The Football Scholarship Podcast

Culver-Stockton College head football coach Tom Sallay explains why receiving a football offer doesn’t always mean an athlete can commit. Learn the question your son should ask before celebrating an offer, plus what coaches look for when deciding whom to recruit.94% of the athletes we mentor earn football scholarships. Learn more about my mentorship here: https://gonextplay.com/app?el=richie-yt-bioGet a FREE copy of my #1 bestselling book, The Football Scholarship Playbook: https://gonextplay.com/free?el=richie-yt-bioSave your seat for my next free live virtual workshop for parents of high school football players here: https://gonextplay.com/free-training?el=richie-yt-bioFollow us on social media:IG: https://www.instagram.com/richiecontartesi?igsh=MWlmaTZyZ2lnMGg3bw==X: https://x.com/richcontartesi?s=11TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richiecontartesi?_r=1&_t=ZG-Follow Coach Tom Sallay and Culver-Stockton Football:X - Coach Sallay: @CoachSallayCSCInstagram - Culver-Stockton Football: @csc.wildcatsfootballX - Culver-Stockton Football: @CSCwildcatsFB

Presbyterian College head coach Matt Rahl reveals what parents should never say on recruiting calls and what coaches look for beyond highlight videos.

Learn how to get your son’s film in front of college coaches, why phone conversations matter, and how parents can support the recruiting process without taking over.

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University of Idaho head coach Thomas Ford Jr. reveals what Division I coaches evaluate beyond game film and why some college visits can become wasted trips.

Learn how camps, highlight videos, game-day visits, football IQ, athletic measurements, and communication with coaches can either strengthen or hurt an athlete’s chances of earning an offer.

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In this episode, Coach Dialleo Burks breaks down how college football recruiting really works behind the scenes — from game day invites and film evaluations to grades, scholarship money, and the transfer portal.Parents and athletes will learn what coaches look for, how to get on a recruiting board, and what questions to ask before choosing a program.Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship Evaluation:https://gonextplay.com/book-evaluation-call?el=youtube-orgClick Here to Register for My Free Live Training:https://gonextplay.com/free-training?el=richie-yt-bio📖 Get a FREE copy of Richie’s #1 bestselling book, where he shares how he earned a D1 football scholarship at just 5'7" and 150 lbs—so your son can too:https://gonextplay.com/freeFollow us on different Social Media Platforms:IG: https://www.instagram.com/richiecontartesi?igsh=MWlmaTZyZ2lnMGg3bw==X: https://x.com/richcontartesi?s=11TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richiecontartesi?_r=1&_t=ZG-Follow Coach Burkes and Warner FootballX - Coach Burkes: @dburks88Instagram - Coach Burkes: @dialleoburksInstagram -Warner Football @warner_fballX - Warner Football @WarnerUFootball

D2 Head Coach Doug Socha breaks down what college coaches look for when evaluating recruits, from the first few plays on your highlight film to character, academics, communication, and parent involvement. Learn the mistakes that can cause coaches to stop watching or move on to another player.Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship Evaluation:https://gonextplay.com/book-evaluation-call?el=youtube-orgClick Here to Register for My Free Live Training:https://gonextplay.com/free-training?el=richie-yt-bio📖 Get a FREE copy of Richie’s #1 bestselling book, where he shares how he earned a D1 football scholarship at just 5'7" and 150 lbs—so your son can too:https://gonextplay.com/freeFollow us on different Social Media Platforms:IG: https://www.instagram.com/richiecontartesi?igsh=MWlmaTZyZ2lnMGg3bw==X: https://x.com/richcontartesi?s=11TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richiecontartesi?_r=1&_t=ZG-Follow Coach Socha and The Lenoir-Rhyn Universtion FootballX - Coach Socha: @coachSochaInstagram - Coach Socha: @coachSochaInstagram -Lenoir-Rhyne Football @lrbearsfootballX - Lenoir-Rhyne Football @LRBearsFootball

UTPB Head Coach Chris Softley explains why talented football players still get overlooked and what recruits must do to stand out. He breaks down the traits coaches look for, how to make the recruiting process easier, and why communication, preparation, and character can make the difference between being ignored and earning an opportunity.Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship Evaluation:https://gonextplay.com/book-evaluation-call?el=youtube-orgClick Here to Register for My Free Live Training:https://gonextplay.com/free-training?el=richie-yt-bio📖 Get a FREE copy of Richie’s #1 bestselling book, where he shares how he earned a D1 football scholarship at just 5'7" and 150 lbs—so your son can too:https://gonextplay.com/freeFollow us on different Social Media Platforms:IG: https://www.instagram.com/richiecontartesi?igsh=MWlmaTZyZ2lnMGg3bw==X: https://x.com/richcontartesi?s=11TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richiecontartesi?_r=1&_t=ZG-Follow Coach Softley and The University of Texas Permian Basin FootballX - Coach Softley: @CoachSoftleyInstagram - UTPB Football @utpbfootballX - UTPB Football @UTPBFootball

In this episode, D1 FCS Head Coach Andy Waddle breaks down what recruits and parents need to understand before chasing offers, accepting walk-on spots, or assuming every D1 opportunity is the right fit.Coach Waddle explains how college coaches evaluate recruits, why some offers may not actually be committable, and what families should ask before making a recruiting decision.Coach Stevens also explains what coaches look for during visits, why verified numbers matter, and how players can put themselves in the best position to get recruited.Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship Evaluation:https://gonextplay.com/book-evaluation-call?el=youtube-orgClick Here to Register for My Free Live Training:https://gonextplay.com/free-training?el=richie-yt-bio📖 Get a FREE copy of Richie’s #1 bestselling book, where he shares how he earned a D1 football scholarship at just 5'7" and 150 lbs—so your son can too:https://gonextplay.com/freeFollow us on different Social Media Platforms:IG: https://www.instagram.com/richiecontartesi?igsh=MWlmaTZyZ2lnMGg3bw==X: https://x.com/richcontartesi?s=11TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richiecontartesi?_r=1&_t=ZG-Follow Coach Waddle and Valparaiso UniversityX - Coach Waddle: @CoachWaddleInstagram - Valpo Football @valpoufootballX - Valpo Football @valpoufootball

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In this episode, University of Maine Head Coach Jordan Stevens breaks down how Division I FCS programs actually evaluate recruits, what families need to understand about camps, and why choosing the right school matters more than chasing the biggest logo.Coach Stevens also explains what coaches look for during visits, why verified numbers matter, and how players can put themselves in the best position to get recruited.Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship Evaluation:https://gonextplay.com/book-evaluation-call?el=youtube-orgClick Here to Register for My Free Live Training:https://gonextplay.com/free-training?el=richie-yt-bio📖 Get a FREE copy of Richie’s #1 bestselling book, where he shares how he earned a D1 football scholarship at just 5'7" and 150 lbs—so your son can too:https://gonextplay.com/freeFollow us on different Social Media Platforms:IG: https://www.instagram.com/richiecontartesi?igsh=MWlmaTZyZ2lnMGg3bw==X: https://x.com/richcontartesi?s=11TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richiecontartesi?_r=1&_t=ZG-Follow Coach Rahne and Old Dominion University FootballX - Coach Rahne: @RickyRahneInstagram - Coach Rahne: Instagram - ODU Football: @odufootballX - ODU Football @ODUFootball

In this episode, University of Maine Head Coach Jordan Stevens breaks down how Division I FCS programs actually evaluate recruits, what families need to understand about camps, and why choosing the right school matters more than chasing the biggest logo.Coach Stevens also explains what coaches look for during visits, why verified numbers matter, and how players can put themselves in the best position to get recruited.Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship Evaluation:https://gonextplay.com/book-evaluation-call?el=youtube-orgClick Here to Register for My Free Live Training:https://gonextplay.com/free-training?el=richie-yt-bio📖 Get a FREE copy of Richie’s #1 bestselling book, where he shares how he earned a D1 football scholarship at just 5'7" and 150 lbs—so your son can too:https://gonextplay.com/freeFollow us on different Social Media Platforms:IG: https://www.instagram.com/richiecontartesi?igsh=MWlmaTZyZ2lnMGg3bw==X: https://x.com/richcontartesi?s=11TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richiecontartesi?_r=1&_t=ZG-Follow Coach Stevens and the Maine FootballX - Coach Stevens: @CoachStevensFBInstagram - Maine: @blackbearsfbX - Maine Football @BlackBearsFB