I started the Tales From The Trail Podcast from MatchPlay to bring highly valuable content to high school athletes who want to continue their careers in college. This can be a very overwhelming process and the goal of the podcast is to bring top college coaches and other experts together to discuss a wide range of topics relevant to the recruiting process.
In this episode, Justin Chezem, head coach of men’s soccer at Christopher Newport University and I welcome Andy Fleming of Andy Fleming Recruiting. Coach Fleming was the head coach of Xavier University men’s soccer for 12 years and worked as an assistant coach at prominent programs prior to arriving in Cincinnati. His coaching and recruiting experiences bring a truly unique perspective to assisting student-athletes become college athletes. Make sure to check him out on Instagram @andyflemingsoccer for more information. Thank you Coach Fleming for being a great guest!
In this episode, Justin Chezem, head coach of men’s soccer at Christopher Newport University and I welcome 3 men’s soccer head coaches: Chris Norris of William & Mary, Emmett Rutkowski of Stetson University, and Tommy DiNuzzo of Hampden-Sydney College. The discussion revolves around different approaches to recruiting, including the use of the transfer portal, international players, and domestic high school players. We also touch on the importance of culture and finding the right fit for each player. Among many other topics, we shift into the offseason and the advice given to incoming freshmen and rising seniors on how to prepare for the upcoming season. The coaches emphasize the importance of staying fit, playing with older and more experienced players, and attending ID camps to showcase your skills.
