Words mean things.It's a simple mantra, but often overlooked even by experienced recruiters.Why does it matter? Because the first chance you have to get a recruit's attention - whether you are a Division I coach who has a program in the national spotlight, or a coach from a small Division …
They’re Looking for Ways You Connect the Dots
Following our previous story from a coach involving silly string and recruiting, another D1 coach added his own story. We did a workshop for their athletic program two years ago, and it's good to see that a good number of the principles we laid out for their staff are being put to use: "A great …
Our Client’s Recruiting Cup Runneth Over
We like it when our clients win.But for one of our Division I coaches, it's almost not a fair fight. She follows our strategies, and just sent me this note via email:"We had a recruit come on her visit the day of my birthday. Well, the seniors decided it would be funny if all 8 of them had …
What Facts Do Your Recruits Really Care About?
You throw them around all the time.You use them to sell your college, and you use them to combat a competitor's advances.Facts. We're talking about facts.But which facts are worth talking about, and which ones just take up space in your messages our to your prospects? Moreover, what …
Is the Blackberry Fading with College Coaches?
by Sean Devlin, Front RushIs the Blackberry's reign as the #1 choice of college coaches and recruiters coming to an end?There is no doubt which device - Blackberry, iPhone, Android - is dominant in college sports. The Blackberry is the most used device by coaches and, due to university …