by Mandy Green, Busy CoachHey Coach,Have you ever told your assistant coach or team captain something like: “Be more proactive.” “Step up.” “Show more leadership.” “Take more initiative.”You meant well. But here’s the hard truth: those words don’t actually help.They feel like …
How Great Coaches Train for Recruiting Success (and You Can Too)
by Mandy Green, Busy CoachI know you want to build a winning program. You want to compete with the best teams, bring in top athletes, and build a culture that stands out. But let’s be real for a minute…When was the last time you really trained to be a better recruiter?I’m not talking …
Ever Feel Like Recruits Put Up Walls the Second You Start Talking?
by Mandy Green, Busy CoachLike the moment they realize you’re a coach trying to recruit them, they get defensive, give short answers, or seem hesitant to engage.That’s because most coaches approach recruiting like a sales pitch instead of a relationship-building process.And there’s a big …
Here’s the Difference Between Coaches Who Succeed in Recruiting and Those Who Don’t…
by Mandy Green, Busy CoachIt comes down to one key factor I’ve learned over years of working with athletes and building successful teams:Persistence Wins.Persistence isn’t just a nice-to-have quality in recruiting; It’s essential.But let’s be real…Some days, it feels like you’re …
Don’t Let January 1st Catch You Off Guard…
by Mandy Green, Busy Coach“If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready.”It’s a saying we all know—but how many coaches actually live it out, especially during the holidays?Most recruiting efforts slow down around this time.Coaches tell themselves, “I’ll ramp up in January.”But …