We're at that time of year when coaches all over the country are waiting for decisions from their prospects. Sure, some of the lucky few are done and already thinking about next year's class (or the class of 2010). But for the majority, the jury is still out.What's a nervous coach to do? I …
How to Beat Other Coaches for Recruits
After just fifteen seconds talking with one of our clients on the phone, I could tell she was ticked-off.She just found out that she had lost a recruit. A good one, too. One that I had helped her with in developing a strategy for selling that prospect on her school. But it had all just "blown …
Why Do Recruiters Need the Equal Sign?
I just returned from a great trip to Texas where I had the chance to work with twenty-one coaches who were a part of our latest workshop, "Building a Winning Recruiting Message". It was a fantastic weekend, and I think the group picked-up some interesting strategies that they can start using …
The Three Big Questions A.D.’s Should Ask About Their Coaches
by Rodger Motiska, Winning Recruits One of the major flaws in most recruiting efforts is using the same tired messages and methods to communicate with recruits. They talk about their past successes, their new leading edge facilities, their experienced coaching staff, blah! blah! blah! It all …
The Strangest Recruiting Story of 2008
On the eve of National Signing Day for college football prospects, this story is almost too off-the-wall to believe.Think of the strangest recruiting story you can remember. Got it? It's about to get topped. Here's the story, courtesy of Sports Illustrated...it's one for the ages.Kevin …