Brian Chidester knows a few things about softball.

He’s the father of Olympian and current Univ. of Michigan assistant coach Amanda Chidester, and he himself has coached baseball and softball extensively from 10U to 18U.

Brian also knows a little something about video and technology as he made national TV commercials for over 20 years before taking that expertise into the softball realm when he began producing skills videos for talented players looking to take their game to the college level.

Since its inception nearly 20 years ago, College Bound Jocks (CBJ) has been known as the nation’s leader in softball skills videos, helping thousands of athletes showcase their abilities to college coaches across the country.

Now, CBJ is taking the next step in transforming the recruiting process.

Recently, the Taylor, Michigan-based company with satellite offices in Southern California, Orlando, Florida, and Phoenix, Arizona, introduced a powerful AI-driven recruiting platform designed specifically for College Softball.

“Built with direct input from college coaches,” the company founder explains, “Talent Tracker isn’t just another recruiting tool—it’s a complete evolution of how players get seen, how coaches evaluate talent, and how connections are made.”

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Talent Alone Doesn’t Get You Recruited Anymore

If you still believe the old saying “If you’re good enough coaches will find you” then you have not been paying attention.

The popularity of softball has exploded and every year there are approximately 500,000 recruitable age softball players across the country.

Think about that: each year there are a half million softball players who are eligible to be recruited.

“Talent is not the issue,” Chidester continues. “Being seen by college coaches is the issue. If you’re not visible to college coaches, you’re invisible.” 

… and that’s the problem Talent Tracker was built to solve.

In today’s recruiting world, visibility is everything. Coaches are stretched thin, traveling from field to field, often missing athletes simply due to lack of communication and information.

Talent Tracker changes that — instantly.

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Built by College Coaches. Engineered for Results.

What makes Talent Tracker different is simple: it was designed by the people who actually recruit players.

College softball coaches helped shape every feature — focusing on speed, efficiency, and real-world usability.

With Talent Tracker, coaches can now search in ways that were never possible before.

Instead of guessing what tournament to go to, Talent Tracker tells coaches what players are going to what tournaments. A coach can simply ask Talent Tracker to …

• “Show me all the 2028 shortstops at Tournament X”
• “Show me every catcher with a pop time under 1.8 at Tournament Y”
• “Show me Pitchers who are throwing 62+ MPH ?” at Tournament Z”

And, within seconds, they have a list of prospects to add to their watch list.

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The Power of AI + Real-Time Player Visibility

Talent Tracker’s AI engine allows coaches to filter and identify players based on:

• Team Name
• Grad Year
• Position
• Performance Metrics
• Tournaments
• And More

This means no more missed opportunities, and no more “I wish I saw that player.”

For athletes and parents, Talent Tracker becomes digital recruiting command center where players can:

• Build a complete recruiting profile
• Upload skills videos and game footage
• Add tournament schedules with ease
• Showcase verified performance metrics
• Connect directly with college coaches

And most importantly…

They can finally be seen.

Because when your profile is active on Talent Tracker, you’re no longer waiting to be discovered. You’re visible to college coaches through Talent Tracker’s AI Algorithm called Smart Match. 

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Introducing the Talent Tracker National Metrics Leaderboard

CBJ is also launching one of the most exciting features in softball recruiting:

The Talent Tracker National Metrics Leaderboard

Now, players and coaches will be able to see how athletes stack up nationally across key performance categories, including:

• bat exit velocity
• overhand throwing velocity
• pitching velocity
• Pop time
• And more.

The leaderboard will display the Top 100 players in the country in each category, creating a new level of transparency, competition, and motivation within the sport.

Anyone can view the leaderboard—coaches especially—but only Talent Tracker athletes can post their metrics

This means players aren’t just building profiles… they’re building a National Metrics Database adding value to coaches’ searches.

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Direct Access to College Coaches — All in One Place

One of the most powerful features of Talent Tracker is its ability to connect players and coaches directly.

• Players can “favorite” colleges
• Coaches can add players to their Watch List
• Communication happens inside the platform
• Coaches can even showcase their programs, camps, and team information

This creates a two-way interactive ecosystem where:

• Players promote themselves
• Coaches actively search, evaluate and Track Talent

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Why Talent Tracker Is Different

There are other recruiting platforms out there.

But none are built like this.

• Softball Only — 100% focus on one sport, Softball
• Designed by College Coaches — not developers guessing what’s needed
• AI-Powered Search & Discovery
• Player-Owned Profiles — your profile stays with you, no matter what travel team you play for.

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The CBJ Recruiting Ecosystem — Built for Flexibility

CBJ offers three key services:

1. Skills Videos

Professional video production to showcase athletes’ fundamentals at a high level.

2. Talent Tracker

AI-powered platform for exposure, discovery, and connection.

3. Recruiting Events

Elite events like the Uncommitted Games where players compete in front of college coaches.

But here’s what makes CBJ unique: you can use ANY of these or ALL three… there is no requirement to participate in everything and this flexibility allows every athlete and family to choose the path that fits them best.

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The Bottom Line: Visibility Wins

At the end of the day, recruiting comes down to one thing: can coaches find you?

Talent Tracker ensures that answer is always yes…. for players chasing their dream of playing college softball, for parents trying to navigate the recruiting process and for college coaches searching for the right fit…

By getting started, athletes can create their profile today and take control of their recruiting journey.

And that visibility helps you win in finding the perfect match between athlete and college program.

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