What kind of a coach and recruiter are you?At your core - when nobody is looking, and you're the only one in the office - how focused are you on getting the job done for your program, your fellow coaches on staff, and your college?That question applies directly to your role as an effective …
When to Give Your Prospect a Recruiting Deadline
In my previous column, I outlined the compelling reasons why a coach will need to issue a recruit a fair but firm recruiting decision deadline, as well as how to do it (if you missed that in-depth article, click here before you read this one).But our previous advice begs the question: When is it …
Why Your Prospect Needs a Deadline, and How to Give It
Many college coaches don't understand how it could happen.They're recruiting a prospect, being a consummate professional in how they treat the athlete. They answer questions quickly, call on a regular basis to chat, and don't put any "pressure" on their young recruit when it comes to making a …
The Lean Startup: A Good Manual for Testing Your Recruiting Strategies
by Sean Devlin, Front RushSo one thing that we know is that there is a strong correlation between recruiting and sales. But we also know that there is a high correlation between sales and entrepreneurship. Savvy coaches will find recruiting advantages whether it’s through techniques, technology or …
Star Athlete Leads His Team by NOT Scoring
By Ellen Sawin, NCSA College RelationsIn a Friday Night football game under the lights in Clairsville, Ohio, high school star running back Michael Ferns broke away from the defense and ran freely for a touchdown. However, just one yard shy of the end zone, Ferns pulled up and walked out of bounds. …