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 Reintroduction to Your Host
Summary
In this episode, Funaki Asisi introduces himself and shares the story of how he started his podcast. He also mentions the influential people who inspired him to start the podcast, including Gary Vaynerchuk and Shay Haddow. Funaki talks about his background in football and his college experience. He then discusses his journey working in collegiate athletics and the different positions he held at various universities. Funaki explains his transition to helping student athletes and the purpose of his podcast. He concludes by providing information on where to find the podcast.
Takeaways
- The importance of sharing your story and experiences
- The influence of Gary Vaynerchuk and Shay Haddow in starting the podcast
- Funaki's background in football and his college experience
- His journey working in collegiate athletics
- The purpose of the podcast and the topics covered
- Where to find the podcast
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Meeting Jake Longy
01:15 - Influential People: Gary Vaynerchuk and Shay Hadow
06:00 - Introduction to Funaki Asisi
07:17 - Football Background and College Experience
08:24 - Working in Collegiate Athletics
09:41 - Transitioning to Oregon State University
10:45 - Move to University of Utah and Oregon Ducks
11:28 - Working at Southern Utah University
12:10 - Entrepreneurial Bug and Helping Student Athletes
13:27 - Purpose of the Podcast
14:24 - Topics Covered in the Podcast
16:17 - Disclaimer and Call for Questions
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