Too much of anything can be bad. In this episode, author and athletic scholarship expert Jon Fugler shares that a certain one thing can actually kill your scholarship dream.
What is it? Well, the answer might surprise you.
In this extended episode, Jon lays it on the line and explains why this can be a killer. And he'll give you the solution.
Jon spends time in this extended episode sharing his six steps of recruiting success. These steps have been working for nearly 20 years, and they will work for you.
Jon also counts the days down to his book launch, this Thursday. This episode is content coming right from the book, THE ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP PLAYBOOK. Look for it Thursday on Amazon. Until then, enjoy this sneak peak into the content.
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Book launch: THE ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP PLAYBOOK. Available Thursday on Amazon.
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One of the most discouraging things a recruit can experience is losing the interest of a college coach. The fruitful relationship has dried up and it takes the wind out of your sails.
In this episode, recruiting expert Jon Fugler teaches you how to make sure this problem is minimized or eliminated. There are things you can do that will keep you on a coach's radar and stay there.
This content comes from Jon's new book, THE ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP PLAYBOOK: A Complete College Recruiting Roadmap for High School Athletes and Parents, which releases on Amazon August 3.
In this episode, Jon says that you need to approach recruiting like a marathon, not a sprint. You have to continue to show interest over a long period of time, even years! It speaks volume to coaches, because they don't want to chase athletes who aren't interested in their program.
Simply by keeping in contact, you're setting yourself apart from other recruits. Jon explains how to keep the relationship fresh.
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Jon's book releases August 3 on Amazon in Kindle and paperback.
How to Get an Athletic Scholarship free download
Athletic Scholarship coach Jon Fugler ran out of time in the last episode to dig as deep as he wanted to. In this episode, he goes into more detail on how you can make a great impression on college coaches.
Specifically, he tells you exactly what your intro letter or email should say. He uses his son's letter as an example. This is a deep dive into what Jon introduced last episode, and is material featured in his new book.
It's countdown time to Jon's new book, "THE ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP PLAYBOOK: A Complete College Recruiting Roadmap for High School Athletes and Parents."
Releasing August 3 on Amazon, this is the most complete book written that shows families how they can be empowered to take control of the recruiting process... and how to follow the step-by-step plan to success.
Jon also answer's a parent's question on how to tactfully ask a college coach where his son fits into the coach's scholarship and recruiting plans. It's a tough thing to navigate, and Jon brings clarity.
If you have a question for Jon, you can email him at jon@recruit-me.com or tweet him @JonFugler.
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The Athletic Scholarship Playbook (releasing in Kindle and paperback formats on Amazon August 3).
Many families fail in the recruiting process before they get out of the gate.
Their athlete isn't getting on coaches' radars because they've made a poor impression on coaches. If a coach is turned off or doesn't even know an athlete exists, that's a dead end.
In Jon Fugler's upcoming new book, "The Athletic Scholarship Playbook," he dedicates a full chapter on how to make a good first impression.
In this episode, Jon examines one piece of that puzzle and leaves you with solid information that you can apply right away. This is the first in a two-part series, because Jon wants to dig deep enough for the information to be valuable.
In this episode, you get to preview the content coming in his new book, releasing August 3 on Amazon.
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"How to Get an Athletic Scholarship" free download
Don't trust your scholarship future to someone else.
That's Jon Fugler's key statement and principle as he shares how you can take control of your recruiting campaign.
Whether you're just getting started, or stalled, or needing fresh input, the five things Jon brings you will keep the recruiting process in your control In fact, his final point is one that assures you will never get stalled and that you'll move forward consistently.
Jon also shares about his new book, which comes out on Amazon August 1. He needs your help finalizing the title.
This summer can be life-changing for one of the biggest decisions your family will make-- where to send our student-athlete to college. Jon makes sure you're "in the zone."
Will you do Jon a favor? Share this podcast with other athletes and parents. Help them out like Jon has helped you.
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Maximize the summer recruiting season. But where do you start?
In this episode, Jon Fugler helps you dig into the all-important first step. It's not something you can gloss over or do flippantly. You need to do this thoroughly so your next actions will fall into place.
Jon encourages you to commit the next two months to your recruiting. If you do, then by the end of the summer you'll be ahead of families that decided to "just take the summer off."
This episode will help you see that recruiting is doable on your own. And it can be an exciting, enjoyable process. Challenging, but achievable. You'll lay a foundation for the next several months.
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Athletic Scholarship University
How to Get an Athletic Scholarship-- Free Download
Free Bonus: Three Coaching Calls with Jon Fugler
Getting an athletic scholarship is one of the biggest dreams an athlete can have. At this moment, there are hundreds of thousands of high school athletes who are pursuing that dream.
But dreams turned into reality result in success. When it comes to an athletic scholarship, it's a tough road that requires more than wishful thinking.
In this episode, you'll meet Dean Patino, a man who turned his sports business dream into reality. He'll share things that parallel your scholarship journey.
Dean is a highly successful entrepreneur with a fascinating story. He will encourage you and stretch you. He has learned a lot in the past couple decades and has words of wisdom for athletes and parents today.
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Free Bonus: Three Coaching Calls for Recruit-Me Premium Families
Vote on a Title for Jon's new recruiting book
Free download: How to Get an Athletic Scholarship
If you've listened to the two previous episodes, you know the #1 secret to getting an athletic scholarship.
In this episode, part 3, Jon Fugler helps you discover the best system for you. This varies from family to family, and Jon gives you five things to consider as you choose yours.
A system is critical for success. More than that, the right system is a must. Without a quality system that meets your particular needs, you can spin your wheels in the recruiting process.
You have a lot of choices as to which system to adopt for your pursuit. By the end of this episode, you'll have the tools to make that decision.
Also, be looking for an opportunity to help Jon create the title for his upcoming book on athletic scholarships.
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Jon Fugler left you hanging in the last episode, but only because he didn't want to rush through the six points he is covering in this series.
This episode, he'll complete the acrostic SYSTEM as he reveals the full scope of the #1 secret to getting an athletic scholarship.
Without a doubt, understanding the idea of a system will save you in many ways, and keep you on course to an athletic scholarship.
All too many times, families get torn in several directions in the scholarship hunt and end up without anything. Jon wants to help you stop that. Take in the final three points and apply what you've learned immediately. It will get you results right away.
If this series raises questions, then please email Jon and get the answers you need. Let's gain a full understanding of what a quality system looks like for you.
Jon also lets you know that he has a book coming out this summer on recruiting and scholarships, and he will be asking for your help giving it the best title. He'll tell you more about that in the near future.
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How to Get an Athletic Scholarship free download
The greatest secret to getting an athletic scholarship might surprise you. It's not talent. And it's not getting noticed. It's not even competing in combines, tournaments, showcases or camps.
In this episode, Jon Fugler zeroes in on the #1 secret. He explains in detail what you need to know to maximize the window of opportunity facing every high school athlete.
As a result of this episode and the next, you'll begin to understand what you need to do to avoid pitfalls and choose the right course to pursuing an athletic scholarship.
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How to Get an Athletic Scholarship
Erik Johnson loves coaching. That's why he coaches three hockey teams, including a high school club team. He's packed full of wisdom for high school athletes seeking an athletic scholarship.
Jon Fugler interviews Erik on what it takes to be the complete athlete that college coaches are looking for. College coaches come to him for referrals and honest evaluations of hockey players they are considering recruiting.
You'll gain a wealth of information from this interview. You'll find out that it's not all about talent. There are other qualities that make up a scholarship athlete.
You'll learn what Erik has discovered in his coaching of youth and high school athletes for over a decade, and how some of them have gone on to compete at the next level.
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It's frustrating!
The coach is showing interest when ... suddenly ... all communication stops.
What happened?
More importantly, how can I get his interest back?
Parents and athletes, this is something that may require effort from both of you.
In this episode, recruiting expert Jon Fugler gives you three steps of action to re-ignite a coach's interest.
The communication gap may not have anything to do with the coach's interest level. There are a number of reasons communication wanes.
Whatever the reason, you can do something about it. You can revive some of the relationships that seem to have died out.
Listen and find out how.
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Tell Jon what you think of the possibility of one-one-one coaching
A little bit different format in this episode, as Jon Fugler takes you into a live coaching call he just completed with parents and athletes.
He lifts and excerpt from that call and features a handful of questions parents asked him.
For instance, Matthew asked, "Why does the NCAA allow colleges to verbally commit so young?" Jon responds with a warning about verbal commitments and how it can damage your scholarship chances.
If you have a question Jon can answer on a future episode, email him at jon@recruit-me.com.
You should find the questions in this episode probably apply to you, too.
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Being face-to-face with a college coach, or having a phone conversation, can make a high school student-athlete tremble.
In this episode, recruiting expert Jon Fugler helps athletes and parents maximize their conversations with college coaches.
This is an opportunity for the athlete to put himself or herself in the best light with a coach who is recruiting them. Jon shares three things that will help that conversation in a big way.
If an athlete can present him or herself in a positive way, that will set him or her apart from other athletes. Of course, talent has to be there, but coaches recruit beyond talent, too. They look for character and attitude. This can come out in a conversation.
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Recruiting expert Jon Fugler isn't be overly dramatic when he says...
...that believing and acting on recruiting lies can cost an athlete a scholarship.
Have you ever bought something and you were unpleasantly surprised when the item arrived? The picture was misleading. And you bought it. What a disappointment.
The same is true in recruiting. If you act on things that are actually misleading, you'll be disappointed. And you'll lose time and money getting back into the game.
Listen as Jon share five of the biggest lies that can trap you. He'll address the lies, followed by the truths. Act on truth and you've got a bright future.
Jon shares from personal experience and what he has seen for the past 15+ years with other families.
For instance, one of the biggest lies athletes and parents believe is this:
"If my kid is good enough, the college coaches will find him or her."
Jon takes quite a bit of time to address the corresponding truth and how to capitalize on that truth.
Get in the game and stay in the game by acting on truth and rejecting lies. There's a lot of misinformation out there. This episode gets right to the point.
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Athletic Scholarship University
"How to Get an Athletic Scholarship" free report that shares three laws of recruiting. Get the truth in this document.
Contact Jon with your recruiting questions.
The best laid plans of mice and men...
Your recruiting plan might look good on paper-- then reality hits. Life happens. Things don't go the way you've planned.
You've hit a recruiting speed bump. This speed bump comes in all sizes, from minor to huge and destructive.
Don't worry. It's only natural.
Recruiting expert Jon Fugler helps you recover from the unexpected. He helps you get your recruiting vehicle repaired and back on Scholarship Road.
In this episode, Jon shares candidly from his own experiences as an athlete and as a father. You'll benefit from hearing his experiences and his advice.
By the end of this episode, you should be able to get your recruiting campaign back on course, no matter how damaging the speed bump.
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How to Get an Athletic Scholarship free report by Jon
Getting lost in a college coach's pool of recruits is not where an athlete wants to be. You want to be noticed, remembered and consistently contacted by college coaches.
You want to be one of their top recruits.
What's the secret to rising to the top? In this episode, recruiting expert Jon Fugler shares three "P's" that will get you there.
Recruiting is a process and nothing is permanent. This is a dynamic "game" and you better know how to play.
You'll come away with three things you can act on, both in recruiting and athletically. There's a parallel between the two areas. You'll learn that Jon is passionate about this.
Getting on a coach's radar and staying on a coach's radar is the focus on this episode.
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How to Get an Athletic Scholarship (Coming up on last chance to download)
Contact Jon at jon@recruit-me.com
Recruiting expert Jon Fugler talks a lot about the right fit, but what does that really mean?
In this episode, you'll meet a man who has dedicated his life to making sure athletes find the right program and school. He has served for over two decades in college athletics administration following his college athletic career.
Andy Hurley is the founder of eRecruit Fit, a company that goes deep into the "right fit" concept. Andy and his team work with a number of college athletic programs and student-athletes, providing a high-level assessment tool that high school athletes can access at no charge.
Find out more about the importance of making the right school choice... and how high school athletes can take the eRecruit Fit assessment to discover amazing things about themselves.
Athletes and parents will learn things that will shape the student-athlete's future in this important crossroads of life.
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Don't get burned in your pursuit of an athletic scholarship.
In this episode, recruiting expert Jon Fugler helps you take three proactive steps so your efforts don't go up in smoke.
This recruiting world is tough and intense. Unless you've got a solid foundation to work from, you're likely to experience unnecessary pain and setbacks. Listen as Jon explains the actions you can take to make sure March Madness doesn't invade your scholarship pursuit.
Jon also shares his desire to have you part of his three live coaching sessions. As summer approaches, get ready for that big recruiting season. These live coaching sessions will do that. It's part of a special package that's only good through March 31.
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Athletic Scholarship University
Hear from a former scholarship athlete in this episode and learn from his recruiting and college experience.
Taylor Mathis was a D1 scholarship swimmer, but how he ended up where he did was not the way he had planned. Indeed, recruiting has its twists and turns.
It all turned out well, and you'll hear directly from Taylor how that happened.
Now Taylor helps other athletes present themselves to college coaches and make the best impression possible. His service, Student-Athlete Websites, gives the talented athlete a quality platform to share his or her talents.
Listen to Taylor's story and also how you can find the program with the best fit for you (or your student-athlete).
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Student-Athlete Websites (Get a $20 Discount)
How to Get an Athletic Scholarship free report (download)
Athletic Scholarship University
Are you ready to give confident answers to the most important questions when a college coach contacts you?
Parents, are you preparing your son or daughter for the penetrating questions college coaches will ask him or her?
In this episode, recruiting expert Jon Fugler comes to you direct from Spring Training in Florida. It's from here that he shares about five questions every athlete will need to answer for any college coach.
He gives his insights, by the way, after the third inning of Monday's Pirates-Yankees game. If you want the energy and atmosphere of competition, you'll get it in this episode.
Enjoy jumping into spring training and jot down the five questions and Jon's insights. Your family will be prepared, gain confidence and express purpose in your next coach interaction.
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One of the most impactful things an athlete (and parent) can do is make a personal visit to a college campus. More questions can get answered by the in-person experience than any other way.
Plus, you'll also make a lasting impression on college coaches.
Of course, the big goal for athletes is to get an invitation for an "official visit." However, unofficial visits have huge value. In this episode, recruiting expert Jon Fugler explains why.
But the core of this episode is Jon's insights into five things you should do when making a campus visit. You have to go with purpose and follow through on that purpose.
Whether you have a visit coming up or you're making plans to do that this spring or summer, make sure you've got these five things on your radar.
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Parent, you have the most critical role in the recruiting process.
That statement may surprise you, but it's absolutely true. Yes, your athlete has to have the talent and the commitment, but without you, he or she is unlikely to get a scholarship.
So what is the most important thing you can do in your role?
Recruiting expert Jon Fugler digs into that in this episode, leaving you with steps you can take immediately. You'll be energized and focused as you listen.
Parent, if you'll commit to your role, you'll find that your athlete will excel in a number of ways. Together, you'll achieve that scholarship dream.
Be encouraged as Jon gives you practical counsel.
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Recruiting question for Jon? Email him.
Free Resource: How to Get an Athletic Scholarship
How to get discovered by college coaches is a mystery to most sports families.
However, it doesn't need to be. There are indeed five places that student-athletes can get discovered.
Of course, there are more than five, but recruiting expert Jon Fugler zeroes in on what he believes are the top 5. He not only lists them, but goes into each one and explains how to maximize each avenue.
You'll come away from this episode with more possibilities than you had going in. You'll have something solid to turn to in order to get the attention of college coaches.
Each of these places where recruits are discovered is unique and takes a specific approach. Learn from Jon how to leverage each one.
Learn how you can start today to work your plan to get discovered in one or more of these places.
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Athletic Scholarship University
"How to Get an Athletic Scholarship"-- Jon' Free Report Download
Recruit-Me Premium (23% off through February 23--Jon's birthday)
What a D1 coach says about camps and showcases (Jon's video blog)
What you're feeling right now isn't unusual.
The recruiting journey is a highly emotional one. Ups and downs are normal and sometimes the downs seem overwhelming.
In this episode, hear about one family's story and the variety of emotions they experienced along the way. Emotions that you've experienced or ones that you will.
This is a real story about a real family. The story ended well, but the process was long and challenging.
One thing that recruiting expert Jon Fugler points out is that recruiting is a lot like competing. You'll feel some of the same emotions. In fact, maybe all of them.
Jon also encourages you to write to him and share your experience and ask any questions you have. We're in this together.
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Athletic Scholarship University