Don't worry, we're not talking about anything unethical here.But the fact of the matter is, some of your competition is in the process of losing recruits they are assuming will be coming to their campus after they graduate. What they don't know is that right now, those same recruits are …
In Recruiting, Customer Service Matters
by Greg Carroll, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesAbout a month ago my wife and I went car shopping. On a list of the top 10 things I enjoy doing most - purchasing a new vehicle ranks near, if not at the very bottom. I doubt I’m alone and I’m sure some common experiences quickly come to mind. …
The Right Way for Coaches to Utilize Social Media in Recruiting
by Luke Lechner, ARI Recruiting We can all agree by now that social media is becoming more and more important in the recruiting process. Whether it’s utilizing direct messaging to first get in contact with the recruit, keeping up with what they are up to in their lives, getting a feel whether or …
A Strategy for Recruits Who Haven’t Replied Yet
This is the time of year when college coaches begin to lose a little hope.That robust list of new recruits has received their first one or two contacts from a coaching staff, but things have fizzled...they haven't replied. And that means coaches are trying to figure out what direction to …
The Goal Should Be a Conversation, Not a Commitment
College coaches are, by nature, an impatient, process-oriented group.You find new athletes you want to recruit, put them on your list, begin tracking communication with their prospects, and make every effort to secure a campus visit as soon as …