Jeff Howell — Navigating the college sports recruitment process

After helping his oldest son land at an NCAA Division-III college football program, today’s guest Jeff Howell uses his knowledge of the college sports recruitment process to help other student-athletes and their families navigate the process.

The landscape can be complex and hard-to-understand, so it’s quite valuable to hear from Jeff. Our conversation covers:
  • How Jeff developed his knowledge of the recruitment process and what he learned
  • Differences across different sports
  • When to begin researching types of programs (NCAA, NAIA, Juco, etc.), specific schools,  and scholarships
  • Using social media and other online tools to get coaches’ attention
  • The responsibilities of the student-athlete, parents, and high school coaches
  • What are college programs looking for?
  • Red flags to look out for during recruitment
  • Making up for lost time
  • Additional resources: http://jeffhowell.me 
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About the host:
Ross Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.

Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net

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Creators and Guests

Ross Romano
Host
Ross Romano
CEO, September Strategies. Co-founder, @BePodcastNet. #EquityAwards Program Chair. Advisor, comms & storytelling strategist for #k12, #nonprofit, #edtech orgs.
Jeff Howell
Guest
Jeff Howell
Navigating the college sports recruitment process
Jeff Howell — Navigating the college sports recruitment process