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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.
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Episodes
34 episodes
The Improv Episode with Ms. Nelson & Zathar: Spotlight on Bronxwood Preparatory Academy
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 i...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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35:25
Dr. Theresa Price Founder and CEO of the National College Resources Foundation
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. The programs offered are many like ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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Coach Paige Knussman Marymount University Head Softball
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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Melany Sheldon - Former UMass Lowell Softball Player
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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Ray Negron - NY Yankees
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 M...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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Erika Piancastelli Team Italy Softball Captain
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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Chestnut Hill College Head Softball Coach Francine Roseman
After a small break Clutchcast is back with Coach Francine Roseman Head Softball Coach at Chestnut Hill College. Coach Roseman talks to us about her softball program, her coaching career and her amazing job at Disney!
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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Saint Elizabeth University Head Softball Coach Korissa Aguilar
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 collegiat...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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AIMHIGH International CEO Sherman Browne
@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 w...
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Season 1
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Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Assistant Baseball Coach Andrew Romanella
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 amaz...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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Headfirst Companies Senior Manager Product Marketing Max McKenna
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 ...
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Season 1
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SUNY Old Westbury Head Baseball Coach Rod Stephan
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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Former Lamar University Head Baseball Coach and Hall of Famer Jim Gilligan
Coach Jim Gilligan former Lamar University head baseball coach and hall of famer speaks to us about his origins in Bayside Queens, NY and his forty year career at Lamar University in Texas and his amazing career in the independent leagues...
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Season 1
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Fairleigh Dickinson University Head Softball Coach Chris Foye
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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Russell Sage College Head Baseball Coach Nick Pontari
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 fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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CUNY - Hunter College Head Softball Coach Ralph Moroni
Hunter College Head Softball Coach Ralph Moroni talks to us about Hunter College, the CUNY system and his recruiting process. Learn about playing softball for a school in NYC with low tuition and high expectations.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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LIU Head Baseball Coach Dan Pirillo
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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Bryant University Head Softball Coach Nick French
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 campu...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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Jonathan J. Jones - College Student Athlete Advocate
Jonathan J. Jones speaks to us about the importance of support, team, opportunities and working on your life skills.
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Season 1
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SUNY Cortland Head Softball Coach Molly O'Donnell
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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Season 1
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Episode 12
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Sacred Heart University Pitching Coach and Recruiting Expert Wayne Mazzoni
Coach, Author, Speaker and recruiting expert Coach Wayne Mazzoni gives us his best advice on how to get recruited. Stresses the importance of the perfect fit, support system and driving the process. Listen to how Sacred Heart has evolved in the...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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Drew University Head Softball Coach Erica Mehalick
This week Coach Erica Mehalick from Drew University in Madison , NJ talks to us about her college athletic career at Drew University as a stand out pitcher with many records, her induction in to the Drew athletics HoF and about he...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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BONUS EPISODE 3 - Coach Steven Morse Expert Recruiter and MLB Associate Scout
BONUS EPISODE 3 - Coach Steven Morse talks to us about his career in the college coaching world, he talks to us about his extensive recruiting experience and his new role as an MLB scout. Listen to some great advice on how to get r...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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SUNY Old Westbury Pitching Coach Pat Shortt
This week we host former MLB Scout and current SUNY Old Westbury pitching coach Pat Shortt. Coach Short talks to us about his experience as an MLB scout and college coach. Listen to how the recruiting process works on the professional level and...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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St. Thomas Aquinas Head Baseball Coach Jon Garvey
St. Thomas Aquinas College Baseball Head Coach Jon Garvey joins us at ClutchCast in this week's episode to talk about his experiences in and around the game of baseball, his drive and passion for coaching college athletes, his coa...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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