Full Ride College Recruiting
169 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsThe goal of the Full Ride College Recruiting podcast is to help student athletes and their families better understand the college recruiting process. Tune in and discover what steps you can take to earn a scholarship to your dream college. Hosted by former Division 1 and full-ride college athlete, Kito Delgado.
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The pain of discipline vs The pain of regret
January 12, 2024 15:55 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBThis episode coach Kito celebrates his birthday and shares his favorite quote from recently retired legend, Nick Saban. Plus, he gives advice for current college students entering the workforce for the very first time. Subscrive, rate, and review the show. Most importantly, share the Full Ride Podcast with your network.
Happy New Year!!
January 05, 2024 00:21 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBCoach Kito rings in 2024 by providing student athletes with actionable stepos they can take to make 2024 their best year yet. Take care of your body (stretch, drink water, rest Focus on YOUR journey - "Good for you" Spend 30 minutes per day on a college recruiting activity Follow @coachkito on TikTok Follow @urecruitu on Twitter and Instagram
Kyle Borey- Former college athlete and current quarterback trainer
November 30, 2023 13:59 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBKyle Borey graduated from LaSalle Institute in Troy, NY in 2017, playing football, basketball and baseball. He went on to play college football at Endicott College in Beverly, Mass. Upon early graduation, Kyle returned to his hometown and immediately began coaching the QB’s at his highsool alma mater, LaSalle Institute. In March 2022, he started KBQB Training with a vision of providing young quarterbacks the tools to being successful on the field throughout the football season. Learn mor...
Its Worth It
November 24, 2023 16:12 - 45 minutes - 42 MBHappy Thanksgiving! During this weeks episode, coach Kito reveals the top 10 things he's most thankful for as a former college athlete. Subscribe and leave show review Follow @urecruitu on Instagram Follow @coachkito on Tiktok
"Connecting Flight"
November 15, 2023 21:41 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBRecruits, some of you will have to experience a “layover,” prior to reaching your final destination. Thsi week, coach Kito shares how high school players can leverage the transfer portal. Follow @coachKito on TikTok
Coach Kito Interviewed by Chris Wright
November 09, 2023 19:08 - 1 hour - 153 MBThis week coach Kito shares an interview he did with podcast host Chris Wright. During the intervierw, we discussed travel ball , college recruiting, mental health, and so much more. Follow Chris on TikTok: @chriswrightspeaks Follow Coach Kito on TikTok: @coachkito Subscribe to Chris Wright's Real Estate Happy Hour Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@chriswrightspeaks
Competitive Stamina
November 02, 2023 11:02 - 27 minutes - 50.5 MBCoach Kito talks about the importance of student athletes developing competitive stamina. Follow @coachkito on TikTok Follow @urecruitu on Instagram
Summer Series: Don't make these parenting mistakes before, during, and after games
July 09, 2023 23:32 - 27 minutes - 50.1 MBThis episode, coach Kito shares what parents should not do before, during, and after games. Make sure you listen before attending your next tournament this summer. Follow: Tiktok- coachkito Twitter- @kitodelgado Instagram- @urecruitu
Summer Series: Learn to market yourself
June 29, 2023 19:37 - 34 minutes - 62.3 MBProactively marketing yoourself to college coaches is essential, especially if you’re not a five star recruit. In this episode, coach Kito Delgado shares how student athletes can promotoe themselves to college coaches and their programs. Follow coach Kito on Tik Tok: @coachkito Follow @urecruitu on Twitter and Instagram Don't foget to share todays episode.
Summer Series: How to stand out at college camps and showcases
June 22, 2023 13:30 - 31 minutes - 58 MBCoach Kito Delgado shares what recruits should do to stand out at college camps and showcases. Follow coach Kito on TikTok: @coachkito Follow the show on Instagram: @urecruitu Follow the show on Twitter@ urecruitu
Summer Series: Do the ordinary extra
June 19, 2023 15:05 - 21 minutes - 39.8 MBChampions do daily what everybody else does occassionally!
Summer Series: Why you should enroll in summer school
June 08, 2023 22:57 - 37 minutes - 68.4 MBThis week, former college athlete and recrutiing coach, Kito Delgado kicks off the summer recruiting series. In this episode we discuss: 7 seniors chose prom over competing for a state championship: https://www.timesunion.com/hssports/article/shenendehowa-s-softball-roster-altered-class-aa-18140860.phps Why travel ball is ruining youth sports Why its a good idea student athletes to enroll in summer school
Back to school recruiting homework
September 15, 2022 23:09 - 22 minutes - 41.4 MBIn this week's episode, coach Kito shares 5 action items recruits should take to kick off the new school year. Follow @urecruitu Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Show
Welcome Back Squad- New Season of Full Ride
September 08, 2022 19:48 - 25 minutes - 46.2 MBHost Kito Delgado welcomes back student-athletes and parents to a new season of Full Ride. Follow @urecruitu on Tiktok, Instagram, and Twitter Email:[email protected]
How to maximize the college camp experience
June 02, 2022 12:42 - 29 minutes - 53.8 MBAttending college camps and showcases is a great way to get the attention of college coaches. This episode, coach Kito shares what recruits can do to get the most out of these opportunities.
Former Division 1 student athlete- Paige Tonz
May 20, 2022 00:36 - 40 minutes - 75 MBPaige Tonz grew up in Peoria, AZ, and began playing softball at 8 years old. She has competed at many levels; starting with rec ball, moving to club ball, and competing as a D1 athlete at Northwestern University. Her mission is to help transform girls into strong women beyond the playing field or court. Connect with Paige: www.paigetonz.com Instagram: @paigetonz
Addressing Student Athlete Mental Health
May 05, 2022 12:15 - 21 minutes - 40.1 MBFive NCAA athletes have died by suicide over the last two motnhs. Its tme for parents, coaches, and athletic departments to address how they can better support the mental wellbeing of student athletes.
Spring Cleaning!
April 21, 2022 02:00 - 23 minutes - 42.2 MBThe month of April presents a great opportunity for hopeful recruits and their parents to plan for the next 90 days of college recruiting.
Buy In!
April 07, 2022 12:25 - 25 minutes - 45.9 MBIn this epsiode, Kito Delgado shares how parents can get "buy in" from their student athletes. At the end of the day, parents can't want it more than their children. Thanks for listening! Rate, Review, and Share the show. Follow us on social media at @urecruitu
The basics of college recruiting - Myth #10
March 27, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 33.3 MBA majority of high school recruits believe college coaches don't like hearing from them. This couldn't be further from the truth. Tune in and learn why student-athletes need to proactively reach out to college coaches throughout the recruiting process. Thanks for listening! Rate, Review, and share the show. Follow @urecruitu
The basics of college recruiting - Myth #9
March 24, 2022 12:38 - 21 minutes - 39.8 MBUnder the radar recruits often make the mistake of assuming they can "walk-on" to their dream school and eventually earn a scholarship. Thanks for listening. Rate, Review, and share. Follow @urecruitu
The basics of college recruiting - Myth #8
March 10, 2022 12:22 - 17 minutes - 31.1 MBScholarship OFFERS are not legally binding. An athletics scholarship doesn't become official until a student athlete signs their National Letter of Intent (NLI). Follow @urecruitu Rate and Review the show on apple podcast.
The basics of college recruiting - Myth #7
March 03, 2022 13:32 - 20 minutes - 37.8 MBAll D-1 scholarships are not full-rides. In fact, most scholarships are broken up into partial scholarships. Rate and Review the show! https://lovethepodcast.com/RxHEeK
The basics of college recruiting - Myth #6
February 27, 2022 16:43 - 18 minutes - 33.1 MBHopeful recruits often make the mkistake of thinking a letter or email from a college coach means they are being recruitied by them. Please rate and review the show! https://lovethepodcast.com/RxHEeK
The basics of college recruiting - Myth #5
February 18, 2022 13:32 - 27 minutes - 49.8 MBBelieving NCAA Division 1 is the only way to earn a scholarship to play in college is a big myth student athletes often fall for. Please rate and review the show! https://lovethepodcast.com/RxHEeK Follow @urecruitu
The basics of college recruiting - Myth #4
February 10, 2022 23:40 - 18 minutes - 34.3 MBCollege recruiting myth #4- If I'm good enough, grades don't matter. Follow @urecruitu on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, and Twitter.
The basics of college recruiting - Myth #3
February 04, 2022 00:59 - 27 minutes - 51.1 MBCollege recruiting myth #3- Its the job of my coach to get me recruitied Plus, tune in to find out what lesson recruits can learn from the hit TV show, Shark Tank! Follow @urecruitu on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, and Twitter.
The basics of college recruiting - Myth #2
January 28, 2022 01:11 - 17 minutes - 31.2 MBCollege Recruiting Myth #2- The recruiting process begins your senior year. Waiting until your senior year of high school to get serious about college recruiting puts you at a big disadvantage. By then, college coaches have already identified their top targets and have already begun developing meaningful relationships with them.
The basics of college recruiting - Myth #1
January 21, 2022 00:26 - 15 minutes - 27.7 MBThe recruiting process for most families can be very confusing. Unfortunately, most student-athletes and their parents lack a basic understanding of how recruiting really works.
Episode 136: Happy New Year 2022
January 06, 2022 23:55 - 23 minutes - 42.7 MBHappy New Year to you and yours. Let's make this year our best one yet by staying focused on ONE word. Follow @urecruitu on social media Hire coach Kito Delgado to deliver a keynote or host a college recruiting seminar. https://urecruitu.com/college-recruiting-workshops/
Episode 135: Class of 2022 recruit, Tatiana Rebanal
December 10, 2021 01:03 - 30 minutes - 56 MBTatiana Rebanal is a current senior at Encinal High school in Alameda, CA. Tatiana is a basketball standout currently weighing multiple college offers. In this episode, Tatiana shares lessons she's learned throughout her recruiting journey and offers advice for underclassmen who are just now starting their recruiting process. Follow Tatiana: Instagram: www.instagram.com/tatianarebanal_2022 YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC5HKMN9BPka6u7bY3bg9GzA
Episode 134: Its not too late
November 11, 2021 23:37 - 24 minutes - 45 MBIt's not too late for high school seniors to earn a scholarship offer to college. But time is running out and recruits must act with urgency.
Episode 133: What to expect on an official college visit
November 04, 2021 10:44 - 49 minutes - 90.7 MBGoing on an oficial visit is a monumnetal moment in a student athletes recruiting jouney. Coach Kito reveals what to expect and how you can get the most out of each visit. Questions to ask on an official visit: https://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/choosing-college
Episode 132: 10 red flags that scare off college coaches
October 28, 2021 22:20 - 22 minutes - 41.7 MBIn this episode, coach Kito reveals 10 red flags that can prevent a college coach from recruiting a student-athlete. Poor Grades Social Media Body Language Poor sportsmanship Dishonesty Absentees Tardiness Poor feedback from the high school coach Lack of competition Parents
Episode 131: What is a preferred walk-on?
October 15, 2021 16:06 - 27 minutes - 50.8 MBEvery recruit daydreams of landing a full-ride athletic scholarship to their favorite college team. However, many high school student-athletes graduate without any offers whatsoever and face a difficult decision. Quit the sport they love, or bet on themselves and become a college walk-on. Text Playbook to 66866 Follow @URECRUITU
Episode 130: Sudden Change- Managing the highs and lows of recruiting
October 07, 2021 00:50 - 33 minutes - 61.9 MBThe college recruiting process is full of peaks and valleys. Recruits must learn to manage their emotions throughout the duration of their recruiting journey.
Episode 129: Completing the FAFSA
September 30, 2021 23:22 - 20 minutes - 36.7 MBCompleting the FAFSA form has never been easier. Get an overview of what you’ll need and the steps involved. https://studentaid.gov/
Episode 128: How recruits can maximize their highlight tape
September 23, 2021 19:48 - 33 minutes - 61.6 MBHaving an eye-popping highlight video can be one of the quickest ways to attract the interest of a college coach. Recruits need to have video(s) that can show off their athletic ability and skills in a short span of time. Coach Kito breaks down key features recruits should include when creating a highlight video and what to do with it afterward. Follow @urecruitu on social media Sign up for Study Hall: https://urecruitu.com/studyhall/
Episode 127: How parents can empower their student athletes
September 16, 2021 20:59 - 18 minutes - 34.3 MBParents need to prepare their student-athletes for college life, and this should start during their freshman year of high school.
Episode 126: How to boost your GPA
September 09, 2021 22:03 - 29 minutes - 53.4 MBAcademics play a critical role in the college recruiting process. Recruits can significantly improve their odds of earning a scholarship by performing well in the classroom. This week, coach Kito shares what steps scholar-athletes can take to boost their GPA. Show up to class on time Be Prepared Eliminate distractions Be an active participant Hand in every assignment Ask for help Communicate and build meaningful relationships with teachers Be honest with teachers Get off t...
Episode 125: Update your resume
September 02, 2021 20:26 - 21 minutes - 38.7 MBAs students begin a new school year, it's important for them to double down on what they do well and eliminate the things (or people) that may be holding them back. Text PLAYBOOK to 66866 Follow @urecruitu
Episode 124: Hi, my name is
August 05, 2021 21:35 - 33 minutes - 61.1 MBCoach Kito Delgado reveals when recruits should send their first introduction email to a college coach and what they should include in it.
Episode 123: Senior year recruiting checklist
July 29, 2021 22:43 - 39 minutes - 73.2 MBIn this episode, coach Kito provides a recruiting checklist for student-athletes entering their senior year of high school. He also shares his thoughts on Simone Biles and the importance of mental health.
Episode 122: Junior year college recruiting checklist
July 22, 2021 22:12 - 35 minutes - 64.9 MBJunior year is a critical time for student-athletes hoping to play at the college level athlete. Recruits must demonstrate a sense of urgency and begin to take proactive steps to gain the attention of college coaches. In this episode, coach Kito shares what recruits need to accomplish by the conclusion of their junior year.
Episode 121: Your recruiting checklist entering sophomore year
July 15, 2021 22:55 - 22 minutes - 41.5 MBSophomore year is a crucial time for an aspiring collegiate athlete. Recruits and parents must continue to build a solid foundation to avoid future frustration and overwhelm. In this episode, coach Kito shares what recruits need to accomplish by the conclusion of their sophomore year.
Episode 120: NCAA Name Image Likeness
July 08, 2021 21:24 - 24 minutes - 44.8 MBNCAA college athletes can now benefit from their name, image, and likeness. Coach Kito reviews what steps college athletes can take to maximize this opportunity.
Episode 119: Summer advice for incoming High School Freshmen
June 30, 2021 20:34 - 37 minutes - 69.1 MBCoach Kito provides advice for student athletes (and their parents) entering high school for the very first time. Focus on development and getting off to a fast start academically.
Episode 118: Congrats class of 2021- My advice to college bound student athletes
June 24, 2021 20:44 - 34 minutes - 63.6 MBCoach Kito Delgado shares a message for college-bound student-athletes.
Episode 117: What to do when a college coach calls for the first time
June 17, 2021 21:56 - 28 minutes - 53 MBReceiving a call from a college coach for the very first time can both exciting and nerve-wracking. If a coach takes time to call you it usually means they have some interest in a recruit. Without proper guidance and preparation, a phone call with a coach can become overwhelming to an ill-prepared student-athlete. In this episode, Coach Kito shares how to best manage this process.
Episode 116: How under the radar recruits can stand out a college camp
June 09, 2021 20:31 - 23 minutes - 43.8 MBCoach Kito breaksdown what under the readar recruits should do to stand out at college camps.