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Each week, former Division 1 athlete and current Athletic Scholarship coach, Kito Delgado, helps parents and high school athletes draw up a winning play for college recruitment.

Kito Delgado


    • Nov 2, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Competitive Stamina

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 27:33


    Coach Kito talks about the importance of student athletes developing competitive stamina.  Follow @coachkito on TikTok Follow @urecruitu on Instagram

    Summer Series: Don't make these parenting mistakes before, during, and after games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 27:22


    This episode, coach Kito shares what parents should not do before, during, and after games. Make sure you listen before attending your next tournament this summer. Follow: Tiktok- coachkito Twitter- @kitodelgado Instagram- @urecruitu  

    Summer Series: Learn to market yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 34:00


    Proactively marketing yoourself to college coaches is essential, especially if you're not a five star recruit. In this episode, coach Kito Delgado shares how student athletes can promotoe themselves to college coaches and their programs.  Follow coach Kito on Tik Tok: @coachkito Follow @urecruitu on Twitter and Instagram Don't foget to share todays episode.  

    Summer Series: How to stand out at college camps and showcases

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 31:39


    Coach Kito Delgado shares what recruits should do to stand out at college camps and showcases. Follow coach Kito on TikTok: @coachkito Follow the show on Instagram: @urecruitu Follow the show on Twitter@ urecruitu

    Summer Series: Do the ordinary extra

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 21:42


    Champions do daily what everybody else does occassionally! 

    Summer Series: Senior Prom over State Championship?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 37:19


    This week, former college athlete and recrutiing  coach, Kito Delgado kicks off the summer recruiting series.  In this episode we discuss: 7 seniors chose prom over competing for a state championship: https://www.timesunion.com/hssports/article/shenendehowa-s-softball-roster-altered-class-aa-18140860.phps Why travel ball is ruining youth sports Why its a good idea student athletes to enroll in summer school  

    Back to school recruiting homework

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 22:38


    In this week's episode, coach Kito shares 5 action items recruits should take to kick off the new school year. Follow @urecruitu Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Show

    Welcome Back Squad- New Season of Full Ride

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 25:14


    Host Kito Delgado welcomes back student-athletes and parents to a new season of Full Ride. Follow @urecruitu on Tiktok, Instagram, and Twitter Email:coachkito@gmail.com  

    How to maximize the college camp experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 29:23


    Attending college camps and showcases is a great way to get the attention of college coaches.  This episode, coach Kito shares what recruits can do to get the most out of these opportunities.   

    Former Division 1 student athlete- Paige Tonz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 40:59


    Paige Tonz grew up in Peoria, AZ, and began playing softball at 8 years old. She has competed at many levels; starting with rec ball, moving to club ball, and competing as a D1 athlete at Northwestern University. Her mission is to help transform girls into strong women beyond the playing field or court.  Connect with Paige: www.paigetonz.com Instagram: @paigetonz  

    Addressing Student Athlete Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 21:54


    Five NCAA athletes have died by suicide over the last two motnhs. Its tme for parents, coaches, and athletic departments to address how they can better support the mental wellbeing of student athletes.   

    Spring Cleaning!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 23:03


    The month of April presents a great opportunity for hopeful recruits and their parents to plan for the next 90 days of college recruiting.      

    Buy In!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 25:06


    In this epsiode, Kito Delgado shares how parents can get "buy in" from their student athletes.  At the end of the day, parents can't want it more than their children. Thanks for listening! Rate, Review, and Share the show. Follow us on social media at @urecruitu

    The basics of college recruiting - Myth #10

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 18:11


    A majority of high school recruits believe college coaches don't like hearing from them.  This couldn't be further from the truth.  Tune in and learn why student-athletes need to proactively reach out to college coaches throughout the recruiting process. Thanks for listening! Rate, Review, and share the show. Follow @urecruitu

    The basics of college recruiting - Myth #9

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 21:45


    Under the radar recruits often make the mistake of assuming they can "walk-on" to their dream school and eventually earn a scholarship. Thanks for listening.   Rate, Review, and share. Follow @urecruitu

    The basics of college recruiting - Myth #8

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 17:00


    Scholarship OFFERS are not legally binding. An athletics scholarship doesn't become official until a student athlete signs their National Letter of Intent (NLI). Follow @urecruitu Rate and Review the show on apple podcast.

    The basics of college recruiting - Myth #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 20:39


    All D-1 scholarships are not full-rides.  In fact, most scholarships are broken up into partial scholarships. Rate and Review the show! https://lovethepodcast.com/RxHEeK

    The basics of college recruiting - Myth #6

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 18:04


    Hopeful recruits often make the mkistake of thinking a letter or email from a college coach means they are being recruitied by them.   Please rate and review the show! https://lovethepodcast.com/RxHEeK

    The basics of college recruiting - Myth #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 27:13


    Believing NCAA Division 1 is the only way to earn a scholarship to play in college is a big myth student athletes often fall for. Please rate and review the show! https://lovethepodcast.com/RxHEeK   Follow @urecruitu

    The basics of college recruiting - Myth #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 18:46


    College recruiting myth #4-  If I'm good enough, grades don't matter.   Follow @urecruitu on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, and Twitter.

    The basics of college recruiting - Myth #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 27:54


    College recruiting myth #3-  Its the job of my coach to get me recruitied Plus, tune in to find out what lesson recruits can learn from the hit TV show, Shark Tank! Follow @urecruitu on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, and Twitter.

    The basics of college recruiting - Myth #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 17:04


    College Recruiting Myth #2- The recruiting process begins your senior year. Waiting until your senior year of high school to get serious about college recruiting puts you at a big disadvantage.  By then, college coaches have already identified their top targets and have already begun developing meaningful relationships with them.    

    The basics of college recruiting - Myth #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 15:08


    The recruiting process for most families can be very confusing.  Unfortunately, most student-athletes and their parents lack a basic understanding of  how recruiting really works.    

    Episode 136: Happy New Year 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 23:21


    Happy New Year to you and yours.  Let's make this year our best one yet by staying focused on ONE word.     Follow @urecruitu on social media   Hire coach Kito Delgado to deliver a keynote or host a college recruiting seminar.  https://urecruitu.com/college-recruiting-workshops/  

    Episode 135: Class of 2022 recruit, Tatiana Rebanal

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 30:36


    Tatiana Rebanal is a current senior at Encinal High school in Alameda, CA.  Tatiana is a basketball standout currently weighing multiple college offers.  In this episode, Tatiana shares lessons she's learned throughout her recruiting journey and offers advice for underclassmen who are just now starting their recruiting process.   Follow Tatiana: Instagram:  www.instagram.com/tatianarebanal_2022 YouTube:  https://youtube.com/channel/UC5HKMN9BPka6u7bY3bg9GzA    

    Episode 134: Its not too late

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 24:34


    It's not too late for high school seniors to earn a scholarship offer to college.  But time is running out and recruits must act with urgency.

    Episode 133: What to expect on an official college visit

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 49:33


    Going on an oficial visit is a monumnetal moment in a student athletes recruiting jouney.  Coach Kito reveals what to expect and how you can get the most out of each visit. Questions to ask on an official visit:  https://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/choosing-college  

    Episode 132: 10 red flags that scare off college coaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 22:46


    In this episode, coach Kito reveals 10 red flags that can prevent a college coach from recruiting a student-athlete. Poor Grades Social Media Body Language Poor sportsmanship Dishonesty Absentees Tardiness Poor feedback from the high  school coach Lack of competition  Parents  

    Episode 131: What is a preferred walk-on?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 27:46


    Every recruit daydreams of landing a full-ride athletic scholarship to their favorite college team. However, many high school student-athletes graduate without any offers whatsoever and face a difficult decision.  Quit the sport they love, or bet on themselves and become a college walk-on.   Text Playbook to 66866 Follow @URECRUITU   

    Episode 130: Sudden Change- Managing the highs and lows of recruiting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 33:48


    The college recruiting process is full of peaks and valleys.  Recruits must learn to manage their emotions throughout the duration of their recruiting journey.

    Episode 129: Completing the FAFSA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 20:04


    Completing the FAFSA form has never been easier. Get an overview of what you'll need and the steps involved.   https://studentaid.gov/  

    Episode 128: How recruits can maximize their highlight tape

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 33:38


    Having an eye-popping highlight video can be one of the quickest ways to attract the interest of a college coach. Recruits need to have video(s) that can show off their athletic ability and skills in a short span of time. Coach Kito breaks down key features recruits should include when creating a highlight video and what to do with it afterward. Follow @urecruitu on social media Sign up for Study Hall:  https://urecruitu.com/studyhall/  

    Episode 127: How parents can empower their student athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 18:44


    Parents need to prepare their student-athletes for college life, and this should start during their freshman year of high school.  

    Episode 126: How to boost your GPA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 29:09


    Academics play a critical role in the college recruiting process.  Recruits can significantly improve their odds of earning a scholarship by performing well in the classroom.  This week, coach Kito shares what steps scholar-athletes can take to boost their GPA. Show up to class on time Be Prepared Eliminate distractions Be an active participant Hand in every assignment Ask for help Communicate and build meaningful relationships with teachers Be honest with teachers Get off to a fast start  Don't procrastinate Sign up for STUDY HALL:  https://urecruitu.com/studyhall/ Sign up for our free Newsletter:  Text PLAYBOOK to 66866  

    Episode 125: Update your resume

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 21:10


    As students begin a new school year, it's important for them to double down on what they do well and eliminate the things (or people) that may be holding them back.  Text PLAYBOOK to 66866 Follow @urecruitu   

    Episode 124: Hi, my name is

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 33:22


    Coach Kito Delgado reveals when recruits should send their first introduction email to a college coach and what they should include in it.

    Episode 123: Senior year recruiting checklist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 39:58


    In this episode, coach Kito provides a recruiting checklist for student-athletes entering their senior year of high school.  He also shares his thoughts on Simone Biles and the importance of mental health. 

    Episode 122: Junior year college recruiting checklist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 35:27


    Junior year is a critical time for student-athletes hoping to play at the college level athlete.  Recruits must demonstrate a sense of urgency and begin to take proactive steps to gain the attention of college coaches. In this episode, coach Kito shares what recruits need to accomplish by the conclusion of their junior year.

    Episode 121: Your recruiting checklist entering sophomore year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 22:39


    Sophomore year is a crucial time for an aspiring collegiate athlete.  Recruits and parents must continue to build a solid foundation to avoid future frustration and overwhelm.  In this episode, coach Kito shares what recruits need to accomplish by the conclusion of their sophomore year.

    Episode 120: NCAA Name Image Likeness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 24:27


    NCAA college athletes can now benefit from their name, image, and likeness.  Coach Kito reviews what steps college athletes can take to maximize this opportunity.

    Episode 119: Summer advice for incoming High School Freshmen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 37:45


    Coach Kito provides advice for student athletes (and their parents) entering high school for the very first time. Focus on development and getting off to a fast start academically. 

    Episode 118: Congrats class of 2021- My advice to college bound student athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 34:44


    Coach Kito Delgado shares a message for college-bound student-athletes.

    Episode 117: What to do when a college coach calls for the first time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 28:55


    Receiving a call from a college coach for the very first time can both exciting and nerve-wracking.  If a coach takes time to call you it usually means they have some interest in a recruit.  Without proper guidance and preparation, a phone call with a coach can become overwhelming to an ill-prepared student-athlete.  In this episode, Coach Kito shares how to best manage this process.

    Episode 116: How under the radar recruits can stand out a college camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 23:53


    Coach Kito breaksdown what under the readar recruits should do to stand out at college camps.

    Episode 115: What recruits should do after attending college camps this summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 24:38


    The year-long NCAA dead period has finally ended and recruits can once again attend camps on college campuses this summer.  Coach Kito breaks down what recruits should after attending a college camp this summer. 1.  Give coaches your business card 2.  Take a photo with college coaches in attendance 3.  Tweet a thank you!  Tag school and coaches. 4.  Send an email or handwritten thank-you note to each college coach in attendance 5.  Stay organized and complete any follow-up tasks.    

    Episode 114: Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 27:43


    Tune in and learn what steps recruits can take to get the most out of the upcoming summer.     Need help navigating the college recruiting process?  Sign up for Study Hall:  www.urecruitu.com/studyhall   May is Mental Health Awareness Month:  https://believeperform.com/mental-health-in-the-student-athlete   Follow @URECRUITU on social media

    Episode 113: College summer camps and showcases

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 26:32


    Attending college camps and regional showcases can be an effective way to gain the attention of college coaches.  In this episode, coach Kito breaks down the different types of camps and shares what you should consider before attending a showcase.

    Episode 112: The Recruiting Compass with LaVell McCullers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 62:15


    LaVell McCullers grew up playing football and basketball and was a standout athlete at Aberdeen High School. Upon graduation (2014), LaVell attended Marist college, and played quarterback on the  schools football team.  Struggling to adjust to college life, LaVell moved 2500 miles across the country to play for City College of San Francisco.  The move paid off!  LaVell helped lead the team to a National Junior College Championship and received over 15 scholarship offers along the way. LaVell  would accept an offer from Prairie View A&M University and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections. Today, LaVell is the owner of Cross & Crown LLC, and author of The Recruiting Compass. He is dedicated to helping athletes around the world fulfill their dreams of playing sports collegiately while getting their education paid for.  Connect with LaVell www.instagram.com/crossandcrownathletics www.crossandcrownathletics.com www.therecruitingcompass.com  

    Episode 111: The transfer portal and its impact on college recruiting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 43:35


    There are almost 5,000 collegiate athletes in the NCAA transfer portal.  In this episode, coach Kito reviews how this impacts high school recruits and shares why they should consider going to a JUCO. Follow @urecruitu on Social Media Leave coach Kito a voicemail:   www.speakpipe.com/fullride Please rank and leave the show  a review:  https://lovethepodcast.com/fullride  

    Episode 110: Why recruits should start a YouTube channel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 25:55


    YouTube is one of the best tools student athletes should use to market themselves to college coaches.  This episode, coach Kito explains why recruits should  leverage this powerful platform to produce more online content. Leave coach Kito a voice message:  www.speakpipe.com/fullride Follow @urecruitu on social media    

    Episode 109: What is your MOAT?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 47:20


    Like a business, student-athletes can have competitive advantages (aka moats) them stand out from the competition. In this episode, coach Kito breaks down how student athletes can build their very own recruiting moat. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Leave coach Kito a message:  www.speakpipe.com/fullride ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get started with Productive Recruit, use promo code FULLRIDE  https://app.productiverecruit.com/a/urecruitu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Like what you hear?  Please share and leave us a review: https://lovethepodcast.com/fullride  

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