Stop getting caught up in the hype and start looking at the roster. Towson Head Coach Pete Shinnick (21 seasons, .700 win percentage) reveals the "Arete" philosophy that built a national championship program. Learn why your highlight tape must "wow" him in the first 30 seconds, how to avoid the biggest recruiting mistakes in 2026, and what it’s like playing in a stadium named after Johnny Unitas with $1.2 billion in campus upgrades. Whether you're a walk-on or a 5-star, this is how you reach your fullest potential.⁣

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Richie Contartesi interviews Youngstown State Head Coach Phillips, who breaks down how college coaches evaluate recruits, why multi-sport athletes stand out, and how overlooked players with zero offers can still earn Division 1 opportunities through development, camps, and the right recruiting strategy.⁣

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0:00 - When Players Should Start Taking Recruiting Seriously⁣

2:28 - Why Multi-Sport Athletes Stand Out to Coaches⁣

5:08 - How Players With Zero Offers Earn Scholarships⁣

7:29 - Where Coaches Actually Find Recruits (Camps vs Film)⁣

11:38 - Why Playing Other Sports Gives You an Advantage⁣

16:41 - How to Evaluate Your Film Before Reaching Out to Coaches⁣

18:17 - Best Way to Contact College Coaches and Get Recruited⁣

22:07 - Real Expectations for Size, Speed, and D1 Potential⁣

27:23 - Why Your Position in High School Doesn’t Matter⁣

33:47 - What Separates Championship-Level Teams⁣

38:02 - Does Social Media Actually Help You Get Recruited?⁣

40:04 - What Great Coaches Look for Beyond Talent⁣

43:21 - How Scholarships Really Work (Earning vs Being Given)⁣

45:12 - Why Culture, Development, and Brotherhood Matter Most⁣

47:19 - Final Advice for Players and Parents Trying to Get Recruited

Most parents think recruiting starts junior year, but waiting that long is a massive mistake that costs athletes scholarships. I’m breaking down the NCAA rule change that allows coaches to recruit as early as eighth grade and the "loophole" my players use to get D1 offers today. Stop waiting for coaches to find you and start building the relationships that lead to signed letters of intent.⁣

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0:00 The recruiting rule change you need to know /⁣

0:47 When players can legally contact coaches /⁣

1:34 Why early outreach builds relationships /⁣

2:21 D1 vs D2 and D3 recruiting rules /⁣

3:25 How to talk to D1 coaches early /⁣

4:40 Why social media and film matter now /⁣

5:18 How to get the 15 plays scholarship book

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Are you letting a recruiting service handle your future? In this episode, I sit down with Lafayette College Head Coach John Troxell to uncover the "red flags" that cause Division I coaches to hit the delete button on your emails. Coach Troxell breaks down his "Non-Negotiable Three," (Attitude, Effort, and Body Language) and explains why a personal email with a transcript attached is worth more than a thousand mass-produced messages. Whether you are aiming for the Ivy League, the Patriot League, or any high-academic program, this conversation reveals how to use football as a vehicle to secure a $360,000 education and set yourself up for life.⁣

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Richie Contartesi interviews Coach CJ Scarpa, who explains how college coaches evaluate recruits by prioritizing “violence” and effort on film, proactive communication with coaches, and strong academics to navigate the college football recruiting process.⁣

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CHAPTERS: ⁣

0:00 - What College Coaches Look for First on Film⁣

6:31 - Controllable Traits That Separate College-Level Players⁣

10:05 - Balancing High School Coaching with College Recruiting Expectations⁣

17:35 - Standing Out to Coaches Through Proactive Communication⁣

20:33 - Why Academics and Admissions Matter in College Recruiting⁣

26:05 - Showing Coaches You’re Serious About Their Program⁣

28:04 - What a College Recruiting Visit Looks Like⁣

31:22 - How Bentley Evaluates and Invites Recruits to Campus⁣

39:12 - Why Bentley University Is a Great Fit for Student-Athletes⁣

40:14 - Final Recruiting Advice for Players and Parents

Richie Contartesi interviews a veteran college football coach about what truly gets recruits noticed, why academics and character still matter, and how the transfer portal is changing the reality of college football recruiting.⁣

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0:00 - Intro: Lessons From College Football Recruiting⁣

1:33 - What Separates Scholarship Players on Film⁣

2:49 - How to Build a Highlight Reel That Gets Coaches’ Attention⁣

5:00 - Division I vs Division II Recruits: The Real Differences⁣

10:01 - What Coaches Actually Look For in Recruits (Beyond Film)⁣

16:16 - Recruiting Scams, Agents, and the Business Around Players⁣

19:01 - Why Academics Still Matter for 99% of Athletes⁣

26:29 - The Transfer Portal’s “Dirty Secret” Most Don’t Talk About⁣

31:07 - Tampering, Agents, and the Changing Landscape of College Football⁣

42:19 - Building a Real Team Culture and Family Environment⁣

44:44 - Final Advice for Parents and Recruits Going Through Recruiting

In this laid-back, family-focused conversation, a Division I FCS head coach, Shawn Watson, with 40 years of experience breaks down what really matters in recruiting in 2026, beyond highlights and measurables. You’ll hear why character and long-term life plans are a separating factor, how the transfer portal has accelerated everything, and why camps, calls, FaceTime, and real relationships are now critical to getting on a coach’s radar. Coach Watson also shares the exact questions recruits should ask to get clarity, “Where do I stand on your board?”, how parents can support without taking over, and what makes the Wofford academic + alumni network a legitimate “life after football” advantage.⁣

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Richie Contartesi sits down with John Perin, Head Football Coach at Georgetown College (NAIA), to break down how 2026 recruits can build real relationships, communicate confidently, evaluate their true level, and take proactive steps that actually lead to college offers.⁣

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Texting coaches won't get you recruited, calling will. In this episode, college head coach Nourse breaks down exactly what separates recruits who get remembered from ones who get forgotten: availability, consistency, and showing genuine interest. Plus the one rule every football parent needs to hear before their son starts reaching out.02:11 Recruiting Process Insights05:35 Effective Communication with Coaches06:15 Building a Relationship with Coaches06:35 Recruiting Strategies and Fit18:56 Social Media Best Practices23:45 Final Advice for Recruits and Parents28:25 Conclusion and Podcast OutroWant 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-

D2 Head Football Coach reveals exactly how his staff recruits—and what gets players NOTICED (or ignored).Coach Brian Mistro from the University of Jamestown breaks down his team's entire recruiting system: how they track players, who gets letters vs. texts vs. phone calls, and the ONE question that instantly gets coaches excited about a recruit.If you're a 2026 or 2027 recruit (or parent), this episode is a masterclass in understanding how coaches actually think.🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:→ Why you NEED to answer the phone when coaches call (and what happens when you don't)→ The question that makes coaches stop and pay attention: "How do you see me fitting into your culture?"→ How to find out where you actually stand on a coach's board→ What turns coaches OFF about parents during the recruiting process→ The systematic way D2 programs track and evaluate hundreds of recruits00:00 Head D2 Football Coach Reveals The #1 Question To Ask That Gets You Offers02:25 Transition to Division II07:51 Facilities and Resources09:54 Recruiting Process and Challenges15:54 Recruiting High School Athletes16:21 Effective Communication with Coaches16:41 Importance of Phone Calls in Recruitment19:29 Evaluating Player Fit and Culture23:35 Recruitment Process and Strategies29:53 Role of Parents in Recruitment33:49 University of Jamestown's Approach37:26 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsWant 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-