There are two types of coaches reading this today, and you fall into one of two possible categories.Either you’re a coach who is still scrambling to scrape together the final tattered remnants of what was supposed to finally be a great recruiting class, or you have long wrapped-up recruiting for …
Recruiting Out-of-State Prospects
Let me ask if you see yourself having this problem:You’re talking to a prospect for the second or third time, and you’re getting the feeling like they might be the perfect fit for your program.They’ve taken an unofficial visit. They’re friends on Facebook with a few of your players. …
Your 4-Step Guide to Recruiting…”Jersey Shore” Style
I'll say right at the start that I may not be qualified to write about anything related to "Jersey Shore", the popular MTV reality show about a group of misfit New Jersey young adults with way too much time on their hands.That being said, I'm going to give this a shot...because from what I've …
Creating the Right “Beat” for Your Recruits
Ever listen to a song and start tapping your foot to the tune...even though you've never heard it before?It's probably because its using a beat that's been used before in other songs. Dozens and dozens and dozens of other songs you've listened to in your life, and have probably forgotten …
Using Signing Day to Create Buzz with Your Recruits
Wait, you mean you can "use" all the publicity and buzz around the upcoming Signing Day to create some positive buzz with your recruits?Even if you aren't a big-time program?Yes.The signing date - one of six signing periods in the NCAA - gives you a unique window of opportunity to tie-in …