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GAMETIME BASEBALL
COLLEGE PLACEMENT
STAFF
HUNTER DAYMOND
FOUNDER / RECRUITING ADVISOR
Daymond is the founder of GameTime Baseball Recruiting and brings firsthand experience across every major level of college baseball, along with professional playing and coaching experience. His unique background allows him to guide families through the recruiting process with honesty, clarity, and real-world understanding. Hunter completed his collegiate baseball career at Division I Siena College in New York, where he continued his development as a player while earning a graduate degree in Strategic Management. Competing at the Division I level provided him with direct insight into how high-level programs evaluate talent, manage recruiting boards, and make scholarship decisions. Prior to Siena, Hunter played three seasons of Division II baseball at Bemidji State University, where he earned both his Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA). His time at the Division II level further strengthened his understanding of player development, roster construction, and the recruiting process across multiple NCAA levels. Before beginning his NCAA career, Hunter competed at the junior college level at Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wisconsin. That experience gave him early exposure to the JUCO recruiting landscape and a firsthand understanding of the important role junior college plays in athlete development and opportunity creation. Following his collegiate career, Hunter went on to play independent professional baseball with the Alpine Cowboys, expanding his perspective on competition, development, and advancement beyond college baseball. In addition to his playing career, Hunter has over three years of experience coaching club baseball, working closely with athletes and families on development, exposure, and recruiting strategy. Through coaching, he saw firsthand how many talented players were overlooked—not due to ability, but because they lacked proper guidance and advocacy. That realization ultimately led to the creation of GameTime Baseball Recruiting. Hunter combines his experience as a Division I, Division II, junior college, and professional player, along with his business education and coaching background, to help athletes earn real college baseball opportunities. His approach is hands-on, transparent, and results-driven, with a strong focus on direct coach advocacy and clear recruiting strategy.
SENIOR RECRUITING ADVISOR
MIKE PONSOLLE
Mike brings decades of experience as a coach, recruiter, and former collegiate athlete, making him one of the most impactful recruiting advisors at GameTime Baseball Recruiting. His background spans every level of baseball, and his career has been built on one defining outcome: helping athletes earn real opportunities at the next level. Over the course of his coaching and recruiting career, Coach Ponsolle has helped place hundreds of athletes from the junior college level all the way through NCAA Division I programs. He has guided families through every stage of the recruiting process, consistently helping players find the right fit academically, athletically, and geographically. His placement experience includes athletes advancing to JUCO, NCAA Division III, Division II, Division I, and NAIA levels. This gives him a rare, comprehensive understanding of how recruiting works across all levels. Among the many athletes Coach Ponsolle has helped advance is Eric Rataczak, an MLB Draft pick of the Miami Marlins, further demonstrating his ability to identify, develop, and advocate for high-level talent capable of competing at the professional level. A native of St. Paul, Minnesota, Coach Ponsolle began his collegiate coaching career in 2009 as a Volunteer Assistant Coach at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas, where he worked with hitters and infielders. During his first season on staff, the program posted a .312 team batting average, establishing a strong offensive foundation. He later joined Kansas Wesleyan University as an Assistant Coach, where he worked closely with hitters and catchers while also playing a major role in recruiting. Under Coach Ponsolle’s guidance, Kansas Wesleyan developed into one of the top offensive programs in the country. In 2011, the team hit .329, ranking 14th nationally, and placed in the top 20 nationally in multiple offensive categories. The success continued in 2012 with a .324 team batting average and top-10 national rankings in slugging percentage and home runs per game. In 2013, Coach Ponsolle became the Head Baseball Coach at Roseville Area High School in Minnesota. His teams consistently ranked among the top offensive programs in Class AAAA, and he continued to establish himself as one of the region’s most trusted recruiters and developers of talent. In January 2021, he was hired as the Head Baseball Coach at Minnesota Post Grad, where he continues working directly with uncommitted and overlooked athletes and placing players at colleges nationwide. At MPG he has coached athletes that have committed to Missouri, Niagara, Minnesota, Nebraska, UC Santa Barbara, Tennessee and many others across the country. As a player, Coach Ponsolle was a two-time All-Conference and All-State catcher at St. Bernard’s High School in St. Paul. He continued his playing career at Itasca Community College before transferring to Friends University, where he earned KCAC All-Conference honors as a third baseman in 2007. At GameTime Baseball Recruiting, Coach Ponsolle serves as a Senior Recruiting Advisor, bringing unmatched experience, credibility, and a proven placement record from JUCO to Division I. His ability to evaluate talent, advocate for athletes, and guide families through the recruiting process plays a critical role in delivering real results for the athletes we serve. Coach Ponsolle lives in Maplewood, Minnesota with his wife, Sami, and their sons, Charlie and Teddy.
WEST COAST RECRUITING ADVISOR
JAKE MATISE
Jake Matise serves as a West Coast Recruiting Advisor at GameTime Baseball Recruiting, playing a major role in identifying, evaluating, and placing athletes who are pursuing college baseball opportunities on the West Coast. With firsthand experience as a collegiate athlete and extensive experience working directly with families, Jake brings valuable insight, credibility, and regional knowledge to the recruiting process. Jake competed at the collegiate level at Bemidji State University, where he was a consistent and trusted presence on the field. During his career, he broke the single-season appearance record at Bemidji State, a testament to his durability, preparation, and reliability. He also excelled academically, earning the NSIC Myles Brand All-Academic with Distinction Award and being named to the NSIC Spring All-Academic Team of Excellence. In addition to his collegiate career, Jake was selected as an All-Star in the Power Summer Collegiate League in Palm Springs, California, further demonstrating his ability to compete against high-level talent and gain exposure in a strong West Coast baseball environment. Prior to Bemidji State, Jake played two seasons at Beloit College, gaining additional NCAA experience and expanding his understanding of different collegiate programs and recruiting paths. Jake’s baseball journey began at Desert Vista High School in Arizona, where he was a letter winner under head coach Cody Brassfield. He was named All-Region First Team as a pitcher and helped lead Desert Vista to the Arizona State Playoffs, competing in one of the nation’s stronger high school baseball regions. Beyond his playing career, Jake has worked with multiple club baseball facilities, where he helped guide athletes and families through the college recruiting and placement process. In these roles, he gained hands-on experience evaluating players, advising families on recruiting strategy, and helping athletes understand the pathways available to them at the collegiate level. Jake graduated from Bemidji State University with a major in Political Science and a minor in Sports Management, a background that supports his ability to communicate effectively, advocate for athletes, and understand the business side of college athletics. At GameTime Baseball Recruiting, Jake focuses on helping West Coast athletes—and athletes seeking West Coast opportunities—find the right college fit. His combination of playing experience, recruiting knowledge, and family-focused guidance allows him to provide clear direction and real advocacy throughout the recruiting process.
SOUTHEAST RECRUITING ADVISOR
RILEY KNUDSEN
Riley Knudsen serves as the Southeast Recruiting Advisor for GameTime Baseball Recruiting and brings a unique combination of high-level playing experience, coaching expertise, recruiting knowledge, and sales experience to the organization. Having competed at the junior college and Division I levels while spending years working directly with athletes and families, Riley understands what it takes for players to successfully navigate the recruiting process and earn opportunities at the next level. Riley attended Cabot High School in Arkansas, where he established himself as one of the top players in the state. During his high school career, he earned 7A All-State honors twice while also being recognized as a two-time All-Academic selection. His success on the field earned him the opportunity to continue his baseball career at the collegiate level. Following high school, Riley attended Cowley County Community College, one of the nation's premier junior college baseball programs. During his time there, he helped lead his team to the JUCO World Series while earning NJCAA All-Region 6 honors twice. One of the defining moments of his playing career came when he delivered a walk-off hit in the Region 6 Tournament, helping extend his team's postseason run on the way to the JUCO World Series. Riley later transferred to the College of Charleston, where he competed at the Division I level against some of the top programs and players in the country. His experience facing elite competition provided valuable insight into the standards, expectations, and recruiting demands of high-level college baseball. In addition to his collegiate success, Riley earned recognition in the prestigious Coastal Plain League, where he was selected as the Starting All-Star First Baseman. His playing career allowed him to experience firsthand the challenges and opportunities athletes face throughout every stage of their development. Beyond his playing career, Riley has dedicated himself to helping the next generation of players. He previously served as the Head JV Coach at Oceanside Collegiate Academy in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and currently works as a private baseball instructor serving more than 100 families throughout the region. Working with athletes on a daily basis has given him an up-to-date understanding of player development, recruiting trends, and what college coaches are looking for in today's recruiting landscape. Beyond his playing career, Riley has dedicated his professional life to helping athletes reach their full potential both on and off the field. Through his coaching and instruction work, he has built relationships with hundreds of players and families while guiding athletes through the development and recruiting process. His daily involvement with aspiring college baseball players gives him a firsthand understanding of what it takes to earn opportunities at the next level and allows him to provide families with relevant, up-to-date recruiting guidance. Riley joined GameTime Baseball Recruiting because of his passion for helping players experience the life-changing opportunities that college baseball can provide. He believes that the lessons learned through college athletics extend far beyond the field and help shape young men into successful adults. Every day, he works with players striving to reach the next level, giving him a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities families face throughout the recruiting journey. Riley brings drive, honesty, and focus to every family he works with. His mission is simple: provide athletes with the guidance, advocacy, and recruiting strategy necessary to maximize their opportunities and achieve their goals at the collegiate level.