by Dan Christensen, Tudor Collegiate Strategies One of the most under-utilized strategies in recruiting is the approach a coach takes when it comes to post-commitment activities. You worked so hard to get that recruit to commit. You spent hours watching them compete, hours on the phone with them, …
The Emerging Parent Conversation Strategy Coaches Need to Implement
For years, we've discussed the role of parents in the recruiting process, and the influence they have over the ultimate decision that gets made by your prospects.But most of that research and strategy discussion has taken place in 'normal' recruiting times. And as coaches across the country …
Are You Focusing On Parents Enough?
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services As I’ve been talking with admissions leaders and counselors these past few weeks, way too many schools still haven’t introduced their admissions counselors to the parents of this next class of students in a personalized way. If that sounds …
Two Recruiting Phone Call Mistakes to Avoid
by Dan Christensen, Tudor Collegiate Strategies In a world where texting is so accessible and comfortable for your recruits, are phone calls even important still? Absolutely! A really good first phone call can help set a good tone for the recruiting relationship. Additional calls throughout the …
The Ultimate Recruiting Email Checklist
by Mandy Green, Busy Coach When a lot of coaches think about sending an email to their recruits, they think it’s a matter of writing it, proofing it, and then hitting the send button. Then they go off to enjoy the rest of their day. But here’s the problem… If you just write off the cuff and send …