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02:11 How the Game Has Changed: Recruiting Realities, Politics, and Pathways
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🔥 Recruiting Landscape & Strategy
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Parents and players are overwhelmed by showcase invites — not all are worth it.
Matt and JP endorse four key events:
Elite Football Combine
Middle School Elite Combine
KC Varsity Combine
Lindenwood Mega Camp (and smaller one at William Jewell)
Emphasis on having a realistic and strategic camp plan — don’t blindly chase Power 4 invites.
Power 4 schools increasingly use the transfer portal over high school recruiting.
Many Power 4-caliber high school athletes are ignored, only to be recruited after proving themselves elsewhere.
Some schools use offers for leverage — they may not be ready to accept a commitment.
Fit matters — it’s not always about talent, but how a player matches a program's style and system.
Start early: Sophomore year film is crucial — aim to play varsity by then.
Go to combines and camps early to build visibility.
Early offers often don’t mean much, but they help build momentum and perception.
Self-promotion matters — recruiting is both a game of exposure and performance.
45% of programs now prioritize the transfer portal over high school recruiting.
For Power 4, the number may be as high as 65–75%.
Early exposure is more critical than ever due to increased scholarship competition.
Offers and playing time often come down to who on staff is advocating for the player.
The side of the ball (offense/defense) a recruiter coaches can impact a player’s chances once signed.
Players should pay attention to coaching staff loyalty, staff connections, and internal power dynamics.
Brady Cook’s commitment story shows how internal politics nearly blocked his Mizzou offer.
Coaches don’t always know recruits’ families — a red flag for personal connection.
Matt and JP highlight how player rankings are often driven more by who offers first than film.
Head coaches operate like CEOs — sometimes far removed from daily player life.
Recruiting is not always fair; it’s driven by exposure, politics, and who’s willing to bet on a kid early.
Parents must dig deeper: who’s recruiting, what’s the fit, who really makes the decisions?
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