URECRUITU | The College Recruiting Podcast

All D-1 scholarships are not full-rides.  In fact, most scholarships are broken up into partial scholarships. Rate and Review the show! https://lovethepodcast.com/RxHEeK

Hopeful recruits often make the mkistake of thinking a letter or email from a college coach means they are being recruitied by them.   Please rate and review the show! https://lovethepodcast.com/RxHEeK

Believing NCAA Division 1 is the only way to earn a scholarship to play in college is a big myth student athletes often fall for. Please rate and review the show! https://lovethepodcast.com/RxHEeK   Follow @urecruitu

College recruiting myth #4-  If I'm good enough, grades don't matter.   Follow @urecruitu on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, and Twitter.

College recruiting myth #3-  Its the job of my coach to get me recruitied Plus, tune in to find out what lesson recruits can learn from the hit TV show, Shark Tank! Follow @urecruitu on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, and Twitter.

College Recruiting Myth #2- The recruiting process begins your senior year. Waiting until your senior year of high school to get serious about college recruiting puts you at a big disadvantage.  By then, college coaches have already identified their top targets and have already begun developing meaningful relationships with them.    

The recruiting process for most families can be very confusing.  Unfortunately, most student-athletes and their parents lack a basic understanding of  how recruiting really works.    

Happy New Year to you and yours.  Let's make this year our best one yet by staying focused on ONE word.     Follow @urecruitu on social media   Hire coach Kito Delgado to deliver a keynote or host a college recruiting seminar.  https://urecruitu.com/college-recruiting-workshops/  

Tatiana Rebanal is a current senior at Encinal High school in Alameda, CA.  Tatiana is a basketball standout currently weighing multiple college offers.  In this episode, Tatiana shares lessons she's learned throughout her recruiting journey and offers advice for underclassmen who are just now starting their recruiting process.   Follow Tatiana: Instagram:  www.instagram.com/tatianarebanal_2022 Yo...

It's not too late for high school seniors to earn a scholarship offer to college.  But time is running out and recruits must act with urgency.

Going on an oficial visit is a monumnetal moment in a student athletes recruiting jouney.  Coach Kito reveals what to expect and how you can get the most out of each visit. Questions to ask on an official visit:  https://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/choosing-college  

In this episode, coach Kito reveals 10 red flags that can prevent a college coach from recruiting a student-athlete. Poor Grades Social Media Body Language Poor sportsmanship Dishonesty Absentees Tardiness Poor feedback from the high  school coach Lack of competition  Parents  

Every recruit daydreams of landing a full-ride athletic scholarship to their favorite college team. However, many high school student-athletes graduate without any offers whatsoever and face a difficult decision.  Quit the sport they love, or bet on themselves and become a college walk-on.   Text Playbook to 66866 Follow @URECRUITU   

The college recruiting process is full of peaks and valleys.  Recruits must learn to manage their emotions throughout the duration of their recruiting journey.

Completing the FAFSA form has never been easier. Get an overview of what you'll need and the steps involved.   https://studentaid.gov/  

Having an eye-popping highlight video can be one of the quickest ways to attract the interest of a college coach. Recruits need to have video(s) that can show off their athletic ability and skills in a short span of time. Coach Kito breaks down key features recruits should include when creating a highlight video and what to do with it afterward. Follow @urecruitu on social media Sign up for Study...

Parents need to prepare their student-athletes for college life, and this should start during their freshman year of high school.  

Academics play a critical role in the college recruiting process.  Recruits can significantly improve their odds of earning a scholarship by performing well in the classroom.  This week, coach Kito shares what steps scholar-athletes can take to boost their GPA. Show up to class on time Be Prepared Eliminate distractions Be an active participant Hand in every assignment Ask for help Communicate and...

As students begin a new school year, it's important for them to double down on what they do well and eliminate the things (or people) that may be holding them back.  Text PLAYBOOK to 66866 Follow @urecruitu   

Coach Kito Delgado reveals when recruits should send their first introduction email to a college coach and what they should include in it.

In this episode, coach Kito provides a recruiting checklist for student-athletes entering their senior year of high school.  He also shares his thoughts on Simone Biles and the importance of mental health. 

Junior year is a critical time for student-athletes hoping to play at the college level athlete.  Recruits must demonstrate a sense of urgency and begin to take proactive steps to gain the attention of college coaches. In this episode, coach Kito shares what recruits need to accomplish by the conclusion of their junior year.

Sophomore year is a crucial time for an aspiring collegiate athlete.  Recruits and parents must continue to build a solid foundation to avoid future frustration and overwhelm.  In this episode, coach Kito shares what recruits need to accomplish by the conclusion of their sophomore year.

NCAA college athletes can now benefit from their name, image, and likeness.  Coach Kito reviews what steps college athletes can take to maximize this opportunity.

Coach Kito provides advice for student athletes (and their parents) entering high school for the very first time. Focus on development and getting off to a fast start academically.