It's not rocket science.In today's recruiting culture, which see's contact between college coaches and teenage prospects happening earlier and earlier, talking to that recruit's parents is an absolute must.Put yourself at your prospect's kitchen table for a moment, Coach:As a parent, …
Dads Cry Too
by Mike Davenport, CoachingSportsToday.comI cried for 20 minutes today.I'm an alpha-type guy. I'm used to compartmentalizing and burying my emotions. But not today. Today was different. It was check-in-day.I dropped my oldest off at college — to start his freshman year.I'm not …
If Cat Food is Really for People, is Recruiting Really for…?
Best selling author Seth Godin put forward an interesting point that I think has application for college coaches and recruiters: "Cat food is for people. So is this bag of gluten-free, kale, peanutty dog treats. And the first birthday party for the kid down the street is for her parents, not her. …
CEO Or Silent Partner – What Kind Of Parents Are You Dealing With?
by Tyler Brandt, National Recruiting CoordinatorWhen I was recruiting at the collegiate level I always asked my recruits, “How involved do you think your parents want to be in this process?” The answer to that question was always intriguing but never differed much. The general answer was either …
Irrational Recruiting Decisions Made by Recruits (and College Coaches)
It's the thing that drives recruiters absolutely crazy when it comes to understanding how teenage athletes make their final decisions.Most of the time, they make irrational final decisions.This past year it seems like I've seen more examples than ever of that in our ongoing work with college …