by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions ServicesWhen an admissions department brings us to campus to lead one of our training workshops, part of what we do is conduct extensive focus group research with their student body. The questions we ask produce honest, valuable feedback on a number of …
Warning: The Era Of Abused Coach Needs To End
by Mike Davenport, CoachingSportsToday.comNow I’m worried.I’m reading the September 28, 2015 issue of Sports Illustrated.On page 50, Alexander Wolff’s article, Abuse Of Power, begins. Wolff does a slam dunk on abusive coaches.Every coach at every level needs to read it.You need …
6 Tips for Starting a Recruiting Call the Right Way
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions ServicesIt’s still happening a lot, and that’s not a good thing.During each on-campus workshop that I’ve led over the past year, I’ve taken a straw poll with many of the admissions counselors. The question I ask is, “What’s the most frustrating part of …
Defense Wins Championships – Not Relationships
by Tyler Brandt, The 7 Second CoachAs a former head football coach and defensive coordinator I used to say, and be told, all the time that defense wins championships, although I might lean towards special teams being a close second. One thing that is certain is that a team can’t lose if the …
Sweet-Tea and Positive Coaching
by Mike Davenport, CoachingSportsToday.comRestaurants in the southern US are known for sweet-tea. A special blend of tea, ice and sugar. Lots of sugar.Sweet-tea is great for the restaurant since it brings in customers.And the customers get a nice sugar and caffeine buzz.I subscribe …