Most college coaches who have spent time in the private sector would agree that being successful in recruiting is a lot like being successful in business.If you run your business the right way, profits will follow. If you run an organized recruiting effort, you'll get good recruits …
7 Things Leg Defense Taught Me About Being A Successful College Recruiter
by Tyler Brandt, National Recruiting CoordinatorOne of the most difficult things to do in wrestling is beat a good leg rider! The history of wrestling has proven that when you're really good (I mean exceptionally good) at using the legs to score you become a formidable opponent. I think there …
Featured Series: The ‘Miracle’ Behind Herb Brooks’s Miracle On Ice
by Charlie Adams, StokeTheFireWithin.comI have always encouraged college coaches to not only get the movie Miracle on DVD but to make sure it has the extras on it. On the second disc is a war-room type conversation the producers of the movie and actor Kurt Russell had with coach Herb Brooks in …
Airport Restrooms, and What They Teach Coaches About Recruiting
As a frequent flyer, I have visited my share of airport restrooms.It's one of the worst parts of flying, to be honest. Bathrooms don't smell good, they are usually in need to some cleaning, they're crowded, and sometimes just plain weird (if we ever meet, ask me about the time I walked into a …
Personalization – The Secret to Increasing Enrollment
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions ServicesYou pull up your list of prospective students. How are you going to convince each one that your school is the right choice for them? Will you start by sending out a few of the old generic form letters, follow that up with emails as well as a phone …