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The Recruit Grind
College Sports Recruiting 101: A Podcast for High School Student-Athletes, Parents, Coaches, and Counselors. Learn valuable insights and guidance on how to make your dreams of playing at the collegiate level a reality. Our expert advice will prepare you for the steps you need to take, what to expect when you get there, and how to achieve your goals. Join us as we educate and empower the next generation of collegiate athletes.
The Recruit Grind
"A Life-Changing Kick" - Grady Gross Discusses Recruitment and His Pivotal Game-Winning Moment
Grady Gross, the kicker for the University of Washington, discusses his journey from high school to college football, including his recruitment process and the challenges he faced. He shares how he transitioned from soccer to football and the transferable skills he gained. Grady also talks about his game-winning field goal in the Apple Cup and the celebration that followed. He discusses the opportunities that the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules have brought and offers advice to recruits. Overall, Grady's story highlights the importance of perseverance, hard work, and enjoying the process.
Takeaways
- Transitioning from one sport to another can be a challenging but rewarding experience.
- Building relationships with coaches and being all-in during the recruiting process is crucial.
- Preparing for pressure moments through repetition and maintaining a focused mindset is key to success.
- The Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules provide opportunities for student-athletes to benefit from their personal brand.
- Having fun and enjoying the journey is essential in overcoming challenges and achieving success.
Chapters:
- 00:42 Introduction and Guest Introduction
- 01:45 Being the Last Pac-12 Champion
- 02:54 Family and Upbringing
- 03:46 Transition from Soccer to Football
- 05:55 Transferable Skills from Soccer to Football
- 07:21 Longest Field Goal Made
- 08:09 High School Achievements
- 08:47 Recruiting Process
- 11:47 Schools Showing Interest
- 13:31 Choosing University of Washington
- 16:18 Playing Time in Freshman Year
- 20:30 Preparing for Game-Winning Kick
- 20:53 Training for Pressure Moments
- 25:51 Celebrating the Game-Winning Kick
- 27:47 NIL Deal and Scholarship
- 31:46 Challenges in the Recruiting Process
- 33:31 Advice for Recruits
- 34:40 Closing Remarks
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