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Many young athletes dream about playing college sports on a scholarship - parents are all for that idea too! So how do prospects get started in pursuing an athletic scholarship? What are college coaches looking for? There are more opportunities out the


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    International Recruiting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 30:06


    Coach Xavier Lopez from Sacrament State Women's Basketball talks about recruiting players internationally on today's podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    NCAA D1 Women's Basketball Coach Camille Williams Talks About Program Values, The Right Fit & Red Flags

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 35:12


    What are some red flags that might make a college recruiter hesitate in approaching a student-athlete? What are some things college athletic programs value and are you the right fit? In this episode of the Recruiting Playbook podcast, NCAA D1 Basketball Coach Camille Williams talks About Program Values, The Right Fit & Red Flags --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    NCAA D1 Head Women's Basketball Coach JD Gustin Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 21:41


    Coach Alan Nakamura interviews NCAA D1 Dixie State Women's Basketball Head Coach JD Gustin. Coach Gustin offers his unique perspective regarding recruiting and shares some sound advice to recruits and parents of recruits. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    How Important Are Academics? Part 3 & University of Wisconsin Soccer Coach Marisa Kresge Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 34:35


    In this final episode, Coach Alan continues his topic on the benefits of strong academic performance and University of Wisconsin-Madison's Assistant Women's Soccer Coach Marisa Kresge provides helpful insights on the role competitiveness plays in her recruiting process --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    How Important Are Academics? Part 1 & Interview with Div. 1 UC Santa Barbara Head Women's Soccer Coach Paul Stumpf

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 34:28


    In the first of a three part series, Coach Alan covers the topic of academics and Head Coach Paul Stumpf from Division 1 UC Santa Barbara Women's Soccer shares important insights regarding recruiting and how the academic piece can afford a student athlete greater opportunities. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    How Important Are Academics? Part 2_Learn About the Ivy League

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 31:34


    In this episode, Coach Alan continues his topic on the benefits of strong academic performance and Columbia University Head Women's Basketball Coach Megan Griffith discusses recruiting and opportunities in the Ivy League. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Evaluating Colleges Part 2_Coach Melyssa Lombardi NCAA D1 University of Oregon Softball

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 22:46


    "How should I go about choosing a college?" Today's episode is Part 2, of a two-part series where Coach Alan shares 5 questions that a student-athlete should ask themselves as well as discuss with his/her parent(s) or guardian. These questions will help in evaluating which colleges or universities would be the right fit. And in our "View From the Bench" segment, NCAA Division 1 University of Oregon Head Softball Coach Melyssa Lombardi shares what she looks for in recruits as well as some important aspects athletes, in general, should consider. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Evaluating Colleges Part 1_Coach Lamont Butler NAIA Trinity International College Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 19:05


    How should I go about choosing a college? In today's episode, Coach Alan shares , in a two-part series, some practical tips on evaluating colleges and Head Football Coach Lamont Butler tells us how the NAIA differs from the NCAA in terms of recruiting athletes, athletic scholarships and level of competition.

    Why Should I Consider D3?_Coach Ed Mathey NCAA D3 North Central College Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 20:36


    What do D3 schools have to offer an athlete who wants to continue to play beyond high school? How is it different from the other divisions and is it a good fit for you and your future goals? In today's podcast, our "NCAA Breakdown" segment covers D3 and how this division differs from the other divisions. Then in our "View from The Bench", Coach Alan Nakamura interviews North Central College D3 Head Baseball Coach Ed Mathey about the advantages that come with playing at this level.

    Recruiting Video Tips_Coach Jimmy Kolaitis_NCAA D1 Arizona State University Softball

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 25:46


    Recruiting Videos - tips on how to catch the coach's eye and make him/her want to keep watching my video? In today's podcast, our "NCAA Breakdown" segment covers the tips on how to make your recruiting video stand out. Then in our "View from The Bench", Coach Alan Nakamura interviews Arizona State University NCAA Division 1 Assistant Coach Jimmy Kolaitis.

    Player Profiles_Coach Seth Taylor_NCAA D1 California Baptist University Women's Soccer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 22:06


    What is a player profile and why is it important? What should I put on it? In today's podcast, our "NCAA Breakdown" segment answers these questions. Then in our "View from The Bench", Coach Alan Nakamura interviews Cal Baptist University NCAA D1 Soccer Coach Seth Taylor.

    What If I Don't Have A Dl Offer Yet?_Coach Randy Simkins_NCAA D1 Dixie State University Softball

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 26:46


    Learn about opportunities available to play college sports, how they differ, and what they each have to offer as we hear from Coach Randy Simkins. There are more opportunities out there than you think! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Recruiting During Covid_Coach Justin James_NCAA D2 Point Loma Nazarene University Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 33:35


    With the disruptions caused by Covid and "sheltering in place", what can student athletes do to make themselves a viable prospect despite the limitations? Point Loma Nazarene University DII Head Baseball Coach Justin James shares his insights and advice on today's podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Campus Visits_Coach Abbie Wright_NCAA D2 Seattle Pacific University Women's Volleyball

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 23:26


    In today's podcast, our "NCAA Breakdown" segment covers the three types of Campus Visits. Then in our "View from The Bench", Coach Alan Nakamura interviews Seattle Pacific University NCAA Division 2 Volleyball Coach Abbie Wright. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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