The transfer portal feels like a fresh start — but for most athletes, it's anything but simple. In this episode, Kara Hill and Coach Sam Wolinski go deeper than timelines and tactics to explore what really needs to happen before you decide to leave.

From handling tough conversations with your coach… to checking your mindset for victim-thinking… to knowing whether you're ready to be re-recruited — this is the self-evaluation moment no one teaches you.

You'll hear real insight from the field, including:

What most athletes overlook when they say they want to transfer

How to reflect (not just react) before telling your coach

A story of an athlete we helped transfer into Purdue in just 48 hours — and what made that move actually work

What you risk when you skip this part of the process

How to know if you're moving toward something... or just away from pain

This episode is for athletes who are hurting, families who are unsure, and anyone who believes their next step deserves more than just urgency.

Listen before you leap. Clarity before chaos.