At Top Recruit, we believe in providing a stage worthy of today’s aspiring college recruits of all levels.
Our mission is simple: deliver the premier travelball tournament experiences, designed for athletes, coaches, college recruiters and families who want more than just another weekend of the cookie cutter approach.
We specialize in hosting events with one core focus: providing the best tournament experience in the country for everyone attending. Every event is built around three things: efficiency, quality, and experience. In certain instances we will add 12u divisions through our youth tournaments partner Future Prospects depending on the venues in cities we host annual events in.
From streamlined logistics and clear communication to fair game lengths and on-site tournament directors, we take care of the details so you can focus on the game whether you’re a player, coach or spectating family member. There are too many event operators offering subpar events taking advantage of a showcase landscape thats out of control and our goal is to disrupt this all to common and unfortunate occurrence. We advocate for those spending the money that fuels youth sports and providing an experience everyone leaves wanting to know when and where our next events are.
Our tournaments well rarely be scattered across a multitude of complexes that normally requires endless driving for families. We will always host at the best possible facilities, giving young players access to the best playing environment while making it easier for families to enjoy their time together both on and off the field. In essence, we thrive where mega-tournaments can’t deliver.
Top Recruit initiatives are about more than sports.
It is about growth. Players build confidence, compete at the highest level, and learn lessons in teamwork and leadership that last long after the final out.
Families make memories, coaches get the support they deserve, and athletes step onto a stage where they feel like they belong.
When you play with us, you are part of something bigger. You are part of a commitment to reshape the current broken youth sports events landscape. Welcome to Top Recruit. Game days done right.
Ian Jones, U of Hawaii Baseball Alum ’98-’00
My own journey started in 1985 with a tee, a glove, and a dad who cared enough to be my coach. Those simple moments turned into Little League All-Star games, a Nevada State Championship, and eventually a chance to pitch for the University of Hawaii Warriors. Baseball gave me opportunities I will never forget.
Top Recruit Showcases & Future Prospects Tournaments were born from a vision to give back and create the kind of tournaments I wished existed when I was a kid. After years of running events and watching the youth tournaments landscape change, not always for the better, I knew the time had come to raise the standard.
This is not just about tournaments. It is about building experiences that players, families, and coaches will carry with them for life. Thank you for being part our relaunch and helping us to do our part in assisting tomorrow’s leaders through today’s youth sports.
— Ian
Anthony Ellison
Fastpitch was our foundational sport in 2013 which we are relaunching with, but it is only the beginning. Top Recruit will expand into high school baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, and more.
We are bringing the same energy, excellence, and organization to every sport we touch. Our goal is to create platforms where student-athletes of all sports can showcase their talent, grow as leaders, and make memories that last a lifetime.