Navigating College Athletics and Recruitment: Insights from Jared Zeidman

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In this episode, host Jennifer Loehding interviews Jared Zeidman, a former college athletic coach and author of "Nail the Recruiting Process." They discuss Jared's journey in college athletics and his transition to coaching and recruitment. Jared emphasizes the importance of relationships and shares his experiences with health challenges, highlighting the resilience he developed. He introduces his recruitment methodology, which offers valuable insights for high school athletes and college coaches. Topics include personal development, validation, communication, intention vs. impact, learning through adversity, mindset, purpose and fulfillment, seeking the positive, accepting the new normal, the value of human connection, soft skills, and taking ownership in college recruiting.
Takeaways

• Building strong relationships is crucial in the world of college athletics.
• Resilience and the ability to adapt to setbacks are essential qualities for success.
• The recruitment process can be improved by focusing on the right fit for athletes and coaches.
• Research and data-driven approaches can provide valuable insights into the recruitment process. Personal development is supported by scientific evidence and can provide a foundation for making positive changes in life.
• Validation and ownership of one's actions and decisions are important for personal growth and self-confidence.
• Effective communication involves considering the impact of one's words on others and being mindful of how one behaves in interactions.
• Understanding the difference between intent and impact is crucial for building strong relationships and making positive contributions.
• Adversity can lead to personal growth and the development of valuable skills such as empathy and compassion.
• Having a positive mindset and seeking out the positive aspects of life can lead to greater fulfillment and resilience.
• Accepting and adapting to a new normal can bring a sense of freedom and open up new opportunities.
• Human connection and empathy are powerful tools for understanding and supporting others.
• Soft skills, such as resilience and self-awareness, are highly valued in various aspects of life and can be developed through experiential learning.
• Taking ownership and being proactive in the college recruiting process can lead to greater success and resilience in facing challenges.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to College Athletics and Recruitment Process (00:00:00)

2. Jared's Journey from Coaching to Consulting (00:02:20)

3. Impact of Health Challenges and Community Support (00:05:12)

4. The Importance of Relationships and Soft Skills in Recruitment (00:08:28)