Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757 Parents sometimes struggle with “regime change.” Here’s a coach’s look at the situation. by Tony Bateman, Defensive Coordinator, Bluestone High School In my years of coaching football, I have seen many head coaches step down for various reasons. Some may have been “fired”, but in most cases, these affairs are a mutual…
NCAA limits college coaches’ involvement in unofficial visits early in a prospect’s HS career by Andy Hilton, recruit757 There’s been some confusion about a recruiting rule change that was announced by the NCAA earlier this week. There has been discussion among member institutions that recruiting for younger prospects has been exceptionally accelerated. In other words,…
Camp (Photo: Sam Mizelle/recruit757) Coach Kavanaugh has ten tips for you to abide by when it comes to showing your best at upcoming camps and combines by Justin Kavanaugh, Sport and Speed Institute (a special contribution to UltimateRecruit.com) 1. CUT THE CORD. DO NOT HOVER Parents, go there with the understanding that he knows how…
(Photo: Danny Haymond/recruit757) A former NFL Player who became a successful businessman offers great advice Lions Bridge Financial Advisors is a sponsor partner of UltimateRecruit.com and has provided this write up as a part of our partnership. – AH by Jayne Di Vincenzo AIF ®, CEP ®, President LIONS BRIDGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS High school athletes…
Lew Johnston (Photo: Sam Mizelle/recruit757) Coach Lew Johnston speaks on effective leadership as a coach Coach Lew Johnston has a blog of his own called “Coaching the little things” that you can check out. It’s a great resource for information, plus Lew is an expert in coaching the classic “Wing T” offense. Thanks to Lew…
(Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) A former NFL Player who became a successful businessman offers great advice Lions Bridge Financial Advisors is a sponsor partner of UltimateRecruit.com and has provided this write up as a part of our partnership. – AH by Jayne Di Vincenzo AIF ®, CEP ®, President LIONS BRIDGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS Mario Henry was…
Spring football has started at Alabama and Nick Saban gets chippy with the media by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Football Scoop brought Nick Saban’s latest rant to our attention. Recruiting websites have been a source of conversation creating news for football fans and a nuisance for college coaches. After all, national sites are set up to…
National Signing Day (Photo by Andy Hilton/recruit757) When will you quit playing football? by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We tell young athletes all the time to prepare for life without football. Getting a college education is important. Use your athletic ability to leverage a college education for yourself. One day, you’ll use it and you’ll be…
Ty Yazujian (Photo: Penn State Athletics) Ty Yazujian gave up football after high school, yet played at Penn State and now coaches high school ball by Jim McGrath, recruitNoVA In the spring of 2012, as a six-foot, 205-pound high school senior, Ty Yazujian had to make a crucial decision about his future athletic career. The…
Photo by Andy Hilton/recruitNoVA Coach Anthony Bateman discusses investment in people by Anthony Bateman, Defensive Coordinator, Bluestone High School In today’s Coaches Corner, Anthony Bateman gives a glimpse into one aspect of the life of a high school coach, where caring for athletes goes beyond the dividends it can pay on the field. – AH…