ABOUT

We are Preps Recruiting

Built from experience.

Our Mission

Our mission for Preps Recruiting is to provide athletes with the highest chance of being evaluated by college coaches through our innovative strategies and proactive effort. We want to coach, assist and educate athletes on the recruiting process to maximize their chance of success in the recruiting process. We will always go above and beyond for our athletes, offering a recruiting service that no one else can.

Our Mission

Our mission for Preps Recruiting is to provide athletes with the highest chance of being evaluated by college coaches through our innovative strategies and proactive effort. We want to further coach, assist and educate athletes on the recruiting process to maximize their chance of success in the recruiting process. We go above and beyond for our athletes, offering a recruiting service that no one else can.

Who We Are

We are former college athletes and coaches who are determined to connect student-athletes directly to college coaches at every level, the right way.

Gene Straughan

Founder
We recognize Dr. Gene Straughan for laying the groundwork for Preps Recruiting to excel. He has been helping athletes earn opportunities to play college athletics for more than 20 years. Gene has earned his PhD and has also been a college professor and football coach for over 3 decades.

Jake Straughan

Head of Business Development 
Jake is an accomplished former college basketball player. He played for the University of Idaho and Fresno Pacific University. Jake went on to earn his Master’s in Kinesiology. He also serves as an expert recruiting coach.

Josh Straughan

Head of Scouting & Recruiting
Josh is an accomplished former collegiate and professional quarterback. Josh played for Southern Illinois and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He also serves as an expert recruiting coach.

Tyler Brimhall

Expert Recruiting Coach
Tyler is a former Division 1 basketball player at the University of Idaho and former first team all conference performer at division 2 Alaska Anchorage. He now serves as an expert recruiting coach for Preps Recruiting, where he has incredible experience, expertise and knowledge on the recruiting process.

Regional Scout Partners

We collaborate with ex-professional and college athletes as well as coaches nationwide to present our program to their athletes and networks. These individuals are seasoned networkers with a strong presence in the recruiting scene. They actively participate in showcases, tournaments, camps, games, high school visits, and meetings to engage with athletes and families across the country.

Rich Hurler

Rich is a former three sports high school athlete who went on to graduate with a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University. His passion for athletics and love of the game has helped hundreds of high school athletes achieve their dream goal of playing at the collegiate level.

Kyle Jackson

Kyle is a 3 year High School Lettermen for baseball, committed to Arcadia University in Glenside, PA where he was a 4 year lettermen, graduating with a degree in Criminal Justice. Upon graduation he found a home coaching at the D2 level at Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. 

He has been in and around recruiting since his first steps in 2005 and he has a passion for helping families get education and the offer they dream of!

Mus Williams

Mustaqeem Williams is a former 10x NCAA All- American, 3x SEC CHAMPION and has been inducted into the University of Tennessee's Track and Field Hall of Fame. He graduated with his Bachelor Degree and has ran professionally for Nike and played in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens and XFL with Vegas Vipers as a wide receiver. He also coached at the collegiate level.

Jeremiah Bailey

Jeremiah is a former collegiate football player at Stillman College; where he also earned his Bachelors Degree. Jeremiah is well connected throughout the college athletics landscape.

Nick Haag

Coach Nick Haag played in the NFL for the Colts and Giants. He has played 10 years professionally between the NFL, AFL, NAL, IFL. He won his first Championship professionally with the Albany Empire in 2022 Nick was a College All American and Graduated from Assumption University. 

Nate Paxton

Nate had a successful college football career at Georgia State, and signed with the Atlanta Falcons and Seahawks for short stints after college. He also served as a college football coach at Georgia State for 5 seasons.

Nahshon George

Nahshon, a former NBA G-league player and overseas veteran with 5 years of experience, showcased his talent in the G-league with the Salt Lake City Stars after a successful stint playing Division 1 basketball at the University of Idaho. Now leading our basketball recruitment department, Nahshon's invaluable expertise guides our prospects in preparing for the challenges of the next level, enhancing their skills for success in the game.

Israel Lamprakes

Israel is a former Division 1 Wide Receiver at Southern Illinois University. He achieved his bachelors in Exercise Science and has devoted time to the evaluation of High School athletes. His expertise and knowledge of athletics has made him a known name in the college athletics recruiting space. 

Devon Mackey

Devon is a former All American football player at a division 2 program. He went on to earn his Bachelors and Masters degree. He also played professional football.

Sam Fisher

Sam is one of the biggest QB trainers (Throw to Win) on the west coast. He has worked with countless power 5 and professional quarterbacks. 

Hiram Velez

Tyler Newton

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