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On today’s episode we have Coach Tania Davis. Tania has experience coaching at Clemson University (graduate assistant) and the University of Nebraska Omaha (assistant). She is currently an assistant and the director of player development at the University of Iowa.

On this episode we discuss:

• The role of social media
• What age student athletes get on their radar
• What coaches are looking for as you grow and develop through high school
• How important film is when sending an email
• How to best prepare for college basketball workouts
• How to maintain your scholarship year after year
• Why less is better

And much more!

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In this bonus episode I recap all of the recruiting recommendations given by our guests so far. I break down the recruiting process in 4 distinct stages (preparation, communication, visits, decision making / transition) and share what coaches are looking for when they watch student-athletes play in basketball tournaments.

If you're confused or overwhelmed about the recruiting process, let's have a conversation. Book a call here!

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On today’s episode we have Coach Rodney Rogan. Rodney has experience coaching at Nebraska Omaha (Assistant Coach) and Rhodes College (Head Coach). He is currently the head coach at Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD). The Blue Jays made it to the Sweet 16 of the DIII NCAA tournament.

On this episode we discuss:

• What Coach Rodney looks for at AAU tournaments
• Offering scholarships at the DI level
• How to write an email that sticks out
• How student-athletes get on his radar
• How they handle student-athlete visits across the country
• The hard questions you need to ask when talking to coaches
• The parent’s role in the recruiting process

And much more!

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On today’s episode we have Coach Lindsey Burke. Coach Lindsey has experience coaching at the University of Mary Washington, Bucknell University, and the University of Rochester. She is currently the head coach at Randolph Macon College (Ashland, VA).

On this episode we discuss:

• What tangible basketball skills Coach Burke looks for when on the recruiting trail
• Relationship building in the recruiting process
• The pressures of social media and how to use it to enhance your recruiting process
• Deep dive into your nonnegotiable factors
• How to let coaches know you aren’t interested in their institution
• What recruiting during the college season looks like
• Tips for going on an official visit if you’re shy

And much more!

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On today’s episode we have Coach Matthew Donohue. Coach Donohue has experience coaching at North Arlington High School, Mt. Oliva High School, Bloomfield College, and Elmira. He has been the head coach at Catholic University for 16 years.

On this episode we discuss:

• The importance of mutual interest
• The evolution of the recruiting process 
• How Coach Donohue and his staff decides which summer tournaments to attend 
• What a coach’s presence on your sideline means 
• What to expect during an on-campus visit 
• The importance of time management 
• Handling adversity

And much more!

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On today’s episode we have Coach Allison Spaschak. Coach Allison has experience coaching at SUNY Brockport, Randolph Macon College, and is currently an assistant at the University of Rochester (Rochester, NY). 

On this episode we discuss:

• Fundamental basketball skills needed to succeed at the next level
• Timeline for the recruiting process
• Tips for student-athletes when reaching out to college coaches
• What non-negotiables you should be asking yourself in the recruiting process
• The questions you should ask coaches when on a visit
• You never know who is watching you, and who they know
• What you should be doing the summer before your first year in college

And much more!

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On today’s episode we have Coach Sarah Assante. Coach Sarah has experience coaching at Southern Maine Community College, Regis College, Washington and Lee University, and Dartmouth College. She is currently an assistant coach at Bryant University (Smithfield, Rhode Island).

In this episode we discuss:

• The importance of relationships throughout the recruiting process
• Being patient in the recruiting process
• Do’s and don’ts when visiting a school for student-athletes and parents
• The role of the student-athlete in the recruiting process
• Why strength and conditioning is important for college athletes

And much more!

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On today’s episode we have Holly Johnson and Shannon Wagar; co-owners of Fourth Wall College Consulting. Holly has 10 years of experience working in college admissions and Shannon has extensive experience working with high school students and their families as they navigate the college application process.

On this episode we discuss:

What to focus on from a college application process during each year of high school
The importance of interacting with a campus
Recommendations on how to make your college essay stand out
The importance of keeping your academic momentum in your 12th grade year
Recommendations for supplemental financial aid sources
Updates to the FAFSA and how it's affecting this year's admissions process
Common mistakes students make in application process

And much more!

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On today’s episode we have Coach Stephanie Del Preore. Coach Steph has experience coaching at all NCAA Division levels. She has experience coaching at Caldwell College, Stevens Institute of Technology, the University of Bridgeport, Seton Hall, and LIU Brooklyn. She is currently the head coach at East Stroudsburg University (East Stroudsburg, PA).

In this episode we discuss:

• How parents and student-athletes can set themselves apart on a college visit
• The realities of an athletic scholarship at the DII level
• The impact of the transfer portal
• The importance of building relationships during the recruiting process and once student-athletes get to campus
• The student-athlete’s role in the recruiting process
• Why communication is KEY

And much more!

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On today’s episode we have Coach Christine Mabry. Christine has experience coaching at Averett University and Virginia Wesleyan University. She is currently an assistant coach at Bridgewater College (Bridgewater, VA).

On this episode we discuss:

The role of social media in recruiting
How to deal with nerves during the recruiting process
How the college basketball season impacts recruiting
Questions to ask the coaching staff when on visits
Importance of communication in the recruiting process
What to look out for when watching a college practice
What to do if you don’t get along with your high school or AAU coach
How to set yourself up for success academically in college

And much more!

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