How are you expected to recruit your next classes of student-athletes when you haven’t been able to see those prospects in action over the past several months - and may not be able to see them for several more?That’s been the question foremost on the minds of college coaches. The delays in being …
Why Coaches Need to Be Writing More Letters to Their Prospects
by Dan Christensen, Tudor Collegiate Strategies Writing letters. Buying stamps and envelopes. Sending messages through the postal service. Such an archaic form of communication. It certainly couldn’t be what recruits are looking for. They just want texts and social media. Right? Wrong! Yes, kids …
Are You Doing the Work That Matters?
by Mandy Green, Busy Coach A lot of coaches come to me who are struggling getting home on time, they are overwhelmed with their to-do lists, and want to know some strategies for getting all of their work done. Most of the time, to their surprise, my answer is that you can’t get it all done. What …
This Is Always The Hardest Part
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Prospective students (and parents) continue to tell us in our ongoing survey research that the hardest, most confusing part of the entire college search process is figuring out financial aid and the FAFSA.Talking about money and filling …
Do You Know Who You Are, Coach? Ask Questions, Have Conversations, Find Out
by Paul Nemetz-Carlson, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesThis is a strange time in college athletics. While some decisions have been made - a push forward for big revenue football, announcements of general start dates for some Division I winter sports and an announcement of the cancellation of …