College recruiting advisors · Orange County, CA

Most families face college recruiting alone. Yours won't.

LaunchPoint is a small, hands-on advising team for families who want a real person guiding them through the recruiting process. Not a database, not a call center, not a three-year contract.

Flat fee. No long contracts. No pressure.

A college baseball player making contact at the plate
Built by former college athletes and scouts.

Before they advised families, the people on our team played and coached at

University of San Francisco/ UCLA/ Tulane/ Nebraska/ Chapman/ UNLV/ Tennessee/ Mater Dei
Why LaunchPoint

High-touch advising, built around your family

We keep our roster small on purpose, so every athlete gets real attention and every family gets straight answers.

LaunchPoint

What you can count on

  • A small, capped roster, by design
  • One advisor who actually knows your athlete
  • Personal coach outreach that gets read
  • A flat fee with no long-term contract
  • Honest guidance, even when it's hard to hear

We play a different position. Most families work with us alongside their club program, showcases, or an exposure platform. Our job is to make all of it work harder for your athlete.

Who we help

Who we're the right fit for

We take on a small number of families each year. The ones who get the most from us tend to share a few things.

01

Families who want a personalized strategy

02

Families who want clarity in a confusing process

03

Athletes who take ownership of their recruiting

04

Families who value a real advisor on call

How it works

A clear path from overwhelmed to committed

Four steps. You always know where you stand and what comes next.

01

Evaluate

We start with a free strategy call and an honest readiness review, so we understand where your athlete really stands and what they're aiming for.

02

Build the plan

Once we start working together, we build a personalized roadmap: realistic target schools, a recruiting timeline, and exactly what to work on between now and commitment.

03

Get in front of coaches

We shape your athlete's profile and highlight film, then reach the right coaches with outreach that actually gets read.

04

Commit with confidence

We stay with you through evaluations, visits, and offers, all the way to the right decision for your athlete.

What we do

Everything your family needs to recruit well

Three pillars that take your athlete from unknown to recruited.

01

Personalized strategy

A clear, realistic plan built around your athlete.

02

Targeted outreach

We help your athlete get in front of the right programs.

  • Data-driven market research
  • A clean digital presence
  • Highlight-reel strategy
  • Prep for phone calls, Zoom, and visits
03

Guidance & mentorship

Steady, honest support at every step.

  • Consistent check-ins
  • Real-time strategy updates
  • Support through evaluations, visits, and offers
  • Sport-specific recruiting updates

We tell families the truth about where their athlete stands, even when it isn't what they hoped to hear. That honesty is the whole point.

We're working with our founding families right now. As their athletes move through the process and commit, you'll see their stories here.

Book a free strategy call

Our team

Real people who've been where your athlete is going

A small core team that knows your athlete, backed by specialists we bring in when your athlete needs them.

Max Toporek

Max Toporek

Co-Founder & Lead Advisor

A former Division I baseball player at the University of San Francisco and former Head Scout at Preps Recruiting, Max leads every family's advising. He knows how college programs evaluate talent and what it takes to get noticed.

Michael Durrant

Michael Durrant

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Michael builds the systems, onboarding, and operations that keep LaunchPoint's high-touch experience running smoothly and reliably for every family.

Ryan Iveson

Ryan Iveson

Co-Founder & Head of Business Development

A Mater Dei baseball captain and collegiate athlete at Chapman University, Ryan leads new-family relationships. He's often the first person you'll talk to when you reach out.

Specialist network

Kevin Campeau

Kevin Campeau

Film & Coaching Evaluation

Former assistant football coach at the University of Nebraska with deep recruiting-operations experience and a strong national network.

Kelsey Campeau

Kelsey Campeau

Women's Advising

Former UCLA volleyball captain and high-school All-American who went on to coach at the University of Tennessee.

Johnny Elliot

Johnny Elliot

Athlete Mentorship & D1 Readiness

Former Mater Dei captain and catcher who began at USC before transferring to Tulane. Back from Tommy John surgery, he knows what the D1 level demands.

Brad Overand

Brad Overand

Strength & Nutrition

Former Division I football player at UNLV, now focused on human performance, movement, and athletic development.

You work directly with your lead advisor, and we bring in a specialist when your athlete's situation calls for one.

Programs

Three ways to work with us

Every program includes our full approach. They differ in how much support and access you want.

Essential

Essential Advisory

For families who want a clear plan and a steady hand at the key moments of the recruiting process.

From $3,000

Find your fit
Concierge

Concierge Advisory

Maximum access and fully hands-on guidance, with priority support and a dedicated parent-only channel.

From $7,500

Find your fit
Compare the three programs
Feature comparison of the Essential, Premium, and Concierge advisory programs
Feature Essential From $3,000 Premium From $4,500 Concierge From $7,500
Comprehensive evaluation and onboardingIncludedIncluded
Personalized recruiting strategyIncludedAcademic + athletic
Initial target school listIncludedIncluded
Event and showcase guidanceIncludedIncluded
LaunchPoint Athlete HandbookNot includedFull access
Message and email reviewLimitedUnlimited crafting
Communication coaching (email, text, phone, video)Not includedUnlimited
Highlight video reviewBasicAdvanced, frame by frame
Call and visit preparationOne sessionWeekly strategy sessions
Offer and decision guidanceNot includedIncluded
Parent accessStandardParent-only channel
Direct founder accessNot includedIncluded
Response timeStandardFastest
Seasonal performance audits and quarterly strategy reviewsNot includedIncluded
1-on-1 mental performance coachingNot includedIncluded

Every program is one flat fee, agreed together at enrollment based on your athlete's timeline. No long-term contract, no pressure, and the fee never changes once we start.

On a unique or urgent timeline? Ask about our custom accelerated program, built for families who need to move fast.

Free tools

Start before you ever talk to us

Two free ways to get real answers today. No call, no signup pressure, no strings.

Free tool

Recruiting Readiness Score

Answer a few questions and get a personalized snapshot of where your athlete stands across academics, video, and outreach.

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Free guide

College Recruiting Timeline

A grade-by-grade roadmap for 9th through 12th grade, so you know what to do and when.

Instant download on the next page. No spam, ever.

FAQ

Questions families ask us

How are you different from the big recruiting services?

We're a small, personal advisory, not a database. You work directly with one advisor who knows your athlete, backed by a specialist network we bring in for specific needs. Everything is built around your athlete rather than a template, we're honest about fit and level even when it's hard to hear, and we work with the whole family, parents included.

Do you contact college coaches on our behalf?

No, and that's deliberate. Coaches want to hear from athletes, not services. Direct outreach signals genuine interest and maturity, qualities coaches weigh as much as stats. Your advisor guides the entire process: identifying the right coaches, crafting the message, coaching the follow-up. Your athlete shows up as a real prospect with a real voice, not another name in a mass blast.

Do you guarantee a scholarship or roster spot?

No service honestly can, and we won't pretend otherwise. What we promise is an honest assessment, a smart strategy, and real effort to put your athlete in the best position possible.

What if my athlete isn't sure they want to play in college?

That's common, and it's okay. Part of our job is helping families think clearly about whether, and where, playing in college is the right fit.

How involved are parents?

As involved as you want to be. We keep you informed throughout, and our Concierge program adds a dedicated parent-only channel for families who want the highest level of access.

What does it cost?

Three flat-fee programs: Essential, Premium, and Concierge, starting at $3,000, with no long-term contract. On a free strategy call we'll walk through the options and recommend the right fit for your athlete and your family.

Do you offer short-term help?

Yes, through our custom accelerated program for families on unique or urgent timelines. We'll walk through it together on your free strategy call.

Ready to bring clarity to recruiting?

Book a free strategy call and we'll give you an honest read on where your athlete stands. No pressure, no obligation.

Submit the form and you'll pick your call time on the very next page.