PodCasts

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Guest Coach: Justin James

NCAA D2 Baseball

Point Loma Nazarene University

Recruiting Breakdown: In this episode Coach Alan shares ideas on how Prospects can gain recruiting interest despite the lack of recruiting events. 

Point Loma Nazarene University Baseball Coach shares what he and his staff are doing to continue to connect with and evaluate Prospects during the Shutdown. 

Guest Coach: Seth Taylor 

NCAA Division 1 Women's Soccer

Texas A & M

Recruiting Breakdown: An informative and eye-catching Recruit Profile is an essential step towards getting recruited! What should a Prospect include in their profile? 

Coach Seth Taylor with CBU Women's Soccer talks about what he looks for at Recruiting Events, and what Prospects should look for when watching college teams.

Guest Coach: Ed Mathey

NCAA D3 Baseball

North Central College

Recruiting Breakdown: An important strategy for prospects is to consider programs at more than one level - there are more opportunities to play in college level than many realize.  

From his experiences at the D1 and D3 levels, North Central College Baseball 

Coach Ed Mathey discusses the valuable opportunities available at both levels.

Guest Coach: Jimmy Kolaitis

USA Softball Assistant Coach

Recruiting Breakdown: What do College Coaches look for in Recruiting Videos; why do they watch some more closely than others? 

Arizona State University Softball Coach Jimmy Kolaitis talks about his passion for recruiting, and what he looks for when attending Recruiting Events.

Guest Coach: Abbie Wright

NCAA Division 1 Volleyball

Oregon State

Recruiting Breakdown: What is the value of Campus Visits, and what are the NCAA definitions of types of Visits?  

Seattle Pacific University Volleyball Coach

Abbie Wright discusses how her program evaluates Prospects, and how they use Unofficial and Official Visits

 Guest Coach Randy Simkins

NCAA Division 1 Softball

Utah Tech University

Recruiting Breakdown: Many Prospects aspire to earn a D1 Scholarship. What should they do if they don't receive that D1 offer? 

Dixie State University Softball Coach discusses his experience as a recruiter, and the opportunities for athletes, at the high school, club, JC, D2, and D1 levels.

Guest Coach: Lamont Butler, 

NCAA Division 1 Championship Subdivision Football, 

Norfolk State University

Recruiting Breakdown: Recruits should evaluate colleges too! Coach Alan shares tips on evaluating colleges. 

Trinity International Football Coach Lamont Butler describes differences and similarities between the NAIA and NCAA regarding recruiting, scholarships, and competition.

Guest Coach: Melyssa Lombardi, 

NCAA Division 1 

University of Oregon Softball

Recruiting Breakdown: Coach Alan continues his two-part series on evaluating colleges by posing 5 essential questions athletes need to  ask when evaluating athletic programs. 

University of Oregon's Softball Coach Melyssa Lombardi 

shares insights on how her program evaluates prospects.

Guest Coach: Paul Stumpf 

NCAA Division 1 

University of California, Santa Barbara Women's Soccer

Recruiting Breakdown: 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. 

Guest Coach: Megan Griffith

NCAA Division 1/ Ivy League

Columbia University Women's Basketball 

Recruiting Breakdown: In this episode, Coach Alan continues his topic on the benefits of strong academic performance for Prospects, and how those academics can open doors.

Columbia University Women's Basketball Coach Megan Griffith discusses recruiting and the valuable opportunities in 

the Ivy League. 

Guest Coach: Marisa Kresge

NCAA Division 1

Illinois State

Women's Soccer 

Recruiting Breakdown: In this episode, Coach Alan wraps up this series with additional information on the benefits of strong academic performance for Prospects.

 University of Wisconsin Women's Soccer Assistant Coach Marisa Kresge provides helpful insights on recruiting and what makes for a strong candidate.

    Guest Coach: JD Gustin

          NCAA Division 1 

      Utah Tech University 

       Women's Basketball 

Coach Gustin shares his perspective 

on recruiting and offers some sound advice 

for recruits and parents.

    Guest Coach: Xavi Lopez

          NCAA Division 1 

      TCU

       Women's Basketball 

Coach Lopez offers some wisdom and insight to players from other countries who aspire to play their sport and pursue a college degree in the United States.

    Guest Coach: Camille Williams

          NCAA Division 1 

     Washington State University 

       Women's Basketball 

Coach Williams brings a wealth of knowledge and keen insights to recruits who want to put their best foot forward to become the recruits College Coaches seek after.