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You're following up wrong
"How often should I follow up with coaches?"
It's one of the most common questions I hear after June 15.
And most answers you'll find online are frustratingly vague.
"Don't be annoying." "Stay in touch regularly." "Keep them updated."
But what does that mean in practice?
The Follow-Up Reality
Mo...
by Alan Good —
Jun 24, 2025
coach communication
june 15
When coaches give vague answers
"We're taking things slow with this recruiting class."
"We're still evaluating a lot of players."
"We need to see more of you before making decisions."
Sound familiar?
When coaches give vague answers, most players:
Get frustrated
Feel confused
Keep hoping
Waste time
Miss signals
But vague answ...
by Alan Good —
Mar 25, 2025
coach communication
The questions that actually matter
"How do you balance academics and athletics?"
Every coach has heard this question hundreds of times. Along with:
"What's your coaching style?"
"How would you describe the team culture?"
"What are you looking for in a player?"
Generic questions get generic answers. And generic answers don't hel...
by Alan Good —
Mar 18, 2025
coach communication
Stop re-introducing yourself to college coaches
Imagine this scenario:
You meet someone through a mutual friend. A week later, you see them again and introduce yourself like it's the first time. A few days after that, you bump into them and... yep, another fresh introduction.
Awkward, right?
This is what being a college coach feels like when ...
by Alan Good —
Feb 25, 2025
coach communication
emails
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