by Martin J. Greenberg and Steven D. Gruber, The Gamebreakers, LLCIn the college-coaching world, the current job environment can be summed up by the often-quoted adage “you get hired to get fired.” This notion has never been more accurate. Job security is essentially a misnomer, as coaches are …
Featured Series: The ‘Miracle’ Behind Herb Brooks’s Miracle On Ice
by Charlie Adams, StokeTheFireWithin.comI had the opportunity this past week to sit in one of the most famous locker rooms in the history of United States sports. It was here in Lake Placid that on the night of February 22, 1980 coach Herb Brooks gave the historic pre game speech to his players. …
Become a Smarter, More Effective Recruiter
We offer coaches two easy ways to become smarter, more effective recruiters.Become a Total Recruiting Solution Client, or one of our Honey Badger Recruiting Members. You'll receive an array of solid recruiting resources that will help you become an effective, savvy recruiter:The option of …
Persuading Your Prospect Through Small Wins
It's vitally important to take your time and lead your prospects through the process of understanding why they should want to come to your school and compete for you as their coach.That involves persuasion.But along with that, it …
Three New Ways to Persuade Your Next Class of Prospects
You've scouted your recruit. You've made contact with your recruit.Now, you want to begin selling your recruit on the idea of coming to play for you and your program.And that involves persuasion.Persuasion isn't the act of "tricking" someone, and it doesn't mean twisting their arm until …