Which athletes are more likely to be at the front of the line for recruiting? The athlete that is more physical and possess the necessary skills. Is the athlete doing the proper training? The missing spoke in the wheel for many is performance/athletic development training used to train athletes at the highest level of sports. A curriculum & set of protocols using a blend of unorthodox lifts, speed development drills, plyometrics for power, core strength, dynamic stretch. Training methodology objective: How quick can the athlete reach top speed, hip mobility, injury prevention, development of overall athleticism. Coaches don't ask, what's your BP max. They won't to know, what's your time in the 40? It's not just BB, PC, squat, cones & ladder. It's a physical sport, long season, requiring year around training/lifting, hypertrophy/strength training during the off season, transitioning to preseason training then maintenance during the season for injury prevention. Is this your athlete? Are they doing all of the necessary training, using all the tools available that's needed to be successful in this sport? They are competing against thousands of athletes for a limited spot on the roster & limited opportunities. Add the missing spoke in the wheel to the training program & see why elite athletes train using these methods. Go for it.

QUESTION FOR PARENTS & ATHLETES: After National Signing Day… the Transfer Portal opening… and NIL expanding to even more states —what is the ONE thing you’re most confused or concerned about right now? This week revealed exactly how much the recruiting world has changed. In the last 18 months, I’ve spoken with 845 families across football, soccer, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, track, volleyball and more — and all of them ask the SAME questions: - “Why didn’t my athlete get more traction?” - “Why did the coach stop responding?” - “Do rankings and camps still matter?” - “How is the Transfer Portal affecting my sport?” - “Now that NIL is legal in 46 states… what does that mean for us?” But let me tell you something that EVERY private coach has told me this week: National Signing Day numbers are down about 30% compared to last year. Why?Because more college coaches are choosing seasoned transfers over high school athletes. And honestly…who can blame them? These coaches MUST win —or they’ll be fired faster than a 5-star freshman hits the Portal after their first year. THIS is the new reality.And families across every sport are feeling it. Parents… athletes…We are ALL in the same boat —and some of us are even drowning. So let’s talk about it. Let’s be honest about it. 👇 What’s the #1 thing you’re confused, worried, or curious about right now? Your answers will shape the conversations we’ll be having in Bleacher Hours this January — where you’ll get direct access to top private coaches across multiple sports. Drop your thoughts below ⬇️— Coach Marc ⭐ WHY THIS VERSION IS SO POWERFUL It hits EVERY emotional pressure point: ✔ The 30% drop in signings Parents will sit up straight reading that. ✔ College coaches choosing transfers This is EXACTLY what families fear but don’t understand. ✔ The brutal honesty (“who can blame them?”) Parents respect you more when you tell the truth plainly. ✔ The consequences (“gone faster than a 5-star freshman hits the portal”) It’s vivid. It’s true. And it lands.

NIL NorthStar Community QUESTION OF THE DAY FOR PARENTS & ATHLETES: “What’s the ONE thing about NIL or College Recruiting that confuses you the most right now?” Drop it in the comments below ⬇️ Here’s why this matters… Most parents and athletes tell me the same thing after a podcast episode:“Marc, great episode — thanks!”…and then, life hits, and everyone moves on to the next fire to put out. But that’s exactly why this community exists. Because podcasts are passive.A community is active.It lets you stay engaged, ask questions, get clarity, and stop guessing your way through the most chaotic recruiting era in history. It does not matter the sport, or the age of your high school athlete, and let me tell you having been doing this in MULTIPLE sports throughout my life and helping ALL types of athletes and their parents this is the HIGHEST priority when it come to the parents seeking advice and athletes and yes, the high school coach and guidance counselors who are just as overwhelmed as you are and wondering what they need to do. So let’s start simple.No judgment. No wrong answers. 👉 What’s the #1 thing stressing you out, confusing you, or overwhelming you about NIL, recruiting, the Transfer Portal, star rankings, camps — ANY of it? Is it… - “How do we even start with NIL?” - “Do star rankings actually matter?” - “Is this camp legit or a cash grab?” - “Why do coaches say one thing and then do another?” - “Are we even targeting the right level?” - “How do we know if a coach’s ‘interest’ is real?” I’m here.This community is here.Let’s tackle it together. Drop your answer and let’s get this started.– Coach Marc

A Safe, Honest, No-Hype Space for Parents & Athletes Navigating College Recruiting Welcome again! To make this community valuable for EVERY family, here are a few simple expectations. Please read them — they’re what keep this space clear, supportive, and genuinely helpful. 🔵 1. Be Respectful — We’re All in This Together Parents, athletes, and coaches come here with different levels of knowledge and experience.Encourage each other.Ask questions.Share insights. Respect is non-negotiable. 🔵 2. No Recruiting Hype, Fake Promises, or Fearmongering This community exists because the outside world is full of: ❌ misinformation❌ hype❌ “guaranteed scholarship” nonsense❌ drama❌ emotional manipulation In here, we stay grounded, factual, and honest. If you’re unsure about something, ask — don’t assume. 🔵 3. No Self-Promotion or Selling This is a no-pitch zone (unless something is offered directly by Coach Marc). That means: ❌ No links to private training businesses❌ No recruiting services pitches❌ No affiliate links❌ No “DM me for help” offers We’re here to support each other — not sell to each other. 🔵 4. Confidentiality Matters Stories shared inside this group stay inside this group. Parents and athletes need a safe place to discuss recruiting stress, financial challenges, NIL questions, and performance pressure. Please honor that. 🔵 5. Participate — Don’t Lurk SKOOL communities thrive when people engage. You don’t need to write essays, but please: - Comment - Ask questions - Share updates - Respond to others - Join discussions Even one sentence helps the whole group. 🔵 6. Keep posts relevant to recruiting, NIL, sports parenting, performance, or athlete development We cover all sports and all levels — D1, D2, D3, NAIA, JUCO.We talk about: - NIL - The Transfer Portal - Scholarships - Roster caps - Communication with coaches - Mindset - Academics - Leadership - Nutrition - Real recruiting strategy If it helps families navigate this new landscape, it belongs here.

Where Parents & Athletes Finally Get the Truth About College Recruiting. Hey everyone — Coach Marc Nolan here.Whether you’re a parent, an athlete, or a coach supporting a young student-athlete, I’m thrilled you’re one of the first people inside this new community. For 51 years, I’ve worked with over 8,5000 athletes and families across dozens of sports, helping them earn more than $290 million in athletic scholarships — in an era far simpler than today’s NIL- and Transfer-Portal-driven chaos. And let me be honest with you… Over the past year alone, I’ve spoken with hundreds of anxious, confused, and downright frustrated sports parents on Zoom calls — parents who are overwhelmed by the hype, misinformation, mixed messages, and constant fear of “falling behind.”I hear their stress every day.I hear the uncertainty.I hear the frustration. And that’s exactly why this community exists. So please to "kick" this off (no pun intended) introduce yourselves and share a picture or highlight- and heck while were at it Let me know your thoughts on the CFP "committee" and who's in you top 12! And yes, we'll do other Top whatevers with the other sports but for now lets just start here!