How LSUS Baseball Built Structure, Speed, and Recruiting Clarity with WinWon

At Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS), structure has always been the foundation of championship culture. For Head Baseball Coach Brad Neffendorf, the challenge wasn’t motivation—it was managing the chaos of recruiting spreadsheets, texts, and updates scattered across multiple tools.

By centralizing their recruiting and communication workflows in WinWon, LSUS Baseball has transformed how its staff collaborates, evaluates, and recruits—building a smarter, faster, and more connected program.
One System of Record — Zero Spreadsheets
LSUS eliminated more than five competing recruiting spreadsheets, consolidating everything into WinWon’s shared platform. Coaches can now see who’s being recruited, where each player stands, and what communication has taken place—all in one place.
Faster Communication — Real Numbers, Real Results
By using WinWon’s in-app texting, LSUS sends personalized messages from real phone numbers during showcases and recruiting events. Coaches connect with players instantly—cutting hours off traditional outreach.
Development Through Structure — Staff Growth Through Organization
Assistant coaches gained confidence and independence through WinWon’s structured workflows, enabling them to manage their own recruiting segments efficiently and report progress with clarity.

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Overview

Before WinWon, recruiting at LSUS meant juggling multiple spreadsheets, manual notes, and countless texts between coaches. Every update required time, formatting, and memory—often resulting in confusion about which version was current.

Today, the entire staff recruits, tracks, and communicates directly inside WinWon. Notes, contacts, and activity logs sync in real time, giving Neffendorf’s staff a shared system of record—and freeing up hours once spent maintaining spreadsheets. The result is a program that operates with structure and clarity, without slowing down momentum on the recruiting trail.

Challenge

Like many collegiate programs, LSUS Baseball managed recruiting through a web of spreadsheets, emails, and group texts. Each coach kept their own version of notes, leading to conflicting data and missed opportunities. Printing and formatting documents for every update was time-consuming—and even the most organized staff could lose track of the latest information.

As recruiting classes grew and the pace of communication increased, the lack of a unified system became a bottleneck. Coaches spent more time managing data than managing relationships.
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“Before WinWon, I’d start five different spreadsheets and forget which one was updated. Now, there’s one version of truth—and it’s always accurate."

-Brad Neffendorf, Head Baseball Coach, LSUS

Solution

WinWon gave LSUS Baseball a central, organized recruiting hub where every interaction—texts, emails, calls, and notes—lives in one place. The staff now updates athlete profiles from desktop or mobile, tracking every step of the recruiting journey without duplicate effort.

WinWon’s texting tool also changed the pace of communication. Coaches can now send personalized messages to dozens of recruits in seconds—using their own phone numbers—so conversations feel natural and direct.

Most importantly, structure became scalable. Assistant coaches gained autonomy, updating logs and managing their own recruit lists while keeping the entire staff aligned.
“This structure allowed Jordan Schwellenbach, my Assistant Coach, to take off,” said Neffendorf. “He became more efficient, more confident, and more focused on the right players. I didn’t have to check in—it was already done.”‍

Outcome

The shift to WinWon reshaped LSUS Baseball’s recruiting operations. The team eliminated spreadsheets, increased communication speed, and improved internal visibility. Staff collaboration is smoother, data accuracy is higher, and every recruit interaction is documented and accessible.

With the mobile app, coaches can text, log notes, and update statuses directly from the field—turning moments of downtime into real recruiting progress. For Neffendorf, this isn’t just about efficiency; it’s about elevating the program’s professionalism and consistency.
“It’s not just organization—it’s peace of mind. We’re structured, but still flexible enough to recruit creatively and build relationships the right way.”
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Brad Neffendorf, Head Baseball Coach, LSUS

A Modern Baseball Program Powered by WinWon

At LSUS, baseball excellence depends on structure—and WinWon provides it. With built-in recruiting logs, texting tools, and activity tracking, the program now operates as a connected unit instead of fragmented silos. Every coach sees the same information. Every recruit receives timely, personal communication. And every season, the system gets stronger.

From the recruiting trail to the dugout, WinWon helps LSUS focus on what matters most—building relationships, competing at a championship level, and staying organized in an ever-faster recruiting world.

“This structure didn’t just help me—it helped my staff grow. Organization gave them clarity, and clarity built confidence.”

Brad Neffendorf, Head Baseball Coach, Louisiana State University Shreveport

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