FSU's new secret weapon in the recruiting wars just might be...Governor Jeb Bush???Yep. Looks like it.And, as you might suspect, some people are crying foul when it comes to state political figures exercising their influence over potential star recruits.Read about it here. Tell us what …
Prospects Who Give You The Silent Treatment
Nothing is more frustrating than investing time and money into a prospect you really want for your program, only to have that athlete seemingly disappear into thin air.No returned phone calls. No returned e-mails. Nothing. In short, they're giving you the silent treatment.One coach that I'm …
Five KILLER Questions to Ask Your Prospects
So, what are they?What are those five KILLER questions that you should be asking your prospects when you begin your recruiting relationship with them?Actually, you are the only one that can answer that question. It's different for every coach, every school, every program. Those five …
Perpetuating Stereotypes
Notice anything wrong with this picture?Besides being one of the tallest cheerleaders I've ever seen, she appears to be cheering for a Longhorn touchdown (which would be fine if she were a Texas cheerleader). There's not really a point to any of this, it's just kind of a funny …
Tips for College Coaches As Signing Day Approaches
National Letter of Intent Day.T-minus one week, and counting.For Division 1 football coaches, its the culmination of months - in some cases years - of hard work, a boat-load of money, and a whole lot of stress. For everyone else, signing day has already occurred or will happen later this …