by Mandy Green, Head Women's Soccer Coach, University of South DakotaIn my endless quest to be more efficient and productive, a pretty common thing I am finding is that what separates the successful from the rest is that before the successful go to sleep, they plan ahead so they can start the …
Why We Should All Care About the Little College That’s Closing
Sweet Briar College is closing it's doors. And that makes me sad.I know quite a few of the coaches there, and they are all good people who worked hard. I was honored to be on their campus several years ago. It's a beautiful place, with 114 years of tradition under it's belt.And it's …
How College Coaches Can Profit From Watching “The Profit”
Most college coaches who have spent time in the private sector would agree that being successful in recruiting is a lot like being successful in business.If you run your business the right way, profits will follow. If you run an organized recruiting effort, you'll get good recruits …
If Nothing Else, This Has To Get Done!
by Mandy Green, Head Women's Soccer Coach, The University of South DakotaWhat is it for you coach? What is it that no matter what else gets done, as long as these one or two things are finished by the time you leave the office, you are feeling pretty good about your day?I thought I knew …
Determining Staff Roles for More Effective Recruiting
There are a few precious times during each year as a coaching staff that you actually have a chance to sit down, take a deep breath, and figure out what you want to do differently the next season from a recruiting standpoint.I’m not talking about plays you should have called, or strategies you …