Ep. 62: Dale Melnick — Why Knowing the Rules of College Sports Can Save Your Athletic Future

Most Canadian athletes think they understand U.S. college recruiting… they don’t. And that gap is costing them opportunities.In this episode, we sit down with Dale Melnick — veteran recruiter and founder of Six Pack Recruiting Sports — to break down what’s actually happening behind the scenes in college volleyball recruiting right now.From the transfer portal chaos to NIL money changing incentives, the game has shifted — and if you’re still playing by old rules, you’re already behind.We get into:The real difference between Canadian and U.S. recruiting (and why Canadians miss out)How top programs are building rosters through the transfer portalWhat actually gets athletes noticed — beyond just “playing well”The truth about shady recruiters and dead-end club pathwaysWhy mindset, positioning, and timing matter more than everThis isn’t about chasing scholarships blindly — it’s about playing the long game, making smart moves, and putting yourself in a position to win.If you’re an athlete, parent, or coach trying to navigate the recruiting world without wasting time or getting burned, this episode gives you the clarity you’ve been missing.Stop guessing. Start positioning.