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.
Coach Kito talks about the importance of student athletes developing competitive stamina. Follow @coachkito on TikTok Follow @urecruitu on Instagram
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
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.
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
Champions do daily what everybody else does occassionally!
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
The month of April presents a great opportunity for hopeful recruits and their parents to plan for the next 90 days of college recruiting.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
College recruiting myth #4- If I'm good enough, grades don't matter. Follow @urecruitu on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, and Twitter.
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.
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 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.
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/
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
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.
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
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
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
The college recruiting process is full of peaks and valleys. Recruits must learn to manage their emotions throughout the duration of their recruiting journey.
Completing the FAFSA form has never been easier. Get an overview of what you'll need and the steps involved. https://studentaid.gov/
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/
Parents need to prepare their student-athletes for college life, and this should start during their freshman year of high school.
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
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
Coach Kito Delgado reveals when recruits should send their first introduction email to a college coach and what they should include in it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coach Kito Delgado shares a message for college-bound student-athletes.
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.
Coach Kito breaksdown what under the readar recruits should do to stand out at college camps.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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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