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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

Where to go from here?

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

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