One of the first things Selling for Coaches does when we work one-on-one with an individual program or coach is go through a ten point check on how they go about recruiting now, and identify any mistakes they may be making in terms of their approach.It's usually pretty revealing, and we are …
Beating Other Coaches for Recruits
The end of summer means the beginning of the battle for recruits with your fellow coaches. Selling against your competition is probably the most important battle you'll face outside of the sport that you coach, and just as important as the wins and losses during your …
Message Boards Starting to Play a Big Role In Recruiting
Internet message boards and fan recruiting sites are big draws for fans and players. Now, they're becoming a big destination for college coaches, who find the need (and opportunity) to check in on the latest rumors and happenings surrounding the kids they're recruiting.From the article in the …
NCAA Thinking About Increasing Penalties for Academic Failure
Is your team struggling with meeting NCAA academic standards? Better get your student-athletes straightened out quickly...more penalities are coming for programs who continue to fail in the classroom. Here are the details, courtesy of the Associated Press: The NCAA is considering further …
How to End Your Prospect’s Silent Treatment
Well, here we are...the start of another recruiting season. You're checking your lists, making your assessments, and eyeing your top picks. For a lot of college coaches, this time of year also marks the start of frustration: Prospects who give you the "silent treatment" after you've started …