Take the time to understand how a Hudl highlight video should be made.  This is such a crucial piece to the college football recruiting process.  I you are looking for scholarship offers, that highlight video better catch the attention of the right people.   Click here for full article version. 

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011 - 5 Keys to Making a great Highlight Video

Happy New Year! Please understand that you have influence. Everybody’s circle is different, made up of different people. Regardless, someone in that circle or community is watching you, and you affect how they see things or look at certain situations. That is powerful to realize. Whether it’s a brother, sister, son, daughter, wife, husband, co-worker, there are eyes on you. I encourage you to take that into consideration in 2021 and beyond! I’m committing to just hitting the record button and focusing on quantity over quality when it comes to most content. The reason for this is that I know some of these words have helped at least one person. I would hate for a message to not be put out because of my worry about quality, when someone could’ve really used that information to help them in whatever they have going on.

010: You’re More Influential Than You Realize

Brad Niemeier has a phenomenal story.  He earned a walk-on spot at Purdue University after a campus tryout, which is extremely rare.  He then went on to win a business competition and start Azzip Pizza, a fast casual Pizza restaurant.  Azzip now has 10 locations, and it all started in Brad's college house right off of Purdue's campus, where he experimented on different versions of his pies that fed his teammates and friends.   We dive into Brad's football journey and then transition into his growing Pizza chain that continues to expand.  From the challenges of being a walk-on, to his thoughts on business and entrepreneurship, Brad drop plenty of gems in this classic episode.   Take a look at Azzip Pizza:  https://azzippizza.com/  Follow Platform Sports League on all social platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/platformsportsleague Twitter: https://twitter.com/ky_smith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/platformsportsleague/

009: From Walk-On to Pizza Boss - Brad Niemeier (Founder of Azzip Pizza)

Join us every week of this Big Ten Football season to talk Purdue Boilermaker Football.  My brother Tim and I catch up on the week's game and give our hot takes!  This past week, in the midst of a crazy COVID pre-season, and a lot swirling around the Boilermaker football team, our squad was able to come from behind in the 4th quarter and get the W!   Hot Topics covered in the podcast: 1. Brian Brohm jumping in the driver's seat and led his team to victory.    2. Offensive Line Play 3. Overall defense review and standouts 4. Demarcus Mitchell, best player on the field for Purdue's defense? 5. Our guy, David Bell

Week 1 - Purdue Football Reactions

Coach Mike Brown stopped in and dropped major knowledge on the staff of CE Stars.  In this episode, Coach Brown takes us through his journey from being an All-American Wide Receiver and Quarterback at Liberty, to now coaching Wide Receivers at Cincinnati.  He also gets into the science of the Wide Receiver position and drops big gems on route running technique and more.    If you noticed my new intro song and like it, go check out Via CJ.  He's a growing artist with major HEAT!  

008: Coach Mike Brown - WR Coach, University of Cincinnati

I had a great conversation with Travon Reid, former Defensive Back at FCS Stony Brook University and now Owner of DB Movement, a NYC based Defensive Back Training & Mentorship Programs.  Tray was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY.  He gives us a glimpse of what football looked like growing up in New York City, and takes us on his recruiting journey after a major injury in High School.   Tray tells us about life at Stony Brook University, a rapidly growing FCS Football Program on Long Island, NY, led by veteran Head Coach Chuck Priore.  We talk about the technical side of playing DB and how much confidence plays a role in success on the field.   You can find Tray's DB Movement here: https://www.instagram.com/dbmovement_/     

007: NYC Football Life w/Travon Reid - Former FCS Stony Brook DB

 Coach Pep Hamilton not only gives us his football story, but drops major gems that will help any coach take their game to the next level.  Coach Pep talks about what he's been up to during the COVID pandemic and how he's used this time to really simplify his message to his audience.  He gives career advice for young coaches, and also gets into the science of throwing the football, by breaking down video of Andrew Luck from his Stanford Days.   Coach Pep has coached on all levels, all the way up to the big show.  Tune in to gain some serious football knowledge.  

006: NFL Coaching Vet Pep Hamilton

Pat Shanley is the Head Coach at Lafayette Jeff High School, a 6A program. Coach Shanley has created a culture where "All Gas No Brakes" is a way of life for his players and coaching staff.  We had a great conversation about his story that contains High School Football in both Indianapolis and Northwest Indiana.  We also discussed how him and his staff are helping their students thrive through this crazy time away from campus.   Notable Time Stamps: Coach Shanley's Story: 3:00 Some Offensive X's & O's: 15:40 Turning Around a Program & Earning Your Stripes: 18:40   Helping w/the Recruiting Process: 28:48

005: Earning Your Stripes w/Pat Shanley, Head Coach, Lafayette Jeff HS

In this episode, one of my good friends, Ben Jones, stopped by the studio.  Ben is a former Kicker at Purdue University, where he kicked for 3 seasons.  We talked about his story of how he went from never playing football until his senior year in high school, to kicking on the big stage of the Big Ten.  Ben is now a big time Real Estate Agent in the city of Indianapolis and sheds light on the industry and his tough start in the real estate game.  We also touch on topics like being a kicker in the football world, the tight knit kicker social circle, technical operations of kicking, and much more!   You can find Ben on social by clicking the links below: Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BCJ35 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buywithben/

004: The Kicker Life w/ Ben Jones, Former Purdue Kicker

This was a great episode where I got to share my recruiting story.  In a conversation with my big brother, Tim Smith, we got the story of how I ended up at Purdue University.  It really was an unlikely story, and I'm still unsure how it all went down.  I'm glad I got the chance to share this story with you and I hope in some way, it provides value for you.  Thanks for listening.

003: My Recruiting Story w/Big Bro Tim Smith

A lot of senior football players are struggling to make a decision on whether to walk-on to a larger FBS/FCS football program, or go the smaller school route and be a key player.  This a tremendously tough situation to be in.  In this episode, Kyle explores the typical career of a Walk-On and brings up three items to consider when approaches with a walk-on opportunity.   

002: The Walk-On Life - 3 Things to Consider with Walk-On Opportunities

This week's episode explores the conversation around 7 on 7 and privatized football.  I speak with Coaches Chad Spann and Eric Hooks from Indy Select Academy, one of the premier football clubs in Indiana.  The split world of HS Football vs. 7 on 7/Private training is really interesting to me, and it was great to gain some perspective from guys that I feel are doing it the right way and coach on both sides of the conversation.   Chad is a former NFL Running Back and Northern Illinois Great.  He's currently the Offensive Coordinator at Warren Central, one of the powerhouse high schools in Indianapolis.  On top of coaching at a 6A high school, he is the Director of Indy Select Academy.   Eric Hooks is a former Quarterback that played for NAIA University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, IN.  He played in multiple National Championships and has coached all levels of talent and age groups through Indy Select.  He is the Head Coach and has a clear vision for this team and organization.   Hit me up and let me know what you think of this episode: Tweet Me: @ky_smith  IG: @platformsportsleague

001: 7 on 7 Football Life w/Indy Select Academy's Chad Spann and Eric Hooks

Kyle Smith is a former Division I college football player and Coach who explores the stories of Athletes, Coaches, and Business Owners tied to the game of football in order to bring value to those either coming up in the ranks or simply just love the sport.  Everyone has their own football story, join Kyle in listening to as many of those stories as humanely possible!

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Kyle Smith is a former Division I college football player and Coach who explores the stories of Athletes, Coaches, and Business Owners tied to the game of football in order to bring value to those either coming up in the ranks or simply just love the sport. Everyone has their own football story, join Kyle in listening to as many of those stories as humanely possible!

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