Scholarship Athlete: Tips on recruiting, training, NIL, injury prevention, mindset, and leadership

Alex Molden
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The Scholarship Athlete Podcast is a comprehensive guide to help athletes secure an athletic scholarship through tips on recruiting, training, mindset, NIL, and leadership. This podcast helps parents develop a plan for their child's athletic journey. Let's face it..it's expensive to raise kids, especially if they're serious about sports. Having a process in place can help you save money and help your son or daughter achieve success when it comes to receiving a coveted scholarship. This podcast is for you if you frequently ask yourself: -How can I help my athlete get faster? -How do I pick a high school program that helps my athlete stand out? -What's the number one thing I need to do as a parent to help my son or daughter get a scholarship? -When should my child start lifting weights? -What GPA does my child need to have to be recruited? -What should be on my kid's highlight video? -What camps or showcases should my child attend? -When does the recruitment process begin? -How much money is a full-ride athletic scholarship worth? -How do I properly fuel my son or daughter pre and post-workout or after a game? -How do I help my athlete better handle adversity? -How do I help my child be mentally tougher when it comes to battling back from injury?

  1. 08/20/2024

    #33: Michelle Doel | The power of mindset in athletic performance

    Michelle Doel, a board-certified functional medicine health coach, specializes in teen wellness and a whole-athlete approach. She helps young athletes optimize their performance on and off the field through a holistic approach to health. In this episode, Michelle discusses the role of wellness coaches and how they support teenage athletes. She emphasizes the importance of sleep and provides tips for getting quality sleep. Michelle also talks about the significance of nutrition and shares guidelines for fueling the body properly. Additionally, she explores the power of mindset and how it can impact an athlete's performance. Takeaways A wellness coach specializes in optimizing the performance of teenage athletes through a holistic approach to health. Quality sleep is crucial for athletes, with around 8 hours being the optimal amount for high school kids. Nutrition plays a significant role in an athlete's performance, and it's important to focus on real, whole foods that are close to their original form. Mindset is key for athletes, and developing a growth mindset can help them overcome challenges and perform at their best. Michelle offers a 10-week program that focuses on nutrition, sleep, mindset, movement, and habit formation to help athletes make positive changes and enhance their performance. Timestamps 01:27 The Role of a Wellness Coach for Teenage Athletes 02:59 The Importance of Quality Sleep for Athletes 07:09 Fueling the Body Properly: Nutrition Tips for Athletes 14:00 The Power of Mindset in Athletic Performance 26:03 The 10-Week Program: Making Positive Changes for Enhanced Performance Let's connect: IGFacebookXwww.scholarshipathletecademy.comAre you proactive in the recruiting process? Check out our quiz to see. *Book a discovery call: If you're feeling stuck or need additional assistance, book a 15-minute discovery call with Alex today.

    41 min

  2. 08/13/2024

    #32: Aligning Correctly: Giving Yourself an Advantage when competing

    In this compelling episode of the Scholarship Athlete Podcast, I explore the intricate framework of success, both in the recruiting process and in life. Drawing from my own experiences as a former football player, I share a personal story that illustrates the transformative power of three fundamental principles: alignment, assignment, and adjustment. I emphasize the importance of understanding your assignment, maintaining proper alignment, and being prepared to adapt to ever-changing circumstances. These guiding principles transcend the sports arena, offering valuable lessons that can be applied to everyday life challenges. I invite you to engage with this episode by leaving your comments and ratings, and encourage you to share the podcast with others who might benefit from its wisdom. Takeaways The recruiting process is difficult and constantly changing, so having a framework can help athletes and parents navigate it. The three key principles for success in sports and life are alignment, assignment, and adjustment. Knowing your assignment and aligning correctly are crucial for success. Being ready for adjustments and having different techniques or tools in your bag can give you an advantage. These principles can be applied in everyday life to build confidence and overcome challenges. Timestamps 02:23 The Framework for Success 04:47 The Three Key Principles: Alignment, Assignment, and Adjustment 07:13 Mastering Your Assignment and Alignment 09:57 Being Ready for Adjustments 10:56 Applying the Framework in Everyday Life Let's connect: IGFacebookXwww.scholarshipathletecademy.comAre you proactive in the recruiting process? Check out our quiz to see. *Book a discovery call: If you're feeling stuck or need additional assistance, book a 15-minute discovery call with Alex today.

    12 min

  3. 08/06/2024

    #31: Relationships you will need to nurture to increase your chances of receiving a Scholarship

    In this episode, I discuss the process of receiving an athletic scholarship. I emphasize the importance of understanding the difference between headcount and equivalency schools in Division 1. I also provide statistics on the low percentage of high school athletes who receive athletic scholarships. The three keys to receiving a scholarship are connection, marketing, and commitment. I explain the importance of building relationships with teachers, counselors, high school coaches, travel ball coaches, and college coaches. I also provide tips on marketing oneself through social media and highlight reels. The Scholarship Athlete Academy was created to help parents navigate the recruiting process by giving them a plan in all areas. Takeaways Understanding the difference between headcount and equivalency schools is crucial in the recruiting process.Building connections with teachers, counselors, high school coaches, travel ball coaches, and college coaches is important for jumpstarting the recruiting process.Marketing oneself through social media and highlight reels can help showcase skills, academics, and character to college coaches.Earning an athletic scholarship requires a high level of commitment in training, grades, character, nutrition, and sleep. The Scholarship Athlete Academy offers resources and training programs to help navigate the recruiting process and increase the chances of receiving a scholarship. Timestamps 02:11 Facts and Statistics on Athletic Scholarships 05:19 Building Connections in the Recruiting Process 09:10 Marketing Yourself: Social Media and Highlight Reels 19:02 The Commitment Required for Earning an Athletic Scholarship Let's connect: IGFacebookXwww.scholarshipathletecademy.comAre you proactive in the recruiting process? Check out our quiz to see. *Book a discovery call: If you're feeling stuck or need additional assistance, book a 15-minute discovery call with Alex today.

    21 min

  4. 07/30/2024

    #30: Three key attributes that can help you be a better leader for your team

    In this episode, I discuss the concept of leadership and its importance in the recruiting process. I talk on leadership as influence and emphasize the need for effective communication, knowledge, character, and intuition. I highlight the significance of building relationships and getting to know teammates as a key aspect of leadership. He also encourages parents to focus on developing their child's character and being a good person. Chapters 00:31 Defining Leadership: Influence and Communication 02:00 The Role of Character in Leadership 03:25 Building Relationships and Getting to Know Teammates 04:24 Developing Good Character as a Parent 09:54 Take the Scholarship Athlete Quiz Let's connect: IGFacebookXwww.scholarshipathletecademy.comAre you proactive in the recruiting process? Check out our quiz to see. *Book a discovery call: If you're feeling stuck or need additional assistance, book a 15-minute discovery call with Alex today.

    12 min

  5. 07/24/2024

    #29: Coach Chris Petersen | 3 points of leadership that you have to model as a leader!

    In this episode of the Scholarship Athlete Podcast, I interview Coach Chris Peterson about leadership and culture in sports. They discuss the importance of connection and relationships in building a strong team, as well as the role of parents in supporting their athlete's journey. Coach Peterson shares his insights on creating a culture of trust and influence, emphasizing the importance of modeling the right behaviors, being competent in one's role, and demonstrating character. He also discusses the concept of an OKG (Our Kind of Guy) and the qualities that make a successful athlete. Overall, the conversation highlights the significance of building a positive and intentional culture in sports. Takeaways Connection and relationships are key in building a strong team culture.Leadership is about influence and doing the right thing in the moment.Trust is built through connection, competence, and character.Parents play a crucial role in supporting their athlete's journey and helping them navigate the recruiting process.Creating a positive and intentional culture is essential for success in sports. Timestamps: 02:05 Early Connections and Inspiration 04:05 The Importance of Relationships in Coaching 05:57 The Power of Connection in Building a Team 08:19 The Built For Life Program and Leadership 10:45 Defining Leadership and the OKG 16:35 Parenting and Supporting Athletes 20:24 Shaping Culture in the Locker Room and Coaching Staff 30:42 The Importance of Culture and Trust 38:46 Earning Trust Through Connection, Competence, and Character 44:34 Conclusion Let's connect: IGFacebookXwww.scholarshipathletecademy.comAre you proactive in the recruiting process? Check out our quiz to see. *Book a discovery call: If you're feeling stuck or need additional assistance, book a 15-minute discovery call with Alex today.

    46 min

  6. 07/16/2024

    #28: Raising a Recruit: A Blueprint for Athletic Scholarships

    In this episode, Alex Molden shares his advice for parents who want to help their children get noticed by college coaches and potentially earn athletic scholarships. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the sport and its fundamentals and developing athletic ability through strength, speed, and agility training. He cautions against wasting money on expensive tournaments and showcases and instead suggests attending college camps and regional events. Alex also encourages parents to seek expert guidance and offers his coaching services as a resource. Takeaways Understand the sport and its fundamentals to support your child's development better. Focus on developing athletic ability through strength, speed, and agility training. Avoid wasting money on expensive tournaments and showcases that may not attract college coaches. Attend college camps and regional events to gain exposure and experience. Seek guidance from experts and consider working with a personal development coach. Chapters 02:02 Navigating the Path to Athletic Scholarships 07:02 The Importance of Sport Fundamentals and Athletic Development 09:39 Choosing the Right Events for Exposure 13:08 Attending College Camps for Experience and Exposure 18:16 Seeking Guidance from Experts and Coaches Let's connect: IGFacebookXwww.scholarshipathletecademy.comAre you proactive in the recruiting process? Check out our quiz to see. *Book a discovery call: If you're feeling stuck or need additional assistance, book a 15-minute discovery call with Alex today.

    20 min

  7. 07/09/2024

    #27: How to lose your starting spot over the summer break

    In this episode, I discuss the fastest ways to lose your starting position in sports and how to take someone else's spot. I highlight four key factors: not improving your sport IQ, not doing any extra reps, staying quiet and not communicating, and not emphasizing strength development. Conversely, if you want to secure a starting spot or take someone else's, you should focus on improving your sport IQ, doing extra reps, communicating effectively, and prioritizing strength development. Takeaways Improving your sport IQ is crucial to secure a starting position.Doing extra reps and giving maximum effort in conditioning and weightlifting can help you stand out.Effective communication and asking questions are essential to becoming a star player.Emphasizing strength development is necessary to become a great athlete. Timestamps 01:26 Losing Your Starting Position: Not Improving Sport IQ 05:55 Losing Your Starting Position: Staying Quiet 07:42 Losing Your Starting Position: Neglecting Strength Development 09:08 Conclusion and Key Takeaways Let's connect: IGFacebookXwww.scholarshipathletecademy.comAre you proactive in the recruiting process? Check out our quiz to see. *Book a discovery call: If you're feeling stuck or need additional assistance, book a 15-minute discovery call with Alex today.

    12 min

  8. 07/02/2024

    #26: 6 things I wished I would have done differently as a up-and-coming athlete

    In this episode, I share some valuable tips for athletes in the recruiting process and athletic development. I discuss the importance of foam rolling, drinking water, getting better sleep, studying film, and working on depth perception training. I also emphasize the benefits of visiting colleges and attending camps. The Scholarship Athlete Academy is recommended as a resource for athletes to gain knowledge and showcase their talents so you can get all or part of college paid for! Takeaways: Foam rolling is important for athletic development and can be done with a foam roller, tennis ball, or softball. Drinking water is crucial for hydration and muscle recovery. Athletes should aim to drink half their body weight in ounces of water daily. Getting better sleep is essential for healing and recovery. Athletes should aim for consistent sleep patterns and create a dark sleeping environment. Studying film of opponents and oneself can help make better plays and understand strengths and weaknesses. Working on depth perception through simple exercises like playing catch with one eye closed can improve performance in sports that involve catching. Visiting colleges and attending camps can provide opportunities to showcase skills and connect with coaches. Time stamps: 02:04 Optimizing Athletic Development: Foam Rolling, Hydration, and Sleep 04:01 The Importance of Drinking Water 06:53 The Role of Sleep in Healing and Recovery 08:21 The Power of Film Study 09:18 Improving Depth Perception for Better Performance 11:31 The Benefits of Visiting Colleges and Attending Camps 12:59 The Scholarship Athlete Academy: A Comprehensive Resource for Athletes Let's connect: IGFacebookXwww.scholarshipathletecademy.comAre you proactive in the recruiting process? Check out our quiz to see. *Book a discovery call: If you're feeling stuck or need additional assistance, book a 15-minute discovery call with Alex today.

    15 min
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The Scholarship Athlete Podcast is a comprehensive guide to help athletes secure an athletic scholarship through tips on recruiting, training, mindset, NIL, and leadership. This podcast helps parents develop a plan for their child's athletic journey. Let's face it..it's expensive to raise kids, especially if they're serious about sports. Having a process in place can help you save money and help your son or daughter achieve success when it comes to receiving a coveted scholarship. This podcast is for you if you frequently ask yourself: -How can I help my athlete get faster? -How do I pick a high school program that helps my athlete stand out? -What's the number one thing I need to do as a parent to help my son or daughter get a scholarship? -When should my child start lifting weights? -What GPA does my child need to have to be recruited? -What should be on my kid's highlight video? -What camps or showcases should my child attend? -When does the recruitment process begin? -How much money is a full-ride athletic scholarship worth? -How do I properly fuel my son or daughter pre and post-workout or after a game? -How do I help my athlete better handle adversity? -How do I help my child be mentally tougher when it comes to battling back from injury?

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