If the college recruiting process seems a little confusing to you, you're not alone. Not only are there are differences in recruiting among different sports, but there are even more differences depending on Division I, Division II, and Division III sports. And what's the deal with verbal commitments versus actually signing? And how does a player get noticed in the first place?

Whew. There sure is a lot to this stuff... 

The best way to understand college recruiting is to learn as much about it as you can. Mary Beth Haggerty, founder of college recruiting consulting company Mother on the Sidelines, joins the show to shed a little light on the whole subject. If you're a parent in need of some assistance with your young athlete's recruiting process, this is the podcast for you.