by Mandy Green, University of South DakotaThe idea is a good one:Set personal goals for the New Year, and then carry them out. That's a great idea for coaches, as well.The problem I find is that coaches are so busy, going in so many directions, and pressed by "more important" matters …
Three Ways to Make Sure You’re a More Organized Coach
Coach, I’m sure you understand the frustration that comes with leaving the office and not feeling like you got the right things done.Getting done all of the things we have to do as a coach is tough enough. I know, because I am a D1 college soccer coach. Now that I am married and have children, …
Your Recruiting Strategy: Horse Race or Beauty Pageant?
One of our clients called a couple of weeks ago, and she was worried.A couple of her new recruits hadn't responded to her first two emails and was wondering if we needed to highlight more of the things her Division I college had to offer their students and athletes."I'm worried if we don't …
The Value of Being First in Recruiting
Will Ferrell's character Ricky Bobby said it best in the movie "Talladega Nights":"If you ain't first, you're last."O.K., so maybe we won't go to that ridiculous extreme. However, when it comes to recruiting, we're finding that being first is a huge advantage for the college coaches who can …
One Stupid Thing College Coaches Do To Depress Their New Prospects
Yes, it's stupid.The good news? It's easy to fix.Actually, the fact that it's so "easy" is what makes it so stupid, in my opinion.I'm talking about your new prospects who do what you want them to do by going online, finding your program's web page, hunting down the recruiting …