To be a recruiting pro, you need to first uncover the mistakes you might be making as a college coach and correct those errors.In the new book "Selling for Coaches", we explore one of the ten big mistakes college coaches make when they're recruiting athletes: …
Putting the Prospect In Your Shoes
Are you finding that the athletes you're recruiting are dragging their feet when it comes to making a decision, or even when it comes to leveling with you as to where they are in the decision-making process? You're not alone.But here's a technique you might want to try to get your prospect to …
Controversy Swirls Around College Coach Recruiting Rape Suspect
Bob Huggins, the new men's basketball coach at Kansas State, is no stranger to controversy following a drunk driving charge and his departure from the University of Cincinnati. Now, some of that controversy is spilling over to his recruiting efforts.He's involved …
Veteran Track Coach Recruiting, Teaching With His Mind
Rick McGuire has lesson after lesson that he seems to pass along in this great article on the Missouri track coach.After 20+ year career as a coach, psychology professor and mentor to hundreds of Missou athletes, McGuire shares his insights on recruiting, coaching and the way he thinks coaches …
BOOK EXCERPT: Knowing What to Ask, and When to Ask It
When you have an interested prospect who has agreed to consider your college and your offer, asking the right questions - at the right time - can make or break your chances of signing the athlete.In our new recruiting how-to guide, "Selling for Coaches", author and sales trainer Dan Tudor gives …