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5 Things to Consider When Selecting a Club Team

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. ...

The Importance of Academics in the Recruiting Process

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. ...

White Paper: How Customer Churn Impacts Your Bottom Line

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. ...

Summer Recruiting Checklist

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. ...

How To: Write an Email to College Coaches

https://sportsrecruits.wistia.com/medias/tnjoknqgku?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640   As a high school student athlete, one of the first ways to get on the radar of a college coach in the recruiting process is by sending them a Letter of Interest – or, more aptly titled, an Introductory Email. The email serves as a starting point of your correspondence with that coach

How To: Utilize a Lacrosse Highlight Reel

As important as preparing on the field is for high school student-athletes looking to play in college, it is just as important to prepare off of the field. One of the most vital areas in the recruiting space to prepare for is ensuring you have a highlight reel. A highlight reel is crucial for an athlete looking to attack the recruiting process, because it gives the college coach something to evaluate. It’s a great first-step and serves as an introduction. Read more below. ...