02:10 The Changing Landscape of Recruiting & The Business of College Football

Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.

• Weather Conditions & Training Adjustments

  • Discussion on how extreme weather conditions impact football training.
  • Importance of training in wind conditions to develop better ball control.

• The Cost of Youth Sports

  • Rising costs of club sports like baseball, volleyball, and soccer.
  • Travel budgets for top club teams can exceed $20,000 per year.
  • Return on investment for different sports and the impact on scholarship opportunities.

• Recruiting Landscape & College Athletics Shift

  • The decline of non-revenue sports due to financial strains on college programs.
  • Schools prioritizing football and basketball funding, leading to cuts in other sports.
  • Scholarships in sports like soccer and tennis being dominated by international athletes.

• The NCAA & Recruiting Calendar Issues

  • How NCAA regulations make it difficult for athletes to attend key recruiting camps.
  • The impact of dead periods limiting exposure opportunities.
  • College coaches being caught between official visits & scouting obligations.

• The Power of Football as the Revenue Driver

  • Football programs carry the financial load for most college athletic departments.
  • Schools like Missouri borrowing money to build new football stadiums, banking on the sport's profitability.
  • Rising ticket prices and NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) affecting recruiting.

• High School Athletes & Decision-Making in Recruiting

  • Athletes need to prioritize their future over high school coach control.
  • Players must choose exposure opportunities wisely, such as Lindenwood Mega Camp.
  • Recruiting is no longer about waiting—players must be proactive early.

• The Reality of College Football Today

  • Transfer portal reducing opportunities for high school players.
  • Colleges recruiting fewer high school athletes and relying on proven transfer players.
  • The era of "development players" is fading—athletes need to be ready to contribute immediately.

• Regional Bias in Recruiting & Exposure Differences

  • Players from Texas, Florida, and California often get more attention than Midwest prospects.
  • The challenge of breaking recruiting stereotypes for players from less "football-rich" states.
  • The importance of elite performance training to stand out in national rankings.

• Success Stories & Lessons from Past Recruits

  • How Blaine Gabbert put St. Louis quarterbacks on the map at Elite 11.
  • The Brady Cook story—a player who stayed the course despite recruiting setbacks.
  • Why working with the right trainers & programs can be the difference in making it to the next level.

• Final Takeaways

  • College football is changing fast—athletes need to adapt to new recruiting realities.
  • Starting early in the recruiting process is critical—waiting until senior year is too late.
  • Skill development & verified athletic testing are now key recruiting factors.

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