Think it's hard for you to get back into the swing of things heading into a new school year, Coach?It can be even harder for your prospects.They've been working out or playing in tournaments, and they're burned out. They've been on vacation, and they don't want to face the reality of going …
They Decide With Their Heart, Justify With Their Head
I'm talking about your recruits, Coach.In over a decade of research, focus groups, and personal recruiting stories, that's the conclusion I've come to. Your prospects aren't making logical decisions; they're making illogical, emotional decisions, and then justifying that decision with just …
Why College Coaches Need to Search Out the “No”
No doubt about it, the primary focus of a college recruiter is to get the "yes" from one of their prospects.When you get a yes, it's one more piece of the puzzle in place: A piece that either keeps the dynasty rolling, or gets you one step closer to building that winner.It's all about the …
Is It Time to Fight Back Against ‘Sport Specialization’?
Leslie Huntington is the head softball coach at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. The following are her observations on what she sees as a growing problem in youth sports specialization, as outlined in detail in the article, "Arizona Softball and Baseball Coaches Concerned …
The Cost of Your Program
Here's the deal:If your recruit, and his or her parents, aren't buying into your program, it's not because the price tag is too much. That's one of the great lies that college coaches have bought into far too long.The reason they aren't buying into your program is because they don't believe what …