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.⁣

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CHAPTERS: ⁣

0:00 - Intro: Lessons From College Football Recruiting⁣

1:33 - What Separates Scholarship Players on Film⁣

2:49 - How to Build a Highlight Reel That Gets Coaches’ Attention⁣

5:00 - Division I vs Division II Recruits: The Real Differences⁣

10:01 - What Coaches Actually Look For in Recruits (Beyond Film)⁣

16:16 - Recruiting Scams, Agents, and the Business Around Players⁣

19:01 - Why Academics Still Matter for 99% of Athletes⁣

26:29 - The Transfer Portal’s “Dirty Secret” Most Don’t Talk About⁣

31:07 - Tampering, Agents, and the Changing Landscape of College Football⁣

42:19 - Building a Real Team Culture and Family Environment⁣

44:44 - Final Advice for Parents and Recruits Going Through Recruiting