David Pickle's job at the NCAA rivals that of most big city newspapers. He's the man at the center of every piece of news and information that's published by the NCAA, and has overseen a dramatic shift in the way that information is presented to coaches, athletic directors and the nation.Pickle …
Text Message Ban Coming to D2 and D3
by Carrie Bigbie, SFC Newsletter EditorSimplicity.With today’s technology, that is what we have grown accustomed to (and, it is what we look for!).However, come August 1st, Division II and Division III will be joining D1 in banning text messaging, making it more difficult to communicate …
The Secret to Coaching Through Video
by Carrie Bigbie, SFC Newsletter Editor “…so you want to extend your arms more and follow through with the ball. I wish I had a way to show you. Wait a second, let me go get my video camera and we can download this to the computer and review it step by step. I think I'm also going to …
Technology Takes Next Step in Helping College Coaches
by Carrie Bigbie, SFC Newsletter Editor Picture this, Coach...You have your eye on that star athlete whom you would really like to see wearing your team's uniform next year. You have written letters, made a couple of calls, but are looking for that extra edge to put your school on …
Why the Wrong Words Can Doom Your Recruiting
Leave it to the Chinese to offer up today's recruiting lesson for college coaches.You see, Chinese officials have been preparing for next month's Olympic games well in advance of the competitions. That includes encouraging restaurateurs to change the way certain foods are listed on restaurant …