The College Recruitment Playbook ft. Coach John Zall of Vermont Academy

Coach John Zall shares his wealth of knowledge on navigating the complex landscape of prep school basketball. From college recruitment strategies to player development philosophies, Coach Zall offers invaluable insights for athletes and families considering the prep school path. Drawing from his experience both in prep school and professional basketball, he discusses the importance of academic-athletic balance, the evolving recruitment landscape, and what it truly takes to succeed at the next level. Whether you’re a student-athlete, parent, or coach, this episode provides essential guidance on making informed decisions about prep school basketball and maximizing opportunities for collegiate success. 📌 Key Points ✅ The importance of daily high-level competition in player development ✅ Strategies for physical development and strength training for collegiate readiness ✅ The role of shooting ability in D1 recruitment ✅ Benefits of prep school exposure to college scouts ✅ How prep schools prepare athletes for collegiate success both academically and athletically ✅ The advantage of having experienced coaches as advocates in the recruitment process 🗒️ About John: A distinguished figure in basketball development, Coach John Zall currently leads Vermont Academy’s basketball program as Head Boys’ Prep Coach and Associate Director of College Counseling. His impressive career includes working with the Dallas Mavericks’ player development staff alongside NBA stars Dirk Nowitzki and Deron Williams, and success as an assistant coach at Franklin Pierce University where he helped guide the team to the 2013-14 NCAA Tournament. A graduate of Northeastern University with a Bachelor’s in Sociology and holding a Master’s in Public Policy from Trinity College, Zall was recently named Boys’ Basketball Class AAA Coach of the Year, cementing his status as a leading figure in prep school basketball. 🔗 Connect with John: Email | jzall@vermontacademy.org X | https://x.com/john_zall LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-zall-2578121b9 X | https://x.com/vermontacadhoop?lang=en Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/vermontacadhoop/ 🔗 Connect with Cory: Website | https://www.prepathletics.com Twitter | https://twitter.com/PREP_Athletics Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/prep.athletics/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PrepAthletics Email | coryheitz@gmail.com Phone | 859-317-1166 🔖 Subscribe to the PREP Athletics Podcast: iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prep-athletics-podcast/id1546265809?uo=4 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/6CAKbXFiIOhoHinzsReYbJ Amazon | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c37179d-3371-47f9-9d97-fd569e8802a7/prep-athletics-basketball-podcast #AmazonMusic