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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Learn more from Jeff Howell:
- http://jeffhowell.me
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhowell76
- https://www.facebook.com/jeffhowell76
- https://twitter.com/jeffhowell76
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.
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Creators and Guests
Host
Ross Romano
Co-founder, Be Podcast Network; Founder, September Strategies. Edtech strategist, performance coach, and podcast host.
