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 Airey Bros Radio is the #1 podcast for Wrestling, Cross Country & Track & Field athletes chasing opportunities at the HS, NAIA, JUCO, NCAA DII, DIII & D1 levels. Hosted by brothers Rich & Jimi Airey, we do the legwork so you don’t have to. Our mission: spotlight programs, coaches & stories overlooked by the mainstream. From high school dynasties to national championship programs, we bring you recruiting insights, culture deep-dives, underdog journeys & the knowledge we wish we had growing up.

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  • College Recruiting Communication 101 (Email, Letters, Visits, Transfer Portal) | Dan Tudor – Tudor Collegiate Strategies

    College Recruiting Communication 101 (Email, Letters, Visits, Transfer Portal) | Dan Tudor – Tudor Collegiate Strategies
    Jan 23 2026
    Airey Bros Radio – Episode 431 is a deep-dive on the real mechanics of modern college recruiting — not highlight reels and slogans, but the communication systems that shape commitments, retention, transfers, and culture.We’re joined by Dan Tudor, founder of Tudor Collegiate Strategies and host of the College Recruiting Weekly Podcast, after a recommendation from Coach Steve Delgado (SWOCC Cross Country & Track). Dan has spent 20+ years helping college coaches and athletic departments build recruiting messaging that actually works — emails, letters, texts, phone calls, campus visits, and the “what happens next” process that recruits (and families) crave.In this episode, we break down:Why most coaches were never trained to recruit (and why recruiting is really sales + storytelling)The biggest recruiting mistake: coaches recruiting athletes the way they were recruitedWhy email is #1 for athletes (yes — in 2026)How to write a first message that feels real, personal, and response-worthyWhy letters are more powerful than ever (and how they influence families + decision-making)How to stay consistent without sounding like a used car salesmanWhy D3 can be a better financial deal than people think (academic aid, grants, packaging)Transfer portal recruiting: why it’s more business decision than emotional decisionHow better communication reduces transfers and increases buy-in🎙️ Perfect for: coaches, recruits, parents, ADs, recruiting coordinators, and anyone navigating NCAA / NAIA / JUCO recruiting in 2026.🔥 Fueled by Black Sheep Endurance Coaching☕ Value-for-Value: support the show → BuyMeACoffee.com/AireyBrosSearch tags / keywords: college recruiting, recruiting communication, recruiting email templates, recruiting letters, campus visit recruiting, transfer portal recruiting, NCAA recruiting, NAIA recruiting, JUCO recruiting, D3 scholarships, athletic recruiting strategy, coaching recruiting, recruiting sales, texting recruits, recruiting pipeline, roster building, retention, program culture.Podcast Timestamp Show Notes0:00 – The ABR mission + recruiting reality check Big world of opportunities beyond Division I; development paths; “not everyone is a D1 athlete.”1:45 – Show intro: “Recruiting systems, not highlight clips” Decision-making, communication structure, commitments, transfers.2:59 – Guest intro: Dan Tudor (Tudor Collegiate Strategies) - Sales, marketing, storytelling, recruiting messaging systems.4:11 – Where to find Dan + College Recruiting Weekly Podcast Website, podcast, training resources, recruiting communication education.5:27 – How Dan got on ABR (Coach Steve Delgado / SWOCC shoutout) NWAC context + why coaches recommend Dan’s content.7:15 – Dan’s origin story: TV sports broadcaster → recruiting services → coaching communicationEarly 90s broadcasting, recruiting services before the internet, the “confusing letter” problem.11:55 – The core problem: coaches were never trained to recruit - Why recruiting is communication + decision leadership; “what happens next” clarity.14:26 – Small world moment: Cal State Bakersfield + Paul Keysaw connection ABR continuity + shared circles across sports.15:14 – Biggest mistake coaches make: recruiting how they were recruited “Tree rings” analogy; college athletics culture resists change.17:43 – Social media trap: why highlights aren’t enough Scroll culture, attention scarcity, brand problems for D2/D3/JUCO “non-famous” programs.19:33 – Surprise #1: Athletes say EMAIL is the best recruiting medium Why they reread emails 7–15 times; email as their “commercial” / brand builder.21:58 – What the first message should look like (personal + specific) Mention what you saw, what stood out, invite conversation, make it easy to respond.23:01 – Why personalization matters (this generation can sniff out fake) Conversational tone > stiff/formal; “prove you know who I am.”27:28 – Letters are back: why physical mail stands out in 2026 “Mysterious” + special; family sees it; fridge/counter effect; long-tail influence.31:15 – Advice to recruits/parents: be proactive (email/text/call first) Why coaches respond when an athlete reaches out; “low-hanging fruit” effect.35:05 – Optics matter: signing ceremony + micro-scholarships Even small scholarship packaging can influence decisions and pride/social proof.38:47 – Consistency vs. salesy: how coaches avoid the ‘used car salesman’ vibe - Lead from A→B; ask for the commitment; don’t stall in endless “checking in.”43:41 – D3 money reality: why D3 can still be affordable Aid, grants, packaging; D3 recruiting skill as a career accelerator for coaches.47:39 – Transfer portal: recruiting never ends High school recruiting is emotional; portal recruiting is problem-solving + business logic.50:40 – Old-school coaches adapting: the “7 commitments in one night” story When coaches actually ask correctly, classes ...
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  • JUCO Wrestling Built Different: Fresno City’s Dynasty, Development Path & California’s Stigma Problem | Coach Paul Keysaw (ABR 430)

    JUCO Wrestling Built Different: Fresno City’s Dynasty, Development Path & California’s Stigma Problem | Coach Paul Keysaw (ABR 430)
    Jan 20 2026
    Fresno City College Wrestling is one of the most dominant programs in California community college athletics — and Head Coach Paul Keysaw has built a championship standard that lasts decades, not seasons.In Airey Bros Radio Episode 430, we go belly to belly with the Cal State Bakersfield 1991 NCAA Division I National Champion and multi-time CCCAA State Champion coach to break down Fresno City’s recent run, why JUCO wrestling is one of the best development paths in the country, and what recruits and parents need to understand about the real college wrestling process.Coach Keysaw dives into:Fresno City’s 2025 season recap + competing with Mt. San Antonio and CerritosWhy the community college stigma is hurting athletes (and how to flip it)The cost/value advantage of California Community Colleges (and why it’s a “hidden gem”)Building culture with process, fundamentals, and accountabilityWrestling season in the fall (and why he thinks the NCAA should seriously consider it)The state of wrestling in California: program cuts, admin support, and the future of growthA wild story: Coach Keysaw went 3–0 as an interim basketball coach 😂Bonus: the Randy Couture connection — “Yeah… I beat that guy.”🎓 Recruits/Parents: Fresno City is a launching pad. “It doesn’t matter where you start the journey — it matters where you finish.”📲 Follow Fresno City Wrestling: @fccramwrestling📝 Recruiting Form + program links:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclo_LNH6rI99qwlaxfwW-mHtKajfM3KXRamqfBu_aknwSf9g/viewformhttps://fccrams.com/sports/wrest/index🌺 Fuel: Black Sheep Endurance Coaching☕ Value for Value: Buy Me a Coffee — https://buymeacoffee.com/aireybrosSHOW NOTES + TIMESTAMPS (ABR 430)0:00 Why ABR shines a light on JUCO/D2/D3/NAIA programs (not just “power school” coverage)0:49 Show open + 2026 kickoff + “belly to belly” with Coach Paul Keysaw2:03 Coach bio: titles, honors, Fresno City season recap, and program résumé3:39 Where recruits can find Fresno City Wrestling (IG + pages)4:25 The “throughline” moment: VHS tapes, old-school wrestling fandom, and the Randy Couture match6:05 Origin story: how Coach Keysaw started wrestling (and the no-quitting rule)7:16 What makes a great youth coach: fundamentals, purpose, and building the base8:43 Pennsylvania → Cal State Bakersfield: the transfer story + “Lou was my Clarence”10:13 Headgear wrestling from day one (no WWE angle) + Athens, PA geography12:24 When he first thought coaching was “the coolest job”13:28 Post-title reality check: “Now I had to get a job”14:04 The accidental coaching start: cemetery sales → “How much would you pay me?”15:38 “Welcome to the staff” (and instant panic)16:09 Why he stayed: coaching should be fun — and JUCO is still his favorite space16:47 Helping athletes who don’t know what they want to do (major/life direction)18:31 Fear of failure + why wrestlers “turn on” to education over time20:51 Watching the “light come on” + his “weeds” analogy for wrestlers22:09 JUCO stigma in California: is it getting worse?23:53 Social media + the “not into the process” problem24:30 Transfer portal era: “D3 kid to Iowa” and why development pathways matter26:17 Fresno City campus life: commuter school + the dorms arms race in California JC sports27:13 Recruiting rules: open-state recruiting, out-of-state restrictions, and first contact28:16 Debt + affordability: why JUCO helps families win long-term28:46 Cost breakdown: California Community College affordability + residency angle30:00 Honors program + transfer leverage: “guaranteed UC admission” pathway talk31:25 Parents and recruiting: most families don’t understand the process32:21 Fresno City programs: fire academy, police academy, welding, nursing, rad tech, dental hygiene33:48 How big is Fresno City? student population + athlete count34:41 Why California wrestling is in the fall (and why Coach loves it now)35:27 “Wrestling season is too long” — why a fall NCAA season could save the sport37:10 Work-life balance + why the fall model gives coaches/families a real life38:20 Offseason structure: conditioning, strength, wrestling class38:45 Recruiting challenges vs. results: “We didn’t have enough horses” (2025 season lens)40:03 California’s single state champ issue + kids jumping levels too early41:14 Correction + clarity: Fresno City’s recent title run + dynasty context42:21 2025 season review: young lineup, state duals, and outlook for next year43:16 Recruiting year-round: transfers, bounce-backs, and timing44:05 Real talk: if you’re recruited early, you’re probably that level — if not, trust development45:25 What Coach Keysaw looks for: motivated kids who love the process + want to keep climbing46:08 “Rooting for them is inherent” — success beyond the mat47:48 Life wins: careers, families, becoming a cop — Fresno City pride stories48:57 Why he stayed in the CCCAA: doors,...
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  • Spokane Colleges XC Dynasty w/ Coach Sean McLachlan (NWAC Champs, JUCO Recruiting, Podium Indoor Track, New XC Course) | ABR 429

    Spokane Colleges XC Dynasty w/ Coach Sean McLachlan (NWAC Champs, JUCO Recruiting, Podium Indoor Track, New XC Course) | ABR 429
    Jan 16 2026
    Howdy & Aloha! 🌺 Airey Bros Radio Episode 429 is now LIVE on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms — featuring Coach Sean McLachlan, Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Coach and Assistant Track & Field Coach at Spokane Colleges, one of the most dominant JUCO / NWAC distance programs in the country.Coach McLachlan breaks down what it takes to sustain a championship culture year after year — from developing depth (not just stars), to recruiting the right fit, to maximizing elite training environments in the Pacific Northwest.In this episode we cover:Spokane’s NWAC dynasty history and how the tradition startedWhy JUCO can be the BEST path for distance runners (development + opportunity + fit)The brand-new Spokane XC course and the vision to host major events (college + national level)The Podium indoor track facility (banked 200m track) and why it’s a game-changer for recruitingHow Spokane competes against (and beats) NCAA D1, D2, D3, and NAIA programs at meets2025 season recap: Spokane men win the NWAC title led by Alex Wright (NWAC Athlete of the Year)Training talk: mileage management, freshman development, and double threshold “dabbling”Team culture, assistant coaches, and why athletes say they “wish Spokane was a 4-year school”Plus: Vision Quest Spokane stories, coffee talk, podcasts/books, and holiday vibes 🎄☕📍 Guest: Coach Sean McLachlan — Spokane Colleges XC/Track🏃 Conference: NWAC (Northwest Athletic Conference)🔥 Fueled by Black Sheep Endurance Coaching☕ Support the show: BuyMeACoffee.com/AireyBrosPodcast Show Notes + Timestamps 0:00 Why ABR is covering NWAC + JUCO XC (shining light on overlooked programs)0:59 Sasquatch mascot love + Spokane identity1:22 ABR intro + episode mission (value-for-value, recruiting, development)3:34 Where recruits can find Spokane XC (Instagram + athletics site)4:33 Throughlines: JUCO roots, NWAC spotlight, Vision Quest Spokane connection6:14 Vision Quest filming at Spokane + classic running scenes downtown7:06 Coach origin story: raised at the track, family coaching lineage8:13 Multi-sport background (soccer/basketball/wrestling) + how it builds the “motor”9:03 HS success (800/3200/XC), choosing Spokane, transfer to Southern Utah10:09 Returning to Spokane to coach — mentors, roots, and long-term vision10:34 Coaching the program you ran for + what Spokane means to him11:18 Spokane “chip on the shoulder” + building with mostly local 509 talent12:19 When the dynasty started: two campuses, two programs, then joined forces13:43 Title streaks + “dark ages” + track dominance (men’s + women’s titles)14:52 Spokane running history: Jerry Lindgren, Prefontaine clashes, Pat Tyson legacy18:15 “What’s the secret?” Resources + leadership + recruiting grind in JUCO20:45 Family atmosphere: staff continuity, 13 track coaches, assistants’ impact23:12 JUCO stigma vs value: how Spokane wins recruits with proof + performance25:04 Competing vs 4-year schools + being seen in mixed-division meets26:05 Podium facility advantage + recruiting through performance (wins vs D1/D2/NAIA/D3)27:49 Facilities deep dive: new XC course + Podium banked indoor track28:17 New XC course vision: WCC meet hosted, future NXR, NCAA-level goals29:08 Spokane Sports Commission shoutout + sports tourism strategy29:40 The Podium: why it paid for itself fast + year-round multi-sport venue31:03 Downtown Spokane training ecosystem (Riverfront Park, trails, warmups)32:10 Trails, Rimrock dirt road workouts, hills, and why the training is tough-but-great34:20 No HS indoor track in WA (West Coast facility scarcity)35:50 No official NWAC indoor season — why that can be a blessing36:42 Two campuses explained: Spokane Falls vs Spokane Community (transfer vs technical)38:34 No dorms — Spokane housing solution + why apartments can be better39:56 2025 season recap begins: men’s title expectations + championship execution41:42 Alex Wright story (Purdue grad, aerospace engineer, came back to run w/ brother)42:57 Holland Herd “gamer” championship performance + step-ups43:45 Isaac Riggsby comeback story (missed senior year, stress fracture, 4.0 student)44:42 Winning but not satisfied: holding standards while still celebrating46:21 Culture fit: giving everyone a shot + JUCO as fresh start and development47:21 Freshman transition to 8K: mileage range management + avoiding overloading49:23 Early-season racing vs older collegiate runners + confidence + patience50:14 Training hot topic: double threshold — “dabbling,” not chasing trends52:44 Women’s season reflection: lessons, injuries, refocus, building back stronger54:04 Balancing men & women at championships + pre-race prep systems56:13 Family shoutout: spouse support, kids, Eugene trips, being “track nuts”57:13 Coffee talk: pour-over setup, local spots, lighter roasts, Spokane coffee culture59:24 Daily routines + learning inputs (running vids/podcasts, ski vids, books)1:00:49 What he’s ...
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