The Truth About Division III Football & Recruiting | Elmhurst University Head Coach Mike Heffernan

In this episode of THE Varsity Voices Podcast, Joe and Dan sit down with Mike Heffernan, head football coach at Elmhurst University, to discuss what it takes for high school players to compete at the Division III college football level.Coach Heffernan shares insight into recruiting, player development, and the transition from high school football to college football in the highly competitive College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin.For many high school athletes, Division III football offers an incredible opportunity to continue playing the game while pursuing a strong academic experience. In this conversation, Coach Heffernan explains what college coaches actually look for when evaluating recruits and how players can position themselves to earn opportunities at the next level.In this episode we discuss:• What Division III coaches look for in a recruit• How college coaches evaluate highlight film• The biggest recruiting mistakes high school players make• What separates freshmen who play early from those who don’t• The transition from high school football to college football• Why Division III football is a great opportunity for student-athletesThe Varsity Voices Media Network covers high school athletics, recruiting insights, and the Chicago Catholic League football landscape.Follow and subscribe for interviews with coaches, athletes, and experts from across the high school sports world.