The NIL NorthStar Playbook Podcast

From Soccer Fields to a Memphis Full Ride — Jake Snyder’s Kicker Journey

Coach Mark Nolan interviews Jake Snyder, a Class of 2026 specialist from Denmark High School, who earned a full-ride scholarship (plus NIL) to the University of Memphis.They discuss Jake’s transition from soccer to kicking, the role of camps and private coaching, building relationships with college coaches, the importance of weight training, nutrition, and the mental game, and practical advice for young kickers and punters pursuing college opportunities.

Unmasking the Cleat Chasers: The New Challenges for College Athletes

Join Coach Mark Nolan as he explores the evolving landscape of college athletics in this eye-opening episode of Don't Outkick Your Coverage. For over 30 years, Coach Nolan has guided high school athletes and their parents through the transition to college sports, discussing the infamous "cleat chasers" who target young athletes. This episode highlights the challenges posed by NIL deals, roster changes, and the hidden pressures that college athletes face today.
Discover why it's crucial for athletes to stay grounded, avoid unnecessary distractions, and understand the real demands of college athletics. With anecdotes and advice drawn from decades of experience, Coach Nolan offers valuable insights for parents and students alike, urging them to navigate the transition from high school to college with wisdom and focus.

Episode2. The Recruiting Roller Coster, and the Foreign Born Athlete Taking those "Rides"

Today, we go over those 29,000 International Foreign Born Student Athletes and the growing numbers cutting in line and the taking the High School Athletes Scholarships from the US High School Athletes.

The NEW Summer Mini Series- The Recruiting Ride in Youth and High School Sports

Hello everyone! Today in this two part Summer Mini Series we talk about the Camps and the Amusement ride type of BT Barnum Barkers (recruiting services and college coaches) telling  parents and kids to "come into the BIG TENT" to see that show and all they walk away with is the smell from the Elephants and Horse crap after the show is over! 

“Between the Ears: The Hidden Game Every Specialist Must Win” Featuring Mental Coach Suzi Freeman

What separates a game-winner from a game-melter? In this episode of Don't Outkick Your Coverage, Coach Marc Nolan is joined by Mental Performance Coach Suzi Freeman – a specialist who works with kickers, punters, and long snappers to build the mental muscles needed when the stadium lights feel their hottest.
We dive deep into:
How to prepare for pressure-packed moments
Why visualization, breathing, and focus aren’t just “fluff”
What most athletes and parents miss when chasing scholarships
Suzi’s proven methods to keep specialists calm, sharp, and confident — from warm-up to walk-off
Whether your athlete is lining up for a 50-yarder or a game-saving snap of FG or deep I10 punt , this episode is the mental gameplan they didn’t know they needed.

My Take on the House v NCAA and the play Hamlet and it play writers!

Hello everyone!  Well, here we are the House V NCAA "Play" has just "opened". With the REAL players on this stage (the Collectives, Lawyers and yes Judge Wilken) celebrate MOST of the high school athlete just like Hamlet will be left behind. I hope you enjoy it 

Pressure Check. Think Tire Blowouts, Goldilocks The Wizard of (Recruiting) Oz and the Recruiting Trap

While the Pressures of flying/driving from one camp to another are becoming more and more common, we discuss in this podcast the problems when the PRESSURE in your child's mental side are like the Tire pressure light in your car! Under-inflated leads to underperforming. Over-inflated leads to more STRESS! Be more like Goldilocks and find the right fit- over listening to the Wizard of (Recruiting) Oz.

"Holy Smokes" The True Black and White High School Recruiting and its Hold on Parents

Hey Everyone. As I watched our NEW Pope get selected, and the Black and White Smoke, this has reminded me (as a CATHOLIC-and yes Coach) how this "process" and the College Sports "Conclave" Selection has some similarities around Recruiting Services. Listen as I do my best in a humor/sarcastic way to discuss these services.

Introducing the ICBPAA and the demise of the NCAA

Hey Everyone!  On the eve of the Judge Wilken and House v NCAA decision, I think its about time we just change the National Cartel AA and for the first time Introducing the ICBPAA! Yep. The International Collectives/Boosters Paying Athletes Association.. 

The Broken Game- How the NCAA, NIL and the Portal Have Highjacked College Sports

Hello Everyone! Today we look at the Look at the ongoing issues with the National CARTEL AA and the impending (and yes IMPLODING) House V NCAA decision, ands the landscape of the new bags of $$$ from the Collectives (Mafia) and their effects on the high school athlete! You won't want to miss this one!