College Recruiting Weekly Podcast

Hey, Coach: Let's talk about money! That's always exciting, right? Maybe not, but it's important. Your prospects are entering a crucial period when they're either waiting on completing their FAFSA, or waiting on final financial packages from your campus. All the while, you want them to commit. On this episode, Dan Tudor walks coaches through some proven ways to lead prospects past the paralysis of waiting for their final numbers, and into decision-making mode. Plus, several crucial things coaches need to uncover during that process. Questions about this episode? Email us at dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening!

Sometimes, we're suckers. We get fooled in life, and you're certainly not immune from that as a college coach who recruits. Your prospects mean well, but they are human and have their own selfish priorities in the recruiting process. So, what if they fool you along the way? A better question: What if there were some simple steps you could take to prevent that from happening? In this episode, Dan Tudor talks one-on-one with you about proven steps and strategies to prevent being fooled from happening to you. And you should want to do that, because 'getting fooled' in the process of building your program will result in you not being able to successfully recruit. You're going to LOVE these strategies, Coach. And, they're all proven to work. Questions? Email us at dan@dantudor.com. If you like the show, make sure to give us a five star review, subscribe, and tell other coaches in your department about us! Thanks for listening, Coach.

Are you feeling like some of your recruits are slipping away? Has it been a while since you've had a conversation with them? This episode is for you. Listen to Dan Tudor talk about how to jump start the recruiting process with existing prospects who seem to be fading away, and why YOU are the one that's going to need to lead that effort. We think you'll find it helpful, Coach. You can also watch this episode on our Honey Badger Recruiting page - and if you're not subscribed to it, make sure to add your name to the list! Questions? Email us at dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening, Coach!

In this episode, Dan Tudor talks with strength and conditioning coach Angelo Gingerelli. Angelo has coached at the college level for more than two decades, and is currently Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Seton Hall University, and published the book “Finish Strong: Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes”. His new book, "The Next Four Years: Compete, Win and Thrive in College Sports", is focused on helping emerging college athletes develop a solid understanding of what it's going to take to succeed as a college athlete, from the weight room, to NIL and the Transfer Portal. Angelo talks with Dan Tudor about his observations about this generation, what motivates them, and what college coaches can do to utilize their strength and conditioning program in the recruiting process. To order Angelo's two fantastic books, here's the link: https://us.amazon.com/Books-Angelo-Gingerelli/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AAngelo+Gingerelli Follow Angelo on Instagram: @Mr5thRound Questions for the host? Email him at dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening, Coach!

In this episode, Dan Tudor talks about details coaches like to give while they are recruiting their Gen Z prospects - and why so many aspects of that approach is wrong. To aid in the discussion, Dan plays part of a conversation he had with a college coach who was leading with some details that may not have been the best choice, and he gives examples of how to talk about details, facts and information the right way (and, what kind of details really matter to recruits). To contact Dan, email him at dan@dantudor.com. Visit dantudor.com to access the articles referenced in this episode on Honey Badger Recruiting. Thanks for listening, and please rate and review the show when you get the chance - and, tell at least 50 other coaches you know about the podcast.

Want to learn how to build your career, your program, and your resiliency skills as a college coach? If so, then this podcast episode is for you. We sat down with retired coach Sue Semrau, the all-time winningest women's basketball coach at Florida State University, winner of multiple Coach of the Year awards, and consistent Sweet Sixteen participant in the NCAA Tournament every spring. Coach Semrau offers her insights on overcoming obstacles, rebuilding a program from the ground up, communicating with today's generation of prospect and athlete, and when you'll know when it's time to step away from coaching. This is such a valuable conversation for any coach at any level and in any sport who wants to learn from one of the best, and we're so excited to bring it to you - and, very thankful to Coach Semrau for sharing her expertise with our audience! Enjoy the show, and if you have questions we can answer, email the host dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening!

Dr. Rob Ramseyer, an Associate VP of Athletics at Friends University and creator of The Impactful Coaching Project, discusses the unique needs of Gen Z prospects in college recruiting. He shares insights on how coaches can adapt their strategies to better connect with this generation, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and honest feedback. The conversation also touches on enhancing recruitment through storytelling and modern communication techniques, fostering meaningful connections, and the significance of delegation in coaching for organizational growth.

Brian Cruver is an accomplished tech entrepreneur who has a son that was getting recruited to play D1 football. Watching the process of his evaluation by coaches, and the process they used to take him through the process, surprised him...it seemed haphazard and disorganized. On this episode of the College Recruiting Weekly podcast, we talk to Cruver who has launched the new tech tool called Scorability in the wake of his son's recruiting process. It is designed to give coaches a more precise, measured evaluation tool when scouting and recruiting athletes...and it's pretty cool. Beyond that, he also has some good observations about the process, and what needs to be changed. He'll tell you his thoughts, and outline his new venture, in this episode. To find out more about Brian and Scorability, go to www.scorability.com. To contact Dan Tudor, email the host at dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening!

With details of the House settlement beginning to take shape, we ask the question: Are athletic departments around the country ready for the inevitable results of this landmark legislation? It will change funding, budgets, recruiting - and especially, the employment status of college student-athletes. So with all those changes coming quickly over the horizon, we wanted to bring back Katie Davis, CPA and Partner at James Moore, a national firm that works with college campuses and athletic departments on budgetary issues, NIL strategy, and operational initiatives. In this episode we talk about the House settlement, what it means for college athletic departments, how some of their clients are adjusting their financial approach, and what coaches, AD's and college leadership say they're preparing for in the coming months and years as a result of this landmark change in the way things are done around the country. For more information on the work that she and her firm does, visit www.jmco.com. To reach out to Katie with questions specific to your department and campus, visit https://www.jmco.com/our-team/katie-davis/ And finally, to reach the host, email Dan at dan@dantudor.com or visit the website. Thanks for listening! Make sure to tell other coaches in your department to listen to the show, and leave us a good review if you like our work. We'll see you next time!

As you recruit your prospects for your next class, do you know what's going on behind the scenes? Are you aware of what's holding them back from making a decision? What are they thinking, exactly? In this episode of the College Recruiting Weekly Podcast, Dan Tudor talks with Dr. Pamela Ellis, founder of Compass College Advisory, a firm that helps students, athletes and parents find a good college fit as they graduate high school. Her expertise and insights are backed up by over 15 years of experience working with thousands of students, visiting over 500 colleges around the world, and earning her Ph.D. in Education from Stanford University. She'll explain what the major stumbling blocks and questions are in the minds of the families you're communicating with as a coach, which will give you an advantage in the recruiting process by knowing what to look for, and what to talk about, with the student-athletes you're recruiting. For more information on Dr. Ellis, or to contact her, visit: https://compasscollegeadvisory.com/about/ You can email Dr. Ellis at drpamela@compasscollegeadvisory.com And for questions about Tudor Collegiate Strategies, visit dantudor.com or contact us at dan@dantudor.com. Thanks for listening!