The Recruit-Me Athletic Scholarship Podcast with Brent Hanks

It's a popular thought that you need to be a balanced, well-rounded athlete to be successful.

False. That kind of thinking can drastically slow down your growth to your potential.

In this episode, recruiting expert Jon Fugler lays it on the line. He says developing your strengths is more important than strengthening your weaknesses.

It might seem like backwards thinking, but listen as Jon lays out evidence for this "strengthen your strengths" approach.

If you grasp and apply this in your athletic pursuits, then you'll become a better athlete and a more viable recruit in the next six months.

Jon's three-point plan for 2018 will get you started.

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The new Recruit-Me System at 33% off this week

Download a free chapter of the Athletic Scholarship Playbook

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This episode is all about focus. Laser focus on how you can have a 2018 that far outdistances what you achieved in 2017.

You may have had a great 2017, but the content in this episode will help you funnel your efforts in one direction. And you'll build on where you're at now.

If 2017 has been disappointing, then get ready. Today's content will help turn things around. It has worked in the lives of athletes, parents, business people, leaders, students and people from a variety of other fields.

So what is this content?

Recruiting expert Jon Fugler shares the one secret that will propel your recruiting efforts and scholarship dreams. It's something that takes discipline, but this discipline will save you time, pain, money and emotional capital.

If you're ready to get out of the gate in 2018 with a fresh vision, new plan and a tool that will help you succeed, listen closely. And you'll need to write things down.

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Free first chapter of The Athletic Scholarship Playbook. Download.

The Athletic Scholarship Playbook in all formats for 2018.

The One Thing

It's our first episode ever recorded outside. Recruiting expert Jon Fugler reports from San Diego Bay. Specifically, he is standing on a pier in the part of the bay where the America's Cup was held in the early 1980's.

It's not a coincidence that Jon is recording on that spot. This time of year, we start reflecting on the past 12 months and look to the next 12.

So Jon's challenging message to parents and athletes is about "legacy." And in San Diego Bay, a legacy was established during the America's Cup.

This episode is not about sailing. It's about you. Is your legacy all about sports and a scholarship? If so, that's short-sighted. Jon has some things to say that he hopes will encourage some rich parent-athlete conversation.

Jon steps up with this statement: "A legacy shouldn't be something embedded in that past but something that impacts the future."

We will all leave a legacy. What will yours look like?

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Free download- the first chapter of The Athletic Scholarship Playbook

America's Cup

Stars and Stripes

Dennis Connor- Stars and Stripes Skipper

The Athletic Scholarship Playbook Audio book on Audible

The Athletic Scholarship Playbook Kindle and Paperback

Talent isn't everything when it comes to getting an athletic scholarship. Sure, it's vital, but it isn't the whole game.

In this episode, Recruiting expert Jon Fugler introduces five things athletes should give attention to in order to be a solid recruit.

These five things are all off-the-field items.

Jon says that if you give attention to these things, coaches will give attention to you.

Once you hear about these five things, it will make a whole lot of sense. In fact, it's Jon's hope that you will carve out time to work on these things consistently.

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

New on Audible: The Athletic Scholarship Playbook Audiobook

Get the first chapter FREE of The Athletic Scholarship Playbook

The Athletic Scholarship Playbook

With 2018 around the corner, recruiting expert Jon Fugler wants to set you up for success. And he starts with three questions you'll need to answer.

Mind set is a critical part of the recruiting process. It's a critical part of your success. Talent and work alone won't cut it.

As Jon poses three questions, it makes for great dinner conversation. It's going to be like tackling an agile running back. But you've got to do it. And do it together as a family, if possible.

Jon also asks for you to leave a review of this podcast. You can do it right there on the Apple Podcast app. Also, have you shared this podcast with your sports friends? Do them a favor and get them turned on to The Athletic Scholarship Podcast.

Once you've answered the questions, post them somewhere. It's your target for 2018. And you'll find yourself more fully focused and not letting outside influences dictate your recruiting actions.

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Free download of the first chapter of the Athletic Scholarship Playbook.

Get the Playbook on Amazon.

The One Thing book.

Ask Jon to speak to your team, school or group.

It's tough being a mother of a high school athlete. In this Thanksgiving episode, Jon interviews a mom who went through the process and has wisdom to share from her perspective.

Jon invites his wife, Noonie, into the studio to share some candid thoughts to help moms in the recruiting pursuit. Dads and athletes, you should listen, too, so you understand the tough role of the mom.

Noonie shares her heart and steps into the shoes of moms. What she says is relatable and actionable. But not too heavy for Thanksgiving Weekend.

Jon and Noonie went through this process successfully with their twin sons many years ago, but the lessons learned still apply today.

Get some good advice and be encouraged in your role as a sports mom.

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Get the Recruit-Me System at a huge discount Black Friday through Cyber Monday.

Download the first chapter free of the Athletic Scholarship Playbook.

Get the Athletic Scholarship Playbook in Kindle and Paperback. Audio book will release in days.

Contact Noonie with mom questions. Contact her through Jon.

You're not a recruit unless a college coach knows about you. The most important document you can create for this purpose is your Player Profile or Resume.

In this episode, recruiting expert and author Jon Fugler shares the specifics on how you can create a Player Profile/Resume that makes a great first impression on college coaches.

He'll walk you through all the details for every section on your Profile, directly from his audio book, The Athletic Scholarship Playbook.

Listen and learn, then build your Profile.

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The Athletic Scholarship Playbook-- all formats

Download the first chapter FREE

How do you feel when you see a slew of athletes sign their National Letter of Intent and you don't?

That's what's happening this week. National Signing Day is here for many sports. TV coverage, newspapers, sports shows, websites, everywhere. We're going to see seniors lock in their college futures with a stroke of a pen.

If you're a senior, where does that leave you if you're not signed this week?

Don't panic, there is plenty of time. And Jon Fugler leads you through the thought process for your continued strategy for your scholarship pursuit. In fact, he gives you five things to consider in the coming months.

If you're not a senior, then of course you have a lot of time to navigate your recruiting journey.

No matter what your year, this is a great time to re-focus and clarify your strategy. Jon gives you details on how to do that and propel yourself in these final two months of the year.

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National Letter of Intent signing dates by sport

Athletic Scholarship Playbook

Download the first chapter free

Kathy Connor, a decorated collegiate swimmer in the 80s, is back with us. She is a college planning expert and we continue the conversation about the four elements of choosing the school with the best fit.

In this episode, Jon Fugler and Kathy center on the athletic fit. If you missed the first three elements, be sure to listen to Episode 67 first.

Recruiting isn't a science, but it involves human relationships. Kathy confirms that in the advice she gives parents and athletes. She draws on her work with hundreds of families as she shares her thoughts with Jon.

Families often have their sights set in the wrong direction, so Kathy's words will give you some valuable insight so your focus is on the right things.

One of the highlights of this episode is how Kathy says an athlete should respond when he or she is turned down by the coach. You'll be surprised at her answer.

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Free download: Free first chapter of The Athletic Scholarship Playbook

The Athletic Scholarship Playbook: Kindle and Paperback editions

NCAA recruiting calendars

"It's my passion to help students find a place where they will thrive and grow." That comment comes from former scholarship athlete and champion Kathy Connor, and she's Jon Fugler's guest on this episode.

Kathy is now a college placement expert and has helped hundreds of families navigate the road to college-- and find the right school. She guides sports families and non-sports families.

You'll hear her share four factors involved in finding the right school if you're a student-athlete. Kathy's insights are perfect for the family that wants a complete picture of the road to college. We tend to overemphasize athletics, but that's just one aspect of the journey to the right school.

Kathy is not only a scholarship athlete herself, but will send a scholarship athlete off to college next year. So her experience is extensive.

Think bigger in this episode.

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Freebie: Chapter one of The Athletic Scholarship Playbook

The Athletic Scholarship Playbook in Kindle and Paperback formats

Kathy Connor's website

The Fiske Guide