by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions ServicesEarlier this year my wife went through the process of buying a new car. Like most, she was somewhat apprehensive of the various sales people and their pitches. After all, buying a car is a big purchase. In the end it was a salesman who listened, …
Why Prospects Might Not Care About Your Version of “Better”
The college coach that can prove their business degree is more highly rated than a competitor's business degree is often bewildered when their prospect chooses the other school.The same holds true for the coach who wins their conference championship, only to lose a kid to a program with a new …
Thanksgiving, Black Friday, And How To Get More From Your Coaching
by Mike Davenport, CoachingSportsToday.comThis is a challenging week in the States. Thursday is Thanksgiving, which is about gratitude, family and appreciation.The following day, lovingly called Black Friday, is all about wicked-crazy-hyper-consumerism.Those two days seem opposed to each …
Featured Series: The ‘Miracle’ Behind Herb Brook’s Miracle On Ice
by Charlie Adams, StokeTheFireWithin.comAs Coach Herb Brooks scouted, recruited and molded the Miracle on Ice team he was faced with one challenge after another. While some coaches may feel they can win despite not having certain players, Herb knew there were some he had to have, especially to …
How to Keep Your Admissions Team Motivated
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions ServicesDuring a conversation with one of my neighbors at the bus stop this morning she asked if I was ready for the change to colder weather. I reminded her that we had lived in northern Minnesota for four years, a place that by the way received their …