Prospect Movie

The movie is not only worth getting, it's almost a must.

Probably the best documentary ever done for young players and parents who want to get to the next level.

By the way, there's a lot of footage shot at the PG/BA World Championship last October. That's not the reason for getting it though.

I'd be very interested in what others who have seen the movie "Prospect" think.

Check out the site, here's the link
PROSPECT MOVIE

I'm a former college player helping out with my old highschool team. I played against the guy that made this movie in college so I ordered one. The day after I watched it, I showed it to the team. Bottom line, this movie is going to change some player's lives. It's that good.

R.A.

StealingHome,

Rick Stephensen made the movie. I'm hoping others comment about it. I think everyone will agree with your assessment. It's that good!

I don't know what it costs. We were sent a copy because we helped Rick. We were blown away by just how good it is.

I don't ever remember coming on here to endorse anything including our own stuff. But I feel that positive about the value of this movie to young players and parents. Please understand we have absolutely no financial interest in this.

Once again, here is the link. I think everyone with a young player should get it.
PROSPECT MOVIE

Ricky played baseball around here. I am looking forward to seeing the movie.

This is Rick Stephenson. "Prospect" just released and the buzz has been tremendous. Thank you for the positive feedback. It features a bunch of big league guys (Terry Francona, David Wright, Mike Cuddyer, Chad Tracy) as well as the entire staffs from six D1 colleges (NCstate, UVA, JMU to name a few) and Scouts. All information about how to get the film is in on the site (www.prospectmovie.com). As a release special, we are offering the film for 24.99 with free shipping.

The question I've gotten most often is who is this movie for...every single person who's serious about baseball: College coaches, highschool coaches, players, and parents. The response has been great so far and every college coach that's gotten the film has played it on the bus for their team.

If you have any questions about the film you can email me at rick@prospectmovie.com

it sounds intruiging after reading your responses and reviewing the website thoroughly, but can anyone tell me more specifically what it is about? thanks

I looked at the site for this movie. It looks very interesting. I will be ordering it. I post my "review" once I see it.

I ordered it, hopefully be able to sit down and watch it next week sometime

Irish Pride,

Several people have been asking the same question "what is it about?" I've been making adjustments to the website and this weekend I'm recutting the trailer in attempt to give everyone a better idea.

We are adding the following description to the home page:

VOLUME 1 gives insight into the infrastructure and processes college coaches and pro scouts use to evaluate pitchers and position players. It covers the five tools, the structure of scouting, and the amateur draft.

VOLUME TWO documents the structure of the minor leagues and the process of how players are prepared for the big leagues. It deals with the mental prcoesses players use to get the edge in the face of fierce copetition for the greatest job on Earth

"Prospect" was made to be a 'functional' documentary - meaning that the purpose is to make players and coaches better.

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If you're an old salty dog scout who has been around for years or a tenured college coach, you may know most of the material discussed. But in Prospect, thirty people are communicating the material in their own unique way which is the reason I think Prospect is special.

I made the film I needed to see in highschool to know what coaches and scouts were expecting me to do and film that would have made me a more successful player in college. And If anyone at any level claims its not worth the price, or even twice the price, I'd say they're crazy. Every college coach that's gotten one so far has played it on the bus for their team.

I'd love to see the reviews posted and also, email them to me at rick@prospectmovie.com if you don't mind them being put up on the site. And thank you for posting questions. It's going to take these questions for me to learn how present the film in the most effective manner possible.

Thanks again,

Rick Stephenson

PS. Got a national radio interview today...wish me luck!

It should be interesting. Just ordered it.

I just ordered it also.

A baseball buddy of mine from college sent me a copy of this video and it's not an exaggeration to say that watching this and taking the advice to heart could change your baseball life. But I have to admit that watching "Prospect" made me a little upset. Hearing the players, coaches, and scouts talk about all the different aspects of the game - both mental and physical - made me realize that my baseball career didn't have to end after graduating. I was a scholarship player at a Divison I program and feel confident that I had draftable talent. But my potential in certain aspects of the game was not reached and it's a shame that this video wasn't around 5 or even 10 years ago. There are a number of gems in these volumes, and to hear them from the likes of Franconia and Wright brings the message home even more.

A number of people have asked what the video is about and what they can expect. Well expect a pleasant surprise. This movie is not like all the other shameless, late night cable-advertised "how to" videos that charge you money for what you could learn from Tim McCarver or Joe Buck on Sunday night baseball. This video is not going to teach you how to hit or throw a curveball, how to run first-and-third defenses, or how to execute a hit-and-run. What it is going to teach you is how to put yourself in the best possible position you can be in when the draft arrives. And let me tell you, it's never too early to prepare. If you've ever wondered what the scouts or college coaches are looking for or where your game needs to be to even sniff a 161 game season, then these volumes are for you; and what's more, the answers come straight from the players, coaches, and scouts themselves.

There's nothing wrong with not making it to the Bigs, but if you don't want to share my regrets, I'd suggest you listen closely to what they have to say.

Ours is on the way..looking forward to seeing it

I had previously caught wind of this movie from a scout in my area. He said that the movie would give me a breakdown of the draft and a wealth of knowledge from successful players. I will post after watching the movie because it is on the way!

Ordered our copy today

I received the movie in the mail today. Watched it tonite.
OUTSTANDING!
I am the parent of a HS player. Not a "how to" or a movie with a bunch of "new stuff". There is just so much credibility when you hear/see these guys talking about "what it takes" that makes this movie different and enlightening. I will make sure my son watches it.
I highly recommend "Prospect"!!!!

Sounds fascinating. One quick question I have. Is there any content that would make a dad squirm (ie rough languange) while watching it with his 12 year old son? If not my order will be forthcoming soon.

There isn't anything in Prospect that would offend. No questionable language.

Rick

Wow, I recieved my copy and just finished watching. It's almost like I don't want to say anything to ruin it for other people. I'm gonna have to listen to it again so I can quote those guys out at the ballfield. Now I understand what was meant by "the game behind the game". A must get for good baseball people.

Received mine and watched it this morning. Can't wait to sit down tonight with the rest of the family and watch it again

Excellent picture. Very enlightening.

Excellent movie, very well done.

Two thumbs up!

It's a documentary with interviews by baseball people so probably won't win any Academy Awards , but the information is well worth the cost.

I'm sending it on to my son to share with his team.

Thank you for the good marks. And if you can, spread the word! Thanks,

Rick

Rick... you say "spread the word".

Please forgive me but I got a laugh out of that "under" statement.

The "World Famous" hsbbweb has thousands and thousands of hits on a regular basis.

In my personal opinion, when you get good reviews from the websters of the hsbbweb, it doesn't get any better than that...

Good luck with your film and yes, I'm waiting on a copy also.

I've had the pleasure of meeting several of the people in this movie. Theres alot of good information and it was enjoyable to watch. Great movie for people who don't have the opportunity to meet and talk with college coaches or scouts

Watched it today.....highly recommend.

We received it today - had to get on the bandwagon and see for myself. Son hasn't seen it yet, but I watched it. It's a documentary, but I didn't find the foremat boring - holds your interest. Information is very good - I think the HSBBW posters are some of the most educated baseball parents around, but there's still some new information or at the very least it would reinforce for your player what they've been told before.

It was worth the $25. Nice job!

Have to agree lafmom. Got ours yesterday and I have watched it twice. Son hasn't seen it yet either, can't wait to discuss it with him after he does see it. Lots of good info for all levels, not just pro prospects.

topdog - Let me know how yours likes it. Michael probably won't be able to watch in until sometime this weekend - but I'm interested in getting his perspective. I really was pleasantly surprised (tend to be a bit skeptical ). Good luck this weekend if you all play.

This should receive a baseball Emmy if there is such a thing, Best down to earth baseball movie I've ever seen, and what made it so neat for us, my son was coached by one of the coaches in the movie at two showcases he attended. He was glued to the screen.

A lot of great & easy to understand advice for all to see.

Five Stars !

CV

Had the chance last night to watch it with the Mrs and our 2 boys. When it was over, the older one said wow, I learned some interesting things. Me too.

A solid movie and a great teaching tool for your high school team. My team will be watching this movie during our next rain out.

Very cool, tons of info. I loved the tight head shots made me feel like these guys were talking to me.
Tons of great info, not sure why but I expected something more, specifically showcase info.

I realized the only reason most everything that was discussed was not "news" to me was because I regularly cruise the HSBBW.

For players and parents who dont know about this site the DVD is like HSBBW cliff notes!

My boy got a lot out of it. He watched it twice in 2 days.

Go get it!

I ordered mine today!! Sounds like great info.

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Originally posted by lafmom:
topdog - Let me know how yours likes it. Michael probably won't be able to watch in until sometime this weekend - but I'm interested in getting his perspective. I really was pleasantly surprised (tend to be a bit skeptical ). Good luck this weekend if you all play.

Son watched it yesterday. Had a lot of things reinforced for him, especially coming from guys who have been successful. Will definitely pass this along to teammates.

You have a PM on its way.

Thanks again for the support here. Sometime tomorrow the website should be updated according to the suggestions of some of you guys from HS baseball web to try to give people a better idea of what the movie is about. It's been a very exciting week with some great organizations coming on board to support the film (which will be posted in the press release section soon) and some player agents have gotten back to me saying that they're going to get this film for all their draft picks.

Again, I'm thankful for the posts on these boards and please continue to email me at rick@prospectmovie.com with any ideas for getting the word out/critiques/info and what have you.

Rick Stephenson

Rick

Got to watch it last night

Great item for every ones DVD Collection

Most important for the first time parent in the recruiting process to view and learn from and watch over and over during the process to refresh in the mind what the process is all about--

Great tool

Here's a testimonial... not for the movie, which I just now ordered, but for the HS Baseball Web site:

I read a few posts on this thread (don't know why I hadn't seen it before today) and that was good enough for me. I immediately bought it.

Realized how much credibility the opinions of posters to this site have with me.

Can't wait to get it and watch it with my son.