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Nail The Recruiting Process Podcast
by Jared Zeidman
Welcome to the Nail The Recruiting Process Podcast, a podcast to help you realize your dream of wearing a college jersey.Join author and college basketball coaching vet Jared Zeidman as he navigates you through every step of the recruiting process. Podcasts will include deep dives into the data that drives decision making at the collegiate level, as well as interviews with coaches, athletes and impactful members of the sports community.Each podcast will focus on a component of GEAR - the equipment you'll need every day to compete at the next level. GROWTH ORIENTED: Utilize a mindset of continuous improvement that is contagious on the recruiting trail.ENGAGED: Lock in on your process and network with coaches in a manner that leaves lasting impressions.AWARE: Navigate the recruiting landscape with a deep understanding of your strengths, limitations and needs for the perfect fit.READY: Develop a winning attitude that prepares you for the physical, mental and emotional challenges co
Episodes
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Hiking a Mountain One Step at a Time — A Conversation with Cornell Head Coach Emily Garner
Jared here. This week is the season finale of the NTRP Podcast, and I'm joined by Emily Garner, Head Coach of Cornell Women's Basketball, for a wide-ranging conversation on what it really takes to build a program in one of the most competitive and academically demanding conferences in the…
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Constructing a Culture Beyond the Court — A Conversation with Sacred Heart University Head Coach Anthony Latina
Constructing a Culture Beyond the Court — A Conversation with Sacred Heart University Head Coach Anthony Latina Jared here. This week I'm joined by Anthony Latina, Head Coach of Sacred Heart Men's Basketball, for a conversation that looks at culture in its fullest sense—not just within the team,...
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Training the Mind — A Conversation with David Hitz, Founder of The Neuro Pro
Jared here. This episode, I'm joined by David Hitz, founder of The Neuro Pro, for a conversation that pulls back the curtain on how mindfulness and breathwork are becoming a competitive edge for athletes. David has worked with athletes and professionals at all levels to unlock performance through...
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The Science Behind the System - A conversation with Nichols College Head Coach Dan Nagle
Jared here. This week I'm joined by one of my oldest basketball buddies Dan Nagle, Head Coach at Nichols College, for a cannonball dive into one of the most unique styles of basketball you'll see at the college level. Nichols runs "The System," a high-octane, relentless approach built on pace,...
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The Snow Standard — A Conversation with Snow College Head Coach Andrew May
Jared here. In this episode, I sit down with Andrew May, Head Coach of Snow College Men's Basketball—a team that spent much of last season ranked No. 1 in the NJCAA. Coach May takes us inside the culture and demands of high-level junior college basketball, breaking down what makes JUCO so…
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Relationships, Development, and Trusting Your Journey — A Conversation with NIU Head Coach Jacey Brooks
Jared here. This week, I'm joined by Jacey Brooks, Head Coach of Northern Illinois Women's Basketball. We have a candid conversation about development, decision-making, and how to navigate the recruiting process with clarity—especially when you're struggling to make decisions. Coach Brooks has…
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Standards, Accountability, and Decision making - A Conversation with Saint Francis Head Coach Luke McConnell
Jared here. This episode, I'm joined by Luke McConnell - Head Coach at Saint Francis University - for a conversation that blends program-building, personal growth, and the mindset that manufactured one of the most improbable Conference Championship runs of the 2024-2025 season. He walks through…
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Bonus Pod: A tour of the NTRP/AN Recruiter App with Athlete Narrative VP David Hitz
Episode: Behind the App — How Athlete Narrative is Changing the Game with David Hitz In this bonus episode of The Nail the Recruiting Process Podcast, we're stepping off the court and into the digital side of recruiting. With the live evaluation season in full swing and coaches on the road, I...
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The Turning Point (PT: 2) — The Home Stretch of Year One with the Canisius Women's Basketball Coaching Staff
Jared here, and I'm going to put it simply: I've never heard a coach publicly share the types of stories you're about to hear in this episode of the podcast. We continue our deep dive with Tiffany Swoffard, Head Coach of Canisius Women's Basketball, as she reflects on the most pivotal stretch of...
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Building the Foundation (PT: 1): A behind the scenes look at year one at Canisius University with Head Coach Tiffany Swoffard
Jared here, and this one is not going to be your standard interview with a basketball coach. In the first of a two-part episode, I am joined by Canisius University Head Coach Tiffany Swoffard. But to put it more accurately, I WAS joined by Coach Swoffard for the entirety of the 2024-2025 season…
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Culture, Clarity, and the Meep Mentality — with Fairfield WBB Assistant Coach Blake DuDonis
Jared here, and this week I'm joined by Fairfield Assistant Coach Blake DuDonis. Blake is one of my favorite minds (and also one of the most outstanding communicators) in college basketball. During Blake's time as an assistant under coach Carly Thibault-Dudonis, Fairfield has become a force in...
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Episode: International 3X3 Mastery, and the Final Push — with Team Canada's Katherine Plouffe
Jared here. In this episode of The Nail the Recruiting Process Podcast, I'm joined by Katherine Plouffe—one of the top women's 3x3 basketball players in the world and the leader of Team Canada 3X3. In the midst of her final competitive season, Katherine pulls back the curtain on what it truly…
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Inside the Evaluation Process with Wisconsin-River Falls Head Coach Shelby Lyman
Inside the Evaluation Process with Wisconsin-River Falls Head Coach Shelby Lyman Jared here. In this week's episode, we're pulling the curtain all the way back. I'm joined by Coach Shelby Lyman, head coach at Wisconsin-River Falls. Together, we're going to walk you through literally every part of...
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Coaching with Purpose in a Changing Game — with BU Head Coach Joe Jones
In this episode of The Nail the Recruiting Process Podcast, I'm joined by one of the most respected voices in Men's basketball: Boston University Head Coach Joe Jones. Coach Jones is a three-time Patriot League Coach of the Year and has built BU into a model of consistency, with top-three...
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Leveraging the Transfer Portal and Building a Conference Champion with the UMASS Dartmouth Corsairs
Jared here. This week, I'm joined by UMass Dartmouth Head Coach Matt Ducharme, along with Jane McCauley and Carly Whiteside—two of UMASS Darthmouth's transfer athletes who just helped the Corsairs capture the program's first-ever Little East Conference championship. You'll hear Jane and Carly...
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A 360 look at high-level men's basketball recruiting with Jon Soch of Suited Scouting
Jared here, and today I'm joined by Jon Soch — one of the most respected young scouts in men's basketball. Through his work with Suited Scouting, Jon has built deep connections with Division 1 college programs and NBA teams, specializing in evaluating the very best prospects across North America....
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Building Resilience with Mental Performance Coach Kristin Tullo
Jared here. In this episode of The Nail the Recruiting Process Podcast, I'm joined by Coach Kristin Tullo, the founder of Think Strong Play Strong. Kristin is a mental performance coach, and today we dive into the critical intersection of resilience development and athletic development. With a...
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Season 2 Preview
SEASON 2 PREVIEW Welcome back to The Nail the Recruiting Process podcast! Jared here, and I'm excited to kick off season two. In order to best set up the interviews ahead, we're going to use today's episode to dive deep into the single most significant challenge I see in recruiting today: the...
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Episode 18: The Season 1 Finale
Jared here. In the final episode of Season 1, I'll walk you through the ten most important themes we uncovered over our interviews with college coaches and former college athletes—valuable insights that every recruit and family can use to approach the journey with a clear purpose. We'll discuss…
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Episode 17: Interview with Columbia WBB Head Coach Megan Griffith
Jared here, and this week I'm on a mission to better educate the basketball consuming public about Ivy League Hoops. The person here to help me accomplish this mission is quite qualified. I'm joined by reigning Ivy League Coach of the Year Megan Griffith, Head Coach of Columbia Women's…
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Episode 16: Interview with Marshall WBB Head Coach Juli Fulks
Jared here. In this episode, I sit down with Juli Fulks, Head Women's Basketball Coach at Marshall University. We dive into Juli's fascinating coaching journey (which includes one of the highest winning percentages over the last 20 years of college basketball) and also discuss the types of…
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Episode 15: Hard Work and Resilience with Motivational Speaker and Basketball Coach Cornell Thomas
Jared here, and this week we close out our 3-part series on the "how." I'm joined by Cornell Thomas, a motivational speaker, author, and basketball coach. Cornell is here to talk about his incredible journey to a professional basketball contract after not picking up a basketball until age 16. You...
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Episode 14: Developing Basketball Skills with Rod Middleton and Tony Watson of Pro Training Basketball
Jared here, and it's time for part two of our three part "how to get better' series. I'm joined by Tony Watson and Rod Middleton of Pro Training Basketball. Rod and Tony both played DI ball at UB and both went on to be professional players in Europe. They've also been training young hoopers for...
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Episode 13: Getting Stronger with "Project Pure Athlete" Strength Coach Chase Skinkis
Jared here. And today, we focus on getting stronger. I'm joined by Chase Skinkis of Project Pure Athlete. We dive into his unique story of how he transformed his body and his game after college, leveraging a combination of his passion for basketball and an engineering-based approach to physical...
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Episode 12: Recruiting Process Mythbusting with Coach Allison Roberts
Jared here, and today, I'm joined by Coach Allison Roberts, an expert in the field of college volleyball recruiting and the founder of "How to Get Recruited." Now, you may be wondering why I'm so excited to have a volleyball recruiting specialist on my basketball recruiting podcast. Boy, am I…
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Episode 11: The High Academic D3 Episode with Hamilton College Head Coach Mahogany Green
Jared here. Today's podcast tackles a very popular niche in college sports - High Academic D3. I'm joined by Mahogany Green, Head Women's Basketball Coach at Hamilton College. Together, we explore some of the key challenges and strategies involved in recruiting at a high academic D3 school. From...
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Episode 10: Interview with New Hampshire Assistant Coach Joe Rutigliano
Jared here, and you're in for a treat, because my good buddy Joe Rutigliano is this week's guest. In addition to being a great friend, Joe is a GREAT coach, who is now an assistant coach at the University of New Hampshire after spending the past three seasons at St. Johns. A cool byproduct of...
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Episode 9 - Interview with Indiana State WBB Head Coach Marc Mitchell
Jared here, and I'll be honest, this is a special one. More than a decade ago, I decided to change careers, leave a lot of money on the table, take a huge pay cut and pursue a career in college basketball coaching. A lot of people thought I was nuts. But at that time, I obtained some supporting...
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Episode 8: Interview with Sacramento State Head Coach Aaron Kallhoff
Jared here, and be advised: a HIGH ENERGY podcast is coming your way. This week, I'm joined by Aaron Kallhoff, Head Coach of Sacramento State Women's Basketball. Coach Kallhoff is known for his contagious energy, his developmental expertise and his incredible resume as a recruiter at multiple...
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Episode 7: The D3 Mythbusting Episode Featuring Zach Filzen and Sean Smiley
Jared here, and I have a problem to report: Through my recruiting consulting work, I consistently find that young athletes and their parents don't understand DIII basketball. This week's episode aims to fix that, and I have two AMAZING guests to help get it done: Zach Filzen of Bethel University...
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Episode 6: Interview with Vannessa Garrelts (Miami OH / Canisius WBB)
Episode 6: Interview with Vannessa Garrelts Jared here, and this week's interview is a far departure from our typical coaching chats. In fact, today's chat isn't with a coach at all. It's with former Miami (OH) and Canisius hooper Vannessa Garrelts. Ness currently serves as the Director of...
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Episode 5: The Parental Involvement Episode Featuring Amy Reed, Founder of State of Mind Executive Coaching
Jared here, and I have an AWESOME episode in store for high school athletes and their parents. My guest is Amy Reed, an outstanding DIII Head Coach at RIT who recently left her position to launch State of Mind Executive Coaching. Amy specializes in helping coaches build programs by activating…
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Episode 4: Interview with Siena Assistant Coach Ben Lee
Episode 4: Interview with Siena Assistant Coach Ben Lee Jared here. In this week's episode, I sit down with Siena Assistant Coach Ben Lee for an episode all about making the most of your opportunities and maximizing your potential. Ben and I first met when he was a freshman on the men's…
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Episode 3: Interview with Cortland Head Coach Colleen Ames
Episode 3: Interview with Cortland Head Coach Colleen Ames Jared here, and it's time for another awesome interview with another great coach on the women's side of college hoops. My guest this week is Colleen Ames, Head Coach of the Cortland University Red Dragons. Colleen shares her unique…
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Episode 2: Interview with Eastern Michigan Head Coach Sahar Nusseibeh
Episode 2: Interview with Eastern Michigan Head Coach Sahar Nusseibeh Jared here, and I'm thrilled about today's podcast with our special guest: Sahar Nusseibeh, Head Coach of Eastern Michigan University Women's Basketball. In this episode, you'll hear about Sahar's journey to Eastern Michigan…
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Episode 1 - How We Got Here
Episode 1 - How We Got Here Welcome to the first episode of the Nail The Recruiting Process podcast! I'm Jared Zeidman, and I'm excited to share my journey with you. I started as a sports broadcaster, moved into college basketball coaching, and am now helping athletes navigate the recruiting...
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Greetings, information superhighway, and welcome to the Nail the Recruiting Process podcast! I'm Jared Zeidman, and after coaching college basketball for 15 years, I'm focusing on bridging the information gap between college athletics and high school athletes and their families. If you're…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Nail The Recruiting Process Podcast, a podcast to help you realize your dream of wearing a college jersey.Join author and college basketball coaching vet Jared Zeidman as he navigates you through every step of the recruiting process. Podcasts will include deep dives into the data that drives decision making at the collegiate level, as well as interviews with coaches, athletes and impactful members of the sports community.Each podcast will focus on a component of GEAR - the equipment you'll need every day to compete at the next level. GROWTH ORIENTED: Utilize a mindset of continuous improvement that is contagious on the recruiting trail.ENGAGED: Lock in on your process and network with coaches in a manner that leaves lasting impressions.AWARE: Navigate the recruiting landscape with a deep understanding of your strengths, limitations and needs for the perfect fit.READY: Develop a winning attitude that prepares you for the physical, mental and emotional challenges co
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Welcome to the Nail The Recruiting Process Podcast, a podcast to help you realize your dream of wearing a college jersey.Join author and college basketball coaching vet Jared Zeidman as he navigates you through every step of the recruiting process. Podcasts will include deep dives into the data...
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