In this episode, I welcome Phil Kroft, the head men’s soccer coach at the University of Chicago. At the time of release of this podcast, his team is headed into the third round of the NCAA tournament as they look to defend the national championship. Coach Kroft discusses his thoughts on recruiting and coaching.

Summary

In this conversation, Phil Kroft, the head coach of the University of Chicago men's soccer team, discusses the recruiting process and the differences between recruiting at different levels of college soccer. He shares his own experiences and insights into the challenges and considerations of recruiting high academic student-athletes. He also provides advice for student-athletes on how to navigate the recruiting process and communicate effectively with coaches. Additionally, he addresses common misconceptions and myths a ...