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Episode #175: Erik Kudronowicz on Recruiting
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🎙 Why Small-Town Kids Are Built Different | Erik Kudronowicz Interview
In Part II of this conversation, Matt Rogers sits down with Erik Kudronowicz, Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Scales Mound High School in Illinois, to discuss recruiting, multi-sport athletes, work ethic, and why small-town kids are often overlooked in today’s recruiting landscape.
Coach Kudronowicz shares outstanding perspective for:
🏀 Student-athletes
🏀 Parents
🏀 High school coaches
🏀 College recruiters
Topics include:
✔️ The recruiting process
✔️ Helping athletes find the right fit
✔️ Why multi-sport athletes still matter
✔️ The value of small-town toughness and adaptability
✔️ Supporting athletes through pressure and adversity
✔️ How coaches can better mentor young people
If you believe sports can still change lives, this episode is for you.
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