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June 15 was a couple of days ago. And the dust is starting to settle. Some of you are drowning in coach conversations. Others have a couple of promising leads. A few are still staring at silent phones, wondering when their moment will come. Here's the thing: whatever your situation right now doe...

by Alan Good — Jun 17, 2025 june 15

Inside the war room: Part 3

In parts one and two of this series, I've explored what gets players on coaches' radars and how those lists evolve over the two years leading up to June 15. Now comes the crucial question: How do coaches decide who actually gets contacted, and when? The answer isn't uniform. Different programs a...

by Alan Good — Jun 12, 2025 behind the scenes june 15

Your last-minute June 15 checklist

June 15 is less than a week away. If you're a rising junior, this is the day college coaches can finally contact you directly. Some players will see their phones light up with emails at midnight. Others will get calls throughout the day. Some might not hear from their top choices immediately. Re...

by Alan Good — Jun 10, 2025 june 15

Inside the war room: Part 2

In part one, I explored the three-circle framework that gets players on coaches' radars: talent, interest, and athleticism. Today, we're going deeper into the methodology behind how coaches build and refine their June 15 contact lists over the two years leading up to that crucial date. The Metho...

by Alan Good — Jun 08, 2025 behind the scenes june 15

Inside the war room: Part 1

Every year, rising juniors obsess over the same question: "Will Coach X contact me on June 15?" But here's what most players never consider: Coach X is sitting in their office asking an equally important question: "Should I contact Player Y on June 15?" Today, I'm pulling back the curtain on how...

by Alan Good — Jun 05, 2025 behind the scenes june 15

Examining your June 15 myths

June 15 has become field hockey recruiting's most exciting yet most feared date. Social media turns it into a spectacle. Parents whisper about it in the stands. Players count down to it like New Year's Eve. I'm writing a ton of newsletters about it right now, so I might not be helping! As if you...

by Alan Good — Jun 03, 2025 june 15 process overview

Tips to become a 'POMO' predator

Like every other soccer-obsessed child in Ireland and England, I spent Saturdays in the 1990s waiting for Match of the Day. Having to wait until 10:35pm to watch a TV highlights package of Premier League games seems quaint in today's instant gratification era. Nonetheless, my adult self has a ne...

by Alan Good — May 29, 2025 goalscoring hockey coaching premium

Last-minute list adjustments

With June 15 just around the corner, it's time for a final, honest assessment of your target list - and figure out what you want. Not what you think you should want. Not what would impress others. What you want. Because once coaches start calling, decisions might feel urgent. But clarity about y...

May 27, 2025

The final countdown

June 15 is less than a month away. If you're a rising junior, this is when college coaches can finally contact you directly. Some will email at midnight. Some will text first thing in the morning. Some will reach out days or weeks later. But in these final weeks, it's not your highlight video, e...

May 20, 2025 june 15

The truth about late bloomers

"Is it too late for me?" I hear this question constantly from players who: Hit their growth spurt later than peers Developed technical skills more gradually Didn't start playing club until high school Weren't on college coaches' radar early The concern is understandable. When you see commitmen...

by Alan Good — May 13, 2025 late bloomers

How to make highlight videos coaches will watch

Two weeks ago, I wrote about how you have 3-5 seconds to get a coach's attention with your emails. This week, I'll show you why you've got about 30 seconds to do the same with your highlight videos. If you don't grab them in that first half-minute, coaches are clicking away. The Highlight Trap ...

by Alan Good — May 06, 2025 highlight videos

Post-tournament emails that get attention

"Thank you for watching me play this weekend!" If this is your post-tournament email strategy, you can do better - and today I'll show you how. College coaches get dozens of these after every showcase. Most get skimmed and filed away. Why? Because they show no insight. They create no connection....

by Alan Good — Apr 29, 2025 communication emails

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