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The full slate of episodes from Chris Gouvea, plus every audio lesson and companion guide from the 20-module library — downloadable, searchable, and free with any account.

In the studio

New episodes from Chris

Filmed and published on a recurring basis: film breakdowns, coach conversations, and the money questions nobody answers straight.

  • Welcome to the Education Center

    Why we built this library, how to work through it as a family, and the order that makes the process click.

    The Process|8 min|In production
  • The Recruiting Timeline, Season By Season

    What to do in the fall, winter, spring and summer of every year — and the dates that actually change anything.

    The Process|12 min|In production
  • What A Coach Sees In The First 30 Seconds Of Film

    Frame-by-frame breakdown of the opening clip that decides whether a coach keeps watching.

    Film Room|10 min|Coming soon
  • Reading Coach Replies: Decoded

    Real replies, plain-English translations, and the exact follow-up that keeps a conversation alive.

    Communication|9 min|Coming soon
  • The Money Conversation

    Scholarships, academic aid, roster math and true cost of attendance — what families really pay at each level.

    Money & Aid|14 min|Coming soon
  • Your First Outreach Email, Line By Line

    Build a coach-ready email in real time: subject line, film link, metrics, and what never to include.

    Communication|11 min|Coming soon

Guides & audio

Every lesson, ready to download

Pull up any module's written guide or listen to the matching episode. Work through them in order, or jump straight to the question your family is stuck on right now.

Track them in order
  • 01

    Understanding The College Recruiting Journey

    Foundations

  • 02

    How College Coaches Actually Evaluate & Rank Recruits

    Evaluation

  • 03

    Choosing The Correct Competition Level

    Evaluation

  • 04

    Academic Eligibility & NCAA Clearinghouse

    Academics & Money

  • 05

    Building Your Realistic Target List

    Strategy

  • 06

    Creating Recruiting Film That Coaches Actually Watch

    Film & Exposure

  • 07

    Social Media & Your Digital Recruiting Presence

    Film & Exposure

  • 08

    Contacting Coaches Communication Strategy

    Communication

  • 09

    Character, Coachability & The Complete Recruit Profile

    Evaluation

  • 10

    Maximizing Showcases, Camps & Tournaments

    Film & Exposure

  • 11

    The Role of High School & Club Coaches in Your Recruiting

    Communication

  • 12

    Decoding Coach Communication

    Communication

  • 13

    Official & Unofficial Visits: Strategy, Preparation & Execution

    Visits & Decisions

  • 14

    Parent Involvement: The Right Way and The Wrong Way

    Foundations

  • 15

    Making Your Final Decision: Evaluating & Comparing College Offers

    Visits & Decisions

  • 16

    The Complete Truth About Athletic Scholarships & Financial Reality

    Academics & Money

  • 17

    Roster Management Math: Why Talent Alone Isn't Enough

    Strategy

  • 18

    Verbal Offers & Commitments: Legal Realities & Protection

    Visits & Decisions

  • 19

    Alternative Pathways

    Strategy

  • 20

    Navigating Modern Recruiting

    Foundations

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