There are not—obviously—only two types of recruiters. There are many different types: High school recruiters College recruiters Business recruiters And on-and-on the list rolls. But in reality there ARE actually only two types of recruiters: effective recruiters, and those who aren’t. Why are there just those two types of recruiters? The first type, the effective […]
Your special coaching advantage
Often the thinnest-of margins separates good-from-great or a loss-from-a-win in sports Where does that razor-thin margin come from? Often it’s all in what the coach knows. “It’s what you learn, after you know it all, that counts.” John Wooden said that, and it is so true because the tricky thing about coaching (and coaches) is […]
Does your recruit prefer stoplights or roundabouts? (And why you need to know)
On highways you typically find two types of intersections. The most popular is a signal-controlled intersection (aka stoplight). Less common are roundabouts (aka rotaries). You’ll be doing yourself a favor if you know which type your recruit and athlete likes. Here’s why Intersections with stoplights are designed for control. The signal tells the drivers what […]
Better recruiting by breakfast
Did you know you can improve your recruiting between the time you wake up and the time you eat your breakfast? For some of you that’s only a few minutes — or less. Maybe you just grab a banana going out the door. Regardless, you can improve your recruiting no matter how short that time […]
Let Your Authentic Coaching Shine Through
Authentic coaching is critical to recruiting. Specifically, you NEED to represent yourself, your program, your school honestly. This is super critical for two reasons. First, today’s prospects are a savvy group. They can tell if someone is not being authentic, and it’s a turnoff for them when people aren’t authentic. They have a well-tuned BS […]
Is That The Right Recruit For You?
Information is critical to help you decide if a recruit is a good fit for you, your team, your school. One way to get that info is to ask questions. Clear, thoughtful questions. Why ask recruiting questions You might be surprised what you learn. A coach I was working with was exasperated because a player […]