Spike Malangone

Prospective student-athletes are often so focused on their sport that they often forget that athletics are only one part of both the admissions process. As a high school student, you are not applying to the athletics program – you are applying to the school! As such, it’s imperative to ensure you are an attractive candidate to the college admissions officers, not just a potential coach. Here are three ways to bolster your college resume that have nothing to do with athletics. ...

With the proliferation of club teams and organizations, the recruiting process that once centered around a high school season has shifted to events occurring outside of high school competition. There are an almost overwhelming number of events one could conceivably attend, ranging from showcases to tournaments to college-run camps. But which events to attend? Here are three things to think about when doing your research. ...

It is no secret club teams have become vital to the recruiting process. While it is certainly possible to be recruited and not be on a club team, more often than not these organizations are the best way to get to the events college coaches will be recruiting at. Picking the right club team, however, is imperative. Here are a few tips when doing your research. All club teams are not created equal! Many are involved in the business for the wrong reasons (said more overtly: for your money), while others can overpromise but under-deliver. ...

Grades are of paramount importance and are the single most important thing in your control. Hard work in the classroom will always pay off! Coaches know that athletes who do not perform in the classroom are more likely to become academically ineligible or have issues in college, which is a risky proposition from their standpoint. If a coach has only one spot left and must choose between two athletes of equal talents, they will always select the better student. Here are a few tips to ensure you are doing your job in the classroom. ...

The recruiting process can feel hectic, chaotic and stressful. But it does not have to be! In reality, there is a method to what can feel like madness, and the process is actually quite predictable. Consider these data points from our thousands of users, which correspond to three of the pillars of the process. ...

Often, we here many of the same questions when discussing our platform with parents, coaches and student-athletes. We thought we would share some of those with you in the hopes you gain a better understanding of how we assists student-athletes in the recruiting process. Below are some of the FAQs were have heard. ...

The concept of customer churn should be a prominent concern for club owners and directors. Customer churn – which is defined simply as a customer ending their relationship with a company – has a direct impact on customer lifetime value and the ability to grow a business. Club sports are the ultimate recurring revenue business. In an ideal setting, a club acquires a family at a young age, and that family stays with the club until college. However, as most in this space are aware, this is easier said than done. This paper will explore how tracking and managing customer churn is extremely important to the long term success of a club and its ability to grow. ...

During the recruiting process, it is important to not be tied up with what can feel like chaos around you. Instead, it’s important to simply go into yours with a plan and to attack in head on. This way, you will be better able to focus on you! Here are five ways in which you can take control of your process. ...

Summer event season kicks off soon! It is imperative to make sure you have a plan going into the summer so the process can be less stressful and you can feel confident knowing you are in control. Here are three things you should be doing to ensure you are on track to have a productive summer recruiting circuit. ...