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The Next Play
by Richie Contartesi
The Next Play™ podcast is hosted by former Ole Miss football legend Richie Contartesi, AKA Relentless Richie. Richie overcame all odds, starting as a 5'7" 150lb walk-on player and sleeping on couches to then earning a full scholarship, and becoming a #1 best selling author and million dollar business owner. Now, he coaches sales leaders using his Next Play™ accountability system to eliminate failure, leading to hyper-profitable growth and peak performance. Each week, Richie shares how to’s, case studies, and brings on world class leaders to inspire listeners to step into their full potential.
Episodes
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How To Get 3 Division 1 Football Offers in 1 Day (Aiden Trasatt)
Aiden Trasatt, a 2027 tight end from Naperville North High School, went from getting little attention from college coaches to earning three Division I offers in a single day, including a full-ride offer from Western Illinois.In this episode, Aiden and his dad share how it happened, what helped…
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D1 Head Coach Reveals How To Get An Offer Using Your Highlight Video
Presbyterian College head coach Matt Rahl reveals what parents should never say on recruiting calls and what coaches look for beyond highlight videos. Learn how to get your son’s film in front of college coaches, why phone conversations matter, and how parents can support the recruiting process...
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D1 Head Coach Reveals How To Get An Offer On A Visit
University of Idaho head coach Thomas Ford Jr. reveals what Division I coaches evaluate beyond game film and why some college visits can become wasted trips. Learn how camps, highlight videos, game-day visits, football IQ, athletic measurements, and communication with coaches can either…
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How College Coaches Offer Recruits On Game Day Visits
In this episode, Coach Dialleo Burks breaks down how college football recruiting really works behind the scenes — from game day invites and film evaluations to grades, scholarship money, and the transfer portal.Parents and athletes will learn what coaches look for, how to get on a recruiting…
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D2 Coach Shares How to Get Coaches to Watch Your Film
D2 Head Coach Doug Socha breaks down what college coaches look for when evaluating recruits, from the first few plays on your highlight film to character, academics, communication, and parent involvement. Learn the mistakes that can cause coaches to stop watching or move on to another player.Want...
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Head D2 Coach Shares How to Get Recruited When You Are Unknown
UTPB Head Coach Chris Softley explains why talented football players still get overlooked and what recruits must do to stand out. He breaks down the traits coaches look for, how to make the recruiting process easier, and why communication, preparation, and character can make the difference…
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D1 Head Coach shares how to get committable scholarship offers
In this episode, D1 FCS Head Coach Andy Waddle breaks down what recruits and parents need to understand before chasing offers, accepting walk-on spots, or assuming every D1 opportunity is the right fit.Coach Waddle explains how college coaches evaluate recruits, why some offers may not actually…
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D2 Coach Shares How to Get Recruited With One Phone Call
Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship Evaluation:https://gonextplay.com/book-evaluation-call?el=youtube-orgClick Here to Register for My Free Live...
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D1 Head Coach Reveals How To Get Exposure To College Coaches
In this episode, University of Maine Head Coach Jordan Stevens breaks down how Division I FCS programs actually evaluate recruits, what families need to understand about camps, and why choosing the right school matters more than chasing the biggest logo.Coach Stevens also explains what coaches…
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Head D1 College Coach Reveals How To Choose Camps to get offers
In this episode, University of Maine Head Coach Jordan Stevens breaks down how Division I FCS programs actually evaluate recruits, what families need to understand about camps, and why choosing the right school matters more than chasing the biggest logo.Coach Stevens also explains what coaches…
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How to Earn A Scholarship At A Recruiting Camp
How do college coaches really decide which recruits are worth offering?In this episode, Coach Glo from the University of Sioux Falls breaks down what he looks for beyond film, including how athletes act on visits, how they respond to coaching, how parents can help or hurt the process, and why...
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How to Send Highlight Film to College Coaches (So They Actually Watch)
What makes a college football coach keep watching your son’s film—or stop watching completely?In this episode, Coach John Pennington, Head Football Coach at West Virginia State, breaks down what college coaches look for in recruits beyond talent, including film order, coach calls, red flags,...
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Head College Coach Reveals the 5 Steps to an Offer in 2026
In this episode, D2 Head Coach Joe Adam breaks down what actually gets a recruit noticed, why families waste money on the wrong camps, and how players can stand out in today’s football recruiting process. If your son wants to earn real college interest, this conversation will help you understand...
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How To Get Offered By A Division 1 Football Coach
In this episode, William & Mary Head Football Coach Mike London reveals what it really takes to play Division 1 football. He breaks down why coaches look beyond highlight tapes, how character and academics impact recruiting, and what high school players must show to stand out in today’s transfer...
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How to Email College Coaches & Actually Get Responses
College football coach Dewey Lusk reveals why many recruiting emails get ignored, what players should send instead, and how families can improve their chances of getting a response from college coaches. If your son is trying to get recruited, this episode breaks down what actually matters in...
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How to Make a Highlight Tape College Coaches Actually Watch
If your son’s best play is clip #32, college coaches have already stopped watching.In this episode of The Football Scholarship Podcast, Billy McKeon, Head Football Coach at Roosevelt University, breaks down what college coaches look for in the first 30 seconds of film, what gets players deleted…
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How to Build a Highlight Tape That Gets You Recruited (College Coach Secrets)
What makes a highlight tape actually get a college coach’s attention—and why do most players get it wrong? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nick Garrett, Head Football Coach at Andrew College, who has helped 38 players earn scholarships in just two years, to break down exactly what coaches look...
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How to Actually Get Offers at Camp
What do National Championship programs know about the recruiting process that most families find out too late? In this episode, I’m joined by Northwestern College Head Coach Matt McCarty, who has spent over 21 years building a dynasty in Iowa—to reveal why finding the "right fit" matters more…
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How to Get an Athletic Scholarship in 12 Months
What is the honest truth about NAIA football that high school families are missing? In this episode, I sit down with Reinhardt University Head Coach Tommy Miller to debunk the myths surrounding non-NCAA recruiting. Coach Miller—a former Virginia Tech offensive lineman under Frank Beamer—explains...
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What Coaches Really Watch: Beyond the Highlight Tape
Stop getting caught up in the hype and start looking at the roster. Towson Head Coach Pete Shinnick (21 seasons, .700 win percentage) reveals the "Arete" philosophy that built a national championship program. Learn why your highlight tape must "wow" him in the first 30 seconds, how to avoid the...
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How to Get D1 Offers with ZERO Stars
Richie Contartesi interviews Youngstown State Head Coach Phillips, who breaks down how college coaches evaluate recruits, why multi-sport athletes stand out, and how overlooked players with zero offers can still earn Division 1 opportunities through development, camps, and the right recruiting...
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The Massive Recruiting Mistake 99% of Parents Make (NEW NCAA RULES)
Most parents think recruiting starts junior year, but waiting that long is a massive mistake that costs athletes scholarships. I’m breaking down the NCAA rule change that allows coaches to recruit as early as eighth grade and the "loophole" my players use to get D1 offers today. Stop waiting for...
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How to Get Recruited by High-Academic Schools ($360,000 Secret)
Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship Evaluation: https://gonextplay.com/book-evaluation-call?el=youtube-org Click Here to Register for My Free Live Training:...
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The Recruiting Secrets College Football Coaches Don’t Tell Athletes
Richie Contartesi interviews Coach CJ Scarpa, who explains how college coaches evaluate recruits by prioritizing “violence” and effort on film, proactive communication with coaches, and strong academics to navigate the college football recruiting process. Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your…
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Why Most Football Recruits Never Get Offers
Richie Contartesi interviews a veteran college football coach about what truly gets recruits noticed, why academics and character still matter, and how the transfer portal is changing the reality of college football recruiting. Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football...
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What D1 Coaches REALLY Want in Recruits (2026)
In this laid-back, family-focused conversation, a Division I FCS head coach, Shawn Watson, with 40 years of experience breaks down what really matters in recruiting in 2026, beyond highlights and measurables. You’ll hear why character and long-term life plans are a separating factor, how the...
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How To Get Recruited By Every College In 2026
Richie Contartesi sits down with John Perin, Head Football Coach at Georgetown College (NAIA), to break down how 2026 recruits can build real relationships, communicate confidently, evaluate their true level, and take proactive steps that actually lead to college offers. Want Some 1:1 Help…
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Head College Coach Reveals How To Get Attention From D1 Coaches
Texting coaches won't get you recruited, calling will. In this episode, college head coach Nourse breaks down exactly what separates recruits who get remembered from ones who get forgotten: availability, consistency, and showing genuine interest. Plus the one rule every football parent needs to...
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Head D2 Football Coach Reveals The #1 Question To Ask That Gets You Offers
D2 Head Football Coach reveals exactly how his staff recruits—and what gets players NOTICED (or ignored).Coach Brian Mistro from the University of Jamestown breaks down his team's entire recruiting system: how they track players, who gets letters vs. texts vs. phone calls, and the ONE question…
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Head College Coach Shares How To Send Messages That Get Offers
In this episode, college head coach Nigel Lawrence breaks down how recruiting really works in 2026. We talk email vs DM, what to say in the first 1 to 2 sentences so a coach actually opens your message, how coaches evaluate character beyond the film, and why grades can directly impact your...
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Former football coach has shared it journey in one book: For God and the Game
Coach Brian's book:https://www.amazon.com/God-Game-Play-Honor-Christ-ebook/dp/B0F9CP6NK2Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship…
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Head College Coach Explains the Importance of Making a Good Impression on Football Coaches
Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship Evaluation:https://gonextplay.com/book-evaluation-call?el=youtube-orgClick Here to Register for My Free Live...
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D1 Head Coach Warns: Stop "Supporting" Your Son Like This (Do This Instead)
Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship?Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship Evaluation:https://gonextplay.com/book-evaluation-call?el=youtube-orgClick Here to Register for My Free Live...
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Official vs. Unofficial Visits: The Truth & How to Get Invited (College Football Recruiting)
Confused about the difference between an Official Visit and an Unofficial Visit? You’re not alone. Most parents and athletes guess their way through this part of the recruiting process and leave thousands of dollars (and scholarship offers) on the table.In this episode, Coach Brian (Head Coach at...
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Inside Carroll College Football with Coach Purcell
Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship? Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship Evaluation: https://gonextplay.com/book-evaluation-call?el=youtube-org Click Here to Register for My Free Live Training:...
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Inside College Football Recruitment with Campbellsville University's Head Football Coach Russell
Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship Evaluation:https://gonextplay.com/book-evaluation-call?el=youtube-orgClick Here to Register for My Free Live Training:https://gonextplay.com/free-training?el=richie-yt-bio📖 Get a FREE copy of Richie’s #1 bestselling book, where he...
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Here's How to Exactly Make Your Highlight Video Grab ANY Coach's Attention in an Hour!
Want Some 1:1 Help With Getting Your Son a College Football Scholarship?Click Here To Learn More & Schedule Your 15 Minute Scholarship Evaluation:https://gonextplay.com/book-evaluation-call?el=youtube-orgClick Here to Register for My Free Live...
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What Makes College Football Great TODAY? LTU Head Football Coach explains.
In this episode of the Football Scholarship Podcast, Coach O of Lawrence Technological University provides invaluable insights into the college football recruiting process. From the importance of academics and character evaluations to the role of social media and campus visits, Coach O offers...
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The Recruiting Game Explained by a Head CollegeCoach (The Truth No One Tells You)
In this episode of the Football Scholarship Podcast, Coach Powell provides invaluable advice for parents and aspiring college football athletes on securing football scholarships. The discussion covers the importance of GPA, effective communication with coaches, and understanding the different...
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1st round NFL Pick and Super Bowl Champion Explains his Journey
Join the Football Scholarship Podcast as we jump into the incredible journey of Sylvester Williams from North Carolina to winning a Super Bowl in the NFL. Discover how he overcame challenges, lacked football experience in high school, and ultimately became a first-round NFL draft pick. Listen in…
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Kentucky Christian Coach Explains How He Builds Champions Not Just Players!
In this episode of The Football Scholarship Podcast, Richie Contartesi sits down with Coach Jason Aubry, Head Football Coach at Kentucky Christian University, to reveal how recruiting really works at the NAIA and D2 levels and what high school athletes must do to earn real football scholarships....
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How to Turn a Game Day Visit Into A Football Scholarship
If your son is getting invited to game day visits, this episode breaks down how to turn those visits into real football scholarship offers. Richie Contartesi and Coach Brian Overton share the exact steps — from validating if an invite is real, to what to say, what to do when you’re there, and how...
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D1 Coach Shares How To Get Recruited To The Ivy League (Jon Poppe)
D1 Columbia Head Coach Jon Poppe breaks down how athletes should contact college coaches the right way. Learn why personalized messages matter, when to follow up, and the best time to send your film so coaches actually respond.
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D2 Head Coach Shares What To Post on X to Get A Football Scholarship (Coach Felton Huggins)
In this episode, Richie Contartesi sits down with Kentucky State Head Coach Felton Huggins Jr. to break down what college coaches are really looking for in recruits. From social media profiles and highlight film strategy to grades, goals, and how athletes should communicate with coaches, you’ll...
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The Secret To Get A D1 Football Scholarship
In this special episode, Richie Contartesi shares strategies from his new book The Football Scholarship Playbook. You’ll learn why so few athletes earn scholarships, how to stand out with the right highlight tape, target list, and social media presence, and the exact steps to move from first...
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D2 Head Coach Shares the Secret To Earn A Football Scholarship in 2026
In this episode of the Football Scholarship Podcast, Richie Contartesi sits down with Missouri Western Head Coach Tyler Fenwick to share what really matters in the recruiting process. Coach Fenwick explains why character and accountability are just as important as talent, how coaches evaluate...
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D1 Head Coach Exposes The Secret To Earning A Scholarship Offer
In this episode, Hampton University Head Coach Trenton Boykin pulls back the curtain on how players really earn scholarship offers. He shares what coaches look for beyond talent such as grades, character, passion for the game, and even how athletes use social media. Coach Boykin also explains why...
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D2 Head Football Coach Shares How To Earn a Scholarship (Jason Rejfek)
In this episode, McKendree University Head Football Coach Jason Rejfek shares exactly what college coaches are really looking for when recruiting high school players. From how to structure a highlight film so coaches actually watch it, to why academics and character are just as important as...
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D2 Head football Coach Shares How To Get Coaches To Offer You (Gary Bass)
D2 Head Football Coach Gary Bass shares what it really takes for coaches to offer a scholarship. From grades and academics to relationships and character, he breaks down how parents can guide their son through the recruiting process and earn real opportunities.
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D2 Head Coach Shares the #1 Step to Get a Football Scholarship (Dustin Hada)
In this episode of the Football Scholarship Podcast, Richie Contartesi sits down with Southern Nazarene University Head Coach Dustin Hada to reveal what most parents and athletes miss in the recruiting process. Coach Hada shares why outreach and building real relationships with college coaches is...
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The Next Play™ podcast is hosted by former Ole Miss football legend Richie Contartesi, AKA Relentless Richie. Richie overcame all odds, starting as a 5'7" 150lb walk-on player and sleeping on couches to then earning a full scholarship, and becoming a #1 best selling author and million dollar business owner. Now, he coaches sales leaders using his Next Play™ accountability system to eliminate failure, leading to hyper-profitable growth and peak performance. Each week, Richie shares how to’s, case studies, and brings on world class leaders to inspire listeners to step into their full potential.
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