by Jayson Schmidt, PreseasonHow’s this week for you?Fall sports are heading into tournament time, while winter sports are brimming with optimism, and spring sports are wrapping up a successful offseason and recruiting. If this is you, you might be rolling into Thanksgiving with …
The Importance of Giving Your Prospects a Choice
Too often in life, people asking us to make a decision don't give us options.I don't know about you, but I don't like that. Ultimatums in the form of only a yes or no choice have their place in our lives, of course - and they have their place in recruiting, for sure - namely, asking when you're …
Why You HAVE to Recruit Early
by Dan Christensen, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesWhen I look at programs that have consistent success, one main thing they have in common is they tend to recruit earlier than their competitors.On the flip side, it is very infrequent that I come across a coach that recruits early yet struggles …
Who Are Your Recruits Looking To For Guidance?
by Greg Carroll, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesWe all have that person we go to when we are contemplating a big decision. Your recruits do the same thing. They will seek out individuals they trust and whose acceptance is important to them and ask for input about what they think about your school, …
My 9 Tips To Avoid Burning Out As a Coach
by Mandy Green, Busy CoachI know that this article is a little longer than my usual ones, but this is an important topic. As the fall competitive seasons are in tournament time and the winter sports have started, I want to talk to you about burnout and how to avoid it. I bring this up now …