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 …
First Class Boarding and Early Recruiting Lessons for Coaches
I fly a lot, and as a reward for my loyalty to American Airlines, I get upgraded to a first class seat a lot.So I do what any traveler does when they are guaranteed a very good seat, with plenty of overhead storage availability: I show up early to try to be first in line.And I'm not the only …
Early Recruiting Rule Changes, and What They Mean For College Coaches
It's a fight that's beginning to gain momentum.Early recruiting, whether you like it, hate it, or just accept it as a necessary part of the college recruiting process, is one of the most debated topics among college coaches. And the ripple effect of the national conversation continues to force …