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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
DJ Nelson's Playbook for High School Football Success
This conversation explores the art of constructing a game plan and the importance of understanding the game of football. It delves into the legacy of Logan High School football and the coaching philosophy of Coach Favero. The impact of Coach Favero's game strategy is discussed, as well as the success of Logan High School football. The conversation also touches on the transition to coaching high school football and DJ Nelson's recruiting journey, ultimately choosing Utah State. In this conversation, DJ Nelson shares his experience with the recruiting process and offers advice for high school football players. He discusses how he received offers from local schools and the importance of building relationships with coaches. DJ also talks about marketing himself to schools and the challenges he faced in the recruiting process. He emphasizes the importance of loving the game of football and understanding the why behind every drill and practice. DJ encourages recruits to focus on the team and develop a strong work ethic. He concludes by highlighting the significance of winning and the impact it has on recruiting.
Takeaways
Build relationships with coaches at local schools
Market yourself to schools and send out your tape
Focus on the team and develop a strong work ethic
Understand the why behind every drill and practice
Chapters
01:05 The Art of Constructing a Game Plan
04:05 The Importance of Understanding the Game
07:05 The Legacy of Logan High School Football
13:05 The Coaching Philosophy of Coach Favero
19:05 The Impact of Coach Favero's Game Strategy
24:05 The Success of Logan High School Football
27:05 Transitioning to Coaching High School Football
33:05 Recruiting and Choosing Utah State
36:24 Recruiting Process and Offers
37:36 Home Visits and Local Recruitment
38:46 Marketing Yourself to Schools
40:13 Identifying Potential Schools
41:22 Layup Offers
42:32 Regretting Missed Opportunities
44:28 Challenges in High School and College
51:45 The Importance of Winning
53:23 Focusing on the Team
56:54 Advice for Recruits
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