Recruiting Guidance

Leadership is a fun buzzword thrown around in sports circles. Everyone is urged to “be a leader,” to exemplify guys like Derek Jeter, Mark Messier or countless others that have made their names becoming leaders on some of the most successful professional sports teams ever. But how can this be accomplished? There is no hard-and-fast rule book. Some have an innate ability to be a leader. However, there are things you can do to be a leader. Here are three small things that can go a long way. ...

At every athletic level, the elite players are those most willing to respond to challenges and consistently striving to get better. Accepting the status-quo for these elite players is not an option, because it suggests being content; a lessened desire to get better. Regardless of skill level, every player can get better. There is always room for improvement, from the last player on the bench to the first on the field. One of the biggest secrets to improving may not be obvious, but it’s vital: Constructive criticism. Here are 3 reasons why. ...

We have discussed video and highlight reels at length in this space. The importance of these is vital, so it is time well spent. However, it may also be helpful to discuss one of the underlying reasons of just why they are important, and how to solve this problem with reasonable, tangible action. So, here is a look at what one big issue is that relates to video and highlight reels, why it is important, and how to go about combating the problem. ...