Many college coaches don't understand how it could happen.They're recruiting a prospect, being a consummate professional in how they treat the athlete. They answer questions quickly, call on a regular basis to chat, and don't put any "pressure" on their young recruit when it comes to making a …
The Lean Startup: A Good Manual for Testing Your Recruiting Strategies
by Sean Devlin, Front RushSo one thing that we know is that there is a strong correlation between recruiting and sales. But we also know that there is a high correlation between sales and entrepreneurship. Savvy coaches will find recruiting advantages whether it’s through techniques, technology or …
Star Athlete Leads His Team by NOT Scoring
By Ellen Sawin, NCSA College RelationsIn a Friday Night football game under the lights in Clairsville, Ohio, high school star running back Michael Ferns broke away from the defense and ran freely for a touchdown. However, just one yard shy of the end zone, Ferns pulled up and walked out of bounds. …
4 Winning Voicemail Strategies for College Recruiters
There's an epidemic happening around the country this time of year, and we're hearing about it on a daily basis from college coaches who are concerned that they're losing a crucial battle in the war for their top recruits: Voicemails.They are a way of life for college coaches trying to compete for …
What Presidential Debates Can Teach You About Effective Recruiting
Political junkies and undecided voters aren't the only ones who should be watching political debates.College coaches can learn valuable lessons from what they see during campaign season, especially when we're talking about what to do (and not do) while you are campaigning for your recruit's vote. …