College Recruiting Weekly Podcast

Sometimes, we're suckers. We get fooled in life, and you're certainly not immune from that as a college coach who recruits. Your prospects mean well, but they are human and have their own selfish priorities in the recruiting process. So, what if they fool you along the way? A better question: What if there were some simple steps you could take to prevent that from happening? In this episode, Dan Tudor talks one-on-one with you about proven steps and strategies to prevent being fooled from happening to you. And you should want to do that, because 'getting fooled' in the process of building your program will result in you not being able to successfully recruit. You're going to LOVE these strategies, Coach. And, they're all proven to work. Questions? Email us at dan@dantudor.com. If you like the show, make sure to give us a five star review, subscribe, and tell other coaches in your department about us! Thanks for listening, Coach.

Are you feeling like some of your recruits are slipping away? Has it been a while since you've had a conversation with them? This episode is for you. Listen to Dan Tudor talk about how to jump start the recruiting process with existing prospects who seem to be fading away, and why YOU are the one that's going to need to lead that effort. We think you'll find it helpful, Coach. You can also watch this episode on our Honey Badger Recruiting page - and if you're not subscribed to it, make sure to add your name to the list! Questions? Email us at dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening, Coach!

In this episode, Dan Tudor talks with strength and conditioning coach Angelo Gingerelli. Angelo has coached at the college level for more than two decades, and is currently Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Seton Hall University, and published the book “Finish Strong: Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes”. His new book, "The Next Four Years: Compete, Win and Thrive in College Sports", is focused on helping emerging college athletes develop a solid understanding of what it's going to take to succeed as a college athlete, from the weight room, to NIL and the Transfer Portal. Angelo talks with Dan Tudor about his observations about this generation, what motivates them, and what college coaches can do to utilize their strength and conditioning program in the recruiting process. To order Angelo's two fantastic books, here's the link: https://us.amazon.com/Books-Angelo-Gingerelli/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AAngelo+Gingerelli Follow Angelo on Instagram: @Mr5thRound Questions for the host? Email him at dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening, Coach!

In this episode, Dan Tudor talks about details coaches like to give while they are recruiting their Gen Z prospects - and why so many aspects of that approach is wrong. To aid in the discussion, Dan plays part of a conversation he had with a college coach who was leading with some details that may not have been the best choice, and he gives examples of how to talk about details, facts and information the right way (and, what kind of details really matter to recruits). To contact Dan, email him at dan@dantudor.com. Visit dantudor.com to access the articles referenced in this episode on Honey Badger Recruiting. Thanks for listening, and please rate and review the show when you get the chance - and, tell at least 50 other coaches you know about the podcast.

Want to learn how to build your career, your program, and your resiliency skills as a college coach? If so, then this podcast episode is for you. We sat down with retired coach Sue Semrau, the all-time winningest women's basketball coach at Florida State University, winner of multiple Coach of the Year awards, and consistent Sweet Sixteen participant in the NCAA Tournament every spring. Coach Semrau offers her insights on overcoming obstacles, rebuilding a program from the ground up, communicating with today's generation of prospect and athlete, and when you'll know when it's time to step away from coaching. This is such a valuable conversation for any coach at any level and in any sport who wants to learn from one of the best, and we're so excited to bring it to you - and, very thankful to Coach Semrau for sharing her expertise with our audience! Enjoy the show, and if you have questions we can answer, email the host dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening!

Most college recruiters have noticed how different this generation of prospects and athletes are, and many are having a hard time figuring out how to approach them effectively in the recruiting process. On this episode, coaches are going to listen in on a conversation Dan Tudor had with Dr. Rob Ramseyer, Associate VP of Athletics at Friends University, who has started The Impactful Coaching Project, and the Beyond Coaching podcast, to help this generation of college coaches be better at the job they love. Dan and Rob talk about the unique needs of this generation, what coaches tend to do incorrectly that can be adjust easily, and other interesting insights. To find out more about The Impactful Coaching Project, and the wonderful Beyond Coaching podcast, go to https://impactfulcoachingproject.substack.com/ You can also find the Impactful Coaching podcast on all your favorite podcast platforms. We HIGHLY recommend you add it to your podcast roster! To contact Dan, email him at dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening! Rate and review our podcast if you have a minute, too.

Brian Cruver is an accomplished tech entrepreneur who has a son that was getting recruited to play D1 football. Watching the process of his evaluation by coaches, and the process they used to take him through the process, surprised him...it seemed haphazard and disorganized. On this episode of the College Recruiting Weekly podcast, we talk to Cruver who has launched the new tech tool called Scorability in the wake of his son's recruiting process. It is designed to give coaches a more precise, measured evaluation tool when scouting and recruiting athletes...and it's pretty cool. Beyond that, he also has some good observations about the process, and what needs to be changed. He'll tell you his thoughts, and outline his new venture, in this episode. To find out more about Brian and Scorability, go to www.scorability.com. To contact Dan Tudor, email the host at dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening!

With details of the House settlement beginning to take shape, we ask the question: Are athletic departments around the country ready for the inevitable results of this landmark legislation? It will change funding, budgets, recruiting - and especially, the employment status of college student-athletes. So with all those changes coming quickly over the horizon, we wanted to bring back Katie Davis, CPA and Partner at James Moore, a national firm that works with college campuses and athletic departments on budgetary issues, NIL strategy, and operational initiatives. In this episode we talk about the House settlement, what it means for college athletic departments, how some of their clients are adjusting their financial approach, and what coaches, AD's and college leadership say they're preparing for in the coming months and years as a result of this landmark change in the way things are done around the country. For more information on the work that she and her firm does, visit www.jmco.com. To reach out to Katie with questions specific to your department and campus, visit https://www.jmco.com/our-team/katie-davis/ And finally, to reach the host, email Dan at dan@dantudor.com or visit the website. Thanks for listening! Make sure to tell other coaches in your department to listen to the show, and leave us a good review if you like our work. We'll see you next time!

As you recruit your prospects for your next class, do you know what's going on behind the scenes? Are you aware of what's holding them back from making a decision? What are they thinking, exactly? In this episode of the College Recruiting Weekly Podcast, Dan Tudor talks with Dr. Pamela Ellis, founder of Compass College Advisory, a firm that helps students, athletes and parents find a good college fit as they graduate high school. Her expertise and insights are backed up by over 15 years of experience working with thousands of students, visiting over 500 colleges around the world, and earning her Ph.D. in Education from Stanford University. She'll explain what the major stumbling blocks and questions are in the minds of the families you're communicating with as a coach, which will give you an advantage in the recruiting process by knowing what to look for, and what to talk about, with the student-athletes you're recruiting. For more information on Dr. Ellis, or to contact her, visit: https://compasscollegeadvisory.com/about/ You can email Dr. Ellis at drpamela@compasscollegeadvisory.com And for questions about Tudor Collegiate Strategies, visit dantudor.com or contact us at dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Season 9 of our College Recruiting Weekly podcast! We have a lot of great topics and information lined up for you this season, but to kick off the Fall of '24, we're going to focus on the landmark news over the summer involving compensation for college athletes, and the House settlement of the issue that puts initial rules in place for college athletic departments around the country. To bring us his insights on all the details, and what they will mean for coaches and athletic directors everywhere, we're joined by Matt Brown, the journalist behind the popular Extra Points online publication. We'll get his thoughts on his latest reporting on the issue, what it means for Division I college recruiting, and what the trickle-down effect will be for the rest of the college athletics landscape. This is information you may have not yet heard about, so listen in - especially if you're confused about the whole topic, and what it may mean for you and your athletic department. To read the fantastic article Matt wrote on the topic, which we reference in the show, click here: https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/ohio-states-potential-budget-cuts-canary-coal-mine To ask Matt questions, email him at Matt@ExtraPointsMB.com Visit his website and subscribe to his regular publications at www.ExtraPointsMB.com And, keep up with him on X at @MattBrownEP. Remember to leave us a 5-star review if you like the podcast, and tell your fellow coaches in your department about the show! Email questions to us at dan@dantudor.com Thanks for listening, Coach! Have a great start to the fall recruiting year, too.

As we wrap-up Season 8 of the College Recruiting Weekly Podcast, Dan Tudor grabs the microphone and rambles about seven priorities he sees college coaches needing to have as we head into summer, and prepare for the start of one of the most challenging recruiting periods on the history of college athletics. What are those seven priorities? Listen to this special episode and find out. And, if you have questions, email us at dan@dantudor.com. The Season 9 premier is coming up soon, so keep listening!

As we enter a new phase of NIL money in college sports, and athletes receiving more and more share of the revenue, we wanted to ask an important question: Is all of this going to add up? In other words, will college athletic departments be able to make the necessary budgetary adjustments to make it all work? And, what will be the effect on coaches and their programs? In this episode, we talk to Katie Davis, a CPA with James Moore, an accounting firm specializing in advising college athletic departments and campuses on their financial strategies related to NIL, readiness assessments, and other consulting related to financial stability within a department. Katie talks about where we are now, and what's likely to be facing athletic departments in the future. You can contact her with questions at katie.davis@jmco.com and follow her on X at @katiedaviscpa Questions about the show? Need advice on good 80's movies to watch over the weekend? Email us at dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening! Leave us a great review, and subscribe to the show!

It's vital that college coaches at all levels continue to understand how the Name/Image/Likeness landscape is changing on an ongoing basis. Today's show is an example of that evolution and change. Mike Ross is the founder of ConNEXTions, a non-profit that helps high level athletes maneuver the in's and out's of NIL in college, as well as maximizing their earning abilities while they are still in high school. He's a businessman that sees a need outside of the traditional NIL collectives that emerged immediately after the landmark shift in college athletics, and is using his business experience to build another platform to offer athletes. Is this one of the future emerging paths for athletes? And, what does it mean for college coaching, college athletics, and the athletes going through the process? Those the questions we're exploring in this episode. To learn more about Mike Ross and his non-profit organization, go here: https://www.connextions.pro/ Questions about the show? Email us at dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening, Coach!

On this episode, we're helping you get ready to revamp your upcoming year of on-campus recruiting visits with a Top 5 primer on what matters first as you redesign your approach. We cover just a few of the things we wrote about in our popular recruiting guide for coaches, "Freaking Awesome Campus Recruiting Visits". Don't have the book? Invest a few bucks and get it in your coaching library! Get it here: https://dantudor.com/product/freaking-awesome-campus-recruiting-visits/ Oh by the way, we've put this same podcast talk up on our special Honey Badger Recruiting site, so if you want to watch the whole thing on video, go here: https://dantudor.substack.com/p/the-first-5-things-you-should-do?initial_medium=video Questions? Let us know! Email dan@dantudor.com and we'll get back to you right away.

Ceci Clark is the Director of Mental Performance & Life Skills Education for the Philadelphia Phillies, helping their major league players and rising prospects increase their ability to maximize their mental performance just as they would their physical performance. In this episode of the College Recruiting Weekly podcast, we'll talk with Ceci about: - Why pro teams are focusing more on the mental preparation their players take. - How they scout for the right mental strengths as they evaluate and scout prospects. - What college coaches can do to apply the same principles to their programs, improving how they help their athletes perform, and how they uncover mentally strong prospects for their teams. To contact Ceci with questions, or how she can work with your program, email her at edgementalityCMPC@gmail.com and follow her on X at @EdgeMentality. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn. Questions for the show? Email dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening, Coach!

On this episode, listen in as Dan Tudor delivers a featured presentation for women's college basketball coaches at their 2024 Final Four convention in Cleveland. So many coaches are relying on Zoom and traditional phone calls to connect with prospects, and sell their program. But many are making some critical errors in their approach. In this session, Dan outlines several of the most common errors, and what coaches should be doing to correct them. If you're a women's basketball coach, you can find more additional resources that go along with this presentation at dantudor.com/wbca. Questions? Follow-up with an email to dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for subscribing, and make sure to tell your fellow coaches to listen AND leave us a 5-star review!

In this episode, we talk with Greg Dooley, a professor at the University of Michigan who is quickly becoming regarded as one of the leading thinkers when it comes to Name, Image and Likeness, the future of the NCAA, and how all of it is affecting coaching, recruiting and college athletic departments. In this fascinating discussion, Dan hears from Greg on what's currently happening around NIL, and some of the lessons we're learning through the ups and downs of this groundbreaking shift in college sports. Whether you're a Division I coach, or someone building a program or leading a department at a D2 or D3 college, this is going to be a great show to devote some time to. To reach our guest, Greg Dooley, you can email him gregorydools@gmail.com, read his blog at mvictors.com, or connect with him on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/mvictors To talk to Dan, email him at dan@dantudor.com

There are several common instances that college recruiters at all level face some very common, very challenging 'push back' questions from their prospects. You know the ones: Things are going nicely, everything's on schedule, and then your prospects pushes back on what you want, when you want it, and how you want the process to go. Which is fine, because they're going through their difficult decision process, and they need some room to think, right? O.K., maybe a little. But we still want coaches to be in control. On this episode, we talk about some common push back coaches are getting, and how to respond to it all in a better way. We hope it helps! Questions? Email us at dan@dantudor.com. Interested in the branding strategy that got mentioned in the episode? Visit HelloPreseason.com for ideas and details. Thanks for listening, Coach!

Think hearing a 'no' from a prospect at the end of the process is the end of the game? Wrong. In the age of the decommitments and the transfer portal, the game never ends. That prospect might be back in play in a few weeks, in a year, or in three years. Your job: Create a path for them to come back to you. In this episode, Dan Tudor explains a proven strategy used for the last two decades by select coaches around the country to build a bank of prospects that they can re-recruit. Listen and learn, Coach! Questoins? Email us at dan@dantudor.com.

On this episode, four of our resident experts at Tudor Collegiate Strategies join the show to talk about a poll we just did, asking coaches what their priorities were for recruiting now that we've reached the midway point in the academic year. The results were interesting! So, what is the 'right' focus for coaches? And, how should recruiters prioritize their activities to gain the best results? Listen to the conversation on this episode. To foll0w-up and ask questions of our experts featured on today's podcast episode, email them: Dan Christensen danchristensen@dantudor.com Mandy Green mandy@dantudor.com Mike Divilbiss mike@dantudor.com Paul Nemetz-Carlson pnc@dantudor.com And as always, you can reach out and ask Dan Tudor questions anytime you have them at dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening, Coach!