Episode 196: Helping Your First Generation Inner City Prospect in the Recruiting Process

Many coaches struggle to connect with first generation prospects who are coming to campus from the inner city. What are some better ways to help this group of prospects overcome some of the difficult obstacles they often face during the recruiting process, and once they get to campus? On this episode of the College Recruiting Weekly podcast, we talk to a coach who is making this his focus. A.B. Stokes is a former college athlete and coach who has recruited in the inner city, and is helping other coaches and athletic departments gain an understanding of what those families' priorities are, the unique obstacles they face, and the worries they may not be expressing to the coaches who are recruiting them from outside their community. The tips and insights he talks about in this episode are invaluable for any coach wanting to increase diversity on their roster. To contact Coach A.B. Stokes with questions, or to find out how he is helping other programs develop an approach to this prospect base, email him at stokesab@gmail.com, or call/text him at 316-804-0344. To listen to the earlier podcast we did on this topic, listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RkQoPXgSetZaEPcb0RaP0 Questions for the host? Email him at dan@dantudor.com. And while you're at it, subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode - and, give us a 5-star review if you love it! Thanks, Coach