ours who pride themselves on providing the best we can for our student-athletes. Joey allows us to focus on the things we put in place for the program while he provides up to date information as it relates to our ever-changing college recruitment environment. C3 provides consistent knowledge of our industry and a streamlined platform to get right now feedback about the current state of prep baseball."
"C3 Recruits has been a huge asset for our players and families. The recruiting process can be complicated, and having experienced guidance from coaches who truly understand college baseball gives our athletes a clear path to the next level."
"Huge shoutout to C3 Recruits for their generous support of the morse baseball program. Special Thanks to the C3 Dugout Fund for helping us keep building our vision. We appreciate you!"
"Joey Centanni is the perfect blend of relatability and reliability - someone who truly understands both the intricacies of recruiting and the passion of baseball. His caring approach not only builds trust, but also ensures every decision is made with the players' best interests at heart."
"I have known Joey since he started coaching at his alma mater University of the Pacific. Since we would recruit some of the same strong academic baseball players, I was able to witness the hard work and dedication to the student/athlete experience which Joey exemplifies. He is extremely knowledgeable in the recruiting process and is respected by his peers. We look forward to working with C3 recruits and the possibility of bringing student/athletes to Chapman University."
"I've known Joey for over a decade. He is an experienced evaluator and elite communicator that is passionate about helping players reach their goals."
"Having coached and recruited at the Division 1 level for several years, Joey has done, and will continue to do an excellent job aligning baseball student-athletes with the right program for the right reasons."
“Joey is an experienced evaluator who understands today’s ever-evolving landscape of college baseball and its recruiting process. His exemplary communication skills aid all of his student-athletes in finding the right fit.”
"C3 Recruits has become an integral part of our recruiting efforts at Puget Sound. Joey is a great evaluator who is honest with our program and someone who we can trust. He works tirelessly for his kids to find them a great place to continue their careers. When Joey recommends someone to us as a fit, we will always follow up because we know he understands what it is both sides are looking for."
"When Joey calls and is telling me about a player, he is a guy we can count on will help our program. He knows what it takes to be a successful player at this level, and he tells us the truth."
"I had the pleasure of getting to know Joey while working with him at SDSU. In our time together, he's always been an honest person with great communication skills. His eye for talent as an evaluator is second to none. I know that he truly wants the best for all of the baseball families he works with, helping them find the best level possible for them!"
“Joey has a great ability to build relationships and connect with people. I’ve observed Joey recruit and develop players dating back 10 years. He has proven to me that he can identify talent and help that talent reach their full potential. I trust C3 recruits because Joey is honest and truly wants the best for his guys.”
"Joey has the ability to connect with players and bring out their full potential. With years of experience and a deep understanding of the game, he not only guides families and players, but also has a keen eye for talent. This is important for his relationship and reputation with coaches. His passion for baseball and dedication is impactful for the sport."
“C3 provides guidance with high-level experience - both Joey's experiences as a player and coach provide credibility and accuracy of the recruiting process. Additionally, Joey is sincerely invested in guiding and preparing kids and parents - offering relevant podcasts, recruiting tips, and his own availability. 100% recommend C3!"
"Joey is a great evaluator that has done it at the collegiate level over many years. He understands the ever-evolving recruiting landscape and has great relationships with coaches nationwide across all levels. He communicates well about his C3 Recruits and I'll always take his phone call when he's talking about one of his guys!"
What parents and players say about C3 Recruits
“C3 recruits was absolutely instrumental in my son’s recruiting journey. Joey helped guide our family through the whole process, was always available to answer my many questions, and helped us decide on the best course of action based on what made the most sense for our son. Joey took the time to really understand what he wanted in a college experience and mentored him through the whole process. C3 recruits was the best investment we made in the recruiting process, Joey’s knowledge and personal connections helped our son find a great fit and helped reduce the stress and uncertainty on our family.”
"I love the platform. It's the only thing out there that isn't trying to ram upsells and false recruiting promises down people's throats. Such a useful tool."
“I highly recommend C3 as Joey was a fantastic consultant. He was very helpful in assisting my two sons transfer to good college baseball programs. He always made himself available, offering advice and support. He even helped create some great videos for social media, which really increased their visibility. Finally, he connected with my sons on a personal level, understanding their goals and helping them get achieved.”
"We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Joey Centanni, but more importantly we valued his opinion and suggestions. His honest evaluation and guidance saved us time, energy, and money by focusing on the most appropriate events. Joey has relationships with hundreds of coaches and a stellar reputation, and this allowed our son to be recognized as soon as a showcase or camp began. I have and will continue to recommend C3 for your college counseling needs."
"I truly love everything this platform offers as it will help any kid and family through their own journey, bringing big things back to communities. Big thank you to C3 and the C3 Fam."
“Helping my son navigate the college baseball recruiting process can be a very stressful endeavor. Joey has been a tremendous help in understanding the process and I am confident my son will end up in the best place for him and his future."
“Joey changes lives. He certainly changed ours. College recruiting really picked up when we started working with Joey. His relationships combined with his work ethic helped my son commit to his dream school.”
"The college baseball recruiting process can be stressful for both your son and the family. As soon as Joey took my son, under his wing, opportunities began to happen. Joey has a wealth of knowledge, a ton of experience, along with an understanding of the entire college baseball recruiting process. This has been the best investment we have made for our sons future in college."
“We see tons of value in working with Joey. He’s approachable and responsive to every question. He is also resourceful, strategic and very well-connected. Above all, he is honest and realistic about the player and his prospects because he attaches your name to his own when making introductions. It is comforting knowing that Joey will only introduce a player to a “good fit” situation and all his consulting services are available to us whether he introduced the school or not. Joey truly wants what is best for our kid and we have been impressed, relieved and enthused by all of the combined value he provides for us during this critical and special process."
“It was a pleasure working with Joey as our college recruiting consultant. He was very transparent throughout the entire process. Joey did a great job managing regular outreach to a targeted college list we had for top business programs around the country and he would also suggest other schools for us to consider. He prepared our son for calls with coaches and provided regular weekly updates. Joey was instrumental in getting our son a spot.”
"We had a great experience working with C3! Joey’s knowledge and direct feedback on all things related to the recruiting process was crucial to successfully navigating what can easily be an overwhelming process for the parents and athletes. He was a great resource and always available for the one-off questions that come up along the way. Thanks Joey!"
"Connected, knowledgeable, respected, honest, and engaged...these are the words I would use to describe C3 Recruits. Joey was able to educate us on the process and help my son identify his individual best path forward. As a family new to college recruiting, we leaned on Joey's expertise at multiple stages. From the collection of metrics, selection of showcases, and communications with university coaches, C3 was supportive and effective. Joey's genuine investment in my son and our family was appreciated."
"Joey was a helpful resource for my son as he navigated through the recruiting process. His connections with college coaches helped improve my son’s exposure and generated additional interest.
This new “recruiting team” Joey developed should be very helpful for the student-athletes looking to play at the next level."
"Joey has been an amazing help throughout the recruiting process. He is very insightful and does a great job of listening to what you are looking for and helps you find the right fit. Joey has great communication skills and overall makes the recruiting process much easier and less stressful. We're very grateful to have had his help."
“C3Recruits has helped me tremendously with understanding how the college baseball world is operating day in and day out. I love how Joey and his team value and understand each player and support their individual journey to get to or even through college baseball. A big plus for me is the podcasts and newsletters that have lots of valuable information from coaches of every level of college baseball, and I have really used the information to transform my game. I highly recommend the C3 Recruits platform to any high school players looking to take the jump into the world of college baseball.”
"C3 has helped me a lot with learning what to expect with recruiting. I really liked #Uncommitted because it showed me what the process it like and how I want to act. I learn something every time I listen to the monthly podcast. The partner discounts are awesome and help my family. I am glad to have C3 with me on this journey."
“From our very first call, we felt connected and confident in C3’s knowledge and expertise. We knew they had our son’s best interests in mind. Their relationships with college coaches, firsthand experience as college players, and deep understanding of the recruiting process gave us confidence that our son was in great hands.”
