We’re almost to the spring camp season, and that’s a big deal for the class of 2027.

One school in Ohio that is gaining momentum in Lake Forest is Denison University.

The Division 3 school gained a commitment from the 2026 class, safety Aedan Cassidy, and recently hosted a group of juniors for a visit.

Denison’s head football coach, Jack Hatem, joins the Slants and Arrows podcast. This interview was recorded on March 5.

Topics discussed:

* Why he likes recruiting athletes from the Chicagoland area and Lake Forest

* Characteristics he looks for in a recruit and what makes a good fit for Denison

* How the transfer portal impacts Division 3

* What separates Denison from other schools in the conference or region

* Coaching senior Cade Nowik, a two-sport star at Denison who played three sports at LFHS

Hope you enjoy this conversation with Coach Hatem. We covered quite a bit of ground in about 30 minutes.

Here are a few clips from the podcast:

WHY HE RECRUITS CHICAGOLAND PLAYERS

THE TRANSFER PORTAL AND DIVISION 3

ON WHY HE’S STAYED AT DENISON

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