What this advisor brings to your process
Experience
He was the head baseball coach at Palm Beach State College from 2011–2026 and won 709 college games
He led Palm Beach State to a 2013 Florida State Championship and the program’s first NJCAA D1 World Series appearance, finishing as the 2013 national runner-up.
He has coached at the college level for decades and also served as an associate scout for MLB organizations including Milwaukee, Cleveland, and Atlanta.
Best for
JUCO recruits and families who want a proven roadmap to get recruited and placed at the right level.
Pitchers and position players who need honest evaluation from a coach who has built winning rosters and developed college-ready talent.
Athletes targeting Florida and the Southeast who want guidance from someone deeply connected to the junior college and college baseball landscape.
Focus
Kyle helps families navigate recruiting with a coach-and-scout perspective—building realistic target lists, aligning the athlete with the right level, and guiding outreach based on what college programs actually prioritize.
Background
Kyle Forbes is a lifelong Boynton Beach resident and Atlantic High School graduate, where he lettered in three varsity sports and was named Athlete of the Year in 1987. He played college baseball at Palm Beach Atlantic University and earned Region All-Academic honors in 1989. Kyle began his coaching career in 1989 as an assistant at Florida Atlantic University, later becoming the head baseball coach at Palm Beach Atlantic University in 1994. After additional collegiate coaching stops, he joined Palm Beach State College in 2005 as pitching coach and was named head coach in 2011—building one of the most consistent winning JUCO programs in Florida through 2026.
Career / Playing / Coaching
He was the head coach at Palm Beach Atlantic University for nine seasons, winning 244 games with six postseason appearances and national top-25 rankings.
He became head coach at Palm Beach State in 2011 and guided the program to conference titles, five state championship game appearances, a 2013 state title, and a 2013 NJCAA national runner-up finish.
He has been recognized with multiple Coach of the Year honors and has evaluated talent as an associate scout for MLB organizations.How this helps families
Kyle brings a rare combination of long-term JUCO leadership and pro scouting experience, which means families get clear, realistic guidance on where a player fits, how to approach schools, and what it takes to earn opportunities—especially for athletes considering the junior college pathway as a powerful route to four-year baseball.
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