On Episode X we sit down with Monmouth University Men's Soccer Associate Head Coach, Hugh MacDonald. An ex-professional soccer player with the New York Red Bulls and Kearny, New Jersey native, Hugh starts out this week's episode by diving into what inspired him to be a soccer coach and which mentor has played the biggest role in his growth as a person, player and coach through the beautiful game. Hugh discusses some of the inevitable unknowns when recruiting collegiate student-athletes and focuses in on the non-negotiables attributes that every single Monmouth Soccer player has to share.

For collegiate prospects, knowing what not to do is arguably more important than knowing what to do when going through the recruiting process. Hugh explains some of the most common red flags he comes across when dealing with potential incoming recruits. Want to know some of the most common reasons Hugh crosses a player off his list? Episode X has the answer for you.

Hugh closes this week's episode by dispelling the myth of a "Full Ride" and scratches the surface on how to decide between signing a professional contract at 17-18 years old or heading to college. Hugh caps the episode off with three pieces of advice that all of our listeners can apply to their lives.