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Davenport University Offensive Coordinator and 3-time national championship-winning coach Sam Parker reveals what college football coaches look for when evaluating recruits and how athletes can stand out in their first 10 minutes of speaking with a coach. Learn why highlight videos alone aren't enough, how coaches evaluate work ethic and character, why playing multiple positions can create mor...

Class of 2028 defensive lineman Mario Anguiano and his dad share how Mario went from attending football camps where coaches didn't know his name to getting noticed by Division 1 programs and receiving his first D1 preferred walk-on offer opportunity. Learn how building relationships with college coaches before camps, sending recruiting emails, and using X helped Mario gain recruiting exposure...

Aiden Trasatt, a 2027 tight end from Naperville North High School, went from getting little attention from college coaches to earning three Division I offers in a single day, including a full-ride offer from Western Illinois. In this episode, Aiden and his dad share how it happened, what helped him stand out at college camps, how he prepared for conversations with coaches, and how he continued bui...

Presbyterian College head coach Matt Rahl reveals what parents should never say on recruiting calls and what coaches look for beyond highlight videos. Learn how to get your son’s film in front of college coaches, why phone conversations matter, and how parents can support the recruiting process without taking over. 94% of the athletes we mentor earn football scholarships. Learn more about my mento...

University of Idaho head coach Thomas Ford Jr. reveals what Division I coaches evaluate beyond game film and why some college visits can become wasted trips. Learn how camps, highlight videos, game-day visits, football IQ, athletic measurements, and communication with coaches can either strengthen or hurt an athlete’s chances of earning an offer. Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College...

In this episode, Coach Dialleo Burks breaks down how college football recruiting really works behind the scenes — from game day invites and film evaluations to grades, scholarship money, and the transfer portal. Parents and athletes will learn what coaches look for, how to get on a recruiting board, and what questions to ask before choosing a program. Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a Col...

D2 Head Coach Doug Socha breaks down what college coaches look for when evaluating recruits, from the first few plays on your highlight film to character, academics, communication, and parent involvement. Learn the mistakes that can cause coaches to stop watching or move on to another player. Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Sc...

UTPB Head Coach Chris Softley explains why talented football players still get overlooked and what recruits must do to stand out. He breaks down the traits coaches look for, how to make the recruiting process easier, and why communication, preparation, and character can make the difference between being ignored and earning an opportunity. Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football...

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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