College Recruiting Weekly Podcast

On today's episode, we sit down and have a fascinating talk with AJ Maestas, founder and CEO of Navigate Research. His firm is one of the most respected voices in college athletics when it comes to the study of economics of spending money on building a department's teams, and the corresponding return on investment for the college. Given the rash of colleges who have dropped programs in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, and resulting economic downturn, Maestas' insights are especially relevant for coaches and athletic directors who are trying to figure out how to grow their department - or, just survive. To find out more about AJ Maestas and his firm, visit www.NavigateResearch.com. Click here to listen to AJ Maestas talk about college athletics and the COVID-19 crisis on the Pac-12 Hotline podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aj-maestas-on-the-covid-19-crisis-in-college-sports/id1154176789?i=1000472323186 To hear AJ speak about the analytics behind successful recruiting approaches in college athletics, click here: https://player.fm/series/pac-12-hotline-1261061/the-analytics-behind-recruiting-with-aj-maestas And finally, a great article featuring quotes from AJ on how college athletics could change and adapt if sports programs continue to suffer cuts: https://www.startribune.com/if-colleges-cut-sports-programs-could-new-models-emerge/569778302/ Questions for Dan Tudor, or looking for information on how Tudor Collegiate Strategies works with college programs around the country to help them recruit more effectively? Email dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening! Make sure you subscribe, and leave a positive review if you enjoyed the episode.

On this episode of the College Recruiting Weekly podcast, two coaches call in and talk to Dan Tudor about their questions surrounding designing an effective recruiting message. Elizabeth and Brian, coaches from two separate programs, had both been a part of one of Tudor Collegiate Strategies' free recruiting webinars focused on that topic, and they were looking to put the ideas to work for their respective teams. Dan answers their questions live, and helps them formulate a strategy that will work. Questions? Email Dan at dan@dantudor.com, and follow us on Twitter at @dantudor For information on how we work with hundreds of programs around the country, and how we can help you too, visit our website: https://dantudor.com/total-recruiting-solution/

No bigger issue in college sports is causing more of a debate than the Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) issue. All sides, both for and against the idea of letting college student-athletes earning money from outside marketing opportunities, have an opinion as it heads towards a final decision sometime in 2021 by the NCAA. In preparation for this major focus, we wanted to talk to some of the individuals involved in the debate so that college coaches can understand all sides of the issue. Our guest list for this episode includes: Mike DeCourcy from The Sporting News. Follow him on Twitter at @tsnmike Andy Schwarz, an economist specializing in antitrust & damages & sport economics. He is also one of the co-founders of a competing organization to the NCAA, the Professional Collegiate League (www.ThePCLeague.com). Follow Andy on Twitter at @andyhre Congressman Mark Walker (R) from North Carolina, one of the leading voices in national government for the idea of a free-market approach to letting student-athletes market themselves and earn an income while in college. Follow Congressman Walker at @Walker4NC Scott Bernstein is an attorney with the law firm of KaiserDillon, and has been involved in numerous legal cases surrounding college student-athletes, athletic departments, and the NCAA. He authored a widely-read article warning of possible pitfalls for student-athletes with the proposed framework of the NIL issue. Read it here: https://www.kaiserdillon.com/ncaa-finally-moves-on-compensation-but-pitfalls-for-student-athletes-abound/ And, author, consultant and longtime college athletic director Tim Selgo. Follow him on Twitter at @timselgo. Order his two books, Anchor Up and Make One Play, at your favorite bookseller. Thanks for listening to this podcast episode! To contact Dan Tudor, email him at dan@dantudor.com or follow him on Twitter at @dantudor.

How should a college coach juggle two top recruits when they need one of them to commit? That happens nearly every year to every single college coach as they're recruiting a class. So what do you do? That's the issue that this D1 coach, who leads a Top 20 program in her sport, brought to us. I'm glad she agreed to share her question with everyone, because it's providing us with a great opportunity to share the path forward with all of you. Take a listen...I think you'll find it instructive! Follow all our great content, news and strategies on our popular Twitter feed at @dantudor, and visit dantudor.com for all of our resources we provide to coaches. Thanks for listening! If you can, mention the podcast to other coaches in your department so they can listen, too. Questions or other needs? Let's talk. Email me at dan@dantudor.com

Your student-athletes need to be built into confident, mentally healthy young people - during regular times, or times of crisis. In this episode of the College Recruiting Weekly podcast, Dan Tudor talks one-on-one with Tami Matheny, founder of Refuse 2 Lose Coaching. Coach Matheny believes that while it’s important to work on the physical and technical aspects of sport, the mental side is just as important...mental skills are often the differentiating factor for the most successful athletes. Tami understands that talent cannot always overcome a lack of confidence or mental toughness, but a high level of confidence and mental toughness can often overcome a lack of talent. She enjoys interacting and working hands on with coaches, athletes, and teams to make a difference. So what should coaches be doing during a crisis like COVID-19, and after? Listen and find out. To access Tami's fantastic resources, go to http://r2lc.com/ To read her book, "The Confident Athlete", order it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1640851704/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=r2lc-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=4fec934dc4ca46a9c545977ca472c870&creativeASIN=1640851704 Follow Coach Matheny on Twitter: @R2LCoaching To email Tami: tamilmatheny@gmail.com If you want to reach Dan Tudor, email him at dan@dantudor.com or through Twitter at @dantudor Thanks for listening to the College Recruiting Weekly podcast, Coach!

As we move through this crisis, and face some of the certain changes it will likely inflict upon college sports as we know it, what does the big picture look like moving forward? Executive Director for the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America, Greg Earhart, talks about how coaches should approach the COVID-19 crisis of 2020, and what some of the possible big picture ramifications are in the future. We make every effort to give our listeners the best advice and most relevant voices when it comes to their profession, and how to build their programs, and this is an episode of the College Recruiting Weekly podcast that you need to pay attention to. For information on how Tudor Collegiate Strategies can help, or for free resources for your program, visit www.dantudor.com after the show. Questions? Email Dan Tudor at dan@dantudor.com.

The Coronavirus pandemic of 2020 is altering the way college coaches do their job, no doubt. But what's the perspective from a club coach and parent perspective? In this episode of the College Recruiting Weekly podcast, Dan Tudor simulcasts with Jason Oates, who hosts the "Whistle and a Clipboard" podcast. Jason talks about his perspective on the challenges to college recruiting as a club coach, and also offers perspective on some of the questions and confusion in his house as the parent of a high school junior and sophomore who are entering the college recruiting process now. It's fantastic insight for college coaches who want to hear from someone on the other side of the recruiting conversation during this unique time in college athletics. Listen to Jason's podcast here: http://whistleandaclipboard.com/ Make sure to subscribe to the College Recruiting Weekly podcast and leave a 5-star review if you get the chance! Thanks for listening, Coach!

In this episode, Dan Tudor has a coach join in on a conversation about a question that every college coach faces with every recruiting class: When is it smart to stop recruiting a prospect? Dan walks through the process of understanding the warning signs to look for, and leads this coach through an understanding of how to read a recruit's actions as an indication of their interest, and what to do from there. Have your own questions? Email Dan Tudor at dan@dantudor.com. Looking for more resources? Visit our extensive blog for coaches at dantudor.com/blog. And, for even more in-depth daily training, become a Honey Badger Recruiting subscriber at dantudor.substack.com. It's been a game-changer for coaches! Thanks for listening, Coach! Leave a review and tell your fellow coaches about it.

Looking for a unique perspective on how to approach this current crisis college athletics is enduring? John Brubaker was a college lacrosse coach who started working with businesses around the country, helping them solve solutions and approach problems creatively. He is a well known author, speaker and advisor, and today he's joining the podcast to outline ideas and strategies from the business world for coaches to consider. It's a unique take, from a professional who has a unique background that's perfectly suited to address this problem. Get your copy of Coach Brubaker's new book, "Beyond Stadium Status" at BeyondStadiumStatus.com or wherever you like to buy books - its a great one for college coaches. Follow John at @CoachBru on Twitter. Thanks for listening, Coach, and look for more special podcast episodes on the current crisis enveloping the country, and college sports. Email Dan at dan@dantudor.com with questions or needs...thanks for listening!

On this episode of the College Recruiting Weekly podcast, we talk to legendary college athletic director Tim Selgo about his advice for coaches and administrators when they are faced with a crisis. Tim was the longtime athletic director at Grand Valley State University, one of the premier departments year in and year out. Under his leadership, GVSU developed a reputation for excellence. In this episode, Coach Selgo talks about developing leaders, leadership qualities that will count most right now, and the opportunity for younger coaches to establish themselves as leaders during this current COVID-19 crisis the nation, and college athletics, is facing. We highly recommend Tim Selgo's two books for coaches: Anchor Up: https://www.amazon.com/Anchor-Up-Competitive-Greatness-Valley/dp/1943706077/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=anchor+up&qid=1585340005&sr=8-2 Make One Play: Impact Your Success: Buy or pre-order from your favorite bookseller, or go to www.fivecountpub.com For information about helpful resources for college coaches, visit www.dantudor.com