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The Recruit-Me Athletic Scholarship Podcast with Brent Hanks

Brent Hanks
Athletic Scholarships
Recruiting Process
Athletic Scholarship
Recruiting
College Sports
Recruit-Me
College Coaches
NCAA
Recruitme
NCAA Division I
NAIA
College Recruitment
Transfer Portal
NIL
High School Sports
NCAA Division III
Recruitme 3.0 System
Player Profile
Recruitment Process
College Recruiting

This is the podcast for parents and athletes that explores every aspect of recruiting and athletic scholarships. It's coaching you can apply to your family's athletic scholarship pursuit. It's primarily for parents, but student-athletes will benefit, too. The host, Recruit-Me CEO Jon Fugler, has been helping families since 2002 and is an expert in the athletic scholarship field.

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Latest Episodes

I am setting up an interview with a very special guest for next week's episode, Epi 517, so this week listen to a replay of Epi 275 from November of 2021. You will get a feel for a recruiting process and the moment the student-athlete and the college... more

Welcome to Episode 515 of The Athletic Scholarship Podcast, the world's longest running athletic recruiting education podcast. Today's episode was inspired by me listening to Epi 115 of the Baseball Recruiting Confindential podcast. The host, Justin ... more

Epi 514 8 Actions to Do Your Jr & Sr Years of High School to Get Recruited is a great way to get started or rejuvenated this summer. Follow these 8 actions to help get you noticed by college coaches. Learn how to recruit colleges to recruit you.

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Epi 513 covers some examples of early exposure and how a potential student-athlete shouldn't rely or chase early exposure to college coaches.

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Recent Guests

Brent Hanks
Recruit-Me CEO
Recruit-Me
Episode: Epi 499 Reminiscing; Athletics and Recruiting
Paige Tonz
Mental training coach, owner of The Confident Athlete, and former D1 athlete
The Confident Athlete
Episode: Epi 497 Another Interview with Paige Tonz: Mental Training Coach; Part 1 of 2
Paige Tons
A mental training coach
Episode: Epi 496 Big Changes in College Sports, Stay with the Basics in Recruiting
Cameron Wright
Former five-time college All-American high jumper and a father with experience in recruiting and athletics coaching.
Episode: Epi 490 An Interview with Cameron Wright; Part 1 of 2: A JUCO to NAIA to Division I Story
Keith Mondillo
College athletic director and women's basketball coach
Gwynedd Mercy University
Episode: Epi 488 A Look at an Episode of The College Recruiting Weekly Podcast
Quinn Nelson
A former high school basketball player who succeeded at the collegiate level.
Southwest Baptist University
Episode: Epi 462 How Not to Get Under-recruited or Over-recruited
Kent Mueller
Father of a former NCAA Division III football player and podcaster
Episode: Epi 449 An Interview with Kent Mueller, Father of a Former NCAA DIII Football Player & a High School Sports Podcaster
Eric Wubbena
President of Baseball Bluebook, a comprehensive directory for baseball programs since 1909.
Baseball Bluebook
Episode: Epi 447 An Interview with The Baseball Bluebook President; Eric Wubbena
Jay Spoonhour
Assistant Athletics Development Director for Missouri State University and former college basketball coach
Missouri State University
Episode: Epi 444 An Interview with Jay Spoonhour; College Sports & Recruiting; Part 2 of 2

Hosts

Brent Hanks
CEO of Recruit-Me; host and frequent participant in Athletic Scholarship discussions and planning for student-athletes and families.
Jon Fugler
Co-founder of Recruit-Me; active host/guest with deep experience in athletic scholarship guidance and program development.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • A much needed podcast!

    Brent’s podcast is such an amazing resource to parents and athletes as they navigate the recruiting process. I wish that I had resources like this when I was going through it all! Keep up the great work, Brent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paige Tonz
    United States4 years ago
  • Very helpful info

    Welcome Brent! I have found your last few podcasts to be so helpful. My daughter is a soccer player and is a junior this year so we are really in the thick of it so the podcast with Parker as a guest included so much great info!

    Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Silverxr
    United States6 years ago
  • Guests

    I really enjoyed listening to your guest from a few weeks ago. Its reaffirming that we are on the road to the correct path we call a college scholarship!

    -Father of a Volley Girl and Baseball Bro

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    starting Blocks
    United States6 years ago
  • Workable Information!!

    This is my go to podcast for college scholarship & recruiting! It keeps me focused as a parent! I really find the length of the podcast and content to be perfect for my schedule! As the mom of two sport-minded boys, I highly recommend it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kcanburgess
    United States7 years ago
  • Great info.

    Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SJC2018ARC
    United States8 years ago

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Listeners appreciate actionable steps and real-world examples from families.
Guests commonly provide mentor-like, tactical advice that families can implement quickly.
The show is viewed as a steady, optimistic guide through complex NCAA rules and transfer dynamics.
Parents and athletes find it a practical resource for navigating recruiting and scholarships.

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#231
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Epi 498 An Interview with Paige Tonz; Part 2 of 2
Q: Do you work with other sports?
Paige mentions she initially worked with just softball athletes, but has expanded to include various sports such as volleyball and soccer.
Epi 498 An Interview with Paige Tonz; Part 2 of 2
Q: What are a couple of techniques or pieces of information that you give in your Unshakeable program?
Paige discusses the importance of shifting negative thoughts to positive ones, routine work, and visualization techniques.
Epi 447 An Interview with The Baseball Bluebook President; Eric Wubbena
Q: What are some features that might help a family and their student-athlete find their right fit college?
The Baseball Bluebook app provides a directory of college programs, contact information for coaches, and details on metrics and academic requirements, all designed to facilitate the recruitment process.
Epi 444 An Interview with Jay Spoonhour; College Sports & Recruiting; Part 2 of 2
Q: What advice do you have for high schoolers looking to continue playing sports at the collegiate level?
Don't get discouraged if you're not getting contacted, market yourself actively to programs you are interested in, and always keep improving your skills to remain competitive.
Epi 431 An Interview with Andy Allanson, Part 2 of 2
Q: Can you give our families maybe a couple of tips that you would want to pass along to them on what they should try to do and try to help as both an athlete and as a father?
Start early on athletic development and maintain honesty in self-evaluations to better understand your current skills and what you need to work on.

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This show targets families navigating athletic scholarships and college recruiting, offering practical, repeatable guidance for identifying right-fit schools, outreach planning, and building a strong athlete profile. Core themes include systematized recruiting steps, transfer portal realities, NIL considerations, and mindset strategies for athletes facing the recruiting process. Episodes frequently blend personal family experiences with concrete tools (worksheets, checklists, playbooks) to help parents and student-athletes stay organized, communicate effectively with coaches, and pursue scholarships with clarity. A standout aspect is the emphasis on long-term planning and family involvement, plus expert interviews on mental preparation, rec... more

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