FROM NJCAA TO NCAA DIVISION 1

How did Alec Guevara go from JUCO baseball to Division I at Alcorn State University after an injury limited his exposure? In this Elite Recruits interview, he shares the recruiting plan, coach outreach, and support that helped him reach the next level. Elite Recruits founder Omar Almodovar sits down with Alec, a left-handed hitting first baseman from El Paso, Texas, to discuss his journey from New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) to Alcorn State. After an injury disrupted his first year, Alec faced limited playing experience, little exposure, and uncertainty about his future. He explains how he built recruiting video, contacted college coaches, and worked with Elite Recruits—and what changed when coaches started calling him. Alec also shares how athletic and academic scholarships helped cover his education and relieve the financial pressure on his family. ⚾ Need help with your college baseball recruiting process? https://contact.eliterecruitsbaseball... IN THIS INTERVIEW • Getting recruited after an injury and limited playing time • Building a JUCO recruiting plan around video and coach outreach • Going from chasing opportunities to receiving calls and offers • Evaluating college fit when you have options • Managing pressure with mental performance support • Deciding whether a baseball recruiting service is right for you • Why academics mattered in Alec’s scholarship outcome RECRUITING QUESTIONS ANSWERED Can you go from junior college baseball to Division I? Yes. Alec shares his experience moving from New Mexico Military Institute to Alcorn State University, including the preparation, outreach, and support that helped him get there. What does a baseball recruiting advisor help with? In Alec’s experience, Elite Recruits provided a recruiting plan, help getting his name in front of coaches, ongoing communication, educational resources, and mental performance support. Alec still gathered video, contacted schools, and put in the work on the field. CHAPTERS 00:00 Meet Alec Guevara: NMMI to Alcorn State 00:46 Recruiting challenges after an injury 02:05 Building a college baseball recruiting plan 04:14 When college coaches started calling 05:27 Why talented JUCO players can struggle to get recruited 08:51 Inside Elite Recruits: resources and mental game support 11:54 Who recruiting support is right for 13:50 Alec’s initial doubts and his parents’ questions 17:01 Athletic and academic scholarships 18:27 Advice for players considering recruiting help 20:39 Following Alec’s baseball journey Subscribe to Elite Recruits for college baseball recruiting advice, player interviews, and stories from athletes who reached the next level. What’s your biggest recruiting challenge right now? (Exposure, contacting coaches, or finding the right college fit) Tell us in the comments. #CollegeBaseballRecruiting #JUCOBaseball #EliteRecruits