The High School Parents Playbook for College Athletic Scholarships
The ONLY Podcast dedicated to those Parents and High School Athletes searching for CLARITY in the World of CHAOS caused by the NCAA.
Episodes

May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026
53 min
Coach Marc Nolan interviews Dr. Jovi Brown, a tax expert who explains NIL, tax liabilities, and compliance risks for high school and college athletes and their families.
They discuss building tax and compliance systems early, spotting scams, when to seek professional help, and practical steps to protect athlete earnings so success remains a blessing, not a burden.

Mar 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026
1 min
Your kid's recruiting email? It went to a 22-year-old GA — not the coach. Here's the truth nobody in recruiting will tell you. #CollegeRecruiting #RecruitingTips

Mar 16, 2026
Mar 16, 2026
2 min
The college sports lawyer. $1,000/hour. Represents the SCHOOL on Monday. Represents "your kid" on Tuesday. Same firm. Both sides.After the NCAA takes their cut, the NIL agent takes 15-25%, and the lawyer bills by the hour… your kid keeps 70 cents on every dollar. Maybe less.Three Pigs. Three Roasts. One truth: The Big Bad Wolf is an INFORMED parent.🐷 Part 1: The NCAA Pig🐷 Part 2: The NIL Expert Pig 🐷 Part 3: The Lawyer Pig (YOU ARE HERE)#CollegeSports #NCAAExposed #NIL #CollegeSportsLawyer #TransferPortal #NCAA #CollegeAthletes #ParentsOfAthletes #YouthSports #TheAthleticScholarshipTruth

Mar 2, 2026
Mar 2, 2026
2 min
Look at the photo on the left. That’s me in 1975. We had mismatched uniforms, zero travel fees, and we loved the game. That was "Play Ball."Now look at the right. $400 bats, $3,000 travel fees, crying 6-year-olds, and dads screaming from the sidelines with a $9 latte in hand. That is "Work Ball."The Youth Sports Industrial Complex has convinced you that if your kid isn't "working" by age 7, they’ll never make it. It’s a lie designed to empty your wallet.In this video, I’m exposing the difference between developing an athlete and burning out a child.

Feb 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026
1 min
The Sermon on the Mound: Financial Reality Check ⚾️They say you have to "pay to play." I say you're paying for their retirement, not your kid's scholarship.🙏 Blessed are the Broke, for they believed the Travel Ball hype.🙏 Blessed are the Parents, who sacrificed their 401(k) for a $500 plastic trophy.The "Youth Sports Industrial Complex" is designed to drain your wallet before your kid even hits varsity. Stop tithes to the system and start looking at the ROI.I've spent 52 years seeing families go broke chasing a dream that doesn't exist. Let's look at the REAL math of recruiting.👇 Guard your wallet and get the TRUTH here:[LINK TO YOUR BOOK / SKOOL]#RecruitingTruth #BaseballDad #ScholarshipMyths #NIL #TransferPortal #TravelBallCost #SportsParenting

Feb 20, 2026
Feb 20, 2026
49 sec
Everyone talks about "5-Star Recruits," but nobody talks about the pressure that makes them POP. 💥In this video, I break down the PSI (Pressure Squeezing Inside) of youth sports. The NCAA built the pump, the Transfer Portal is the release valve, but parents... we are often the "needle." 💉Are you accidentally over-inflating your athlete with expectations until they hit the "Red Zone"?There is no warning line on the NCAA's gauge. It's up to YOU to check the pressure before the system breaks your athlete.Stop guessing. Start protecting.#NCAA #TransferPortal #CollegeRecruiting #AthleteBurnout #SportsParents #NIL #TheAthleticScholarshipTruth #PSI

Feb 17, 2026
Feb 17, 2026
1 min
Everyone tells you that "B-Roll" is the secret to YouTube growth. They say it increases retention, boosts engagement, and pleases the algorithm. So I went to the store and bought every type of roll I could find.In this video, I test:Dinner Rolls (High retention?)Cinnamon Rolls (Sweet engagement?)Sourdough (For the haters)The "Pick and Roll" (Basketball strategy vs. Baking strategy)If you're tired of guru advice and just want to know which roll tastes best with butter, this video is for you.Warning: No cameras were harmed, but several carbs were consumed during the making of this recruiting truth... I mean, baking truth video.#BRoll #YouTubeTips #DadJokes #TheAthleticScholarshipTruth

Feb 11, 2026
Feb 11, 2026
1 min
Join a 71-year-old coach as he walks through his kick-strong yoga routine, targeted warm-ups and cool-downs designed to protect knees, hips and quads while improving leg extension and balance. He explains common hip-rotation and plant-foot issues, and shows how to correct technique to avoid weak punts and short field goals.Watch the full session on The Athletic Scholarship Truth YouTube channel to see the metaglass POV, detailed alignment cues, and practical fixes that can reduce the need for PT and boost your kicker’s performance.

Feb 9, 2026
Feb 9, 2026
1hr 1 min
Coach Marc Nolan talks with Scottish coach Kevin Middleton about his journey from volunteering at grassroots clubs to working in professional and women’s football. They discuss practical strategies for communicating with parents, involving players in their development plans, and creating healthy team environments.
Topics include the youth-to-academy funnel, differences between pay-to-play and community-based systems, the balance of talent and work ethic, coach education, handling discipline and adversity, and the importance of empathy and trust. Kevin also shares his resources and book for coaches seeking better practices.

Feb 9, 2026
Feb 9, 2026
3 min
Veteran coach shares why traditional recruiting tactics no longer work and why many parents feel overwhelmed by camps, rankings, NIL, and the transfer portal.He introduces a free, parent-driven community focused on college readiness, smarter camp choices, real evaluation standards, and monthly live Q&A sessions to help families plan instead of react.








