The High School Parents Playbook for College Athletic Scholarships

Coach Mark Nolan interviews Johnny Genty, a top high school punter from Blessed Trinity Catholic High School who recently accepted a full scholarship to Georgia Tech. Johnny shares his journey from soccer and basketball to becoming an All-American punter, the importance of private coaching, camp strategies, building relationships with college coaches, and managing the recruiting stress alongside family support.

He offers practical advice for young kickers and punters on training, recovery, patience, and choosing camps and coaches. Johnny explains why he chose Georgia Tech—proximity to home, fit with the coaching staff, and the opportunity to contribute to a team on the rise.

Coach Mark Nolan interviews Jake Snyder, a Class of 2026 specialist from Denmark High School, who earned a full-ride scholarship (plus NIL) to the University of Memphis.

They discuss Jake’s transition from soccer to kicking, the role of camps and private coaching, building relationships with college coaches, the importance of weight training, nutrition, and the mental game, and practical advice for young kickers and punters pursuing college opportunities.

Join Coach Mark Nolan as he explores the evolving landscape of college athletics in this eye-opening episode of Don't Outkick Your Coverage. For over 30 years, Coach Nolan has guided high school athletes and their parents through the transition to college sports, discussing the infamous "cleat chasers" who target young athletes. This episode highlights the challenges posed by NIL deals, roster changes, and the hidden pressures that college athletes face today.

Discover why it's crucial for athletes to stay grounded, avoid unnecessary distractions, and understand the real demands of college athletics. With anecdotes and advice drawn from decades of experience, Coach Nolan offers valuable insights for parents and students alike, urging them to navigate the transition from high school to college with wisdom and focus.

Today, we go over those 29,000 International Foreign Born Student Athletes and the growing numbers cutting in line and the taking the High School Athletes Scholarships from the US High School Athletes.

Hello everyone! Today in this two part Summer Mini Series we talk about the Camps and the Amusement ride type of BT Barnum Barkers (recruiting services and college coaches) telling  parents and kids to "come into the BIG TENT" to see that show and all they walk away with is the smell from the Elephants and Horse crap after the show is over! 

What separates a game-winner from a game-melter? In this episode of Don't Outkick Your Coverage, Coach Marc Nolan is joined by Mental Performance Coach Suzi Freeman – a specialist who works with kickers, punters, and long snappers to build the mental muscles needed when the stadium lights feel their hottest.

We dive deep into:

How to prepare for pressure-packed moments

Why visualization, breathing, and focus aren’t just “fluff”

What most athletes and parents miss when chasing scholarships

Suzi’s proven methods to keep specialists calm, sharp, and confident — from warm-up to walk-off

Whether your athlete is lining up for a 50-yarder or a game-saving snap of FG or deep I10 punt , this episode is the mental gameplan they didn’t know they needed.

Hello everyone!  Well, here we are the House V NCAA "Play" has just "opened". With the REAL players on this stage (the Collectives, Lawyers and yes Judge Wilken) celebrate MOST of the high school athlete just like Hamlet will be left behind. I hope you enjoy it 

While the Pressures of flying/driving from one camp to another are becoming more and more common, we discuss in this podcast the problems when the PRESSURE in your child's mental side are like the Tire pressure light in your car! Under-inflated leads to underperforming. Over-inflated leads to more STRESS! Be more like Goldilocks and find the right fit- over listening to the Wizard of (Recruiting) Oz.

Hey Everyone. As I watched our NEW Pope get selected, and the Black and White Smoke, this has reminded me (as a CATHOLIC-and yes Coach) how this "process" and the College Sports "Conclave" Selection has some similarities around Recruiting Services. Listen as I do my best in a humor/sarcastic way to discuss these services.

Hey Everyone!  On the eve of the Judge Wilken and House v NCAA decision, I think its about time we just change the National Cartel AA and for the first time Introducing the ICBPAA! Yep. The International Collectives/Boosters Paying Athletes Association..