Think about it, Coach:If we can define anxiety as "experiencing failure in advance of it happening", then the opposite definition must be true also, right?I'm talking about anticipation. When you're anticipating something, it's usually because you just can't wait for it to happen. Buying …
How I Was ‘Recruited’ by Money in the Envelope
by Bryan Mathews, Tudor Collegiate Strategies it has been almost two decades since I have received any recruitment mailings, but this past Tuesday, the streak was broken. Now, it happened to be from an entertainment research company and not a college coach, but the tactic for getting my attention …
Why Less Is Better In Your Recruiting Message
by Dan Christensen, Tudor Collegiate Strategies What do you want recruits to do with your recruiting message? Ideally you want them to read it, absorb it, and respond to it. One of the best ways to do that is by keeping your message short. Why? Here are two reasons: 1) Visually it is more …
Why Coaches Need to Be Writing More Letters to Their Prospects
by Dan Christensen, Tudor Collegiate Strategies Writing letters. Buying stamps and envelopes. Sending messages through the postal service. Such an archaic form of communication. It certainly couldn’t be what recruits are looking for. They just want texts and social media. Right? Wrong! Yes, kids …
Writing Effective Recruiting Letters
by Dan Christensen, Tudor Collegiate Strategies Are letters even a thing anymore in recruiting? Aren’t kids just on their phones all day? Why would recruits even want a letter? Because it is different! And “different” is what stands out to your prospects. Letters are personal. They are physical. …