Izzy Leard

Ferris State University 🐶 | Athletic Administration & Management Professional | Operations, Programming, & Student-Athlete Support

[Coach D @CoachDaniels06]

It's more families that need help with navigating the recruiting process than would admit it.

[Division 1 Rejects @D1_Rejects]

Scoop n’ Score or Pick 6️⃣

These defenses scored the most points in the country across #D2FB 👇

[Seth Kindig @SethKindig]

Most players don’t need another motivational speech.

They need clarity, ownership, and consistency.

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

COACHES: You get what you allow, reward, permit, or reinforce. Encourage, teach, and praise the behaviors that you want repeated.

[Trenton Luera @TrentonLuera14]

One morning in junior college, my phone woke me up.

I answered half asleep.

It was a D2 coach from the Midwest.

A school I had never talked to.

Never emailed.

Never DM’d.

Never saw follow me on X.

I did not even know they knew my name.

Then he told me they were offering me.

He said they had been watching me for months.

Another school told me something similar.

I was talking to one of their coaches in November.

And he told me I had been on their board since January.

January.

I had no clue.

That is one of the weirdest parts of recruiting.

You can feel like nothing is happening.

No calls.

No DMs.

No emails.

No obvious interest.

But behind the scenes, your name might be getting brought up.

A coach may have watched your film.

A coach may have talked to your coach.

A coach may have added you to a board.

A coach may be waiting to see your next few games.

And you won't know about it all.

That is why recruiting can mess with your head.

Because from your side, it looks quiet.

But quiet does not always mean nothing is happening.

Sometimes it means you are being evaluated and you just do not know it yet.

I have seen this happen to me.

I have seen it happen to teammates.

And I have seen it happen with families we work with.

A player feels like nothing is moving.

Then one coach reaches out.

Then another coach calls.

Then another school offers.

And all of a sudden, it looks like everything happened at once.

But it usually did not happen at once.

The work was happening before anyone saw it.

That is the part most families miss.

You do not magically end up on recruiting boards.

You get there by making sure coaches know who you are.

Your film has to get in front of them.

Your profile has to be easy to read.

Your strengths have to be clear.

Your grad year has to be clear.

Your measurables have to be easy to find.

Your academics need to be included.

Your name has to keep showing up enough for the coach to remember it.

That is how you give yourself a chance to get on the board.

Then the next job is to give them a reason to move you up.

Better film.

Better games.

Better follow-up.

Better exposure.

More proof that you fit what they need.

Because being on the board is not the same as being offered.

It just means you are in the conversation.

And that is where recruiting starts.

Most recruits are waiting for a coach to make it obvious.

But a lot of the process is not obvious.

You may not know who watched your film.

You may not know who brought your name up in a meeting.

You may not know which coach is one more good game away from calling.

So control what you can control.

Get your information in front of the right schools.

Make it easy for them to evaluate you.

Keep giving them reasons to pay attention.

Because you never know which board your name is already on.

[Coach the Coaches @WinningCoaches]

Bad coaches focus on wins. Good coaches focus on development.

[Alan Stein, Jr. @AlanSteinJr]

Tough conversations do not get easier over time. Lean into them early. Avoiding tough conversations will only yield tough relationships.

[COACH PRIME @DeionSanders]

How important is today to you? Today is EXTREMELY important to those that want & seek the absolute best. Everyday that ends with a "Y" could be that day that change your life. Always be on yo game and play to win or don't play at all. #COACHPRIME

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Use every experience you’ve ever had, good or bad, to help you become the person you want to be!

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Constantly comparing yourself to others is an easy way to lose confidence. Put blinders on and focus just on you and your improvement!

[College Transfer Portal @CollegeFBPortal]

NEW: Florida HC Jon Sumrall:

“I didn’t get into this thing for money. I was making less than 20 grand a year living in San Diego, California. Living in a studio where I probably carried a Glock on my hip in and out of the apartment complex some nights.” 😳

(Via @NextUpBreneman)

[COACH PRIME @DeionSanders]

You can & You will. Stop doubting you & doubting GOD! GOD can do all things so stop doubting what's possible. If u don't believe that's on u so don't blame it on GOD! GOD is able! #COACHPRIME

[Ferris St. Football @FerrisFootball]

Vote for Bulldog Football head coach Tony Annese for the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame!

[Ferris Athletics @ferrisathletics]

HALL OF FAME CANDIDATE! Four-time Ferris State Football head coach Tony Annese has been named to the 2026 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Ballot! Vote for Coach Annese now thru June 12 in the public vote!
https://t.co/4OLhpKoUPQ
Vote here: https://t.co/yYDmvaBJDt

[Rod McDowell @CoachRod_McD]

Work like it all depends on you, pray like it all depends on God. Discipline and faith will separate you from the rest.

[Ferris Athletics @ferrisathletics]

Coach Doren gets a bath during his post-match interview following the ‘Dawgs win over Northwood in the regional final today!

[Ferris Athletics @ferrisathletics]

The 'Dawgs punched their first ticket to the D2 National Championships in nine years with a 4-1 win over Northwood at home today in the regional final! The 'Dawgs advance to the D2 Sweet Sixteen May 19-24 in Surprise, Arizona! Go Bulldogs!

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Katie Ledecky Gold 🥇

“You don’t have to win the race. You just have to win your race.”

The process is always the prize.

[Ferris State Hockey @FerrisHockey]

Mark your calendars, our conference schedule is here! 🗓️

Our non-conference games will be announced at a later date, so stay tuned!

#ProtectThePound