The Recruiting Playbook Podcast: Recent Episodes
Coach Alan Nakamura
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 there than one might think - learn about the do's and don'ts and hear about the college athletics recruiting process, directly from the coaches who do the connecting, evaluating, and offering, on "The Recruiting Playbook Podcast."
Coach Xavier Lopez from Sacrament State Women's Basketball talks about recruiting players internationally on today's podcast.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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"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.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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!
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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.
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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.
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