Athlete Bridge Network Podcast

Former College Hooper Brandyn Chambers Gives Advice To Lightly Recruited Athletes and Walk Ons

Former Quincy, Missouri Western and Columbia College hooper Brandyn Chambers tells his college basketball recruiting story. This episode is great for any athlete that is thinking about walking on at a college or hasn't yet received an offer from a college. Brandyn describes his 3 types of lightly recruited/walk on college athletes. Brandyn discusses the importance of self evaluation and a strong grasp of reality during your recruiting process.

Former College Volleyball Coach Kayla Ruff Talks Recruitment Tips & Her Own Recruitment Process

Former University of Mary and Morningside University Volleyball Coach Kayla Ruff joins the podcast and drops great college recruitment knowledge. Coach Ruff played college volleyball at Western Illinois University and Missouri Western State University. This podcast episode has great information and tidbits for recruits as Coach Ruff brings a wealth of knowledge from her playing and coaching experiences.

Episode 12: Overseas Pro Hooper Jamani Pierce Talks College Recruitment & Professional Experience

Overseas Pro Hooper Jamani Pierce Talks College Recruitment & Professional Experience. Jamani currently plays professionally in Azerbaijan and has also had experience playing in Switzerland, Georgia and Armenia. Jamani discusses his recruiting process coming out of Thornton Township High School in the Chicagoland area. Jamani has played collegiately for Illinois Central College, Clarion University and Eastern New Mexico University. This is a great interview to watch for any athletes wanting to learn more about the recruiting process, JUCO life, the D2 experience at two different universities, and the process to play professionally overseas.

Episode 11: Adrian College Men’s Volleyball Head Coach Jose Soto Talks Recruiting Tips & More

Adrian College Men's Volleyball Head Coach Jose Soto Jr. gives great advice and insight on the college recruitment process. We discuss what to put on a recruiting emails, what to put on highlight videos, and so much more. We also dive into Coach Soto's own college recruitment coming out of high school in Chicago. Coach Soto played volleyball in college at Culver-Stockton College. So many gems are dropped throughout the entirety of this podcast. This is a must listen to anyone who is about to enter or is currently in the recruiting process. We really appreciate Coach Soto taking the time to chat and we wish him and his team at Adrian College the best of luck this season.

Episode 10: Benedictine University Soccer Alum Eric Lukitsh on His Recruiting Story

Former Benedictine University (Lisle, Illinois) soccer player Eric Lukitsh joins the podcast. Benedictine University is a D3 college that competes in the NACC. This provides insight on what it is like to play college soccer and Eric's recruiting story.