Breaking up is hard to do, as the saying goes.Especially for college coaches.We've worked with coaches who feel heart-broken about having to tell a recruit that they're no longer interested. Some coaches avoid the discussion all together, and just stop communicating with a recruit. A …
What Your Prospects Want to Hear From You on September 1st
Every September 1st, college coaches begin the annual ritual of contacting a new class of prospects.Of course, depending upon your sport and division level, you may have had "contact" prior to September 1st of a prospect's Junior year, but most coaches look at that date as significant since it …
Speed Up the Recruiting Process with This One Question
by Mandy Green, University of South DakotaIf you have read any of my articles, you know by now that I am all about finding new and better ways to do things that will give me a better return on my time and energy.About a year ago now, I was listening to a High Performance Academy coaching …
7 Essential Elements for Your Recruiting “Story”
I use the word "story" because at the heart of any good recruiting effort is the need to effectively engage your prospect through your ongoing communication, and get him or her to buy-in to your program's story.Storytelling is an art, whether you are by a campfire or in front of a prospect - and …
3 Keys to Effectively Handling Your “B” Recruits
Much of a coaching staff's attention is centered around bringing in as many top caliber "A" recruits as possible.It's the "A" recruits that grab headlines.It's the "A" recruits that propel a team to win championships.It's the "A" recruits that make it fun to be a college coach.But we …