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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 ex...

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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 posi...

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 posi...

How do college coaches really decide which recruits are worth offering? In this episode, Coach Glo from the University of Sioux Falls breaks down what he looks for beyond film, including how athletes act on visits, how they respond to coaching, how parents can help or hurt the process, and why choosing the right camps matters. If your son wants to play college football, this conversation will help...

What makes a college football coach keep watching your son’s film—or stop watching completely? In this episode, Coach John Pennington, Head Football Coach at West Virginia State, breaks down what college coaches look for in recruits beyond talent, including film order, coach calls, red flags, grades, mindset, and how athletes can stand out during the recruiting process. Want Some 1:1 Help With Get...

In this episode, D2 Head Coach Joe Adam breaks down what actually gets a recruit noticed, why families waste money on the wrong camps, and how players can stand out in today’s football recruiting process. If your son wants to earn real college interest, this conversation will help you understand what coaches are truly looking for. Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholar...

In this episode, William & Mary Head Football Coach Mike London reveals what it really takes to play Division 1 football. He breaks down why coaches look beyond highlight tapes, how character and academics impact recruiting, and what high school players must show to stand out in today’s transfer portal era. Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To...

College football coach Dewey Lusk reveals why many recruiting emails get ignored, what players should send instead, and how families can improve their chances of getting a response from college coaches. If your son is trying to get recruited, this episode breaks down what actually matters in 2026.Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More &amp...

If your son’s best play is clip #32, college coaches have already stopped watching. In this episode of The Football Scholarship Podcast, Billy McKeon, Head Football Coach at Roosevelt University, breaks down what college coaches look for in the first 30 seconds of film, what gets players deleted off recruiting boards, and how to target the right schools for scholarship opportunities. We cover high...

What makes a highlight tape actually get a college coach’s attention—and why do most players get it wrong? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nick Garrett, Head Football Coach at Andrew College, who has helped 38 players earn scholarships in just two years, to break down exactly what coaches look for when evaluating film. Coach Garrett explains why most highlight tapes are too long, why coaches of...

What do National Championship programs know about the recruiting process that most families find out too late? In this episode, I’m joined by Northwestern College Head Coach Matt McCarty, who has spent over 21 years building a dynasty in Iowa—to reveal why finding the "right fit" matters more than chasing a Division 1 logo. Coach McCarty breaks down the unique NAIA scholarship math, incl...

What is the honest truth about NAIA football that high school families are missing? In this episode, I sit down with Reinhardt University Head Coach Tommy Miller to debunk the myths surrounding non-NCAA recruiting. Coach Miller—a former Virginia Tech offensive lineman under Frank Beamer—explains why the NAIA is the "old school" frontier of college football, offering a high-level product...

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 a...

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.⁣ ⁣ Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn...

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 inten...

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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.⁣ ⁣ Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship E...

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.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 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://gonext...

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...

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.⁣ ⁣ Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minu...

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 Communica...

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)...

In this episode, college head coach Nigel Lawrence breaks down how recruiting really works in 2026. We talk email vs DM, what to say in the first 1 to 2 sentences so a coach actually opens your message, how coaches evaluate character beyond the film, and why grades can directly impact your scholarship money. If you want more coach responses and more real opportunities, this is the playbook. ______...

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