Dan Fodrocy

AREN President

The recruiting process needs to be about education first and foremost.  When I left the coaching profession in 2020 I wanted to still be able to provide a valuable asset to high school coaches and families, and starting AREN was the best way I could think of to promote what is great about sports.

Alesha Wilson

AREN Affiliate Consultant

"Right from the first conversation I knew Alesha was a perfect fit for AREN.  She referenced so many scenarios where her vision perfectly aligned with what AREN is all about.  Even more than the messaging, she has already challenged me to look at AREN from a different and better perspective.  Alesha has challenged my mindset to enhance the education we provide to coaches and families.  Alesha is the kind of voice that student athletes and parents need to hear to ensure that they are navigating the process correctly."  -Dan Fodrocy AREN President

Cullen Heimburger

AREN Affiliate Consultant

"During my last stop coaching college football I had the pleasure of coaching Cullen. Not only was he one of the best teammates I had coached, you could tell his passion to be a great leader.  During a tumultuous year, he was always the first to believe that this practice, this day, was going to be the one that turned our season.  Even up to the last game, his commitment to making the team better was clear & evident.  I am extremely excited for Cullen to want to be a part of the AREN team and to bring that positive passion to educating the next wave of recruits.  AREN members don't realize how lucky we are to have him "  -Dan Fodrocy AREN President

Jon Perry

AREN Affiliate Consultant

"Talking to Jon I knew right from the jump he was the right fit.  You could hear in his messaging that our beliefs surrounding the recruiting process were aligned.  He spoke so passionately about just wanting to help kids, to make sure they had the right guidance was all he cared about.  As someone who has Division I coaching experience, Jon will bring a unique perspective of passion and knowledge to any family and their process.  These are two quality traits that are greatly needed in the recruiting process.  If you're looking for someone who can guide you in the right direction, it's clear, he's the right one to do it."  -Dan Fodrocy AREN President

Dillan Botts-Football

Student Athlete Advocate

"AREN was created to support people through their recruitment journeys and the best way we believe we can do that is to allow our members to hear the stories from these young Student Athletes.  When you get a chance to hear the story from Dillan you will learn about perseverance. You'll also understand the value of patience and commitment.  When I first talked to Dillan, it was clear he had the drive & motivation that is required to be a great student athlete.  As we continued to talk, it was clear his story would bring great value to the next generation and I know that regardless of sport, Dillan will provide you perspective that will enhance your journey"  -Dan Fodrocy AREN President

Oliviah Malloy-Track & Field

Student Athlete Advocate

"When people talk about he state of college athletics, they discuss the issues or the negative topics we see on TV or anything posted online.  But, when I talked to Oliviah and heard her passion to be a great student athlete I was reminded that she is everything wonderful about college athletics.  Her voice will help other players as they navigate this process, not doubt.  But more than anything, her message is one that any player NEEDS to hear.  She's committed, she cares, she's passionate about doing things the right way.  I was sold from the first second we talked, and I can't say how excited I am to have her as a part of the AREN family!"  -Dan Fodrocy AREN President

Cooper Walkoff-Baseball

Student Athlete Advocate

"I know this is easy to say, and maybe cliché, but Cooper is a grinder!  I want these types of voices in the AREN family.  Yes, getting to college is cool & special, but it's more than just getting there.  It's the grind, the development, the commitment to making yourself better on a daily basis.  After getting a chance to work with his family, I could see it, but now that he's playing college ball, I have been able to track just how hard he works.  I want more players to hear, yes, you can do it, but also to hear firsthand how development is what it's truly about.  He embodies everything we want in our college athletes, and also young people in general.  Bringing Cooper on is a... HOME RUN!!"  -Dan Fodrocy AREN President

Jumana Martin-Volleyball

Student Athlete Advocate

"Finding the right voice is not as easy as some may think, until I got a chance to meet Jumana.  She is passionate about sports, but she is also so much more than just an athlete.  Her messaging has a chance to impact the next generation of recruits, not just in volleyball, but really high school players in any sport.  Her messaging will match the exact mission for AREN Consulting, and I can't wait to follow her career.  She's not just a great addition to the team, she will take AREN to new heights!"  -Dan Fodrocy AREN President

Mikey Coleman-Football

Student Athlete Advocate

"When searching for a student athlete to partner with, I was looking for someone who had 2 things; 1: Social skills 2: Work ethic.  Mikey from the first meeting had both of those and this was a no-brainer.  Mikey will provide an amazing perspective to prospective student athletes by being able to reflect on his recent recruiting experience and provide tremendous value to the young athletes as they prepare for an academic and athletic career in college.  I am ecstatic he is part of the team!"  -Dan Fodrocy AREN President