The Big Parent Question
“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” ― James Baldwin One of the hardest things for a coach…
My Thoughts on the Cornell 7
This is a hard topic for me to write about for a number of reasons. First, I have a 17-year-old daughter heading off to college next year. I’m a dad…
Recruiting for Dummies
College recruiting can feel like learning a foreign language. It doesn't have to. Here are four hard truths every athlete and family should understand about evaluation, communicating with coaches and finding the right level.
Do We Have to Coach This Generation Differently?
“The inability to open up to hope is what blocks trust, and blocked trust is the reason for blighted dreams.” – Elizabeth Gilbert A good friend of mine called me…
Be Where Your Feet Are
“Be where your feet are.” Five simple words that can mean much more than being present. Here are four ways to think about where you are, who is standing beside you and how the world might look from where their feet are standing.
Why You and Not Me?
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” – Theodore Roosevelt “Why did they get an offer and I didn’t?” I hear some version of that question every recruiting cycle. Maybe it’s…
Your Child Is Not Special
"Don’t handicap your children by making their lives easy." Robert A. Heinlein I love my two kids, and I’m happy to say that my wife and I have raised two…
Top 10 Financial Aid Mistakes College Recruits Make
Money grows on the tree of persistence. —Japanese proverb One of the biggest misconceptions in college recruiting is that the process is all about finding a roster spot. It's not.…
What Is Your Recruiting Strategy? (Part II: Recruits)
Every recruit knows they should email and call college coaches. But what if there were a few overlooked strategies that could help you stand out from the thousands of athletes competing for attention? In this week's blog, Coach Matt Rogers shares three unique recruiting tactics—from handwritten letters to social media feedback requests and smarter camp visits—that can help recruits build stronger relationships and create more opportunities.
