When a coach gets the opportunity to get in front of an athlete and begin recruiting them one-on-one, establishing a personal connection is vital. In many cases, that's what is going to be the deciding factor for the athlete as they make a decision about you and what you're offering them.So, …
5 Things That Separate GREAT Coaches from Good Coaches
by Mandy Green, Selling for Coaches If you are like most coaches out there, you didn’t win the National Championship in your sport...you didn’t get every recruit that you wanted...and, you may have fallen short of a few of your team goals.Just like everybody else, at the start of the New …
Using the Same Psychological Tools That the Pros Use
Selling for Coaches is launching a new partnership with Dr. Robert Troutwine,the developer of the Troutwine Athletic Profile (TAP).The TAP is used by coaches and teams in the NFL, Major League Baseball and the NBA. The TAP's findings give pro coaches and general managers incredible insights …
5 Ways to Build Persistence in Your Recruiting
I'm not one for making New Years resolutions. I've tried them before, but for whatever reason they don't work out.Actually, I'll take that back. I know why they resolutions seldom work out: There's no plan behind them. There might be good intentions, hopes and aspirations behind them, but …
Small College vs. Big College: Two Recruiting Strategies That Work
Here's my world: I help a small college beat a large college for a prospect, and then I help a large college beat a small one. Day after day.Don't get me wrong, I love doing it, as does my staff here at Selling for Coaches. But it is a bit odd sometimes, coming up with winning strategies for …