Every recruit daydreams of landing a full-ride athletic scholarship to their favorite college team. However, many high school student-athletes graduate without any offers whatsoever and face a difficult decision.  Quit the sport they love, or bet on themselves and become a college walk-on.   Text Playbook to 66866 Follow @URECRUITU   

Full Ride College Recruiting Podcast

Episode 131: What is a preferred walk-on?

The college recruiting process is full of peaks and valleys.  Recruits must learn to manage their emotions throughout the duration of their recruiting journey.

Episode 130: Sudden Change- Managing the highs and lows of recruiting

Completing the FAFSA form has never been easier. Get an overview of what you’ll need and the steps involved.   https://studentaid.gov/  

Episode 129: Completing the FAFSA

Having an eye-popping highlight video can be one of the quickest ways to attract the interest of a college coach. Recruits need to have video(s) that can show off their athletic ability and skills in a short span of time. Coach Kito breaks down key features recruits should include when creating a highlight video and what to do with it afterward. Follow @urecruitu on social media Sign up for Study Hall:  https://urecruitu.com/studyhall/  

Episode 128: How recruits can maximize their highlight tape

Parents need to prepare their student-athletes for college life, and this should start during their freshman year of high school.  

Episode 127: How parents can empower their student athletes

Academics play a critical role in the college recruiting process.  Recruits can significantly improve their odds of earning a scholarship by performing well in the classroom.  This week, coach Kito shares what steps scholar-athletes can take to boost their GPA. Show up to class on time Be Prepared Eliminate distractions Be an active participant Hand in every assignment Ask for help Communicate and build meaningful relationships with teachers Be honest with teachers Get off to a fast start  Don't procrastinate Sign up for STUDY HALL:  https://urecruitu.com/studyhall/ Sign up for our free Newsletter:  Text PLAYBOOK to 66866  

Episode 126: How to boost your GPA

As students begin a new school year, it's important for them to double down on what they do well and eliminate the things (or people) that may be holding them back.  Text PLAYBOOK to 66866 Follow @urecruitu   

Episode 125: Update your resume

Coach Kito Delgado reveals when recruits should send their first introduction email to a college coach and what they should include in it.

Episode 124: Hi, my name is

In this episode, coach Kito provides a recruiting checklist for student-athletes entering their senior year of high school.  He also shares his thoughts on Simone Biles and the importance of mental health. 

Episode 123: Senior year recruiting checklist

Junior year is a critical time for student-athletes hoping to play at the college level athlete.  Recruits must demonstrate a sense of urgency and begin to take proactive steps to gain the attention of college coaches. In this episode, coach Kito shares what recruits need to accomplish by the conclusion of their junior year.

Episode 122: Junior year college recruiting checklist

Sophomore year is a crucial time for an aspiring collegiate athlete.  Recruits and parents must continue to build a solid foundation to avoid future frustration and overwhelm.  In this episode, coach Kito shares what recruits need to accomplish by the conclusion of their sophomore year.

Episode 121: Your recruiting checklist entering sophmore year

NCAA college athletes can now benefit from their name, image, and likeness.  Coach Kito reviews what steps college athletes can take to maximize this opportunity.

Episode 120: NCAA Name Image Likeness

Coach Kito provides advice for student athletes (and their parents) entering high school for the very first time. Focus on development and getting off to a fast start academically. 

Episode 119: Summer advice for incoming High School Freshmen

Coach Kito Delgado shares a message for college-bound student-athletes.

Episode 118: Congrats class of 2021- My advice to college bound student athletes

Receiving a call from a college coach for the very first time can both exciting and nerve-wracking.  If a coach takes time to call you it usually means they have some interest in a recruit.  Without proper guidance and preparation, a phone call with a coach can become overwhelming to an ill-prepared student-athlete.  In this episode, Coach Kito shares how to best manage this process.

Episode 117: What to do when a college coach calls for the first time

Full Ride, the college recruiting and athletic scholarship podcast was launched to help busy families learn the ins and outs of college recruiting while on-the-go. Every Thursday, former college athlete, Kito Delgado shares "winning plays" that empower student-athletes to jumpstart and take control of their college recruiting journey.

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