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Local Legends: HS Football PodcastEpisode 19 - Talking recruiting with Dan Fodrocy part IIIWe talk 8-player recruiting and what high school coaches need to do to help their players get recruited.Go to www.getarn.com to learn about the services that Dan can provide. Use code LocalLegends at checkout to receive 10% off your AREN membership.
2025-10-2217 minLocal Legends: HS Football PodcastEpisode 17 - Talking recruiting with Dan Fodrocy part IIWe talk about the ability to transfer in college and the importance of memories made playing in high school.Go to www.getarn.com to learn about the services that Dan can provide. Use code LocalLegends at checkout to receive 10% off your AREN membership.
2025-10-1414 minLocal Legends: HS Football PodcastEpisode 15 - Talking recruiting with Dan Fodrocy part IDan Fodrocy, president of AREN Consulting, joins the show. This is the first of a series of segments on the current recruiting landscape and the options that are available to coaches, parents, and athletes in all sports.
2025-10-1013 min
State of PlayState of Play S3 E2What can we do to fight and combat the opioid crisis in young student athletes? The Todd Herremans journey. 1 change we must make in major college athletics.
2022-02-141h 07
A Talk in the AtticTHE STATE OF PLAY W/ DAN FODROCYWATCH ON YOUTUBE!Dan Fodrocy, founder of AREN (Athletic Recruiting Education & Navigation), was a former SVSU teammate of Kirk's who went on to coach football at the collegiate level for 15 years. Now, he's two years into his new endeavor: helping student athletes and their families navigate the difficult process of finding the right fit for athletics at the next level. One thing is for sure: this dude is passionate. Today's lesson: when you identify a problem, your only move is to help fix it by putting in the work. Check out AREN's website!Check...
2022-01-231h 01
State of PlayState of Play Season 3 Episode 1A comprehensive breakdown of why the College Football Playoff DOES NOT need to expand. Former college player De’Juan James on today’s athlete and a congratulations to Ferris State Football on their National Title run!
2022-01-1145 min
State of PlayState of Play-Recruiting Special with Joe Butler of Joe Butler IndexJoe Butler gives an in depth evaluation of recruiting, and where recruiting is and where it’s going in this episode.
2021-10-2818 min
State of PlayState of Play S2 E3-Part 2The 2nd part of a 2 part episode. A discussion with Logan Hessbrook from Ithaca HS Football about his story, mental health in the game and how you’re more than an athlete. This one needs to be heard!
2021-07-2140 min
State of PlayState of Play Season 2 Episode 3-Part 1Hubert Payne from the band Little Big Town joins me to talk about his journey, how college athletics shaped his life and what he’s doing to impact others today. I also discuss the pageantry of college athletics, and some aspects that make them truly special.
2021-07-2036 min
State of PlaySeason 2 Episode 2Is a recruiting service for you? That decision should be between you, your HS coach and your family. I give a different perspective to the message James Franklin shares. An interview with Marcus Thatcher of the GLIAC in response to episode 1 How could the NCAA mess up so badly at the women’s basketball tournament this year?
2021-06-091h 08
State of PlayState of Play Season 2 premierMy absolute disgust for the demise of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics Conference as another team leaves. An interview with my friend Stuart Schweigert and the impending NIL legislation.
2021-05-2552 min
State of PlayBig Ten Football Season Review1: My take on the state of the 2020 Big Ten season. 2: interview with Allen Trieu of 247 Sports on the state of recruiting today. 3: My top story lines heading into the season and how they played out.
2020-12-2337 min
Shave Heads Not PointsEp 029- Who's the best leader today? With Dan FodrocyWhat an inspiring episode we have for you today! Coach Dan Fodrocy is my guest coming all of the way from up in Michigan! He and I talked several weeks ago about his philosophy of leadership, and what made him want to get out of coaching after 15 seasons. You can follow him on Twitter at @Fodrocy1156 and you can listen to his podcast HERE . He emailed us a little piece about himself: I just finished a 15 year career coaching college football and as I was considering what to do next and I knew one thing, I still l...
2020-12-1048 min
State of PlayRecruiting SpecialTips for High School coaches about what you can do to improve your recruiting process within your program.
2020-11-1723 min
State of PlayEpisode 1Topics: Introduction to State of Play. Interview with Head Strength Coach at Saginaw Valley Chris Winter.
2020-11-1256 min
State of PlaySeason finaleThank you to all the listeners, and guests who joined us. Topics on this episode include recruiting advice, best of from the interviews and how to make a difference.
2020-11-0631 min
State of PlayEpisode 10Topics: Honor and sportsmanship in today’s games. An interview with Cullen Heimburger about leadership and dealing with the adversity of the pandemic. Politics in sports
2020-10-2934 min
State of PlayFriday Night Tailgate: Big Ten Football Season begins!Joined by Jake Riepma of 97.1 the Ticket we break down some of the top stories entering the start of the 2020 Big Ten season including sleeper teams, the CFP and new coaches. I also interview Travis Wilson from wissports.net on the state of athletics this fall and the outlook for the Badgers.
2020-10-241h 25
State of PlayEpisode 8Topics: Coaches getting too much credit and too much criticism. An interview with former Cardinal and graduate assistant at Saginaw Valley, Christian Babini. My thoughts on the evolution of Football in today’s game.
2020-10-1445 min
State of PlayEpisode 6Topics: Follow up on college football. An interview with Brett Koch about his time as a graduate assistant and being a high school coach. The perception of divisions in college football.
2020-10-0930 min
State of PlayEpisode 5Topics: My thoughts on participation medals. An interview with Jake Riepma from 97.1 the Ticket in Detroit about the impact of pro sports on society. Thoughts on the Big Ten restarting the season.
2020-10-0849 min
State of PlayEpisode 4Topics: My thoughts on the start of the college football season. An interview with a head high school football coach Matt Middleton. Perspective on my generation and it’s impact on sports.
2020-10-0833 min
State of PlayEpisode 7On this episode I discuss some of the social justice issues facing today’s society and what role sports plays. An interview with AJ Cooper of Washington State Football talking leadership during the pandemic and what he’s doing to combat social in justice. The final segment is on minority head coaches in the NFL and FBS football.
2020-10-0742 minState of PlayState of Play Episode 3Topics: My take on the NCAA. An Interview with Jamie Pewinski. Adapting in today’s sports society.
2020-10-0633 min
State of PlayState of Play Episode 2Topics include my thoughts on losing a mentor and friend Aubrey Hill, today’s recruiting impact on society, a interview with Andre Griffin and pro sports input on today’s society.
2020-10-0136 min