How to Get Recruited

Hi guys! My name is Coach Allison. I'm a former college coach and player, now a current recruiting expert and educator. I use my experience to guide athletes and their families in their own recruiting journey. In this podcast, I will answer questions from YOU, and give you guidance and direction on how to approach the recruiting process. I will also have current and former college coaches and players who will join me to share their wisdom and experiences as well. Let's talk about How to Get Recruited.

27 - How do I know if a school is interested?

Determining the interest level of the schools you're speaking with is a very important step in the recruiting process. But how can we tell if a school is interested in our athlete? This is a very important part in determining summer camps and other recruiting strategies moving forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

04-05
15:31

26 - College Admissions with Whitney Talmage

In this episode, I got to sit down with Whitney Talmage of Essential College Consulting to talk all things college admissions! Whether your athlete has a few years, or a few months before they start applying to schools, learning how to set them up for this process early is essential. Learn more about Essential College Consulting here! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

02-23
33:44

25 - When should we start?

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about when an athlete should start the recruiting process. Let's talk about what age athletes should start engaging in their recruiting process and reaching out to college coaches. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

01-18
12:54

24 - Before you email a coach

In today's episode, we are going to break down the 5 things every athlete needs to know about a school before adding them to your interest list. Walk through these 5 questions before sending any emails, making any phone calls, or having any other contact with college coaches! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

01-10
11:49

21 - How to Get Started

The toughest part of the recruiting process is the very beginning. Have you been wondering what the first step in the process is? In today's episode, I will walk you through the first two steps to the recruiting process that most families skip over. Let's make sure your athlete is in the best position to be successful in their recruiting process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

10-27
12:57

20 - Becoming an elite athlete

So many athletes want to play at the highest level possible, but what does it take to get there? In today's episode, I sit down with Kha Tran of Volleyball University. We talk through how athletes can be intentional in order to grow in their game, and tips for parents who want to support their athletes in this journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

09-22
25:35

19 - Keys to good highlights

Curious about what you should have in your highlight reel? Trying to find better strategies to showcase your athletes talents? Let's talk about making a great highlight reel for your athlete. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

09-07
08:41

18 - What really matters

In this episode, I sit down with Fed Wallace, head coach of SUNY Morrisville to talk about the most important things you should be looking at for your athlete's recruiting process. Also in this episode: Why is DIII different, what type of athlete would be successful at that level, a coach's impact on your success, and so much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

08-22
39:17

Episode 17: How to ace your recruiting phone calls

You asked for it, here it is! This week we talk all about how to prepare and handle phone calls with college coaches. After this episode, you will have more confidence and understanding of how to equip your athletes for these important calls. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

07-19
20:16

Episode 16: is she good enough to play in college?

Have you ever found yourself wondering if your athlete is good enough to make it to the next level? This doesn't mean you don't believe in your athlete or that you don't believe she's talented. It just means you're not sure what the next level looks like and where she fits into it. In our podcast today, I am going to share my philosophy surrounding this question, as well as where I see so many families getting it wrong. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

06-29
14:50

Episode 15: Pick the right summer camps

Picking the right summer camps is a very important part of the recruiting process, but there are so many options out there...which ones should you pick?! In this episode, we will talk about the different types of summer camps out there, and which ones will be best for your athlete depending on their age and point in the recruiting process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

06-06
15:53

Episode 14: Social media and recruiting

You asked for it, here it is! In this episode we are diving into how to run your social media account for recruiting. What it is, what to post, and what you should focus on. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

05-11
15:38

Episode 13: Get PAID to go to college

In this episode, we sit down with Shedly Casseus Parnther of The Scholarship Plug to learn the keys to finding outside scholarships to pay for your athlete's education. Let's get educated on how scholarships work and what your options are to fund your athlete's education. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

05-04
34:20

Episode 12: What I wish I knew part 2

In the second episode of what I wish I knew when I was going through the recruiting process, I talk about how I was way too focused on a school's labels. DI, DII, DIII, NAIA, JuCo. I had a lot of preconceived notions about different types of schools that were just plain wrong at the end of the day. Learn about what you should look for in a school besides just the level of play. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

04-20
17:16

Episode 11: My recruiting story with Abby Benton

In today's "My Recruiting Story" we sit down with Abby Benton, creator of Number One Volleyball. You may have seen her covering club volleyball on her instagram or tiktok accounts. In this episode, Abby shares her story of how she was recruited to play at Cawtaba College. She also shares her experience transferring to a DIII school and advice she would share with other athletes going through the recruiting process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

04-13
27:53

Episode 10: What I wish I knew part 1

In this series, I will be opening up about the things that I got WRONG when it came to my own recruiting process. Today, I talk about my mindset about walk-on positions when I was in high school. My misconceptions that I had about them, what they actually are and what you should do if you are presented a walk-on opportunity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

04-06
13:54

Episode 9: Fuel for success

In honor of national nutrition month, I sat down with Stephanie Militano, a registered sports dietitian, to talk about why nutrition matters, and how athletes can start fueling their bodies for success. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

03-30
23:35

Episode 8: Go and see

On today's episode, we talk with Josh Collins, head volleyball coach of Southwestern Oklahoma State University. In this episode: why DII might be a good fit for your athlete, the different ways athletes can add value to a team, college game-day environment and why it matters, and the importance of exploring different types of schools to find the right fit for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

03-14
26:22

Episode 7: The timeline of recruiting

In this episode: when you should start, what you should do first, when college coaches start to recruit athletes, and how to move forward with purpose in your recruiting process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

02-22
26:54

Episode 6: NIL - What you need to know

In this episode: In recent years, we have heard a lot about NIL, or Name, Image, and Likeness. Casey Floyd of NOCAP Sports joins us to tell high school student-athletes what they need to know about NIL, and how to get started in the industry. If you'd like to learn more about NOCAP Sports and how your athlete can benefit from their services, please visit nocapsports.io --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

02-07
16:21

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