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Recruiting, Knowledge, and Fundamentals: The Name of the Game With Lipscomb’s Baseball Head Coach Jeff Forehand
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Recruiting, Knowledge, and Fundamentals: The Name of the Game With Lipscomb’s Baseball Head Coach Jeff Forehand

By Prospect Blueprint|June 5, 2023

Post By: Scott Abramson Jeff Forehand, Head Coach of Lipscomb’s Baseball program, is experienced with over 600 wins, conference titles, elite players that have gone on to play in the...

Recruiting Horror Story: “My High School Coach Wouldn’t Recommend Me”
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Recruiting Horror Story: “My High School Coach Wouldn’t Recommend Me”

By Rhys Davies|April 18, 2023

Have you ever had a bad experience with your high school coach? If so, you’re not the only one! Soccer recruit Michael Cole had conducted himself well throughout his high...

3 Email Tips For Recruits (and an Example Email to College Coaches)
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3 Email Tips For Recruits (and an Example Email to College Coaches)

By Tara Sires|January 19, 2023

There are different ways that you can reach out to college coaches about the recruiting process, but the preferred method is typically through email. That initial reach will put you...

Second Impressions Matter in Recruiting! 7 Tips For Writing an Effective Follow-Up Email to a Coach
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Second Impressions Matter in Recruiting! 7 Tips For Writing an Effective Follow-Up Email to a Coach

By Thomas Holley|December 16, 2022

You’ve done it. You’ve crafted the perfect introductory email to a coach you’d love to play for and built up the courage to hit “send.” But it has been a...

Want to Wow Recruiters? Remember these 7 Components of an Effective Email to a Coach
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Want to Wow Recruiters? Remember these 7 Components of an Effective Email to a Coach

By Marissa Massaro|November 29, 2022

Getting noticed as a hockey recruit can be a challenge. There are 62 Division 1  NCAA men’s hockey programs and 90 Division II/III NCAA programs and in the United States,...

Recruiting Horror Story: Not Fast Enough
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Recruiting Horror Story: Not Fast Enough

By 2aDays Staff|November 1, 2022

Come back every Tuesday for Recruiting Horror Stories™, athletes’ first-hand stories on what can go wrong during the recruiting process. This recruiting horror story is pretty embarrassing: it’s about a...

Recruiting Horror Story™: Getting Ghosted By a Coach
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Recruiting Horror Story™: Getting Ghosted By a Coach

By Charlie Ducret|October 18, 2022

Come back every Tuesday for Recruiting Horror Stories™, athletes’ first-hand stories on what can go wrong during the recruiting process. As a high school college athlete who made the honor...

5 Important Email Tips During the Recruitment Process
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5 Important Email Tips During the Recruitment Process

By Sarah Borer|October 18, 2022

While diving into the recruiting process and contacting coaches in hopes of playing at a collegiate level, sending out emails is the most common way for athletes to get recognized...

First Impressions Count: 3 Tips for Approaching College Coaches Via Email
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First Impressions Count: 3 Tips for Approaching College Coaches Via Email

By Chris Russo|July 22, 2022

Ever since you were a child and found the sport you love, you’ve probably dreamt of becoming a collegiate athlete. Now, after years of practice and commitment to your sport...

6 Do’s and Don’ts When Emailing Coaches During the Recruiting Process
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6 Do’s and Don’ts When Emailing Coaches During the Recruiting Process

By Casey Chizmazia|July 22, 2022

So, you’re starting to email coaches? That’s a great way to start your recruiting process! That said, it’s smart to make a good first impression and if your first point...

5 Key Guidelines for Emailing Coaches During the Recruiting Process
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5 Key Guidelines for Emailing Coaches During the Recruiting Process

By Casey Chizmazia|July 8, 2022

Reaching out to a coach can seem pretty intimidating because you might not know what to say, how to address them, where to find their information, etc. Well, I’m here...

Recruiting FAQs: When Should I Email a College Coach?
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Recruiting FAQs: When Should I Email a College Coach?

By Jaileen Goncalves|June 30, 2022

Communicating with college coaches as a recruit can be tricky and there are a lot of questions attached. Here, we tackle the first question that usually arises when it’s time...

Recruiting Horror Story: New Coach Who Dis?
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Recruiting Horror Story: New Coach Who Dis?

By Matthew Reichen|June 28, 2022

Come back every Tuesday for Recruiting Horror Stories™, athletes’ first-hand stories on what can go wrong during the recruiting process. It was the start of this anonymous athlete’s second year...

RHS™: Getting Ghosted By a Coach
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RHS™: Getting Ghosted By a Coach

By Charlie Ducret|June 7, 2022

Come back every Tuesday for Recruiting Horror Stories™, athletes’ first-hand stories on what can go wrong during the recruiting process. As a high school college athlete who made the honor...

4  Quick Tips to Get on a Coach’s Radar
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4 Quick Tips to Get on a Coach’s Radar

By Keirsten Sires|May 26, 2022

One of the most significant problems plaguing many high school athletes looking to play in college is getting themselves recognized by prospective college coaches. Even if you have the talent...

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