by Mandy Green, Busy CoachThe other day, I caught an interview with an Olympic swimmer. The host asked, “What’s the hardest part of training?”I expected an answer about race day or competing under pressure.But the swimmer said this: “It’s the training no one sees. The early mornings. …
7 Attributes of a Balanced Recruiting Scoreboard
by Mandy Green, Busy CoachAs a college coach, you’re in the business of winning—on the field and on the recruiting trail.And just like in your sport, if you want to win, you need a scoreboard.But not just any scoreboard. A balanced scoreboard that tracks the right things, gives you …
How to Recruit at a Higher Level—Without the Stress and Burnout
by Mandy Green, Busy CoachHey Coach,I remember when I first started recruiting. I thought the only way to build a winning team was to outwork everyone—sending more emails, making more calls, grinding harder than the competition.The problem?Even when I wasn’t actively recruiting, my …
What is Your Jig?
by Mandy Green, Busy CoachI am always looking outside the coaching profession to see what others are doing to reduce the time, effort, and energy it takes to get work done so not only can I try it myself, but so I can share it with you all.Today, the lesson I want to share with you comes …
Why Recruiting Out of State Prospects Seems to Be Getting Easier
Years ago, a basketball coach at a college I was doing one of our recruiting workshops at told me about his frustrations with the seemingly constant losing streak he was having against other schools in his general region who would come in and offer recruits larger scholarships, nicer facilities, or …




