ClutchCast: The Voice of Clutch Recruits USA

ClutchCast: The Voice of Clutch Recruits USA

Welcome to ClutchCast, the official podcast of Clutch Recruits USA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering students, families, and underserved communities through education, mentorship, and career readiness. We started as a platform to help student-athletes navigate the college recruiting process, but we have grown into so much more. Today, Clutch Recruits USA provides academic support, leadership development, career training and college and career readiness programs for students of all backgrounds. On ClutchCast, we bring you real stories, expert advice, and inspiring conversations with educators, industry leaders, and those making a difference in their communities. Whether you are a student looking for guidance, a parent seeking resources, or a professional eager to support the next generation, this is your space to learn, grow, and succeed. ClutchCast is more than a podcast. It is a movement. Join us. #ClutchSuccess

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February 24, 2025 β€’ 35 mins

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In this special improv episode of ClutchCast, we had an amazing conversation with Ms. Nelson and Zathar, diving into the incredible world of Bronxwood Preparatory Academy! From its standout programs to the impact it has on students, we explored what makes this institution so specialβ€”while also sharing thoughts on life, growth, and the importance of kindness.

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On this episode of Clutchcast Dr. Theresa Price Founder and CEO of the National College Resources Foundation talks to us about the amazing work her organization has been doing for the last twenty years. TheΒ  programs offered are many like the Black College Expo – The Latino College Expo – Students Think STEAM – The ME program Movement Enrichment Program – HBCU Football Combine – HBCU Basketball Showcase – SAP Student ...

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Coach Paige Knussman from Marymount University sits down with us here at Clutchcast to discuss the first softball program Marymount's history and her new job as the head coach. Listen to her thoughts on why D3 is a great fit for so many student athletes and learn how she is getting things setup for their first softball season starting in 2022.Β  Β 

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When there is a will...there is a way. Learn how Melany Sheldon Italian softball player work on her own to earn not one but two opportunities to play college softball in the USA. First from a JUCO in Florida to ending her career at the D1 level in Massachusetts. Learn how the pandemic cut her senior year short and what lans are in her future!

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April 13, 2021 β€’ 67 mins

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Ray Negron considers himself a very lucky man. How a chance encounter after spraying graffiti in 1973 turned in to the greatest opportunity of his life. Listen to how Mr. Negron describes the relationship he had with Mr. Steinbrenner, Billy Martin and Thurman Munson and what their presence in his life meant. Today Mr. Negron is an accomplished author, writer, actor, speaker and philanthropist. His journey continu...

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On this episode of Clutchcast Team Italy Softball Captain Erika Piancastelli directly from Forli' Italy! Follow the journey from High School to the Olympics. Growing up in a family of athletes from mom Loredana Auletta former softball Olympian and dad Pier Andrea Piancastelli former baseball player and now part of the Blast Motion Team. Learn how the sorelle have dealt with an incredible low moment with the loss ...

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After a small break Clutchcast is back with Coach Francine Roseman Head Softball Coach at Chestnut Hill College.Β  Coach Roseman talks to us about her softball program, her coaching career and her amazing job at Disney!

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Saint Elizabeth University newly hired Head Softball Coach Korrissa Aguilar is our guest for our twentieth coaches episode. From the West coast to the East coast and every where in between Coach K has played at different levels at the collegiate level from Juco, NCAA D1 and NAIA. Listen to the amazing opportunities Saint Elizabeth University offers and learn what Coach K looks for in a student athlete.

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March 16, 2021 β€’ 49 mins

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@shermanbrowne delivers his words of wisdom and inspiration talking to us about what put him on a calling to deliver his message and plan for a better life though his organization's initiatives @aimhighei Working in communities all around NYC with the youth population but also with their parents and many corporate institutions. Listen to what put him on our radar and how his speech at a Turn 2 Foundation Jeter&ap...

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Fairleigh Dickinson University's Assistant Baseball Coach Andrew Romanella sits down with us and talks about his career at different divisions and his method of recruiting. Listen to his tips and advice on baseball and life. Don't miss the amazing story on how he was able to get in to Zion Williamson's rookie NBA shoot. Remember to catch Coach Romanella on his show the Wide World of Rome where he talks ...

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Max McKenna from Headfirst Companies talks to us about the amazing showcases and camps that his organization offers. Learn how to get in front of high academic institutions and learn form them as well. If you are a high academic student you do not want to miss out on this episode. Learn some tips on how to approach the recruitment process from a company that is one of the best in the industry.Β 

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Coach Rod Stephan sits down with us and talks to us about SUNY Old Westbury and his baseball program. Listen to him talk about his 15 year career as a college coach and all his accomplishments. Learn how he recruits and what it takes to become a Panther.

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Coach Jim Gilligan former Lamar University head baseball coach and hall of famer speaks to us about his origins in Bayside Queens, NY andΒ  his forty year career at Lamar University in Texas and his amazing career in the independent leagues managing actor and comedian Bill Murray's team and ending up in the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Having Whitey Ford as a friend and coach and an amazing story about former Yank...

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In this episode head softball coach Chris Foye from D1 Fairleigh Dickinson University, FDU, talks to us about his amazing careers on an off the field, as a fire fighter and as a D1 coach. He speaks to us about his D1 softball program and gives us an inside look at the university from an academic and social view.

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Listen to Coach Nick Pontari talk about Sage's first ever baseball program. Coach Pontari talks about the all he is doing to assemble his new team, his coaching career and about the Russell Sage College. Pick up on some great tips and advice for your recruitment process and for life.

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Hunter College Head Softball Coach Ralph Moroni talks to us about Hunter College, the CUNY system and his recruiting process.Β  Learn about playing softball for a school in NYC with low tuition and high expectations.

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February 16, 2021 β€’ 37 mins

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Coach Dan Pirillo talks to us about LIU and his D1 baseball program. Listen to some great advice on the college recruitment process and how it has changed during this pandemic.Β 

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February 12, 2021 β€’ 38 mins

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Coach Nick French talks to us about Bryant University and the data used in his recruiting process. Listen to what it takes to play for Bryant's D1 softball program from an academic and athletic point of view. Learn about the campus and student life on this beautiful RI campus and how the University as a whole has dealt and is dealing with this pandemic.

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Jonathan J. Jones speaks to us about the importance of support, team, opportunities and working on your life skills.Β 

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Coach O'Donnell speaks about her coaching career, life at SUNY Cortland and her softball program. Listen to how she approaches the recruiting process and all the valuable information in this episode.

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