by Dan Christensen, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesWhen I look at programs that have consistent success, one main thing they have in common is they tend to recruit earlier than their competitors.On the flip side, it is very infrequent that I come across a coach that recruits early yet struggles …
Priorities for Fall Recruiting
by Dan Christensen, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesThe fall can be a super busy time of year for coaches.At least a third of you are in the core of your regular season. Another third of you reading this are probably practicing and competing in your non-traditional season. And the rest are …
You Need to Be First
by Dan Christensen, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesBeing first is fun.First in the conference standings. First seed in the national tournament. First on your top recruit’s list.There are some areas of recruiting where it is critical to try and be first. If you are, it’ll give you a big …
Why Should College Coaches Recruit Early?
by Dan Christensen, Tudor Collegiate Strategies “If you ain’t first, you’re last.” This quote from Ricky Bobby in Talladega Nights might seem a little narrow minded. But, he is on to something. When it comes to recruiting, it is better to be first than last. Is it impossible to land a recruit …
Making Early Recruiting Work for You and Your Program
Little by little, over the years, college coaches at all levels have been learning how to incorporate earlier recruiting into their everyday approach.Not necessarily because they wanted to, but because they had to.But now, whether you want to face it or not, learning early recruiting …