100. Craig Appleby Johns Hopkins University Head Coach, Men's Soccer

Hi I’m Scot Cooper and this is the 100th episode of the Tales From the Trail podcast by MatchPlay.  In this episode, Justin Chezem of Christopher Newport University Men’s Soccer and I welcome Craig Appleby.  Craig is the head coach of men’s soccer at Johns Hopkins University. Coach Appleby has been highly successful at a prestigious university and recruiting the right type of student-athlete is the lifeline to that accomplishment.  This is a great conversation with two leaders of perennial tournament teams who recruit and compete at the highest level.  

Summary

The conversation covers various topics including missing a convention, getting into high academic schools, financial aid and affordability, recruiting camps and events, the timeline for admissions and decision-making, and a thrilling game against Babson. The discussion also touches on the stress and academic rigor that student-athletes face. The conversation covers various topics related to soccer gameplay, strategy, outlook for the next season, spring training, coaching relationships, recruiting, and transfers.

Takeaways

Consider the location, content, and commitments when deciding which conventions to attend.

Getting into high academic schools requires maximizing test scores, taking rigorous classes, and maintaining high grades.

Financial aid and affordability play a significant role in the college decision-making process.

Attending recruiting camps and events can provide valuable opportunities for student-athletes.

Understanding the timeline for admissions and decision-making is crucial for prospective college athletes.

Student-athletes at high academic schools face unique challenges and must manage their time effectively.

Thrilling games and comebacks can create unforgettable moments in college sports.

Student-athletes must navigate the stress and academic rigor of high academic institutions. Gameplay and strategy play a crucial role in the success of a soccer team.

Spring training provides an opportunity for tactical development and introducing new concepts.

Coaches often have friendly relationships and collaborate on recruiting players.

Transfers can be challenging due to admission requirements and limited availability.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Convention

03:00 Missing the Convention

06:00 The Comedy Store in LA

09:00 Getting into High Academic Schools

16:00 Financial Aid and Affordability

21:00 Recruiting Camps and Events

26:00 Timeline for Admissions and Decision-Making

36:00 The Exciting Game Against Babson

45:00 Dealing with Stress and Academic Rigor

46:05 Gameplay and Strategy

47:49 Outlook for Next Season

49:30 Spring Training and Tactical Development

51:59 Coaching Relationships and Recruiting

53:14 Transfers and Admissions

55:45 Closing Remarks