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  • 17 - Camille McPherson (Capital University)
    Jul 3 2024

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    On today’s episode we have Camille McPherson. Camille has experience as an assistant at Allegheny College. She is currently the head coach at Capital University (Columbus, OH).

    On this episode we discuss:

    • The importance of asking good questions and being engaged with college coaches
    • The role of parents in the recruiting process
    • The role of social media in the recruiting process
    • What an official visit at Capital looks like
    • The relationship between athletics and the admissions office
    • The skills needed to play at the next level

    And much more!

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    51 mins
  • 16 - Melissa Dunne (Saint Joseph's University)
    Jun 19 2024

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    On today’s episode we have Coach Melissa Dunne. Melissa has experience coaching at Drexel University (Graduate Assistant and Assistant Coach), Rhode Island (Assistant Coach), George Washington University (Assistant Coach), and Holy Family (Head Coach). She is currently the Associate Head Coach and the Director of Recruiting at St. Joseph’s University.

    On this episode we discuss:

    • The skills Coach Dunne expects from prospective student-athletes when they play in tournaments
    • How prospective student-athletes get on her radar
    • The impact of the transfer portal for their recruiting
    • What questions to ask coaches when discussing athletic scholarships
    • Why loving basketball is imperative to the recruiting process

    And much more!

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    50 mins
  • 15 - Tania Davis (University of Iowa)
    Jun 5 2024

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    On today’s episode we have Coach Tania Davis. Tania has experience coaching at Clemson University (graduate assistant) and the University of Nebraska Omaha (assistant). She is currently an assistant and the director of player development at the University of Iowa.

    On this episode we discuss:

    • The role of social media
    • What age student athletes get on their radar
    • What coaches are looking for as you grow and develop through high school
    • How important film is when sending an email
    • How to best prepare for college basketball workouts
    • How to maintain your scholarship year after year
    • Why less is better
    And much more!

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    27 mins
  • BONUS - Recap of Episodes So Far
    May 29 2024

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    In this bonus episode I recap all of the recruiting recommendations given by our guests so far. I break down the recruiting process in 4 distinct stages (preparation, communication, visits, decision making / transition) and share what coaches are looking for when they watch student-athletes play in basketball tournaments.

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    22 mins
  • 14 - Rodney Rogan (Johns Hopkins University)
    May 15 2024

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    On today’s episode we have Coach Rodney Rogan. Rodney has experience coaching at Nebraska Omaha (Assistant Coach) and Rhodes College (Head Coach). He is currently the head coach at Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD). The Blue Jays made it to the Sweet 16 of the DIII NCAA tournament.

    On this episode we discuss:

    • What Coach Rodney looks for at AAU tournaments
    • Offering scholarships at the DI level
    • How to write an email that sticks out
    • How student-athletes get on his radar
    • How they handle student-athlete visits across the country
    • The hard questions you need to ask when talking to coaches
    • The parent’s role in the recruiting process

    And much more!

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    53 mins
  • 13 - Lindsey Burke (Randolph Macon College)
    May 1 2024

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    On today’s episode we have Coach Lindsey Burke. Coach Lindsey has experience coaching at the University of Mary Washington, Bucknell University, and the University of Rochester. She is currently the head coach at Randolph Macon College (Ashland, VA).

    On this episode we discuss:

    • What tangible basketball skills Coach Burke looks for when on the recruiting trail
    • Relationship building in the recruiting process
    • The pressures of social media and how to use it to enhance your recruiting process
    • Deep dive into your nonnegotiable factors
    • How to let coaches know you aren’t interested in their institution
    • What recruiting during the college season looks like
    • Tips for going on an official visit if you’re shy

    And much more!

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    51 mins
  • 12 - Matthew Donohue (Catholic University)
    Apr 17 2024

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    On today’s episode we have Coach Matthew Donohue. Coach Donohue has experience coaching at North Arlington High School, Mt. Oliva High School, Bloomfield College, and Elmira. He has been the head coach at Catholic University for 16 years.

    On this episode we discuss:

    • The importance of mutual interest
    • The evolution of the recruiting process
    • How Coach Donohue and his staff decides which summer tournaments to attend
    • What a coach’s presence on your sideline means
    • What to expect during an on-campus visit
    • The importance of time management
    • Handling adversity

    And much more!

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    51 mins
  • 11 - Allison Spaschak (University of Rochester)
    Apr 3 2024

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    On today’s episode we have Coach Allison Spaschak. Coach Allison has experience coaching at SUNY Brockport, Randolph Macon College, and is currently an assistant at the University of Rochester (Rochester, NY).

    On this episode we discuss:

    • Fundamental basketball skills needed to succeed at the next level
    • Timeline for the recruiting process
    • Tips for student-athletes when reaching out to college coaches
    • What non-negotiables you should be asking yourself in the recruiting process
    • The questions you should ask coaches when on a visit
    • You never know who is watching you, and who they know
    • What you should be doing the summer before your first year in college

    And much more!

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    45 mins