At least as far as not graduating student-athletes, that is.So says Richard Lapchick, Director of the Institute of Diversity and Ethics in Sport at the University of Central Florida. He's been tracking the graduation rates of college football programs for years now. This year, he sees …
How to Say Thank You
As I wrote the headline for this tip, it sounded a bit strange. "How to say thank you"? You'd think that college coaches, being grown men and women, would already know how to say thank you to someone for something.But then again, you might be surprised. I am, every once in a while, by college …
A Prince Assumes His Throne
Ron Prince was named head football coach at Kansas State University this past weekend, taking over for the retiring Bill Snyder.Prince is only 36. He's been coaching 12 years, starting as a volunteer assistant at the community college level.Since that time, there have been lots of different …
The Reason for Rutgers’ Success
The success that the Rutgers University football program has been enjoying this year didn't come easily. It's seldom easy for an Ivy League school to recruit quality student-athletes that usually opt for a higher profile D1 school.But here is Rutgers...enjoying one of their best seasons in …
Networking Tips for College Coaches
In sales, networking can equal great success.In athletic recruiting, it's the same story.However, very few college coaches network effectively. Oh, they have opportunities. They're asked to speak, they're invited to schools, they're out in communities all over the country. But seldom can you …