by Ingrid Rockovich, College Coach Marketing ManagerNCSA Athletic Recruiting A few weeks ago, this article surfaced showing a recruiting letter from 1919 – it was drafted on a typewriter and then customized by hand, mailed to Dr. Harrison aka “Chicken” by Coach Bible.Coach Bible …
The Early Bird Gets the Worm
by Ellen Sawin, NCSA Athletic RecruitingThis mantra seems to be taking over the world of collegiate athletics.Many coaches from the nation’s top teams have started offering scholarships to athletes who haven’t even started high school yet. Just this past summer, LSU offered a scholarship to …
Habits Are For the Short Run
by Ellen Sawin, NCSA Athletic RecruitingWhat do John Wooden, Anson Dorrance, Bill Bowerman, Sue Enquist and Russ Rose have in common?All of these coaches established historic programs in their respective sports.They established brands: UCLA Basketball, UNC Soccer, Oregon Track & Field, …
How to Coach Your Recruit This Spring
by Ellen Sawin, NCSA Athletic RecruitingOne of the most important aspects of recruiting is building a relationship with your recruits. The spring presents you with the opportunity to truly connect with your non-senior recruits, and it’s a chance to coach these athletes and their parents about …
Winning Streaks: Which Team Is The Best In History?
by Ellen Sawin, NCSA College Relations"Best" can be defined in many ways. But if you're judging by records, wins, and titles, there's a handful of teams that standout from the rest of the pack.Most people know that the UCLA men's basketball team was successful thanks to an impressive team …