Truth in the Trenches
Hosted by Kevin Howell, Founder of The One-Eyed Scout
Truth in the Trenches is a coach-driven series focused on the real dynamics of basketball programs: trust, roles, habits, development, and what actually wins games over time. It’s evaluator-first, scheme-aware, and built for coaches who care about execution more than optics. No fan talk. No highlight bias. Just reality from inside the gym.
Audience: College & serious high-school coaches
Tone: Direct, analytical, uncomfortable when necessary
Lane: Program truth + evaluation logic
Truth in the Trenches
Parents & College Recruiting | Truth in the Trenches with Kevin Howell
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You’re locked in to Truth in the Trenches—where we don’t talk around it… we talk straight through it.
I’m Kevin Howell, founder of The One-Eyed Scout, and in this episode we’re tackling one of the most overlooked topics in the recruiting process: the parent’s role in college athletics.
📊 Did you know nearly 70% of recruited athletes either change their sport focus or face career-ending injuries in college? And here’s the kicker—only 2% of high school athletes receive full athletic scholarships. That’s why parents need to think beyond highlights and letters of intent.
📌 In this episode:
- Breaking down the five college athletic paths: NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO
- Why some D2 programs are more competitive than D1 in certain sports
- The “three-pillar plan” for families: academics, athletics, and financial planning
- Why academic scholarships often outweigh athletic scholarships
- How D3 schools can sometimes offer better aid packages than D1
- The 3 biggest mistakes parents make in recruiting
- How to shift the mindset from “getting recruited” to finding the right fit
💡 Key Takeaway: Athletic talent may open the door, but academics, character, and program fit determine long-term success.
👉 For scouting reports and recruiting tools, visit OneEyedScout.com
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