5 Minute Football Coach - Ep.29 – DOUBLE OVERTIME - Recruiting

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Welcome to (roughly) 5 minutes of football coaching thoughts, comments and ideas.

With discussion from my own experience and education on all manner of football topics, sometimes to entertain, with a hope to educate and provoke thought, but mainly to get all this stuff out of my head!

This is all totally my opinion, unless I cite otherwise.

‘Overtime’ indicates a longer episode, covering subjects in more detail or keeping a string of thoughts together for more coherence.

‘Double Overtime’ indicates a deep dive into a particular subject, probably including a guest with more knowledge and experience than I have on that topic.

Summary:

In this extended episode, host Nick and guest coach Phil Edworthy take a deep dive into the complex and often confusing world of football recruiting. From USports in Canada to the NCAA system and prep school options, they break down the key steps, challenges, and misconceptions around getting recruited. Their conversation includes real-world advice for players, parents, and coaches alike — backed by years of hands-on experience in both coaching and recruiting.

Key Timestamps:

[00:04:16] USports Recruiting (Canada)

Phil shares his dual-sided experience in USports recruiting and details the development of showcase camps as a powerful recruiting tool.

[00:40:53] NCAA Recruiting

The conversation transitions into NCAA recruiting, beginning with how Canadian players can break into the U.S. college football scene, why attending the right camps is critical, and how social media plays a major role in exposure.

[01:11:40] Prep School Recruiting

The hosts touch on prep school options, addressing the benefits, drawbacks, and red flags to watch out for when evaluating prep school programs as a steppingstone to higher levels.

Final Thoughts:

The episode emphasises personal responsibility, professionalism, and being proactive throughout the recruiting process. Both hosts highlight the importance of education, character, and effort—on and off the field.

“Are you trying to get a scholarship, or are you trying to take pictures at a school and say you were at their camp?” – Phil Edworthy

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