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3 Ways to Improve Your Game

Playing a sport in college is not an easy thing to do. There are numerous high school players competing for limited roster spots. We believe there is a home for everyone at the next level, but that requires some work. As a high school student, you need to make sure you are doing everything in your power to be the best player you can be. Here are three ways to improve your game. ...

3 Ways to Improve Your College Resume

Prospective student-athletes are often so focused on their sport that they often forget that athletics are only one part of both the admissions process. As a high school student, you are not applying to the athletics program – you are applying to the school! As such, it’s imperative to ensure you are an attractive candidate to the college admissions officers, not just a potential coach. Here are three ways to bolster your college resume that have nothing to do with athletics. ...

Research First! 3 Tips On Event Attendance

With the proliferation of club teams and organizations, the recruiting process that once centered around a high school season has shifted to events occurring outside of high school competition. There are an almost overwhelming number of events one could conceivably attend, ranging from showcases to tournaments to college-run camps. But which events to attend? Here are three things to think about when doing your research. ...

5 Things to Consider When Selecting a Club Team

It is no secret club teams have become vital to the recruiting process. While it is certainly possible to be recruited and not be on a club team, more often than not these organizations are the best way to get to the events college coaches will be recruiting at. Picking the right club team, however, is imperative. Here are a few tips when doing your research. All club teams are not created equal! Many are involved in the business for the wrong reasons (said more overtly: for your money), while others can overpromise but under-deliver. ...

The Importance of Academics in the Recruiting Process

Grades are of paramount importance and are the single most important thing in your control. Hard work in the classroom will always pay off! Coaches know that athletes who do not perform in the classroom are more likely to become academically ineligible or have issues in college, which is a risky proposition from their standpoint. If a coach has only one spot left and must choose between two athletes of equal talents, they will always select the better student. Here are a few tips to ensure you are doing your job in the classroom. ...

White Paper: How Customer Churn Impacts Your Bottom Line

The concept of customer churn should be a prominent concern for club owners and directors. Customer churn – which is defined simply as a customer ending their relationship with a company – has a direct impact on customer lifetime value and the ability to grow a business. Club sports are the ultimate recurring revenue business. In an ideal setting, a club acquires a family at a young age, and that family stays with the club until college. However, as most in this space are aware, this is easier said than done. This paper will explore how tracking and managing customer churn is extremely important to the long term success of a club and its ability to grow. ...