College Recruiting Weekly Podcast

It's always good to get inside the mind of today's recruits, and in this episode, we do just that. Lee Norwood is the founder of Annapolis College Consulting, which is a nationally recognized leader in college consulting. She is also the creator of College Sharks, a virtual membership program designed to help families navigate the college admissions process with ease. She talks with Dan Tudor about what her clients talk about as they approach the process, and many of the misconceptions about the college process, myths about getting recruited as athletes, and the worries about whether or not they'll get the chance to compete at the next level. It's a fascinating discussion that will give every coach a better idea of some important things to address right from the start of their recruiting process with their next class or prospects. To find out more about Lee and her organization, visit her website: https://annapoliscollegeconsulting.com/ To contact the host of the show, email him at dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening, Coach!

When you're recruiting game-changer prospects who are in the top tier of your recruiting list, you need to approach them correctly. The problem is, many college coaches end up taking an approach that doesn't fit the prospects' decision making habits, or their need for guidance through the process. In this episode of the College Recruiting Weekly podcast, we'll take you inside a discussion we had with one of our clients at a small school who was close to getting a big time recruit that had higher division level options. You'll hear us break down what the coach could have done differently, and what we've seen work in situations where a coach is recruiting a high level prospect that's above their pay grade, so to speak. You'll learn a lot, and I think you'll appreciate what the coach says in the conversation. She runs a great program, and is in the middle of a rebuild - and this change in direction we're suggesting will help her in this next class she's going after. If you want more information about what we do, and how we work with coaches around the country, visit dantudor.com. Questions about the show? Email us at dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening, Coach!

The NCAA Transfer Portal let's college athletes enter the world of rainbows and butterflies, making all their dreams come true, and solving all their problems...right? Well, maybe not. On today's show, former Auburn University Athletics Director Jay Jacobs joins the discussion to outline a report that he and the team of experts at AD Advisors and Timark published showing that the vast majority of athletes actually move down - NOT up - when it comes to transferring. What are the implications for athletic departments? How should coaches communicate this? And, could this be part of the equation that helps keep college athletes at their original schools? Listen to this fascinating discussion to find out. To find out more about AD Advisors, their team, and the work they do, visit www.ADAdvisors.agency. You can also download the reports we talked about on the show at their website. Or, contact Jay directly at jay@adadvisors.agency. Questions for Dan about the show or Tudor Collegiate Strategies? Email us at dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening, Coach! Tell other coaches you work with about it, and take a minute to give us a quick review on the podcast platform where you listen.

In this episode, as we begin to end the school year and focus on getting ready for the next recruiting class to take shape, it's important for every coaching staff to take a hard look at themselves and ask a really important question: "Is it time for a reset?" Lots of coaching staffs fall into ruts that can derail their evolution as a cohesive group, and lose focus of a head coach's goals and long term vision for the program. Taking a fresh look at roles within the staff, and establishing new measurable standards, are just two of the important points every college coaching staff should want to take a closer look at while they have time. Dan Tudor talks about some of the vital aspects of this off-season 'reset' ritual, and also shares a segment from our extended conversation with Coach Matt Doherty from DohertyCoaching.com, who was the featured guest on our big Episode #200 show previous to this one. To become a part of Tudor University, which Dan talks about at the start of this podcast, just go to dantudor.com and look for the Tudor University link. Once you're signed up, you can watch the entire interview with Coach Doherty. Questions for us? Email dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening, Coach!

Wow!! Episode 200! Let's celebrate by launching a new series of interviews we'll be doing over on Tudor University (check it out at dantudor.com) where we'll be hosting long form, in-depth conversations with coaches: How they built their careers, how they overcame obstacles, and their advice for their fellow coaches on how to develop strong programs. Our first guest is former University of North Carolina basketball player and coach Matt Doherty, who had a successful coaching career that included some ups and downs, as well as a very public firing from his dream job at his alma mater. Coach Doherty goes into detail about how he approached coaching, how he overcame being fired, and what has led him to success afterwards both on the court and off. To watch the video version of this podcast - as well as the follow-up conversation we had about his professional development coaching strategies he now teaches to coaches, leaders and professionals, go to dantudor.com and click on the Tudor University link. To find out more about Doherty and to contact him, visit DohertyCoaching.com. Questions for the host or the show? Email us at dan@dantudor.com Thanks for being a part of 200 great episodes, Coach! Make sure to subscribe and follow, and share the episode with your staff and coaches in your department.

Whether you're a runner prepping for the Boston Marathon, or a college coach tasked with bringing in their best recruiting class yet, having a system is essential. No system, no endurance, no results. On this episode, we talk to Megan Carcagno, former head coach at Duke University, current recruiting coordinator for Tudor Collegiate Strategies, and runner in the 2025 Boston Marathon. She talks about the importance of having a system in a race like that, and developing a strategy ahead of time to prepare. And, she makes the correlation to recruiting and the important of a system - reflecting on her time as a college coach at one of the nation's premier athletic departments. To contact Megan, email her at megan@dantudor.com. To talk to the host, email Dan at dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening! Follow and give us a rating if you get the chance, Coach.

On this episode, something unique: Dan Tudor joins a college class at Kuyper College focused on teaching leadership and coaching principles to current student-athletes who are looking to become future college coaches. They ask some really interesting questions - some of which we don't even usually hear from current college coaches! It was a great discussion, and there's a lot to learn from. Thanks to Tyler Whitcomb at Kuyper College for the opportunity to spend time with his class of rising coaches! To contact Dan Tudor with questions about anything in this episode, email him at dan@dantudor.com. Don't forget to follow the show, and also follow Dan on X at @dantudor. Thanks for listening, Coach!

Coaches are always talking about scouting, recruiting and developing mental tough student-atheltes for their programs. But wait a second, Coach: What about YOU? Are you working on your own mental toughness so you can survive the stressful, pressure packed career that you've chosen? In this episode, we talk to Gary Chupik, the founder of Elite Mindset. It's a mental conditioning and training company helping high performers become elite at their craft. Gary works with teams (coaches and players), athletes, first responders, gyms, and school districts to improve their mental game, and in doing so, improve performance on a consistent basis. Gary talks about how elite coaches develop their mental approach to work, life and the stresses of life. This episode is all about YOU, Coach, and making sure you're working on your own development as a professional. To contact Gary, visit elitemindsets.com, or connect with Gary on LinkedIn. To contact Dan Tudor, email him at dan@dantudor.com, and also find him on X and LinkedIn. Thanks for listening, Coach! Make sure to subscribe and tell your fellow coaches about the show.

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

Starting to recruit your next class? WAIT! Listen to this first before you dive in head first on those first contact calls, texts and emails. Dan Tudor shares four essential foundations for not only establishing effective first contacts with your new prospects, but also reveals what key strategies will keep the process moving forward successfully after you get those new recruits into your system. Questions? Contact us at dan@dantudor.com and we'll make sure you get the help you need, Coach. Make your first contacts more effective than ever with the information in today's episode! And, if you like what you hear, subscribe to the podcast, tell at least 25 of your fellow coaches about it, and leave us an awesome review. Thanks, Coach!