Junior College Football with Trever McFalls at Snow College

Summary
Coach Trever McFalls shares his journey from high school to college football, including his recruiting experience and decision to attend Southern Utah University. He discusses the challenges of starting the recruiting process late and the importance of sending out film early. Coach McFalls also talks about his transition from playing to coaching, his time at Utah State, and his current role at Snow College. He highlights the differences in recruiting at different levels and the importance of graphics in the recruiting process. In this part of the conversation, Funaki Asisi discusses the different options for high school athletes looking to play college football, including choosing between Division 2, Division 3, and Junior College. He emphasizes the importance of Junior College in player development and the opportunities it provides for athletes to improve their skills and gain exposure. Funaki also reviews the recruitment process at Snow College and highlights several standout players from their recent recruiting class, including Viliami Fifita, Damien Nelson, Mataira Brown, Daeqwan Snider, and Damien Otukolu. In this conversation, the guest shares advice and insights for recruits going through the college football recruiting process. He emphasizes the importance of patience and finding what you truly want out of the experience. The guest also highlights the need to take control of your own future and dedicate yourself to achieving your goals. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the level of commitment required to pursue a career in football.

Takeaways

• When choosing between Division 2, Division 3, and Junior College, athletes should consider factors such as scholarship offers, financial support, and long-term goals.
• Junior College can be a valuable stepping stone for athletes looking to improve their skills and gain exposure before transferring to a four-year institution.
• The recruitment process at Snow College focuses on finding athletes with potential and a strong work ethic, regardless of their current skill level.
• Standout players from Snow College's recent recruiting class include Viliami Fifita, Damien Nelson, Mataira Brown, Daeqwan Snider, and Damien Otukolu. Be patient and find what you truly want out of the college football recruiting process.
• Take control of your own future and handle the recruiting process with determination.
• Seek out information and guidance to understand what it takes to play high-level football.
• Dedicate yourself fully to your goals and be willing to make sacrifices.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Excitement
02:03 High School Recruiting Experience
05:26 Choosing Southern Utah University
07:24 The Recruiting Process and Celebrating Signings
09:13 Starting Late in the Recruiting Process
10:38 Transitioning to College and Position Changes
16:51 Coaching Career Begins at Juan Diego High School
20:41 Moving to Snow College and Coaching Tight Ends
25:57 Transitioning to Director of Football Operations
29:14 Coaching at Utah State and Transitioning to Snow College
36:48 Recruiting Differences at Different Levels
40:12 Importance of Graphics in Recruiting
45:21 Recruiting at the Junior College Level
45:51 Choosing between D2, D3, and Junior College
52:34 The Importance of Junior College in Player Development
56:55 Recruiting and Evaluating Players at Snow College
59:16 Viliami Fifita: Offensive Lineman from Skyridge High School
01:02:34 Damien Nelson: Offe

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