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PRI Talk

120 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago -

A podcast about current events in collegiate athletics, volleyball, college recruiting and more. I will have guest high school, club and specific college coaches on also, discussing various topics on recruiting and everything else volleyball. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

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Episodes

5 Minute Recruiting - "Do We Need to Send Our Day 1 Qualifier Schedule to College Coaches?"

March 21, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MB

Are you staying in touch and engaging consistently with college coaches? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - "Which Camp Should We Go To?"

March 14, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MB

With all the camps and all the different names of the camps, which one is the best for recruiting purposes? Let's talk about that on this week's 5MR episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - "Does It Matter What Team You Play On?"

March 07, 2024 16:33 - 7 minutes - 6.67 MB

I get asked this question a lot every year. There are two answers to this question. Give it a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - What Are College Coaches Looking For?

January 03, 2024 14:00 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MB

When they come to your court, what are they looking for? What are they watching for? Are they just standing around talking and flipping through social media on their phones? (No, but I know it looks like that sometimes, haha) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - "How Should We Send Emails?"

December 21, 2023 14:00 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MB

I have one way that I always suggest with athletes and families. But that doesn't mean that the other options are bad either. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

Episode #59 - with Michael DeLeon, from PrepDig Texas

November 18, 2023 04:54 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

It's a question I get all the time from parents and athletes, "Jason, should we go to this clinic...this showcase...this event...?" PrepDig has expo events all through Texas every year and so I thought I would bring him on the podcast to get his perspective answering this question. Give it a listen! For more info and recruiting help, head to my website PRIVolleyball.com and be sure to follow me on Instagram (ParalleRecruitingInitiative). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp...

Episode #58 - Where Is Your Recruiting Advice Coming From?

October 30, 2023 13:39 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MB

Everyone's recruiting journey is different and so tips and advice in general are good, but might not fit specifically what YOU need to be doing. Even if the advice is GOOD advice, it still might not be all the information you need to make the next step in your process. https://www.privolleyball.com/post/so-you-d-like-to-get-recruited --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - Why Do We Need to Contact Schools So Many Times?

September 20, 2023 17:58 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MB

Great question. 1 email isn't good enough. Organize your recruiting efforts and keep track of all of those emails using Productive Recruit! Use my link and save 15% Get busy getting Bizzy! Use the same great tasting cold brew that I use to make every day a great recruiting day. Use my code PARALLELRECRUITINGINITIATIVE and save 15% For more insight and info into the college volleyball recruiting world go to PRIVolleyball.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...

5 Minute Recruiting - How Long Will We Have To Accept An Offer?

April 19, 2023 13:00 - 6 minutes - 5.78 MB

Once you go on a visit there is a good chance you will receive an offer from a school. Then what? Let's talk about how long you might have and why, to make a decision. For more recruiting tips and advice, be sure to go to PRIVolleyball.com and take a look at the blog! Want to streamline your recruiting efforts without all the spreadsheets? Use the same system I use for all of my athletes and save 15% Productive Recruit Want to drink the same great tasting COLD BREW that I do every morn...

5 Minute Recruiting - What Is The Best Way To Put Yourself In Front Of College Coaches?

April 05, 2023 21:02 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MB

Keep it simple - but it does take work! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

Episode #57 - What Does Being 'D1' Really Mean?

March 29, 2023 13:05 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

If everyone is recruiting D1 athletes, then what does it mean to be D1 or be a D1 athlete?  I don't have an answer for this at the moment.  But I would like to open the discussion on this topic.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - Do We Need A Recruiting Profile?

March 24, 2023 20:54 - 5 minutes - 4.83 MB

Looking for a way to organize your recruiting efforts? Ditch the spreadsheet and use Productive Recruit! It's the same system I use for all of my athletes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

Episode #56 - It Is Really Easy To Be Confused

March 15, 2023 13:05 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

With all the information out there on recruiting, it can often be hard to pick out the good from the bad.  Even the best intentions can lead to poor information.  Let's talk about a few recent run-ins that I had with potentially confusing and (for a lack of a better word) poor advice.  For more insight and advice in the recruiting process, please go to my website PRIVolleyball.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - "How Can We Find A Good Fit?"

February 08, 2023 18:40 - 5 minutes - 5.37 MB

Check out these blog posts for more information on finding a good fit.   https://www.privolleyball.com/post/the-are-you-a-fit-checklist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - Where Should We Get Contact Info For College Coaches?

February 01, 2023 14:30 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MB

Great question, simple answer.  But there's a great reason to do find your contact information this way.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - "What If They Don't Have My Major?"

January 18, 2023 14:00 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MB

Everyone has factors that are more important than others, that's totally okay.  But make sure you aren't ignoring what could be a great opportunity, just to check all of your boxes.  You might not ever get them all checked!  For more tips and insight into college recruiting, go to PRIVolleyball.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - Which Coach Should We Email?

January 11, 2023 14:00 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MB

I get this question a lot.  The most important thing is to send the emails.  For more info and tips on recruiting, take a look at PRIVolleyball.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

Episode #55 - Yes it's hard!

November 09, 2022 18:17 - 13 minutes - 9.47 MB

It's a challenging process.   But it should be right? For more recruiting advice, check-out PRIVolleyball.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - Is D2 Competitive?

November 02, 2022 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.47 MB

Yes!  (End of Podcast)  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - What Should We Put In Our First Email?

October 26, 2022 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.18 MB

Great question!  Find out more info on my website PRIVolleyball.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

Episode #54 - Passive Recruiting

October 19, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

No technology out there is going to do your recruiting for you.  Tools are nice to have and use, but they are always just tools.  PRIVolleyball.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5MR - What Does Real Interest Look Like?

October 12, 2022 13:09 - 7 minutes - 5.1 MB

Take a look at my blog post for more info on PRIVolleyball.com  If you need help creating some traction in your recruiting process, reach out!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

Episode #53 - Our Sport Is Not A Gimmick

September 21, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

What do these 1 in a million plays tell others about our sport? For more insight into the recruiting world, check out PRIVolleyball.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

Episode #52 - Duke/BYU and Getting Rid Of Doubles

August 31, 2022 14:01 - 30 minutes - 17.3 MB

Let's talk briefly about what happened at the Duke/BYU match and then let's have a discussion about doubles and whether or not we should get rid of them.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - What's An Official Visit?

August 24, 2022 13:10 - 5 minutes - 4.02 MB

Find our more about visits and other volleyball recruiting tips at PRIVolleyball.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - It Feels Like Things Are Getting Quiet?

August 18, 2022 16:14 - 5 minutes - 3.46 MB

"Quiet" is relative.  Feel free to make some noise.  For more info check out PRIVolleyball.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - Do Rankings and Awards Matter?

August 10, 2022 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.38 MB

I get this question all the time.  Parents and athletes want to make sure they include all the "things" in their emails.   PRIVolleyball.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - How Do We Know What Positions A School Is Recruiting?

August 03, 2022 13:45 - 3 minutes - 2.3 MB

Great question - simple answer.  For more answers to your recruiting questions, make sure to go to PRIVolleyball.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - Any Tips on Highlight Film?

July 27, 2022 19:41 - 5 minutes - 3.62 MB

Film is a necessary part of the recruiting process.  Here is something that you can do WITHOUT when making your highlights.  For more info on Highlights, take a look at PRIVolleyball.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - How Often Should We Send Film?

July 13, 2022 15:57 - 5 minutes - 3.59 MB

Short answer - as much as you can.  Also, don't feel like you can ONLY reach out to schools with new film.  For more insight and tips into college recruiting go to PRIVolleyball.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - June 15th Advice

June 15, 2022 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.32 MB

For more information and help with recruiting, please visit PRIVolleyball.com I hope June 15th goes great for you guys!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - Can You Earn A Scholarship?

June 09, 2022 17:15 - 6 minutes - 4.53 MB

For more insight on having the scholarship question or any other recruiting topics, visit PRIVolleyball.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - When Should We Start?

May 25, 2022 16:55 - 5 minutes - 3.96 MB

Great question!!  It's never too early and it's never too late... For more info be sure to check out PRIVolleyball.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

Episode #51 - Why All The Camps Are At The Same Time

May 18, 2022 13:20 - 24 minutes - 14.1 MB

It probably was just coincidence before, but new NCAA rules on camp have made attending camps even harder.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - What Is A Quiet Period?

May 04, 2022 13:45 - 5 minutes - 3.13 MB

May is a D1 quiet period.  It's important to talk a little bit about what these terms mean and how they impact you.   For more information, check out PRIVolleyball.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - How Do We Know a School Is Interested?

April 27, 2022 21:18 - 6 minutes - 3.85 MB

It can be hard to sift through all the camp invites and emails sometimes.  There are a few things that we can point to in regards to HOW interested a school is, even for those athletes prior to June 15th.  Post June 15th it can be a little easier to figure it out.  This is a complex topic, so I hit as many things as I could in 6 minutes :) Please feel free to reach out or check out PRIVolleyball.com blog page for more info.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...

5 Minute Recruiting - What Questions Should We Ask?

April 21, 2022 18:41 - 6 minutes - 3.48 MB

First visit or first phone call, the question is usually the same; What should we talk about?  Remember that these conversations are how you stand out from ALL the other athletes out there.  Check out more info at PRIVolleyball.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

Episode #50 - Sandbagging and Recruiting

April 13, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 13.2 MB

This might be a little bit of a rabbit hole, but follow me through all of it and it will hopefully make sense.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - What is University Athlete?

March 17, 2022 18:05 - 5 minutes - 3.32 MB

This part is important.  UA is another tool.  One you will want to stay on top of.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - What Are You Interested In?

March 09, 2022 14:00 - 6 minutes - 3.61 MB

This is a question I get all the time from college coaches and it's something that I address regularly to parents and athletes.  Yes, you can answer this question, even as a Freshmen or Sophomore in high school.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - What Do We Do Next?

March 02, 2022 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.71 MB

We can get stuck in a specific stage of the recruiting process.  Here are some tips on navigating through that if you feel like you're stuck.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - What About Social Media?

February 16, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.47 MB

I get asked this questions a lot.  Every sport handles recruiting differently.  It's something to keep in mind. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - What statistics should we send college coaches?

February 09, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 3.25 MB

Another great question.  I would argue that stats aren't quite as important as you might think...Neither are rankings.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - I thought D1 only gave full-rides?

February 02, 2022 14:00 - 6 minutes - 3.55 MB

One of the more basic scholarship questions that is communicated incorrectly in the volleyball world.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - What's the best way to get more exposure?

January 26, 2022 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.27 MB

This is a question I get a lot.  The answer is the foundation and usually the cause of most of the exposure you will get.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - Why Do We Need Such A Big List?

January 19, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.26 MB

Depending on your level of play and your position, the bigger your list is the better.  For more on this topic head to my blog!  https://www.privolleyball.com//post/aim-for-the-middle --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - How Many Phone Calls Should We Expect?

January 12, 2022 14:00 - 4 minutes - 3.22 MB

That depends on how many emails you send out. For more info, take a look at this blog https://www.privolleyball.com//post/250-emails --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - Does A Combine "Fix" Your Recruiting?

January 05, 2022 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.13 MB

Interesting topic.  For more information on how to handle your recruiting more proactively take a look here.   https://www.privolleyball.com//post/a-first-look-grabbing-the-wheel --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - What About Camp?

December 29, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.97 MB

Start planning your summer now!  Or at least soon...  Camps in the Spring and Summer are the biggest recruiting question I get asked.   Get more info about camp on my blog, https://www.privolleyball.com//post/camp-invites-are-the-new-camp-invite --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support

5 Minute Recruiting - What Is An Email Signature?

December 22, 2021 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.94 MB

This is a very important part of our emails.  100% necessary to make the life of a coach simpler.  They should be able to find your information in every email you send, NOT in just your original.   For more information on sending emails take a look at this blog post https://www.privolleyball.com//post/recruiting-email-etiquette --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri-talk/support