The Recruit-Me Athletic Scholarship Podcast with Brent Hanks
Episodes
Ep 204: Recruiting Basics Part 8 of 8- Foundations for Athletic Scholarship Success
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do know which offer to accept? Once you've done all the work to get to the finish line, you want to know how to cross it. This is your reward for ...
Ep 203: Recruiting Basics Part 7: Foundations for Athletic Scholarship Success
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're screaming towards the finish line in this 8-part series on recruiting basics. If you've kept up, you've got the tools you need to start or accel...
Ep 202: Recruiting Basics Part 6- Foundations for Athletic Scholarship Success
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon Fugler lays out two more vital keys in the recruiting process. Nailing these basics will provide the foundation you need for your...
Ep 201: Recruiting Basic Part 5- Foundations for Athletic Scholarship Success
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses the most important tool you'll create for your recruiting journey. It's part of your Intro Package and goes hand-in-hand with t...
Ep 200: Recruiting Basics Part 4- Foundations for Athletic Scholarship Success
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Things are starting to move again in college sports, slowly but surely. While things are still tentative, coaches are recruiting intensely. They're lo...
Ep 199: Recruiting Basics Part 3-- Foundations for Athletic Scholarship Success
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Your goal is to end up at the school which is the best fit. One of the biggest mistakes families make is right at the outset. And in the end, it resul...
Ep 198: Recruiting Basics Part 2- Foundations for Athletic Scholarship Success
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Fugler continues this timeless series to lay a strong foundation for your scholarship pursuit. Recruiting Basic #2 is all about knowing the right ...
Ep 197: Part 1--Recruiting Basics: Foundations for Athletic Scholarship Success
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we need a starting point. Other times we need a re-set. In either case, we have to get back to basics in order to succeed in recruiting. Jon...
Ep 196: How to Use the NCAA Website
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the best things in life are FREE. So are some of the best resources on recruiting and athletic scholarships. Don't overlook one of the most va...
Ep 195: Wake up! You're Missing the Recruiting Train
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, Jon Fugler gives you a pep talk to get you out of the Coronavirus blues. He'll rock your world with fresh ideas for how you...
Ep 194: Let's Talk Masterminds - Part 2
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Fugler goes deeper with a topic he introduced last week: masterminds. Multiply your recruiting efforts by coming together with other families purs...
EP 193: A Powerful Scholarship Tool Anyone Can Access
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You have an unprecedented opportunity to advance your scholarship dreams. The Coronavirus crisis doesn't have to kill your recruiting drive. Sure, it'...
Ep 192: The Recruiting Secret I Never Knew
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After 20 years in the recruiting field, the old dog has learned a new trick. Jon Fugler reveals a big secret a major college coach taught him just wee...
Ep 191: We're Social Distancing -- But We're in This Together
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this time of isolation, you can get discouraged. And it leaks into your scholarship pursuit. In this episode, Jon shares a powerful audio clip that...
Ep 190: Recruiting Advice from a D1 Coach During the Coronavirus Crisis
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a golden opportunity to hear from one of the most successful D1 coaches in history. John Anderson, head baseball coach at the University of Min...
Ep 189: SPECIAL REPORT: Effects of Coronavirus on Your Scholarship Pursuit
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
These are tough days for everyone. And as a sports family, your recruiting journey has come to a sudden halt. Or has it? The Coronavirus has invaded y...
Ep 188: Here's How to Get to the Next Level
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recruiting takes discipline. In this episode, Jon Fugler delivers three initiatives you can adopt to take your recruiting success to the next level. H...
Ep 187: Checkpoints in Your Scholarship Pursuit
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The road to an athletic scholarship is linear and there are checkpoints to hit along the way. In this episode, Jon Fugler explains four checkpoints th...
Ep 186: Social Media and Recruiting Part 2 - How to Make it Work for You
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You heard last week about the importance of social media and how college coaches use it extensively in researching and communicating with recruits. In...
Ep 185: Social Media and Recruiting
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Social media is a major recruiting tool for the athlete and college coaches. It can be your best friend or worst enemy. Use it right and it will enhan...
Ep 184: Timeless Recruiting Tactics - They Still Work
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's so much new information on recruiting emerging every week. How can you make sure you're following the right advice? In this episode, Jon Fugle...
Ep 183: Tools That Take You to the Top
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Peel away recruiting confusion by keeping good records of your scholarship journey. If you do, you'll get to your goal faster and easier. Most of all,...
Ep 182: Turning Your Plan Into Payout
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's great to have goals and a plan, but how can you turn them into an athletic scholarship? In other words, how can you get a PAYout for all your eff...
Ep 181: Personalizing Your Recruiting Plan for Power
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this third part of his Planning series, Jon Fugler jumps in with counsel on how to take ownership of and personalizing your recruiting plan. If you...
Ep 180: How to Set Yourself Up for Recruiting Success
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're really serious about an athletic scholarship, and you're willing to do the work to get one, this episode is for you. Jon Fugler lays out fiv...
Ep 179: Five Questions Every Sports Family Must Answer
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a high school sports family seeking an athletic scholarship, you'll need to answer five important questions. In this episode, Jon Fugler lea...
Ep 178: The Most Important Piece of Your Recruiting Framework
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You can have talent, vision, goals, values and the best intentions, but without this final element your recruiting efforts will fall flat. Your athlet...
Ep 177: Digging Deeper - Your Recruiting Framework Part 4
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We've covered the top and bottom pieces of the Recruiting Framework. Today's episode will explore something that will keep you in the recruiting lane....
Ep 176: Am I Good Enough? Recruiting Framework - Part 3
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Doubt looms in most every sports family's mind. Unless your son or daughter is a highly recruited athlete, you wonder if they have the talent to get a...
Ep 175: Vision and Goals - The Top Piece of Your Recruiting Framework
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part two of this foundational series explores the top piece of your recruiting framework. Jon talks about vision and goals, the fuel that carries you ...
Ep 174: How to Build Your Recruiting Framework
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every scholarship family needs a recruiting framework. It's no wonder most sports families fail in the scholarship pursuit. They lack a framework that...
Ep 173: How to Speed Up the Recruiting Process
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The recruiting window won't be open forever. For your family, it may be months, not even years. In any case, no matter what grade you're in, you're al...
Ep 172: Charting Your Recruiting Course: Maximizing the Next 6 Months
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Recruiting is a long journey, so you need to break it down into bite-size pieces -- or short trips. In this episode, Jon Fugler will show you how you ...
Ep 171: Sharing My Heart About Recruiting -- Especially to Parents of High School Athletes
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For nearly 20 years, Jon Fugler has been helping high school athletes get scholarships. In this episode, he shoots straight with parents while at the ...
Ep 170: Recruiting Fatigue: I'm Too Tired to Keep Going
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The reality of recruiting is that it is a long journey. And you will get tired. So tired sometimes that you want to quit. But this is just a season, a...
Ep 169: An Honest Discussion with Keirsten Sires, Former Athlete and Now a Recruiting Expert
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In our special guest interview, you'll get a look at recruiting from a different angle. Keirsten Sires is a former college athlete who experienced a r...
Ep 168: How to Fight Anxiety and Panic in Recruiting
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's almost early signing week for a couple major sports. This might make some athletes happy, but most others are left with a feeling of anxiety? Why...
Ep 167: Parents Asking Questions
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There's lots of activity right now on the recruiting front and parents have questions. From the basic to the complex, they are on the minds of familie...
Ep 166: Part 3- The Truth About Recruiting That Will Transform Your Results
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jon wraps up this series that will set you straight about recruiting, laying the foundation for a successful effort. The last of 10 truths will be you...
Ep 165: Part 2-The Truth About Recruiting That Will Transform Your Results
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Fugler continues his discussion on the truths of recruiting. Knowing and applying these truths will lead to a better shot at scholarship success. ...
Ep 164: The Truth About Recruiting That Will Transform Your Results
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Confusion abounds when it comes to recruiting. How much of what you're told is true and how much leads you astray? In this episode, Jon Fugler address...
Ep 163: Guaranteed Recruiting Results?
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this day and age, when you hear the word "guaranteed," you get a little suspicious. Well, Jon Fugler says you can get guaranteed recruiting results...
Ep 162: The Magic Bullet of Recruiting
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As we get into the fall recruiting season, athletes and families are looking for recruiting's magic bullet. What is that one thing that will pretty mu...
Ep 161: Pruning Your Way to an Athletic Scholarship
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's painful to cut things out of your life. Especially when they are good things. But if our lives are too crowded, we enjoy less and accomplish litt...
Ep 160: Here's Your Fall Recruiting Plan
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fall is here and it's the time of year most families hit it hard. Jon Fugler will prepare you for getting results, no matter where you are in the proc...
Ep 159: How Can I Get a Scholarship When I'm Not the Best on the Team?
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, athletic scholarship expert Jon Fugler answers one of the most-asked questions: How can I get a scholarship when I'm not the best on the te...
Ep 158: What College Coaches are Looking For
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what you could do differently to get and keep the attention of college coaches? In this episode, Jon Fugler shares what is impo...
Ep 157: Great Recruiting TEAMS Get Scholarships
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Never underestimate the value of a team. You know the importance in competition. Even if you're in an individual sport, your teammates are important t...
Ep 156: You Can't Get a Scholarship Without This One Habit
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the summer podcast series, Jon Fugler explains one habit that you have to develop in order to get a scholarship. It's something tha...
Ep 155: Confronting Your Upper Limit Challenge
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a talented athlete that can compete at the next level, you can indeed get an athletic scholarship. Knowing that and really BELIEVING it are ...
Ep 154: Halftime Secrets for Summer Recruiting
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're halfway through the summer and this episode is packed with content to give you a push for the second half. In an extended show, recruiting exper...
Ep 153: The Scholarship Secret No One Talks About
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, discover how to have an edge over other recruits by unlocking a secret that will radically change your recruiting thinking and strate...
Ep 152: How to Increase Your Value to College Coaches
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are five things you can do to increase your value in the eyes of college coaches. You can work on those things this summer. If you do, you'll re...
Ep 151: A Conversation with a Parent
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We can learn from each other. In recruiting, it's always best to learn from someone who has been successful. Such is the case in this episode, as Jon ...
Ep 150: Your MUST-DO Next Step in the Recruiting Process
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The clock is ticking and summer is about to be in full swing. If you want to make the most progress this summer, you need to know your next step every...
EP 149: Getting Coaches to Show Interest This Summer--Fast
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You need to gain ground this summer in your scholarship pursuit. To do that, you need quick response from as many coaches as possible. They are in rec...
EP 148: How to Keep a Coach's Interest Long-Term
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In your race to the scholarship finish line, the key is to keep as many options open as possible. That means you need to maintain the interest of coll...
Ep 147: How to be Seen by College Coaches This Summer
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With summer on the doorstep, being seen by college coaches has to be a priority. They'll be out there evaluating prospects. Getting coaches to see you...
Ep 146: Here's How to Get Recruited
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You'll love the real-life story of Wils Guy, a senior who shows us what it takes to get recruited. He had a couple strikes against him, but it didn't ...
Ep 145: You Have an Unfair Advantage
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to get a leg up on the competition for an athletic scholarship? Of course! And you have an unfair advantage you didn't even know about. In...
Ep 144: Make it Personal
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One athlete found a secret to landing an athletic scholarship and you'll hear her story in this episode. You'll be surprised by how she did it, but en...
Ep 143: Why I Push Back Against Recruiting Services
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this candid episode, Jon Fugler shares his perspective on recruiting services. There are key elements he brings out that will cause you to think ab...
Ep 142: 10 Ways to Improve Your Recruiting Chances
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a must-listen episode, because you'll find things you can apply right away. And get results. As summer approaches, you want to maximize the re...
Ep 141: 7 People You Must Interview on a Campus Visit
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summer will be here before you know it, and campus visits are a must. Or, if you're a senior, now is the time you might be making those visits. Have p...
Ep 140: How to Breathe Life into Your Recruiting Campaign
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're just getting started in your recruiting efforts or you've been going at it for awhile, learn how you can revive your campaign. Jon Fugl...
Ep 139: Three Indications That You're Losing Ground
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You can slowly kill your recruiting chances and not even know it. This episode is a wake-up call that will alert you if you're losing ground in this i...
Ep 138: An Interview with a Super-Coach
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It matters what the coach thinks. In this episode, we hear from a high school coach who has had players move on to the next level. Erik Johnson knows ...
EP 137: Three Clues That You're Making Progress
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Recruiting can seem mysterious. It's a guessing game sometimes. It's like trying to discover the truth in some secret world. In this episode, Jon Fugl...
EP 136: My 3 Biggest Recruiting Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's usually best to learn from the mistakes of others instead of making them yourself. In this episode, Jon Fugler pulls back the curtain and shares ...
EP 135: Why Great Athletes Don't Get Scholarships
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pull up an ear, because this episode is one you need to hear. Jon Fugler shoots straight, especially with athletes about the #1 reason great athletes ...
EP 134: Free Coaching February Session 4
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Questions poured in this week and Jon Fugler tackles them all, from signing periods to home schooling to communication with coaches. This is the final...
Ep 133: Free Coaching February-Session 3 [Strategy]
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There's a theme in this week's questions for Free Coaching February. It centers around the strategy of being pursued by college coaches. We look at th...
[BONUS EPISODE] Equipped for Life: 5 Steps to Your Athletic Scholarship Dream
17 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[This is a Special BONUS Episode] An athletic scholarship can equip you for life. Recruiting expert Jon Fugler reveals why as he clearly explains the ...
Ep 132: School Visits, Exposure, Evaluations and Ratings
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's Free Coaching February and we've got some excellent questions from parents in this episode. Recruiting expert Jon Fugler talks about a most effec...
EP 131: Social Media and Recruiting - Free Coaching February
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode launches Free Coaching February with the hot topic of social media. It's part of recruiting these days. Jon Fugler answers a parent's que...
EP 130: Five Free Recruiting Resources
27 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all like FREE, and that's the key word in this week's episode. With all the stuff out there on the internet, what's really helpful for you? It can ...
Ep 129: What Doesn't Work in Recruiting
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The shotgun approach to recruiting is dangerous. Unfortunately, some families will try just about anything to get the student-athlete a scholarship. B...
EP 128: How to Leverage Your Time for the Best Recruiting Results
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your time is valuable and when it comes to your scholarship pursuit, you don't want to waste it. In this episode, Jon Fugler explains not only how you...
EP 127: The Five Best Recruiting Habits
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you master five specific recruiting habits, you will have scholarship success. Consistency is the key to getting results and this is especially tru...
EP 126: The Bottom Line in Recruiting [#1 Episode of 2018]
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this milestone episode, we're going right for the most important content you'll get on this podcast. Recruiting expert Jon Fugler gives you exactly...
EP 125: How to Multiply Your Recruiting Efforts [Best of 2018 #2]
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 man...
EP 124-- #3 Episode of 2018: "Digging Into the Finances of College"
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
NOTE: This was the third most downloaded episode of the year. As we round out 2018, we want to bring you the top three episodes, as determined by list...
Ep 123: Recruiting Opportunity Knocks. When Will You Open the Door?
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode comes to you from South Africa, where Jon Fugler shares three things about the recruiting opportunity you have. Jon says that it sometime...
EP 122: The Recruiting Funnel in 15 Minutes
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is a high speed journey through the recruiting funnel. Jon Fugler covered it in detail in Episodes 114-120, but this gives you a good overview in...
Ep 121: Recruiting Shortcuts: How to Do It Faster and Get Better Results
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your shortest distance to an athletic scholarship is a straight line. In the real world, that doesn't happen. However, there are short cuts you can ta...
EP 120: The Recruiting Funnel Day 7: Overcoming Recruiting and Scholarship Barriers
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The recruiting road is not all well-paved. There are a lot of bumps and potholes along the way. That's the reality of this process. Our Recruiting Fun...
Ep 119: The Recruiting Funnel Day 6: Making the Most Important Decision
04 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You may not be at the point of making your final school choice, but you need to prepare now. What you do on the front end of recruiting will make a bi...
Ep 118: The Recruitng Funnel Day 5: The Secret to Staying on a Coach's Radar
03 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're moving through the Recruiting Funnel, and often things slow down at the stage Jon discusses today-- Day 5. How can you stay on a coach's radar o...
EP 117: The Recruiting Funnel Day 4: The 3D Radar of Recruiting
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of the most strategic elements in recruiting. Video. This is recruiting in 3D. And it's important that you get it right. Jon Fugler leads the...
EP 116: The Recruiting Funnel Day 3: The Secret to Having Your Own Radar
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of talk about getting on a coach's radar, but this is a two-way street. You need to have radar, too. What do we mean by that? It's Day 3...
EP 115: The Recruiting Funnel - Day 2: Become a Bigger Blip on the Radar
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Getting on a coach's radar is just the first step. Becoming one of his or her bigger prospects means you have to become a bigger blip on the radar. In...
EP 114: The Recruiting Funnel - Day 1: From Prospect to Scholarship
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Getting yourself into the Recruiting Funnel is a non-negotiable when it comes to getting a scholarship. In this opening day of a 7-day series, Jon Fug...
EP 113: The Distinctives of a Recruited Athlete
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
NOTE: Please forward this episode to a friend. Scholarships don't just happen. Neither does recruiting. Only certain kinds of athletes reach their sch...
Ep 112: Answering Recruiting's Biggest Question
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How can I get exposure? That's the #1 challenge high school athletes face. In this episode, Jon Fugler provides keys to solving that problem. This is ...
Ep 111: How to Compare Schools and Programs the Right Way
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You have to make a decision and often it's tough. Especially when it comes to choosing the right school. When you have a few schools in the mix you've...
Ep 110: When You Think It's Too Late to Get Recruited
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Fear strikes the heart of a scholarship-seeking family when they panic with this statement: "It's too late!" You might be there now. If not, you'll li...
EP 109: What's the Solution When College Coaches Don't Seem to Notice You?
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
(Note: This episode was recorded just hours before Jon evacuated North Carolina, with Hurricane Florence on the way). It's frustrating when talented a...
EP 108: Digging Into the Finances of College -- Even for Scholarship Athletes
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Receiving an athletic scholarship doesn't mean all your expenses are paid for. The real cost of college for scholarship athletes may be a shocker for ...
EP 107: We're Talkin' Video
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We received a great question from a listener in our "One Question Series." It's about video and what content to include so the coach will watch the ...
EP 106: Why You Should Never Accept a Verbal Offer
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of the most dangerous things an athlete can do and it could kill your scholarship chances. Many athletes today are accepting verbal offers,...