Ivan Yatsuk | Recruiter.Pro

🎙️ Unlocking College Tennis Recruiting with Ivan YatsukIn this episode, we sit down with former Division 1 player and entrepreneur Ivan Yatsuk to break down what it really takes to navigate the college tennis recruiting process.If you’re a parent trying to guide your child…a player with college tennis on your mind…or a coach looking to better support your athletes…This conversation gives you a clear look at how recruiting actually works today… and how technology is changing the game.👉 Learn more about Recruited ProIf you’re serious about playing college tennis, we highly recommend booking a free consultation call directly through their website.It’s a great way to get clarity on where you stand… and what your next steps should be.--------Ivan shares his journey from high-level player to building a platform designed to help athletes get recruited more efficiently… and more effectively.• How Ivan went from college tennis player to building a recruiting platform• Why recruiting is one of the most important (and misunderstood) parts of tennis development• How tools like UTR (Universal Tennis Rating) impact opportunities• What college tennis is really like behind the scenes• How social media and NIL are starting to influence recruiting• Where tennis is heading… and how players can stay ahead(00:00) Introduction to Ivan and his tennis background(02:38) Growing up with tennis in Florida(04:46) Moving from Belarus and early development(06:30) Recruiting journey… University of South Florida and Northwestern University(07:35) Advice for players going through recruiting(10:08) Inside Division 1 tennis(11:24) Why college tennis matters long term(12:42) College vs professional Futures level(13:50) Team culture and environment(15:44) Memorable moments as a player(16:31) Transitioning between programs(17:30) Balancing academics and tennis(18:24) Challenges like travel and schedule(24:26) Building Recruited Pro(29:13) Technology’s role in recruiting(32:28) NIL and social media impact(36:20) Expanding beyond tennis(40:11) Rankings and recruiting strategy(42:48) Technology’s impact on development(43:33) The future of tennis-------About Tennis Time Academies: 👉 Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tennistimeacademies/👉 SMART Tennis Makes SMART Kids (Book):https://store.tennistimeacademies.com/SMART_Tennis_Book_on_AmazonWork with Tennis Time AcademiesMake a Living. Make a Difference. - Tennis Time AcademiesApply to Be On the Show⁠https://podcast.tennistimeacademies.com/apply-to-be-on-the-podcast