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The transfer portal changed everything. High school recruits aren’t just competing with other kids anymore — they’re competing with college athletes looking for new homes. Coaches wait for the portal to open, scan hundreds of college players, and only take high school kids who already have real visibility. If... show more

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Recruiting has completely changed. You’re managing your own roster, working the transfer portal and still recruiting high school players. High school recruiting has taken the biggest hit. If a player can’t help quickly, coaches look to the portal for answers… I broke it down on Will Ventures podcast⬇️⬇️

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Adam Breneman

58,260 views • 7 months ago

"I'd tell these young guys to kiss my ass... This bending over for these high school kids or kids who've been in college for one year, I wish the AD and the coach would say we're not doing that." - Charles Barkley on the NIL and transfer portal situation in college athletics

"I'd tell these young guys to kiss my ass... This bending over for these high school kids or kids who've been in college for one year, I wish the AD and the coach would say we're not doing that." - Charles Barkley on the NIL and transfer portal situation in college athletics

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192,497 views • 5 months ago

Attention NCAA and NAIA WBB players .. if you’re thinking of getting in the portal ..this could change your recruiting completely ! (D1 players looking to stay at D1 level are NOT eligible.) registration link is in the @portal_games1 bio. #changethegame# #portalgames

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Ruben Diaz

10,839 views • 1 year ago

I know I’m an NFL guy but dipping toes in water with the college transfer portal due to my son Elijah "EJ" Warner - I feel for coaches, players & format - bc it’s not perfect for any! My thoughts, lmk what u think!

I know I’m an NFL guy but dipping toes in water with the college transfer portal due to my son Elijah "EJ" Warner - I feel for coaches, players & format - bc it’s not perfect for any! My thoughts, lmk what u think!

Kurt Warner

813,084 views • 1 year ago

Thank you for everything Sam Houston and the staff. With the recent changes in college football giving me another opportunity to further my education and continue competing at the game I love I am now officially in the transfer portal. Looking forward to whats to come.

Thank you for everything Sam Houston and the staff. With the recent changes in college football giving me another opportunity to further my education and continue competing at the game I love I am now officially in the transfer portal. Looking forward to whats to come.

Sincere Jackson

17,931 views • 1 year ago

I want to thank Boston College for the past three years. I appreciate all my teammates, coaches, friends and family that have supported me along the way. I will be entering the transfer portal with two years of eligibility. Tape:

I want to thank Boston College for the past three years. I appreciate all my teammates, coaches, friends and family that have supported me along the way. I will be entering the transfer portal with two years of eligibility. Tape:

Emmett Morehead

122,893 views • 2 years ago

Dabo Swinney hasn’t used the transfer portal at Clemson in the way other major universities have, & his players love him for it. TJ Parker & Peter Woods are leaders within that locker room who applaud Dabo’s willingness to commit & pour into the players he recruits out of High School. Both feel that despite using the portal differently that Clemson has everything it needs to compete for a championship. It’s something they contribute to their coach & the buy in that’s been created in their building. Pivot Podcast explores the NIL & Transfer portal with Peter Woods & Tomarrion “TJ” Parker with Athletes First #ThePivot #NIL #Clemson #DaboSwinney #TransferPortal

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Ryan Clark

173,642 views • 1 year ago

College coaches are recruiting fewer HS players and then ever before. A lot of them view it as a huge risk because they don’t know what they are getting. It’s much easier for them to go find a proven player in the portal. Coaches need to be confident that they know who they are getting. That comes with consistency.

College coaches are recruiting fewer HS players and then ever before. A lot of them view it as a huge risk because they don’t know what they are getting. It’s much easier for them to go find a proven player in the portal. Coaches need to be confident that they know who they are getting. That comes with consistency.

Reid Ouse

33,283 views • 2 years ago

Awesome to be in the position I’m in to help run such an amazing facility. Working with 2 D1 college teams, 4 high school teams, 3 club organizations, and 250+ athletes and adults. HMU if you’re looking for a place to train, both athletes and adults. 💪🏾

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Derek Dozier

10,304 views • 1 year ago

Thank you UNA for everything! 💜 With NCAA granting JUCO players another year I am blessed to have an additional year of college football. With the support of my family and friends I have made the decision to enter the transfer portal with ONE year of eligibility left. 🤝🏾

Thank you UNA for everything! 💜 With NCAA granting JUCO players another year I am blessed to have an additional year of college football. With the support of my family and friends I have made the decision to enter the transfer portal with ONE year of eligibility left. 🤝🏾

Mickel Clay

63,481 views • 1 year ago

High school athlete’s parents are agents, managers, & publicist until their child is grown enough or on enough to pay folks. The days of the 40 year decision are over. It’s about the right now! College ball is like dating with NIL & the transfer portal. You have to do what’s best for you, & only you. “I”, is now the only team.. If you aren’t AJ Dybantsa Bryce Jay Underwood or Cooper Flagg ain’t no guarantees. Coaches have made it known they aren’t scouring high school for hidden gems when they can pay for proven commodities Listen to them, then become like them! Pivot Podcast clips channel on YouTube!

High school athlete’s parents are agents, managers, & publicist until their child is grown enough or on enough to pay folks. The days of the 40 year decision are over. It’s about the right now! College ball is like dating with NIL & the transfer portal. You have to do what’s best for you, & only you. “I”, is now the only team.. If you aren’t AJ Dybantsa Bryce Jay Underwood or Cooper Flagg ain’t no guarantees. Coaches have made it known they aren’t scouring high school for hidden gems when they can pay for proven commodities Listen to them, then become like them! Pivot Podcast clips channel on YouTube!

Ryan Clark

35,270 views • 1 year ago

1.9 -2.2 Percent of high school players get to play Division 1 Baseball. The transfer portal as it is, will lower that number even more you will see fewer high school commits unless the transfer portal rules change. If you are a high school player, you need to be doing everything you can to compete for a spot as a commit. Once committed understand now you are trying to earn a spot against players who are older than you, have probably seen better pitching, and higher velo than you. Earning a starting spot at a D1 college is very very tough. INCREDIBLY tough. So what can you do to try and compete for a spot on a D1 roster and shoot for a starting spot. Eat right, challenge yourself in the cages and on the field with DIFFICULT WORK, stuff that you aren’t good at or don’t like, embrace the challenge. Lift!! Don’t wait until high school to start lifting. College lifting programs are ridiculously tough. Fielding, work multiple positions, get uncomfortable there, work on the things that you aren’t good at while never neglecting the things that you currently do well. Finally- SLEEP!! Recovery is huge. You need to get enough rest. There is a correlation between not getting enough sleep and injuries. There are so many players who play the game so well, I’m chasing them and will always bust my butt to continue to get better. Making the high school team is hard, but college, they say everyone is as good as you if not better. Leave no stone unturned- get uncomfortable and give yourself your best shot to get an opportunity to continue to play at ANY level.

1.9 -2.2 Percent of high school players get to play Division 1 Baseball. The transfer portal as it is, will lower that number even more you will see fewer high school commits unless the transfer portal rules change. If you are a high school player, you need to be doing everything you can to compete for a spot as a commit. Once committed understand now you are trying to earn a spot against players who are older than you, have probably seen better pitching, and higher velo than you. Earning a starting spot at a D1 college is very very tough. INCREDIBLY tough. So what can you do to try and compete for a spot on a D1 roster and shoot for a starting spot. Eat right, challenge yourself in the cages and on the field with DIFFICULT WORK, stuff that you aren’t good at or don’t like, embrace the challenge. Lift!! Don’t wait until high school to start lifting. College lifting programs are ridiculously tough. Fielding, work multiple positions, get uncomfortable there, work on the things that you aren’t good at while never neglecting the things that you currently do well. Finally- SLEEP!! Recovery is huge. You need to get enough rest. There is a correlation between not getting enough sleep and injuries. There are so many players who play the game so well, I’m chasing them and will always bust my butt to continue to get better. Making the high school team is hard, but college, they say everyone is as good as you if not better. Leave no stone unturned- get uncomfortable and give yourself your best shot to get an opportunity to continue to play at ANY level.

Tanner Carson

254,642 views • 2 years ago

The NCAA is bracing for “blind transfers,” where a player transfers without ever entering the portal. 🤯 👉 With the spring portal window gone, the NCAA expects more of these moves and is discussing major penalties for schools that take them, including a 6-game head coach suspension, fines tied to the football budget, and loss of roster spots. But how can these penalties be enforced when the current contracts do not employ players to be athletes? They are just NIL deals… 🤷‍♂️ Thats’s why at Athletes.org we’re building the first players association for college athletes, because the only way to fix this is to give the athletes the seat at the table that they deserve. 🤝

The NCAA is bracing for “blind transfers,” where a player transfers without ever entering the portal. 🤯 👉 With the spring portal window gone, the NCAA expects more of these moves and is discussing major penalties for schools that take them, including a 6-game head coach suspension, fines tied to the football budget, and loss of roster spots. But how can these penalties be enforced when the current contracts do not employ players to be athletes? They are just NIL deals… 🤷‍♂️ Thats’s why at Athletes.org we’re building the first players association for college athletes, because the only way to fix this is to give the athletes the seat at the table that they deserve. 🤝

Jim Cavale

15,271 views • 4 months ago

After experiencing exposure to environmental conditions during my first semester that impacted my health and required a medical withdrawal this semester, I’ve made the decision to enter the transfer portal on May 1st. I medically redshirted and have 4 years of eligibility remaining. 5’10” CB / OB Southland Conference Champion (D1) I’m grateful for the relationships and growth — and excited to bring my experience, physicality, and leadership to a new program! Looking forward to connecting and discussing how I can contribute to a new program! Below are highlights from Fall 2025 at HCU & WPSL and Spring 2025. 📩 GabrielleHerfindahl@gmail.com College Soccer Truth ™ ECNL/GA/Recruiting/College Soccer TopDrawerSoccer SoccerWire Matt Smith complete college prospects Top Preps - Get Seen by College Coaches & Scouts. NCSA Soccer Prep Soccer ⚽️ J.R. Eskilson Guilherme Torres Expo Recruits Sidelines - College Soccer Inside The World of Women’s Soccer Next Level Futbol Consultancy. NCSALuis United Women’s Athletic Association EliteSoccerPlayers.com Transfer Portal 247Sports Transfer Portal

After experiencing exposure to environmental conditions during my first semester that impacted my health and required a medical withdrawal this semester, I’ve made the decision to enter the transfer portal on May 1st. I medically redshirted and have 4 years of eligibility remaining. 5’10” CB / OB Southland Conference Champion (D1) I’m grateful for the relationships and growth — and excited to bring my experience, physicality, and leadership to a new program! Looking forward to connecting and discussing how I can contribute to a new program! Below are highlights from Fall 2025 at HCU & WPSL and Spring 2025. 📩 [email protected] College Soccer Truth ™ ECNL/GA/Recruiting/College Soccer TopDrawerSoccer SoccerWire Matt Smith complete college prospects Top Preps - Get Seen by College Coaches & Scouts. NCSA Soccer Prep Soccer ⚽️ J.R. Eskilson Guilherme Torres Expo Recruits Sidelines - College Soccer Inside The World of Women’s Soccer Next Level Futbol Consultancy. NCSALuis United Women’s Athletic Association EliteSoccerPlayers.com Transfer Portal 247Sports Transfer Portal

Gabrielle Herfindahl

29,813 views • 4 months ago

This is for HS Coaches directed at COLLEGE COACHES AND "RECRUITERS." I am not trying to "big time" anyone. But if you want to find someone who has trained HS kids, the best NFL Combine Performances, and NFL Superstars and HEAR THE TRUTH. Here. It. Is. Knowledge>Ignorance.

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Tony Villani

31,001 views • 3 months ago

Kevin O’Leary reveals he cuts his kids off after college “I set up a trust. It does not provide to anybody anything after they finish education” “From birth to the last day of education, full free ride. Everything paid for but if you drop out of school or you don’t make it to college, you’re cut off” “My son was doing really poorly in high school and said, ‘My friend has a trust. Tell me how mine works’. I said this trust pays till you finish high school but with your marks you’re probably never making it to college” “He said, ‘Yeah, but I don’t have to worry about it. I got a trust’. I said no, if you only make it through high school, I’m dead and you’re broke” “The horror in his eyes when he figured that out motivated him to get off his ass and use the next three years to milk that trust to get into college” “He got his marks up, became an engineer, worked for Tesla and got into both Harvard and MIT”

Kevin O’Leary reveals he cuts his kids off after college “I set up a trust. It does not provide to anybody anything after they finish education” “From birth to the last day of education, full free ride. Everything paid for but if you drop out of school or you don’t make it to college, you’re cut off” “My son was doing really poorly in high school and said, ‘My friend has a trust. Tell me how mine works’. I said this trust pays till you finish high school but with your marks you’re probably never making it to college” “He said, ‘Yeah, but I don’t have to worry about it. I got a trust’. I said no, if you only make it through high school, I’m dead and you’re broke” “The horror in his eyes when he figured that out motivated him to get off his ass and use the next three years to milk that trust to get into college” “He got his marks up, became an engineer, worked for Tesla and got into both Harvard and MIT”

Jack

3,634,183 views • 2 months ago

Ben McCollum on how he thinks prospective high school and portal players will perceive Iowa, considering what the program is accomplishing this season: “If you’re a tough dude, this is a good spot for you. If you’re soft and you like yourself way too much, this is probably not the spot for you. We just try to recruit tough dudes that want to be part of something bigger than themselves, and hopefully people see that.”

Ben McCollum on how he thinks prospective high school and portal players will perceive Iowa, considering what the program is accomplishing this season: “If you’re a tough dude, this is a good spot for you. If you’re soft and you like yourself way too much, this is probably not the spot for you. We just try to recruit tough dudes that want to be part of something bigger than themselves, and hopefully people see that.”

Tyler Tachman

548,597 views • 4 months ago

Baseball Players: Here’s why you should NEVER stop training once your season starts: High School Baseball Players: Across a 20-week season (high school and summer baseball), athletes training 3 days a week rack up 80 extra days of work—leaving their non-training peers in the dust. College Baseball Players: A standard college baseball season spans roughly 32 weeks. Many teams and players settle for a twice-weekly in-season training routine. Even then, that’s a minimum of 64 sessions—opportunities are either seized or squandered. Moral of the story... If you’ve stopped training, you’re making a HUGE mistake! You’re not only missing out on valuable opportunities (80–320 of them) to grow as a player, but you’re also limiting your on-field performance. In-Season Training Program: If you’re someone who’s looking for a complete 12-week training program that you can use this season to optimize your on-field performance and develop your game, click the link in my bio to grab my entire In-Season Training Program.

Baseball Players: Here’s why you should NEVER stop training once your season starts: High School Baseball Players: Across a 20-week season (high school and summer baseball), athletes training 3 days a week rack up 80 extra days of work—leaving their non-training peers in the dust. College Baseball Players: A standard college baseball season spans roughly 32 weeks. Many teams and players settle for a twice-weekly in-season training routine. Even then, that’s a minimum of 64 sessions—opportunities are either seized or squandered. Moral of the story... If you’ve stopped training, you’re making a HUGE mistake! You’re not only missing out on valuable opportunities (80–320 of them) to grow as a player, but you’re also limiting your on-field performance. In-Season Training Program: If you’re someone who’s looking for a complete 12-week training program that you can use this season to optimize your on-field performance and develop your game, click the link in my bio to grab my entire In-Season Training Program.

Alex Simone

20,214 views • 5 months ago

From Jon Scheyer to Bob Richey to D2 coaches to NAIA coaches - they’re all talking about the “rollercoaster” ups and downs of coaching in today’s game. It doesn’t matter who you recruit. Every year you bring in 3,4,5, or more new players. Recruit high schoolers, and it’ll take time for them to mature through college game reps. Bring in transfers, and it’ll take time acclimating to your program’s culture. The results will be ups and downs throughout your season. Coaches can’t get too high with the wins or too low with the losses. Strong cultures with transformational leaders and players who buy in and develop mental toughness will have the best chances for success.

From Jon Scheyer to Bob Richey to D2 coaches to NAIA coaches - they’re all talking about the “rollercoaster” ups and downs of coaching in today’s game. It doesn’t matter who you recruit. Every year you bring in 3,4,5, or more new players. Recruit high schoolers, and it’ll take time for them to mature through college game reps. Bring in transfers, and it’ll take time acclimating to your program’s culture. The results will be ups and downs throughout your season. Coaches can’t get too high with the wins or too low with the losses. Strong cultures with transformational leaders and players who buy in and develop mental toughness will have the best chances for success.

Coach Tony Miller

48,850 views • 6 months ago

#Illini football could have some cash this transfer portal season Bret Bielema, said "I should have the opportunity to have the biggest opportunity financially that I've ever had here at Illinois." Staff has increased his funds, which can be used to recruit college football players. Meanwhile, other football programs: "Some of these guys that are dealing with 30, 35, $40 million rosters. I just, I can't comprehend what that means, and I'm not going to have that here, which I'm not asking for that either." College coaches often use cash to retain top players and keep them from transferring or going to the NFL early. Other coaches use big dollars amount to attract proven talent.

#Illini football could have some cash this transfer portal season Bret Bielema, said "I should have the opportunity to have the biggest opportunity financially that I've ever had here at Illinois." Staff has increased his funds, which can be used to recruit college football players. Meanwhile, other football programs: "Some of these guys that are dealing with 30, 35, $40 million rosters. I just, I can't comprehend what that means, and I'm not going to have that here, which I'm not asking for that either." College coaches often use cash to retain top players and keep them from transferring or going to the NFL early. Other coaches use big dollars amount to attract proven talent.

Carson Gourdie

160,181 views • 8 months ago