The Recruit-Me Athletic Scholarship Podcast with Brent Hanks

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 wee...

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 hum...

"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...

From the stellar quote by the legendary John Wooden to practical advice on being an athlete of character, recruiting expert and author Jon Fugler addresses one of the most important aspects of recruiting. One bad decision can cost a student-athlete a scholarship and can even put an end to his or her competing future.  That's how important character is for your scholarship future. Jon shares an ins...

Jon Fugler makes this statement: "I am convinced that most athletes who can compete at the next level can get an athletic scholarship.  Unfortunately, most families don't know how to make that happen. "Families have been led to believe they need an expert or a high powered, expensive recruiting service to get their son or daughter an athletic scholarship." In this episode, Jon will make some more...

This episode is different.  This is a sobering week for our nation as the tragedy of the Las Vegas shootings numbs all of us. Jon Fugler speaks his heart about what he feels needs to be said to parents and athletes in light of the shootings.  Each one of us is processing this dark event differently.  One thing is sure -- it has had an effect on all of us. So why bring this into the athletic schola...

Your journey to an athletic scholarship is sequential.  Our host has been teaching five sequential steps for the past 15 years and they work. Recruiting expert and author Jon Fugler runs through the five steps. Most families know two or three steps, but it takes the full five to create success.  Get all five here today. The one assumption Jon makes is that your student-athlete can compete at the n...

What's the biggest lesson you've learned in your recruiting journey so far?  Let our podcast host know at jon@recruit-me.com . You'll never be finished learning, even when the process is over.  That's what recruiting expert Jon Fugler has experienced, and he has been at it for nearly 20 years. In this episode, Jon shares the seven biggest lessons he has learned over the years. These lessons are sh...

Getting a college coach's candid evaluation of your son or daughter's talent is a defining moment in the recruiting process. And then there's the money issue. How do you bring up your athlete's chances of a scholarship and get an honest response?  In fact, how do you get honest responses about other things you have on your mind? In this episode, author and recruiting expert Jon Fugler gives insigh...

Do you feel like you're spinning your wheels and spending a ton of money on this recruiting thing?  In this episode, author and recruiting expert Jon Fugler helps you experience transformation, rather than unproductive activity and wasted expense. Jon will take you through three things to transform your recruiting experience.  If you're one of those families that keeps investing over and over agai...

What can you do to go beyond normal, beyond the status quo? And get exceptional recruiting outcomes? In this episode, Jon Fugler, author of The Athletic Scholarship Playbook, explains one thing in detail that can break loose your recruiting results. Jon challenges a tool that most families use and get dismal results with.  He shows you how to maximize this tool to get the attention of college coac...

Fall means a fresh start for your recruiting efforts.  So... what are your plans this year? It should depend on what grade you're in. Jon Fugler, author of the brand new book, The Athletic Scholarship Playbook , shares his counsel for athletes at all levels-- freshman, sophomore, junior or senior.  Your strategy should be unique to your year in school. For instance, Jon says that freshmen should u...

The failures of recruiting can be boiled down into a few glaring mistakes.  If you can avoid these mistakes, you'll greatly improve your chances of success. In this episode, author and recruiting expert Jon Fugler dives into big mistakes he has seen, even in the past few days.  Then he provides the course corrections families need to make. Jon shares how important it is to take the lead in the rec...

It's going to happen.  You're going to be rejected. It's going to happen.  Parents, your kid is going to be rejected by some college coaches. And it can be tough to handle.  We can doubt our abilities and go into a tailspin.  At the very least, we can get discouraged. In this episode, author and recruiting expert Jon Fugler has the solution for bouncing back from rejection. One of the things he st...

**NOTE: Jon Fugler's new book, THE ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP PLAYBOOK , has just released on Amazon.  The Kindle version is free through Monday.** The conflict between dream and reality will always be present in your recruiting adventure.  But that doesn't have to be. In this special weekend episode, author and recruiting expert Jon Fugler explains how both dream and reality are necessary in this journ...

A new month and a fresh start.  Not just any month, but the swing month between summer and fall. This is when your recruiting efforts need to rev up to high gear.  But how can you accomplish that most effectively... so that you have a successful month this month? In this Bonus episode, recruiting expert Jon Fugler presents three ways that you can advance your recruiting success this month. Maybe y...

Too much of anything can be bad.  In this episode, author and athletic scholarship expert Jon Fugler shares that a certain one thing can actually kill your scholarship dream. What is it?  Well, the answer might surprise you. In this extended episode, Jon lays it on the line and explains why this can be a killer.  And he'll give you the solution. Jon spends time in this extended episode sharing his...

One of the most discouraging things a recruit can experience is losing the interest of a college coach.  The fruitful relationship has dried up and it takes the wind out of your sails. In this episode, recruiting expert Jon Fugler teaches you how to make sure this problem is minimized or eliminated.  There are things you can do that will keep you on a coach's radar and stay there. This content com...

Athletic Scholarship coach Jon Fugler ran out of time in the last episode to dig as deep as he wanted to.  In this episode, he goes into more detail on how you can make a great impression on college coaches. Specifically, he tells you exactly what your intro letter or email should say.  He uses his son's letter as an example.  This is a deep dive into what Jon introduced last episode, and is mater...

Many families fail in the recruiting process before they get out of the gate.  Their athlete isn't getting on coaches' radars because they've made a poor impression on coaches.  If a coach is turned off or doesn't even know an athlete exists, that's a dead end. In Jon Fugler's upcoming new book, "The Athletic Scholarship Playbook," he dedicates a full chapter on how to make a good first impression...

Don't trust your scholarship future to someone else.  That's Jon Fugler's key statement and principle as he shares how you can take control of your recruiting campaign. Whether you're just getting started, or stalled, or needing fresh input, the five things Jon brings you will keep the recruiting process in your control  In fact, his final point is one that assures you will never get stalled and t...

Maximize the summer recruiting season.  But where do you start? In this episode, Jon Fugler helps you dig into the all-important first step.  It's not something you can gloss over or do flippantly.  You need to do this thoroughly so your next actions will fall into place. Jon encourages you to commit the next two months to your recruiting. If you do, then by the end of the summer you'll be ahead o...

Getting an athletic scholarship is one of the biggest dreams an athlete can have.  At this moment, there are hundreds of thousands of high school athletes who are pursuing that dream. But dreams turned into reality result in success.  When it comes to an athletic scholarship, it's a tough road that requires more than wishful thinking. In this episode, you'll meet Dean Patino , a man who turned his...

If you've listened to the two previous episodes, you know the #1 secret to getting an athletic scholarship. In this episode, part 3, Jon Fugler helps you discover the best system for you.  This varies from family to family, and Jon gives you five things to consider as you choose yours. A system is critical for success.  More than that, the right system is a must.  Without a quality system that mee...

Jon Fugler left you hanging in the last episode, but only because he didn't want to rush through the six points he is covering in this series. This episode, he'll complete the acrostic SYSTEM as he reveals the full scope of the #1 secret to getting an athletic scholarship. Without a doubt, understanding the idea of a system will save you in many ways, and keep you on course to an athletic scholars...