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 biggest recruiting mistakes in 2026, and what it’s like playing in a stadium named after Johnny Unitas with $1.2 billion in campus upgrades. Whether you're a walk-on or a 5-star, this is how you reach your fullest potential.⁣

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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 strategy.⁣

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CHAPTERS:⁣

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0:00 - When Players Should Start Taking Recruiting Seriously⁣

2:28 - Why Multi-Sport Athletes Stand Out to Coaches⁣

5:08 - How Players With Zero Offers Earn Scholarships⁣

7:29 - Where Coaches Actually Find Recruits (Camps vs Film)⁣

11:38 - Why Playing Other Sports Gives You an Advantage⁣

16:41 - How to Evaluate Your Film Before Reaching Out to Coaches⁣

18:17 - Best Way to Contact College Coaches and Get Recruited⁣

22:07 - Real Expectations for Size, Speed, and D1 Potential⁣

27:23 - Why Your Position in High School Doesn’t Matter⁣

33:47 - What Separates Championship-Level Teams⁣

38:02 - Does Social Media Actually Help You Get Recruited?⁣

40:04 - What Great Coaches Look for Beyond Talent⁣

43:21 - How Scholarships Really Work (Earning vs Being Given)⁣

45:12 - Why Culture, Development, and Brotherhood Matter Most⁣

47:19 - Final Advice for Players and Parents Trying to Get Recruited

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 coaches to find you and start building the relationships that lead to signed letters of intent.⁣

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Chapters⁣

0:00 The recruiting rule change you need to know /⁣

0:47 When players can legally contact coaches /⁣

1:34 Why early outreach builds relationships /⁣

2:21 D1 vs D2 and D3 recruiting rules /⁣

3:25 How to talk to D1 coaches early /⁣

4:40 Why social media and film matter now /⁣

5:18 How to get the 15 plays scholarship book