by Dan Christensen, Tudor Collegiate Strategies “Dan, how do I close recruits better?” I get this question all the time from clients or when I am on campus doing a recruiting workshop. This question probably wouldn’t get asked as much if recruits just committed as soon as they were ready. But …
Why Being Their Perfect Fit is Far From Perfect Recruiting
When we think of things that are perfect in our lives, its a pretty short list. Even something simple like finding clothes that fit just right can be a challenge, much less finding the "perfect" college to spend four years at as a student-athlete. To rise to the level of “perfection”, several …
Four Strong Signs Your Recruit Really Is Interested In You
We've always looked for signs of interest.Growing up, you looked for signs that the special someone you had your eye on at the playground might like you, too. You looked for signs your high school coach was as good as your parents kept telling telling you that you were. You looked for signs that …
The Unending Agony of Being In Your Prospect’s Top Five
Don't get me wrong:Being "in" their top five college choices is better than not being in their top five. At least in theory.The thing is, we're finding that being listed in a prospect's "top five" isn't what it used to be. In the good 'ol days, being listed in a recruit's top five was the …
Why College Coaches Need to Search Out the “No”
No doubt about it, the primary focus of a college recruiter is to get the "yes" from one of their prospects.When you get a yes, it's one more piece of the puzzle in place: A piece that either keeps the dynasty rolling, or gets you one step closer to building that winner.It's all about the …