Strange title for a podcast episode, isn't it? But that's because recruiting expert Jon Fugler wants it to be memorable.
In this episode, Jon will introduce three things you can do that will help you find the school that's the right fit. If you do these three things, your recruiting experience will be more than just theory, emails and phone calls. It will be 3-D.
Your scholarship pursuit means hitting the road. It's part of the package when it comes to finding the best fit. Hitting the road doesn't mean last-minute either. It should be part of your process throughout, as Jon explains.
But when you hit the road, what do you do? Jon gives you specific steps to take.
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Free download of the first chapter of the Athletic Scholarship Playbook.
This is a rapid-paced episode. Recruiting expert Jon Fugler runs you around the bases as you pursue your athletic scholarship.
He will explain every base you need to step on to do the recruiting process thoroughly and right.
Whether you're just starting out or you're in the middle of the journey, Jon will give you a reference point and help you determine next steps. This episode is especially important as you plan your summer and what will be your recruiting priorities.
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Eavesdrop on a coaching call between recruiting expert Jon Fugler and a parent who is wondering how to lead his talented daughter down the recruiting path.
Jon covers a lot of ground with Michael, helping him determine next steps with his daughter. She is a star athlete who is talented in three sports.
The theme of parent-athlete teamwork comes through. That's one of the biggest keys in the scholarship journey.
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This week, we dig deeper with former D1 scholarship athlete Nate Sallee. If you didn't listen to part 1 last week, go back and hear some gems.
In this episode, recruiting expert Jon Fugler asks Nate share the top things he did right and then what he would have done differently. Get a balanced viewpoint from someone who has been there.
Perspective is key in your scholarship journey, and that's why we've asked Nate back for a second week. He'll bring valuable insights for both parents and athletes.
With his business, Visionary Athlete, Nate uses his experience to counsel high school athletes on their recruiting efforts and gives them the tools to succeed.
Jon challenges Nate with a final question in this interview that will make you think differently.
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Nate Sallee achieved his scholarship dream. He competed at a D1 school, as did his wife. Now they teach high school athletes how they can get an athletic scholarship.
In this episode, athletic scholarship expert Jon Fugler interviews Nate about how he earned his scholarship. And Nate's answers don't lend themselves to a "magic bullet" mentality.
Nate's shares how he got the scholarship while more talented athletes did not. As you listen, you'll come away with some things you can apply to your own family's scholarship journey.
Get inside the head of a scholarship athlete in this episode.
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What are your biggest fears when it comes to recruiting?
In this episode, recruiting expert Jon Fugler is burdened by something deep, and he opens up about that. His heart is that you succeed at recruiting, that you get that athletic scholarship.
But most families have been led to believe that they cannot do it on their own. If there was ever a time that they could, now is it.
Jon attacks the biggest fears and explains why you are set apart to be able to take on this important task without spending thousands to hire someone. That can be a dangerous route.
He shares comments from other parents -- positive and negative -- and explains the implications of each.
Jon wants to lift your confidence and send you strongly into the recruiting process.
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What does Dave Ramsey know about recruiting? Was he a star athlete in his other life?
Dave's recruiting advice may be some of the best advice you'll get when it comes to recruiting. Recruiting expert Jon Fugler thinks the Dave Ramsey way is so important he lays it out in this episode.
Dave's principles have stood the test of time. When it comes to the athletic scholarship hunt, his principles are applicable. You'll be doing things that most families don't. And it will pay off.
Listen as Jon talks specifics that will save you heartache and stress during the recruiting process.
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It's one thing to get noticed by coaches and get recruited. It's another thing to climb the list of recruits.
One of the frustrations parents and athletes have is that college coaches lose interest for no apparent reason. What was once a hot relationship has frozen over.
In this episode, recruiting expert Jon Fugler helps you solve that problem. He share some things you can do to overcome fading interest.
Not only that, he'll share how you can move up a coach's recruiting list.
It's good to be prepared for "interest fade," and you can minimize this problem by applying the counsel Jon advises in this episode.
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Free chapter of The Athletic Scholarship Playbook
The Athletic Scholarship Playbook at a discount on Amazon
RELEASING A DAY EARLY:
In a day when time is more valuable than ever, how can you make the most of the time you spend on pursuing an athletic scholarship? There are so many avenues you can choose, but they aren’t all leading down the road to success.
In this episode, recruiting expert Jon Fugler teaches you how to multiply your efforts. He’ll share content from his Athletic Scholarship Playbook, an authoritative guide on achieving your scholarship dream.
Multiplication comes when the parent and athlete work together. Jon will explain how to do this most effectively. It’s not just handling the tasks. There’s more to it, starting with a healthy attitude and good relationship.
Listen to Jon’s clear advice.
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The Athletic Scholarship Playbook Kindle and Paperback (Sale price for a limited time)
The Athletic Scholarship Playbook Audio Book
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Every scholarship-seeking family will face five questions this year. So you'll have to be ready with the answers. It’s the only way you’ll stay on the recruiting course and not get knocked off.
In this crazy recruiting world, it’s normal to be overwhelmed. Athlete and parent alike. However, don’t lose heart.
In this episode, recruiting expert Jon Fugler lays out five questions you’ll face, no matter what year your athlete is in. It’s part of the scholarship hunt.
By preparing for these questions, you’ll stay on top of the recruiting process. By delivering answers and taking action on the answers, you’ll move forward in 2018… maybe in big ways.
This is definitely an episode for both parent and athlete, and worth a discussion at the end.
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Getting on coaches' radars and staying there has to be one of your big objectives in 2018. But like anything else, it won't just happen.
In this episode, recruiting expert Jon Fugler provides three things you need to embrace for this year to be a recruiting success. And three things to avoid.
Making resolutions for 2018 isn't going to work in the long haul. The six points Jon discusses will work for you. That's because points are relevant and lasting.
They aren't get-results-fast points. The are keep-getting-results points. Jon is in this for the long haul with families. He'll give you confidence in this kick-off episode for the New Year.
And, you'll want to refer back to it more than once this year.
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Episodes 75 and 76
It's a popular thought that you need to be a balanced, well-rounded athlete to be successful.
False. That kind of thinking can drastically slow down your growth to your potential.
In this episode, recruiting expert Jon Fugler lays it on the line. He says developing your strengths is more important than strengthening your weaknesses.
It might seem like backwards thinking, but listen as Jon lays out evidence for this "strengthen your strengths" approach.
If you grasp and apply this in your athletic pursuits, then you'll become a better athlete and a more viable recruit in the next six months.
Jon's three-point plan for 2018 will get you started.
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The new Recruit-Me System at 33% off this week
Download a free chapter of the Athletic Scholarship Playbook
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This episode is all about focus. Laser focus on how you can have a 2018 that far outdistances what you achieved in 2017.
You may have had a great 2017, but the content in this episode will help you funnel your efforts in one direction. And you'll build on where you're at now.
If 2017 has been disappointing, then get ready. Today's content will help turn things around. It has worked in the lives of athletes, parents, business people, leaders, students and people from a variety of other fields.
So what is this content?
Recruiting expert Jon Fugler shares the one secret that will propel your recruiting efforts and scholarship dreams. It's something that takes discipline, but this discipline will save you time, pain, money and emotional capital.
If you're ready to get out of the gate in 2018 with a fresh vision, new plan and a tool that will help you succeed, listen closely. And you'll need to write things down.
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It's our first episode ever recorded outside. Recruiting expert Jon Fugler reports from San Diego Bay. Specifically, he is standing on a pier in the part of the bay where the America's Cup was held in the early 1980's.
It's not a coincidence that Jon is recording on that spot. This time of year, we start reflecting on the past 12 months and look to the next 12.
So Jon's challenging message to parents and athletes is about "legacy." And in San Diego Bay, a legacy was established during the America's Cup.
This episode is not about sailing. It's about you. Is your legacy all about sports and a scholarship? If so, that's short-sighted. Jon has some things to say that he hopes will encourage some rich parent-athlete conversation.
Jon steps up with this statement: "A legacy shouldn't be something embedded in that past but something that impacts the future."
We will all leave a legacy. What will yours look like?
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Free download- the first chapter of The Athletic Scholarship Playbook
Dennis Connor- Stars and Stripes Skipper
The Athletic Scholarship Playbook Audio book on Audible
The Athletic Scholarship Playbook Kindle and Paperback
Talent isn't everything when it comes to getting an athletic scholarship. Sure, it's vital, but it isn't the whole game.
In this episode, Recruiting expert Jon Fugler introduces five things athletes should give attention to in order to be a solid recruit.
These five things are all off-the-field items.
Jon says that if you give attention to these things, coaches will give attention to you.
Once you hear about these five things, it will make a whole lot of sense. In fact, it's Jon's hope that you will carve out time to work on these things consistently.
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New on Audible: The Athletic Scholarship Playbook Audiobook
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With 2018 around the corner, recruiting expert Jon Fugler wants to set you up for success. And he starts with three questions you'll need to answer.
Mind set is a critical part of the recruiting process. It's a critical part of your success. Talent and work alone won't cut it.
As Jon poses three questions, it makes for great dinner conversation. It's going to be like tackling an agile running back. But you've got to do it. And do it together as a family, if possible.
Jon also asks for you to leave a review of this podcast. You can do it right there on the Apple Podcast app. Also, have you shared this podcast with your sports friends? Do them a favor and get them turned on to The Athletic Scholarship Podcast.
Once you've answered the questions, post them somewhere. It's your target for 2018. And you'll find yourself more fully focused and not letting outside influences dictate your recruiting actions.
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Free download of the first chapter of the Athletic Scholarship Playbook.
Ask Jon to speak to your team, school or group.
It's tough being a mother of a high school athlete. In this Thanksgiving episode, Jon interviews a mom who went through the process and has wisdom to share from her perspective.
Jon invites his wife, Noonie, into the studio to share some candid thoughts to help moms in the recruiting pursuit. Dads and athletes, you should listen, too, so you understand the tough role of the mom.
Noonie shares her heart and steps into the shoes of moms. What she says is relatable and actionable. But not too heavy for Thanksgiving Weekend.
Jon and Noonie went through this process successfully with their twin sons many years ago, but the lessons learned still apply today.
Get some good advice and be encouraged in your role as a sports mom.
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Get the Recruit-Me System at a huge discount Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Download the first chapter free of the Athletic Scholarship Playbook.
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You're not a recruit unless a college coach knows about you. The most important document you can create for this purpose is your Player Profile or Resume.
In this episode, recruiting expert and author Jon Fugler shares the specifics on how you can create a Player Profile/Resume that makes a great first impression on college coaches.
He'll walk you through all the details for every section on your Profile, directly from his audio book, The Athletic Scholarship Playbook.
Listen and learn, then build your Profile.
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How do you feel when you see a slew of athletes sign their National Letter of Intent and you don't?
That's what's happening this week. National Signing Day is here for many sports. TV coverage, newspapers, sports shows, websites, everywhere. We're going to see seniors lock in their college futures with a stroke of a pen.
If you're a senior, where does that leave you if you're not signed this week?
Don't panic, there is plenty of time. And Jon Fugler leads you through the thought process for your continued strategy for your scholarship pursuit. In fact, he gives you five things to consider in the coming months.
If you're not a senior, then of course you have a lot of time to navigate your recruiting journey.
No matter what your year, this is a great time to re-focus and clarify your strategy. Jon gives you details on how to do that and propel yourself in these final two months of the year.
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Kathy Connor, a decorated collegiate swimmer in the 80s, is back with us. She is a college planning expert and we continue the conversation about the four elements of choosing the school with the best fit.
In this episode, Jon Fugler and Kathy center on the athletic fit. If you missed the first three elements, be sure to listen to Episode 67 first.
Recruiting isn't a science, but it involves human relationships. Kathy confirms that in the advice she gives parents and athletes. She draws on her work with hundreds of families as she shares her thoughts with Jon.
Families often have their sights set in the wrong direction, so Kathy's words will give you some valuable insight so your focus is on the right things.
One of the highlights of this episode is how Kathy says an athlete should respond when he or she is turned down by the coach. You'll be surprised at her answer.
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Free download: Free first chapter of The Athletic Scholarship Playbook
The Athletic Scholarship Playbook: Kindle and Paperback editions
"It's my passion to help students find a place where they will thrive and grow." That comment comes from former scholarship athlete and champion Kathy Connor, and she's Jon Fugler's guest on this episode.
Kathy is now a college placement expert and has helped hundreds of families navigate the road to college-- and find the right school. She guides sports families and non-sports families.
You'll hear her share four factors involved in finding the right school if you're a student-athlete. Kathy's insights are perfect for the family that wants a complete picture of the road to college. We tend to overemphasize athletics, but that's just one aspect of the journey to the right school.
Kathy is not only a scholarship athlete herself, but will send a scholarship athlete off to college next year. So her experience is extensive.
Think bigger in this episode.
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Freebie: Chapter one of The Athletic Scholarship Playbook
The Athletic Scholarship Playbook in Kindle and Paperback formats
From the stellar quote by the legendary John Wooden to practical advice on being an athlete of character, recruiting expert and author Jon Fugler addresses one of the most important aspects of recruiting.
One bad decision can cost a student-athlete a scholarship and can even put an end to his or her competing future. That's how important character is for your scholarship future.
Jon shares an insightful article which has some solid advice from a college coach. Hear what this coach advises his athletes at every practice when it comes to making wise decisions and staying out of trouble.
Jon also gives you some practical advice on how to be a "character," in a good way.
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Full interview with Steve Englehart
The Athletic Scholarship Playbook e-book and paperback
FREEBIE: First chapter of The Athletic Scholarship Playbook
Tell Jon how you've presented yourself uniquely to coaches
Jon Fugler makes this statement: "I am convinced that most athletes who can compete at the next level can get an athletic scholarship. Unfortunately, most families don’t know how to make that happen.
"Families have been led to believe they need an expert or a high powered, expensive recruiting service to get their son or daughter an athletic scholarship."
In this episode, Jon will make some more bold statements to let you know that you can be empowered to do it yourself in a scholarship pursuit.
He'll share seven reason why you shouldn't use a recruiting service. For instance, it can cause damage to your recruiting efforts and can cost you thousands of unnecessary dollars.
Jon will go into detail with some points that will help you clarify why you have the freedom and power to succeed on your own.
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Download the first chapter of Jon's book FREE. The Athletic Scholarship Playbook.
Get the Athletic Scholarship Playbook in Kindle or paperback.
This episode is different. This is a sobering week for our nation as the tragedy of the Las Vegas shootings numbs all of us.
Jon Fugler speaks his heart about what he feels needs to be said to parents and athletes in light of the shootings. Each one of us is processing this dark event differently. One thing is sure -- it has had an effect on all of us.
So why bring this into the athletic scholarship discussion? Because it has a dramatic effect on our priorities and the way we view life... and athletic scholarships.
Jon's words will make you think, discuss and hopefully change the way you've been approaching this whole recruiting world.
Please leave your comments and thoughts for Jon by email or on the Recruit-Me Facebook page.
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Your journey to an athletic scholarship is sequential. Our host has been teaching five sequential steps for the past 15 years and they work.
Recruiting expert and author Jon Fugler runs through the five steps.
Most families know two or three steps, but it takes the full five to create success. Get all five here today.
The one assumption Jon makes is that your student-athlete can compete at the next level. He shares exactly what that means.
If you're looking for one place where you can get the foundational content for your athletic scholarship, it's here in this episode.
Share it with others.
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Get the first chapter FREE of "The Athletic Scholarship Playbook".
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