by Dan Christensen, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesThere are two mistakes that a lot of coaches make when they get on the phone with a new recruit for the first time.The first mistake is that coaches end up doing a lot of talking. They are excited to share a lot about the team and the school and …
When Looking for Recruits, Do This…
by Mandy Green, Busy CoachGetting the right person for the position you are recruiting is the goal of all coaches. But it's not easy.Asking for a commitment from a recruit who seems to have all the "right" answers may not be best, especially if you don't ask the right questions in the first …
What a Parking Lot Attendant Knows That Can Help You Recruit
by Greg Carroll, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesSeveral years ago while I was the director of athletics at a DIII school I was invited to participate in the launching of an NCAA sponsored program designed to equip member schools with programming to help promote a positive competition environment on …
Common Excuses Recruits Give for Delaying Their Decision
by Dan Christensen, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesFor many coaches around the country, the spring is a waiting game. Recruits are receiving admissions decisions, getting their financial aid packages, and making trips to visit campuses.And coaches are stuck waiting. Sound like your …
The Importance of Giving Your Prospects a Choice
Too often in life, people asking us to make a decision don't give us options.I don't know about you, but I don't like that. Ultimatums in the form of only a yes or no choice have their place in our lives, of course - and they have their place in recruiting, for sure - namely, asking when you're …