The Student Athlete Sessions

10 Factors to Consider When Evaluating D3 Schools

For most recruits, the college search process starts with athletics. But in our experience the athletes who end up happiest with their decision usually think much bigger than just playing time, facilities, or conference standings. As a recruit, you’re choosing where you’ll live, study, compete, and grow for the next four years. That decision deserves a full-picture evaluation - well beyond your sport. Here are 10 factors every recruit should seriously consider before committing to a school. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017822/support] Our Website: d3-direct.com [https://d3-direct.com/] Our Weekly Newsletter: d3direct.substack.com [https://d3direct.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1] As always, let us know who we should interview next or questions you want us to ask future guests. For more reliable D3 recruiting and admissions info, check out what we’re up to on other platforms like Twitter [https://twitter.com/D3Direct], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/d3direct/?hl=en] and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1AVJh6vAhsnW7OLPVAOlCw]. We’re here to help - so ask away!

Jordan Pettway - From D3 Sports to Elite Content Creator

Jordan Pettway is a former D3 student-athlete (Endicott College) who is currently creating basketball content for Barstool Sports and under his own brand, ShakeHoops. In this episode of the Student-Athlete Sessions, Jordan discusses how his D3 sports experience opened up time for him to pursue other interests, get internships, and ultimately launch his career after graduating - something his friends at the D1 level could not do with their schedules. We talk about why he values his D3 hoops experience at Endicott, where he sees his career going in the next 5 years, and his advice to future D3 student-athletes.  Make sure to follow Jordan on social media to see what he produces next. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017822/support] Our Website: d3-direct.com [https://d3-direct.com/] Our Weekly Newsletter: d3direct.substack.com [https://d3direct.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1] As always, let us know who we should interview next or questions you want us to ask future guests. For more reliable D3 recruiting and admissions info, check out what we’re up to on other platforms like Twitter [https://twitter.com/D3Direct], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/d3direct/?hl=en] and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1AVJh6vAhsnW7OLPVAOlCw]. We’re here to help - so ask away!

Mike Klinzing - D3 Parent & Founder of Head Start Basketball

Mike Klinzing is a former D1 student-athlete (Kent State) who is the Founder and Executive Director of Head Start Basketball - and the parent of a current D3 Athlete. In this episode of the Student-Athlete Sessions, Mike discusses his recruiting process and what he didn't understand about coach interest at the time. He eventually signed at Kent State, but it wasn't without some luck and lessons learned that he shares in this episode. We talk about why he values his college hoops experience, what it is like to parent kids who are athletes, and also helping his son go through the D3 recruiting process.  This was an insightful conversation with a ton of practical takeaways for parents and recruits. Make sure to follow Mike on social media and check out his Hoop Heads Podcast! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017822/support] Our Website: d3-direct.com [https://d3-direct.com/] Our Weekly Newsletter: d3direct.substack.com [https://d3direct.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1] As always, let us know who we should interview next or questions you want us to ask future guests. For more reliable D3 recruiting and admissions info, check out what we’re up to on other platforms like Twitter [https://twitter.com/D3Direct], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/d3direct/?hl=en] and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1AVJh6vAhsnW7OLPVAOlCw]. We’re here to help - so ask away!

Eugene Campbell III - From NJCU Basketball to Overseas Pro

Eugene Campbell III is a former D3 student-athlete (New Jersey City University) who is currently playing professional basketball, with recent stops in Malta, Lebanon, and Jordan. In this episode of the Student-Athlete Sessions, Eugene discusses how he got cut in high school and did not receive a single offer during his recruiting process. These challenges were not a setback, but rather fuel for his eventual rise to play college basketball and eventually secure his first professional basketball contract in Moldova. We talk about why he values his D3 hoops experience at NJCU, what he's up to in between pro seasons including his charitable work, and Eugene gives his advice to future D3 student-athletes.  This was an inspiring conversation and one that made clear that Eugene isn't done playing yet. So make sure to follow him on social media to see where he plays next! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017822/support] Our Website: d3-direct.com [https://d3-direct.com/] Our Weekly Newsletter: d3direct.substack.com [https://d3direct.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1] As always, let us know who we should interview next or questions you want us to ask future guests. For more reliable D3 recruiting and admissions info, check out what we’re up to on other platforms like Twitter [https://twitter.com/D3Direct], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/d3direct/?hl=en] and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1AVJh6vAhsnW7OLPVAOlCw]. We’re here to help - so ask away!

John Adams & Jeff Hunter - D3 All-Americans Team Up to Create Athlete Mentorship Group

On this episode, we sit down with two former D3 basketball All-Americans, Jeff Hunter (Keene State) and John Adams (WPI), to break down their D3 athletics experience and what they're building with Champions Corner. Both Jeff and John dive into how they got recruited, how they developed strong habits in college, how they're challenging themselves with their post-grad athletic pursuits, and what they would tell their younger selves if they could. We also discuss their shared venture - building Champions Corner, an athlete advocacy group that helps former college athletes adjust to life without organized sports. Reach out if you are a current college athlete who wants mentorship and guidance from former D3 athletes. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017822/support] Our Website: d3-direct.com [https://d3-direct.com/] Our Weekly Newsletter: d3direct.substack.com [https://d3direct.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1] As always, let us know who we should interview next or questions you want us to ask future guests. For more reliable D3 recruiting and admissions info, check out what we’re up to on other platforms like Twitter [https://twitter.com/D3Direct], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/d3direct/?hl=en] and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1AVJh6vAhsnW7OLPVAOlCw]. We’re here to help - so ask away!