In episode 073 of the Athletor Podcast, host Mike Mal sits down with Chris Ayres, the Head Coach at Stanford University. Chris shares his experience of moving across the country from Princeton to Stanford and dives into his unique system for recruiting top talent. He discusses whether it's more challenging to recruit athletes from the east coast compared to the west coast and offers valuable insights into what he wishes parents understood about the recruiting process.
Additionally, Chris addresses the impact of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) on college sports, describing how it has introduced chaos for both coaches and administrators. This episode provides a comprehensive look at the intricacies of recruiting and the evolving landscape of college athletics.