In this episode, Mike Rittelmann shares his journey from a D3 football player and coach to scout, highlighting the importance of networking, talent evaluation, and the unique aspects of CFL and the College Gridiron Showcase.01:19 - Growing up in Pennsylvania and love for football02:09 - Transition from player to coach and evaluator03:31 - Challenges of moving from athlete to coach04:27 - Impact of coaching on understanding the game06:34 - Networking and building a career in scouting10:05 - Getting involved with CFL and international leagues12:11 - The talent in CFL and differences from NFL14:00 - Adjustments from CFL to NFL scouting15:14 - College Gridiron Showcase: From list to opportunities16:44 - Success stories of players from CGS19:29 - Evaluating prospects from all levels of college football21:07 - The importance of outliers and unique talents22:44 - Canadian players and CFL draft process24:39 - The art of scouting and continuous learning26:36 - How to improve as a scout and industry insightsFired Coaches Podcast will give you perspective of what it is like to lose a coaching position at the college level. Episodes will contain the trials and tribulations that coaches went through and give insight on what matters most. The ONLY podcast dedicated to giving fired, resigned or non-renewed coaches a voice.Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Follow on X - https://x.com/firedcoachespodFollow our Newsletter - https://firedcoachespod.beehiiv.com/Follow on LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/company/fired-coaches-podcast