One of the puzzles constantly trying to be solved by recruiters at all levels is how to successfully communicate with varying prospect talent levels on their list.And it makes sense, right? You want the best players to commit first, and then have the rest of the recruits on your list commit in …
How Your Recruit’s Parents Impact Their Decision
by Dan Christensen, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesOver 90% of recruits say that their parents have an influence on their decision. That is huge!Yet, a lot of coaches continue to underestimate how important the coach/parent relationship is in the recruiting process.Whether you decide to talk …
No, Your Prospect Doesn’t Have to ‘Love’ Your Program
In a romantic relationship, the feelings you have at the start often dictate whether or not you build that relationship into something more significant and long lasting.The same doesn't have to be true for getting your prospect to compete for you at your college.In fact, requiring them to …
Common Excuses Recruits Give for Delaying Their Decision
by Dan Christensen, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesFor many coaches around the country, the spring is a waiting game. Recruits are receiving admissions decisions, getting their financial aid packages, and making trips to visit campuses.And coaches are stuck waiting. Sound like your …
To Recruit the Prospect or Not to Recruit the Prospect? That Is the Question
by Greg Carroll, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesJust when you thought your recruiting work was done… You get that email from the all-state kid you were dying to talk to…“Hey Coach. Look, I know you were trying to recruit me six months ago and I never got back to you but I’d really like to talk …