Recruiting ep 28: Best runner on your team v becoming your best

Relaxed and Fast · Jul 28, 2026 · 35m

Is it better to be the star right away, or to join a team where you’ll have to earn every opportunity? In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest decisions recruits face. We discuss the advantages and challenges of being an immediate impact athlete versus choosing a program that will push and develop you over four years. We talk about confidence, patience, competition, long term growth, and why the best fit isn’t always the place where you’ll be the best athlete on day one. It’s an honest conversation for recruits, parents, and coaches navigating one of the most important choices in the…