Key Takeaways
- Perfect Game will host five College Instructional Series events in summer 2026 for 16U and 17U baseball players across five U.S. locations
- Active college coaches from NCAA Division II, III, NAIA, and junior college programs will staff the events, managing on-field instruction and gameplay
- Each four-day event includes an instructional workout followed by three round-robin games with pregame work
- Players will receive hands-on instruction from coaches representing up to 16 different college programs per event
- Events scheduled for Virginia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Florida, and New York between June 6-26, 2026
College Coaches Take Field Roles
Perfect Game’s new College Instructional Series puts active college coaches directly on the field with 16U and 17U prospects. Coaches from Division II, III, NAIA, and junior college programs will oversee instruction throughout each event, including pregame batting practice, in-and-out drills, and gameplay management.
The format assigns coaches to work two days of each four-day event. Their responsibilities extend beyond observation to include throwing BP, running pregame routines, and providing instruction during games.
Four-Day Event Structure
Each series event spans four days, beginning with an instructional camp. The following three days feature round-robin game play, with each participant guaranteed three games. College coaches will run the instructional camps, scheduled the day before the competitive portion of each event.
The series targets the critical recruiting window for high school juniors and rising seniors. Players can interact with coaches from as many as 16 different institutions during a single event.
Five Summer Locations Confirmed
Perfect Game has scheduled five events across different regions for June 2026. The series launches June 6-9 in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, followed by New Lenox, Illinois (June 11-14), and Fairfax, Virginia (June 13-16). The final two events take place in Southeast Florida (June 22-25) and Staten Island, New York (June 23-26).
The geographic spread gives players in different markets access to regional and national recruiting opportunities. College coaches participating represent programs that actively recruit at the Division II, III, NAIA, and junior college levels.
Creating Dual Value
The series addresses two distinct needs in the baseball recruiting ecosystem. Players gain direct access to college coaches during skill development and gameplay, while coaches supplement their income through summer instructional work. The hands-on format lets coaches evaluate prospects in both instructional and competitive settings.
Perfect Game describes the coach’s role as “central to helping athletes take the next step in their careers, which may end up being at your institution.” The structure creates extended exposure time beyond typical showcase environments.
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