The Football Scholarship Podcast

Richie Contartesi
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The Football Scholarship Podcast is hosted by Richie Contartesi, founder of Next Play, this podcast is dedicated to helping high school football players transform into confident leaders, communicators, and businessmen. Richie shares his personal journey of overcoming the odds to earn a D1 football scholarship in the SEC at Ole Miss, despite being just 5'7" and 150 pounds. Through stories, interviews, and expert advice, this podcast equips athletes with the tools and mindset needed to secure the best college football scholarships possible. Tune in to learn how to live your dream!

  1. 16h ago

    Head D1 College Coach Reveals How To Choose Camps to get offers

    In this episode, University of Maine Head Coach Jordan Stevens breaks down how Division I FCS programs actually evaluate recruits, what families need to understand about camps, and why choosing the right school matters more than chasing the biggest logo.Coach Stevens also explains what coaches look for during visits, why verified numbers matter, and how players can put themselves in the best position to get recruited.Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship Evaluation:https://gonextplay.com/book-evaluation-call?el=youtube-orgClick Here to Register for My Free Live Training:https://gonextplay.com/free-training?el=richie-yt-bio📖 Get a FREE copy of Richie’s #1 bestselling book, where he shares how he earned a D1 football scholarship at just 5'7" and 150 lbs—so your son can too:https://gonextplay.com/freeFollow us on different Social Media Platforms:IG: https://www.instagram.com/richiecontartesi?igsh=MWlmaTZyZ2lnMGg3bw==X: https://x.com/richcontartesi?s=11TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richiecontartesi?_r=1&_t=ZG-Follow Coach Stevens and the Maine FootballX - Coach Stevens: @CoachStevensFBInstagram - Maine: @blackbearsfbX - Maine Football @BlackBearsFB

    42 min

  2. Jun 10

    How to Earn A Scholarship At A Recruiting Camp

    How do college coaches really decide which recruits are worth offering?In this episode, Coach Glo from the University of Sioux Falls breaks down what he looks for beyond film, including how athletes act on visits, how they respond to coaching, how parents can help or hurt the process, and why choosing the right camps matters.If your son wants to play college football, this conversation will help you understand what actually gets a recruit noticed.Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship Evaluation:https://gonextplay.com/book-evaluation-call?el=youtube-orgClick Here to Register for My Free Live Training:https://gonextplay.com/free-training?el=richie-yt-bio📖 Get a FREE copy of Richie’s #1 bestselling book, where he shares how he earned a D1 football scholarship at just 5'7" and 150 lbs—so your son can too:https://gonextplay.com/freeFollow us on different Social Media Platforms:IG: https://www.instagram.com/richiecontartesi?igsh=MWlmaTZyZ2lnMGg3bw==X: https://x.com/richcontartesi?s=11TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richiecontartesi?_r=1&_t=ZG-Follow Coach Glo and the University of Sioux Falls FootballInstagram - Coach Jim Glogowski: @jimglogowskiX - Coach Glo: @jimglogowskiInstagram - USF Football: @usfcougarsfbX - USF Football @USFCougarsFB

    59 min

  3. Jun 3

    How to Send Highlight Film to College Coaches (So They Actually Watch)

    What makes a college football coach keep watching your son’s film—or stop watching completely?In this episode, Coach John Pennington, Head Football Coach at West Virginia State, breaks down what college coaches look for in recruits beyond talent, including film order, coach calls, red flags, grades, mindset, and how athletes can stand out during the recruiting process.Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship Evaluation:https://gonextplay.com/book-evaluation-call?el=youtube-orgClick Here to Register for My Free Live Training:https://gonextplay.com/free-training?el=richie-yt-bio📖 Get a FREE copy of Richie’s #1 bestselling book, where he shares how he earned a D1 football scholarship at just 5'7" and 150 lbs—so your son can too:https://gonextplay.com/freeFollow us on different Social Media Platforms:IG: https://www.instagram.com/richiecontartesi?igsh=MWlmaTZyZ2lnMGg3bw==X: https://x.com/richcontartesi?s=11TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richiecontartesi?_r=1&_t=ZG-

    41 min

  4. May 26

    Head College Coach Reveals the 5 Steps to an Offer in 2026

    In this episode, D2 Head Coach Joe Adam breaks down what actually gets a recruit noticed, why families waste money on the wrong camps, and how players can stand out in today’s football recruiting process. If your son wants to earn real college interest, this conversation will help you understand what coaches are truly looking for.Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship Evaluation:https://gonextplay.com/book-evaluation-call?el=youtube-orgClick Here to Register for My Free Live Training:https://gonextplay.com/free-training?el=richie-yt-bio📖 Get a FREE copy of Richie’s #1 bestselling book, where he shares how he earned a D1 football scholarship at just 5'7" and 150 lbs—so your son can too:https://gonextplay.com/freeFollow us on different Social Media Platforms:IG: https://www.instagram.com/richiecontartesi?igsh=MWlmaTZyZ2lnMGg3bw==X: https://x.com/richcontartesi?s=11TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richiecontartesi?_r=1&_t=ZG-

    45 min

  5. May 26

    How To Get Offered By A Division 1 Football Coach

    In this episode, William & Mary Head Football Coach Mike London reveals what it really takes to play Division 1 football. He breaks down why coaches look beyond highlight tapes, how character and academics impact recruiting, and what high school players must show to stand out in today’s transfer portal era.Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship Evaluation:https://gonextplay.com/book-evaluation-call?el=youtube-orgClick Here to Register for My Free Live Training:https://gonextplay.com/free-training?el=richie-yt-bio📖 Get a FREE copy of Richie’s #1 bestselling book, where he shares how he earned a D1 football scholarship at just 5'7" and 150 lbs—so your son can too:https://gonextplay.com/freeFollow us on different Social Media Platforms:IG: https://www.instagram.com/richiecontartesi?igsh=MWlmaTZyZ2lnMGg3bw==X: https://x.com/richcontartesi?s=11TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richiecontartesi?_r=1&_t=ZG-

    46 min

  6. May 22

    How to Email College Coaches & Actually Get Responses

    College football coach Dewey Lusk reveals why many recruiting emails get ignored, what players should send instead, and how families can improve their chances of getting a response from college coaches. If your son is trying to get recruited, this episode breaks down what actually matters in 2026.Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship Evaluation:https://gonextplay.com/book-evaluation-call?el=youtube-orgClick Here to Register for My Free Live Training:https://gonextplay.com/free-training?el=richie-yt-bio📖 Get a FREE copy of Richie’s #1 bestselling book, where he shares how he earned a D1 football scholarship at just 5'7" and 150 lbs—so your son can too:https://gonextplay.com/freeFollow us on different Social Media Platforms:IG: https://www.instagram.com/richiecontartesi?igsh=MWlmaTZyZ2lnMGg3bw==X: https://x.com/richcontartesi?s=11TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richiecontartesi?_r=1&_t=ZG-

    43 min

  7. May 20

    How to Make a Highlight Tape College Coaches Actually Watch

    If your son’s best play is clip #32, college coaches have already stopped watching.In this episode of The Football Scholarship Podcast, Billy McKeon, Head Football Coach at Roosevelt University, breaks down what college coaches look for in the first 30 seconds of film, what gets players deleted off recruiting boards, and how to target the right schools for scholarship opportunities.We cover highlight tapes, GPA mistakes, social media red flags, committable offers, and the best way to DM college coaches.Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship Evaluation:https://gonextplay.com/book-evaluation-call?el=youtube-orgClick Here to Register for My Free Live Training:https://gonextplay.com/free-training?el=richie-yt-bio📖 Get a FREE copy of Richie’s #1 bestselling book, where he shares how he earned a D1 football scholarship at just 5'7" and 150 lbs—so your son can too:https://gonextplay.com/freeFollow us on different Social Media Platforms:IG: https://www.instagram.com/richiecontartesi?igsh=MWlmaTZyZ2lnMGg3bw==X: https://x.com/richcontartesi?s=11TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richiecontartesi?_r=1&_t=ZG-

    45 min

  8. May 18

    How to Build a Highlight Tape That Gets You Recruited (College Coach Secrets)

    What makes a highlight tape actually get a college coach’s attention—and why do most players get it wrong? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nick Garrett, Head Football Coach at Andrew College, who has helped 38 players earn scholarships in just two years, to break down exactly what coaches look for when evaluating film. Coach Garrett explains why most highlight tapes are too long, why coaches often decide within the first few clips, and how poor body language, weak communication, and bad recruiting habits cause players to get passed on. We also dive into when JUCO is the right move, how parents should think about the recruiting process, and why many athletes wait too long to start marketing themselves. Whether your son is trying to earn his first offer or deciding if JUCO is the best next step, this episode gives you a clear roadmap for getting recruited the right way.Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship Evaluation:https://gonextplay.com/book-evaluation-call?el=youtube-orgClick Here to Register for My Free Live Training:https://gonextplay.com/free-training?el=richie-yt-bio📖 Get a FREE copy of Richie’s #1 bestselling book, where he shares how he earned a D1 football scholarship at just 5'7" and 150 lbs—so your son can too:https://gonextplay.com/freeFollow us on different Social Media Platforms:IG: https://www.instagram.com/richiecontartesi?igsh=MWlmaTZyZ2lnMGg3bw==X: https://x.com/richcontartesi?s=11TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richiecontartesi?_r=1&_t=ZG-

    45 min
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The Football Scholarship Podcast is hosted by Richie Contartesi, founder of Next Play, this podcast is dedicated to helping high school football players transform into confident leaders, communicators, and businessmen. Richie shares his personal journey of overcoming the odds to earn a D1 football scholarship in the SEC at Ole Miss, despite being just 5'7" and 150 pounds. Through stories, interviews, and expert advice, this podcast equips athletes with the tools and mindset needed to secure the best college football scholarships possible. Tune in to learn how to live your dream!

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