O.K., maybe it won't be "easy".And, yes, maybe they'll have a big advantage over you right out of the gate.But it is definitely something you can do, if you happen to be recruiting against them.Heck, even if you aren't a Division I coach from a BCS conference, you can still go up against …
Starting Late, But Getting the Recruit Anyway
I wanted to share a story from one of our clients that I think will make you feel good. Especially if you are starting the recruiting process really late with one or more recruits.Here was the situation:The Division I lacrosse coach we are working with had come across a prospect that was …
5 Ways to Use Your Recruiting Senses
The coach I was visiting appeared to be slightly insane. At first glance, anyway.She was walking as we were discussing what she told visiting prospects in her new locker room. As she walked, she held up what looked like a perfume bottle and gave one little squirt every two or three …
They’re Looking for Ways You Connect the Dots
Following our previous story from a coach involving silly string and recruiting, another D1 coach added his own story. We did a workshop for their athletic program two years ago, and it's good to see that a good number of the principles we laid out for their staff are being put to use: "A great …
What Yogurt Can Teach You About Creative Recruiting
The next time you open up a carton of yogurt, pay attention to how you feel.There are some direct applications to your feelings at that moment and more effective recruiting as a college coach.Let me back up a little...According to a study by Dr. A.K. Pradeep, when researchers asked …