Courtesy NCSA Athletic RecruitingCommunicating electronically seems to be getting more and more complicated.In addition to the shifting landscape of social media, rules like the NCAA’s “Click, Don’t Type” rule are adding complexity to the way coaches and their prospects interact …
Hit Em’ Where it Counts!
by Nicole Sohanic, Front RushLong gone are the days of snail mail and email correspondence as the main tools of communication. Historically messaging apps had a tone of being too casual and lacking in professionalism. Times sure have changed. Being the main medium of communication among ‘kids …
Digital Angel or Digital Devil?
by Mike Davenport, CoachingSportsToday.comThere comes a time when I need to face the truth.In this instance, there are three truths, digital truths, that I’m trying to process:Digital Truth #1: Digital is impacting coaches Digital Truth #2: Coaches adopt digital at different …
Preventing Athletes From Making Mistakes on Social Media
by Mike Davenport, CoachingSportsToday.comI had a problem.My oldest son, a college football player, was eating ALL the food in our house.He ate everything. Every-single-crumb. Including stuff I cooked. (Even though I’m the son of a professional cook, my cooking skills have been …
When “Digital” Is Crushing Your Coaching
by Mike Davenport, CoachingSportsToday.comYears ago, I thought it would be great if I could contact my athletes each day. Maybe a simple inspiring message, or a “how’s it going?” connect.I miss those old days.Now, we coach in a digital world of constant connection, daily innovation, …