crazy-hockey-dads-ep-68-keith-mondillo-the-youth-sports-machine-is-out-of-control
Episode Description
Scott and Jamie sit down with Keith Mondillo - longtime college coach, athletic director at Gwynedd Mercy University, and recruiting expert for a brutally honest conversation about recruiting, NIL, youth sports pressure, and what families are getting wrong.Keith explains why the biggest recruiting mistake parents make is waiting for coaches to find their kid, why most early offers are hype, and why families need to understand where their player actually fits instead of chasing unrealistic levels.The conversation also dives into NIL money, the transfer portal, roster cuts, private equity entering youth sports, and why high school athletes are now often last on the list behind transfers and older players.In this episode:The biggest recruiting mistake families makeWhy theyll find you usually isnt trueHow NIL and the portal changed recruitingWhy older transfer players are taking roster spotsThe business side of youth sports nobody talks aboutThis one isnt just about basketball or hockey...its about where all youth sports are heading.Keith Mondillo Coaching: https://www.keithmondillo.com/Partners:https://www.pacificrink.com/https://www.instagram.com/bigjohndangles/https://hockeytraining.com/https://www.titanbattlegear.com/crazyhockeydadshttps://howieshockeytape.com/https://www.athleticperformanceinsight.com/Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazyhockeydadspodcastX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Crazy-Hockey-Dads-Podcast/61578631923150/