From Ball State to Northwestern Football | Coach Jacob White on Coaching, Recruiting & NIL | Ep. 78

In this episode of Athlete Insights, we sit down with Jacob White, Assistant Linebackers Coach at Northwestern University, to discuss his journey from his early days in football to playing at Ball State University and building his career in college coaching.Coach White shares insights on leadership, player development, recruiting in today’s college football landscape, and how NIL and the transfer portal have completely changed the game for coaches and student-athletes.We also dive into what separates great linebackers, the importance of team culture, and advice for young people looking to break into football coaching and operations.If you're interested in college football, coaching, NIL, recruiting, or leadership in sports—this is an episode you won’t want to miss.Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more conversations with athletes, coaches, and leaders across the sports industry.