No Playbook: Real Recruiting Stories

Hayven Laurendine (Samford University Soccer)

865 Alliance WPSL standout Hayven Laurendine joins the podcsat to share her journey from FC Alliance ECNL and Oak Ridge High School to signing with Samford University. Hayven discusses her recruiting experience, what made Samford the right fit, and the factors that helped shape one of the biggest decisions of her soccer career. She also relives an unforgettable memory from her high school days when Oak Ridge knocked off powerhouse Bearden in a match she'll never forget. Be sure to follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod.  Full video episodes are available on YouTube.  #SamfordSoccer #865Alliance #WPSL #FCAlliance #ECNL #OakRidgeHighSchool #OakRidgeTN #BeardenSoccer #CollegeSoccer #SoccerRecruiting #StudentAthlete #recruiting #tssaa

Brady Hammer (Maryville College Soccer)

Maryville College forward Brady Hammer joins No Playbook to share his journey from FC Alliance and ECNL soccer to becoming one of East Tennessee's top collegiate players. A standout at Hardin Valley Academy and now a Conference Offensive Player of the Year for the Scots, Brady discusses his recruiting experience, life as a student-athlete, and what it has been like competing for Maryville College and the NPSL's 865 Alliance. He also shares one unforgettable sports memory and lessons he's learned along the way.  Full video episodes are available on the No Playbook Podcast YouTube page. Follow the show on social media.  #soccerrecruiting #maryvillecollege #865alliance #fcalliance #npsl #hardinvalley

Dax Cole (Maryville Football)

Dax Cole (Maryville High School Football) joins the show to talk about his recruiting experience, how he prepares for big games, and the heated local rivalry with Alcoa. He also shares advice for young athletes hoping to be recruited and he shares a bit of wisdom from his coaches that has shaped his playing mentality.  Full video episodes are available on YouTube: Dax Cole (Maryville Football) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfWz-I6qY6k]. Be sure to follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod.  #maryvilletn #alcoa #recruiting #highschoolfootball #tssaa

Liv Stott (Xavier Soccer)

Liv Stott joins the podcast for the second time. Her first appearance focused on her recruiting journey coming out of high school. Now, after gaining experience playing high-level college soccer, Liv returns to talk about her recent experience in the transfer portal. In this episode, she shares why she decided to leave University of Tennessee and continue her career at Xavier University. Full video episodes are available on YouTube.  #KnoxvilleTN #Bearden #XavierSoccer #XavierUniversity #LadyVols #FCAlliance #865Alliance

Caylan Arnold Elliott (Pro Softball)

Caylan Arnold Elliott joins the show to talk all things softball—from her local roots to her global playing career. A Maryville High School standout, Caylan went on to play at Tennessee before finishing her college career at Florida State. She shares what that journey looked like, including the transition between programs and what she learned along the way. We also dive into her professional career, where she played internationally in places like Italy and the Netherlands, and how those experiences shaped her perspective on the game and life beyond it. Now back in the States, Caylan is helping grow the game in a big way—working in administration with the Florida Vibe and coaching locally. We also talk about the excitement surrounding a new Knoxville softball team coming to town and what that means for the future of the sport in East Tennessee. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share with a softball fan! Also follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod. #floridavibe #knoxvillesoftball #floridastate #vols #tennesseesoftball #maryville #maryvillehighschool #prosoftball