No Playbook: Real Recruiting Stories

Maryville High School football standout Wyatt Wilber joins No Playbook just days after committing to the University of Minnesota. Wyatt shares what the recruiting process was really like, why the Golden Gophers felt like the right fit, and the people who helped him reach this milestone. He also reflects on an unforgettable sports memory, talks about his favorite teacher at Maryville High School, a...

865 Alliance WPSL standout Hayven Laurendine joins the podcsat to share her journey from FC Alliance ECNL and Oak Ridge High School to signing with Samford University. Hayven discusses her recruiting experience, what made Samford the right fit, and the factors that helped shape one of the biggest decisions of her soccer career. She also relives an unforgettable memory from her high school days whe...

 Maryville College forward Brady Hammer joins No Playbook to share his journey from FC Alliance and ECNL soccer to becoming one of East Tennessee's top collegiate players. A standout at Hardin Valley Academy and now a Conference Offensive Player of the Year for the Scots, Brady discusses his recruiting experience, life as a student-athlete, and what it has been like competing for Maryville Co...

Dax Cole (Maryville High School Football) joins the show to talk about his recruiting experience, how he prepares for big games, and the heated local rivalry with Alcoa. He also shares advice for young athletes hoping to be recruited and he shares a bit of wisdom from his coaches that has shaped his playing mentality.  Full video episodes are available on YouTube: Dax Cole (Maryville Football) . B...

Liv Stott joins the podcast for the second time. Her first appearance focused on her recruiting journey coming out of high school. Now, after gaining experience playing high-level college soccer, Liv returns to talk about her recent experience in the transfer portal. In this episode, she shares why she decided to leave University of Tennessee and continue her career at Xavier University. Full vide...

Caylan Arnold Elliott joins the show to talk all things softball—from her local roots to her global playing career. A Maryville High School standout, Caylan went on to play at Tennessee before finishing her college career at Florida State. She shares what that journey looked like, including the transition between programs and what she learned along the way. We also dive into her professional caree...

In this episode, I talk with Kai Tsakiris, a dynamic new addition to the Tennessee Lady Volunteers soccer roster. Kai shares her journey from being a standout youth player and ECNL Player of the Year with Slammers FC to competing at the highest level with the Florida Gators soccer. She opens up about her freshman season at Florida, what led her to enter the transfer portal, and why Tennessee felt...

Jadyn Dehart is a high school football recruit from Hardin Valley Academy in Knoxville. He spent his first year of high school at Alcoa and then two seasons with William Blount. He talks about transferring to Hardin Valley as a senior and how that could affect his recruiting process. He recently decommitted from Georgia Southern and is now weighing other fantastic options.  Be sure to follow the s...

Erika Waycaster is the head volleyball coach at Pellissippi State Community College and she joins the show to talk about recruiting, training, and her experience as the school's first head coach.  She shares tips for young athletes hoping to play volleyball at the next level, including red flags coaches look for.  Full video episodes are available on YouTube.  Be sure to follow the show on so...

Maggie Krause joins the podcast to talk about her recent commitment to the Tennessee Lady Vols. She talks about her softball experience living in Brazil, Indiana, her recruitment process, and she shares an amazing unforgettable sports memory. Be sure to follow the show on show on social media @noplaybookpod #ladyvols #tennesseesoftball #sec #vols #brazilindiana

Zack Gibson is the Head Football Coach at South Doyle High School. He joins the show to talk about the hiring process that landed him his first ever head coaching opportunity. He also talks about what fans and players can expect in this new era of Cherokees football.  Full video episodes are available on YouTube.  Be sure to follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod.  #southdoyle #southdoylef...

Jacolby Cooper is a standout football player from Alcoa who recently committed to the Vols. Listen as he talks about his decision to pass on scholarships to sign with Tennessee as a PWO. In this interview, he talks about his athletic training, his recruiting experience, and the famous Alcoa/Maryville rivalry.  Full video episodes are available on YouTube.  Be sure to follow the show on social medi...

Kenny Cobble is the new head football coach at Maryville High School. He joins the show to talk about what fans and players can expect in this new era of Rebels football. He also shares something that very few people know about him along with an unforgettable sports memory.  Full video episodes are available on YouTube.  Be sure to follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod.  #maryvilletn #mar...

Blake Howard recently committed to Tennessee out of the transfer portal. He joins the show to talk about why he decided to sign with the Vols, his overall recruiting experience, and he shares an unforgettable sports memory.  Check out full video episodes on YouTube.  Please follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod.  #vols #tennesseefootball #tennessee #sec #transferportal #longsnapper 

Lailah Green is an outstanding track & field athlete who joins the podcast to talk about her recruiting experience, her athletic training routine, and she shares something that very few people know about her. She also talks about why she chose to sign with Tennessee.  Full video episodes are available on YouTube.  Be sure to follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod. #vols #recruiting #te...

Ayva Jordan (Tennessee Soccer) joins the podcast. Listen as she talks about her athletic training, her recruiting experience, and she explains why she chose to sign with the Lady Vols.  Full video episodes of the podcast are available on YouTube.  #vols #ladyvols #tennesseesoccer #ayvajordan #knoxville 

Addi Gamble is a basketball player from Clinton High School in East Tennessee. She joins the podcast to talk about her recent commitment to Carson Newman. She talks about her main deciding factors, her AAU experience, and she shares an unforgettable sports memory.  Full video episodes are available on YouTube.  Be sure to follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod.  #carsonnewman #clintonhighs...

Avary Stockwell is a softball player from Green Hills High School in Tennessee. She joins the show to talk about her recent commitment to the University of Tennessee. She tells about her recruiting experience, her deciding factors that led her to choosing the Lady Vols, and she shares and unforgettable sports memory.  Full video episodes are available on YouTube.  #greenhillshighschool #tssaa #lad...

Daniel Kinney is an outstanding kicker for the Kennesaw State Football team. He played his high school football at Bearden High School in Knoxville, TN. Listen as he talks about his recruiting experience, his athletic training, and what young athletes should know.  Full video episodes are available on YouTube.  Please follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod.  #kennesawstate #beardenhighscho...

Dawson Sweetland joins the podcast to talk about the benefits of JUCO athletics. Out of high school, he decided to sign with Vol State, and he has loved his experience. Listen as Dawson talks about his JUCO decision and his high school experience in Alcoa.  Full video episodes are available on YouTube.  Be sure to follow the podcast on social media @noplaybookpod.  This episode is sponsored by Sti...

Catherine Bowie won the TSSAA State Championship as a freshman golfer, so she joins the show to talk about that experience. She talks about her athletic training off the golf course, and her expectations for recruiting.  Full video episodes are available on YouTube.  Be sure to follow the show on social media  @NoPlaybookPodcast   #memphis #hutchisonschool #tssaa #golfrecruiting

Kennedy Ball is a standout soccer player from Chattanooga, who plays for the University of Arkansas. She joins the podcast to talk about her recruiting experience from GPS (FC Alliance), her athletic training, and she shares something that very few people know about her.  Be sure to follow the show on TikTok @noplaybookpodcast.  #arkansassoccer #fcalliance #ecnl #tssaa #chattanoogagps #chattanooga...

JB Moore joins the podcast to talk about his baseball recruiting and training. We talk about travel ball as well as a new high school season that will be starting up soon. JB is now playing for Knoxville West High School after spending time with Knoxville Catholic.  Full video episodes of the show are available on YouTube.  This episode is sponsored by Stinnett Collision, with locations in Sevier...

Jeff Faris is the Head Football Coach at Austin Peay State University. He joins the podcast to talk about what coaches are looking for in their recruiting efforts. We also talk about his football background, personal passions, and eastern NC BBQ.  This episode is sponsored by Stinnett Collision.  Please follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod.  #austinpeay #knoxville #knoxvillecatholic #aus...

Braylon Harmon joins the show to talk about his experience as a walk-on with the Vols. He had several offers out of high school, but decided to bet on himself and walk-on at Tennessee. Now, in his second season, he's getting the opportunity to contribute to the special teams and receiving units.  As a product of Knoxville Catholic High School, he's loving his decision.  This episode is s...