The Recruiting Playbook Podcast

Coach Alan Nakamura

Many young athletes dream about playing college sports on a scholarship - parents are all for that idea too! So how do prospects get started in pursuing an athletic scholarship? What are college coaches looking for? There are more opportunities out there than one might think - learn about the do's and don'ts and hear about the college athletics recruiting process, directly from the coaches who do the connecting, evaluating, and offering, on "The Recruiting Playbook Podcast."

  1. International Recruiting

    07/02/2021

    International Recruiting

    Coach Xavier Lopez from Sacrament State Women's Basketball talks about recruiting players internationally on today's podcast.

    30 min
  2. NCAA D1 Women's Basketball Coach Camille Williams Talks About Program Values, The Right Fit & Red Flags

    05/14/2021

    NCAA D1 Women's Basketball Coach Camille Williams Talks About Program Values, The Right Fit & Red Flags

    What are some red flags that might make a college recruiter hesitate in approaching a student-athlete? What are some things college athletic programs value and are you the right fit? In this episode of the Recruiting Playbook podcast,  NCAA D1 Basketball Coach Camille Williams talks About Program Values, The Right Fit & Red Flags

    35 min

  3. 02/11/2021

    NCAA D1 Head Women's Basketball Coach JD Gustin Interview

    Coach Alan Nakamura interviews NCAA D1 Dixie State Women's Basketball Head Coach JD Gustin. Coach Gustin offers his unique perspective regarding recruiting and shares some sound advice to recruits and parents of recruits.

    21 min

  4. 01/02/2021

    How Important Are Academics? Part 3 & University of Wisconsin Soccer Coach Marisa Kresge Interview

    In this final episode, Coach Alan continues his topic on the benefits of strong academic performance and  University of Wisconsin-Madison's   Assistant Women's Soccer Coach Marisa Kresge provides helpful insights on the role competitiveness plays in her recruiting process

    34 min
  5. How Important Are Academics? Part 1 & Interview with Div. 1 UC Santa Barbara Head Women's Soccer Coach Paul Stumpf

    12/05/2020

    How Important Are Academics? Part 1 & Interview with Div. 1 UC Santa Barbara Head Women's Soccer Coach Paul Stumpf

    In the first of a three part series, Coach Alan covers the topic of academics and Head Coach Paul Stumpf from Division 1 UC Santa Barbara Women's Soccer shares important insights regarding recruiting and how the academic piece can afford a student athlete greater opportunities.

    34 min
  6. How Important Are Academics? Part 2_Learn About the Ivy League

    11/25/2020

    How Important Are Academics? Part 2_Learn About the Ivy League

    In this episode, Coach Alan continues his topic on the benefits of strong academic performance and Columbia University Head Women's Basketball Coach Megan Griffith discusses recruiting and opportunities in the Ivy League.

    31 min
  7. Evaluating Colleges Part 2_Coach Melyssa Lombardi NCAA D1 University of Oregon Softball

    11/12/2020

    Evaluating Colleges Part 2_Coach Melyssa Lombardi NCAA D1 University of Oregon Softball

    "How should I go about choosing a college?"  Today's episode is Part 2, of a two-part series where Coach Alan shares 5 questions that a student-athlete should ask themselves as  well as discuss with his/her parent(s) or guardian. These questions will help in evaluating which colleges or universities would be the right fit.  And in our "View From the Bench"  segment, NCAA Division 1 University of Oregon Head Softball Coach Melyssa Lombardi shares what she looks for  in recruits as well as some important aspects athletes, in general, should consider.

    22 min
  8. Evaluating Colleges Part 1_Coach Lamont Butler NAIA Trinity International College Football

    10/11/2020

    Evaluating Colleges Part 1_Coach Lamont Butler NAIA Trinity International College Football

    How should I go about choosing a college?  In today's episode,  Coach Alan shares , in a two-part series, some practical tips on evaluating colleges and Head Football Coach Lamont Butler tells us how  the NAIA differs from the NCAA in terms of recruiting athletes, athletic scholarships and level of competition.

    19 min
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Many young athletes dream about playing college sports on a scholarship - parents are all for that idea too! So how do prospects get started in pursuing an athletic scholarship? What are college coaches looking for? There are more opportunities out there than one might think - learn about the do's and don'ts and hear about the college athletics recruiting process, directly from the coaches who do the connecting, evaluating, and offering, on "The Recruiting Playbook Podcast."

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