Stacey Smith & Michael Ford - College Track & Field Recruiting

by Texas Track & Field Coaches Association

Description

College recruiting has changed. NIL deals, roster limits, scholarship caps, and the transfer portal have reshaped how coaches evaluate and build programs. In this course, Stacey Smith and Mike Ford break down what high school coaches, parents, and athletes really need to know.

If you want clarity, strategy, and a competitive edge in modern college recruiting, this course is a must.

Enroll now and learn how to position your athletes for real opportunities in today’s NCAA environment.

Lessons

1 Introduction & NIL for High School Athletes 3:00 2 NIL Agents & Deal Approval 1:33 3 Transfer Portal vs. High School Recruiting 2:31 4 Recruitment Dynamics 6:17 5 Roster Limits & Scholarships 3:25 6 Guidance for Signing 6:17 7 The Ideal Recruiting Year 2:47 8 Junior College Options 1:53 9 What Coaches Look For 3:56 10 Staff Strategy & Roster Management 2:23 11 Developing Athletes vs. Recruiting Talent 4:42 12 The Reality of National Competition 5:22 13 Walk-ons & Recruiting Standards 4:16

The Coach

Texas Track & Field Coaches Association

Stacey Smith is a veteran track & field coach and accomplished former athlete, currently in her 23rd year in the sport. She is an NCAA Champion, USA Champion, and a nine-time All-American, with her first All-American honor coming as part of the 4x400 relay. She is also a four-time Big 12 Champion and holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree.

Known for keeping things simple and practical, Stacey focuses on developing athletes through consistent fundamentals, especially approach consistency, efficient takeoff mechanics, and choosing the right flight style for each jumper. She emphasizes coaching with a strong sense of purpose, often grounding her program in the belief that growth in sport should also support growth in life.

Michael Ford is the Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s Track & Field at Baylor University. A former Baylor All-American sprinter and 1997 graduate, Ford has spent over two decades with the program, previously serving as assistant and associate head coach before being named head coach in 2021.

He specializes in sprints, hurdles, and relays and has developed numerous All-Americans and national champions. In 2024, Ford served as a Team USA coach for the Paris Olympic Games, leading the men’s sprints and hurdles group.

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Caterory:	Track and Field/Coaching Track & Field
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