by Charlie Adams, StokeTheFireWithin.comThe 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team and their upset of the mighty Soviets on their way to Gold was named the greatest sports moment of the century. I will be writing regularly here on how coach Herb Brooks put together that team, his recruiting as a college …
The Ups and Downs Of Being Recruited
by Charlie Adams, StokeTheFireWithin.comI sat down for an extremely insightful conversation with the parents of a young lady who has signed with Division 1 University of San Diego to play college basketball. Over lunch and beyond, Jeff and Patty Buhr took me behind the scenes on how their …
Building Traditions: What Is Your Selling Point?
by Ellen Sawin, NCSA College RelationsCollege sports are home to some of the nation’s most famous traditions: Wisconsin football fans “Jumping Around” before the 4th quarter, Florida fans “Gator Chomping” at their opponents, the Fighting Irish slapping their “Play Like A Champion” sign as they …
Anticipation, Anxiety and Your Recruiting Approach
Best selling author and marketing guru Seth Godin makes a great point about the way we approach things in life, and it has a lot of application to the job set before you as a college coach in recruiting this next generation of athlete."When you work with anticipation", says Godin, "you will …
You, Recruiting and “A Message to Garcia”
What kind of a coach and recruiter are you?At your core - when nobody is looking, and you're the only one in the office - how focused are you on getting the job done for your program, your fellow coaches on staff, and your college?That question applies directly to your role as an effective …