The Foundations of a Fast Start with Your New Class of Prospects

The first days and weeks of contact with a new class of prospects can determine how successful your recruiting year will be. In this fast-paced, research-rich session, recruiting expert Dan Tudor will walk coaches through the critical first steps that set the tone for how recruits and their parents will respond to your program. Drawing on years of focus group studies into how today’s athletes make their college decisions, Dan will show motivated college volleyball coaches how to design an intentional communication plan, establish emotional connection early, and build momentum before their competition even gets started.

You’ll learn:

• How to structure the first 30 days of contact with new recruits so that you build trust, curiosity, and consistency immediately.
• What messages matter most early on — and how to avoid the common “information overload” mistakes that drives volleyball prospects away.
• How to differentiate your program quickly by crafting a story that feels personal and relevant to each athlete and family, and begin to establish a brand identity (no matter the size, success or history of your college program).
• The psychology behind fast-start recruiting, including how teenage players interpret your tone, timing, and follow-up patterns.
• Practical systems and examples that make early recruiting communication more organized, authentic, and effective. And, steps to create your own unique gameplan for recruiting your next class.

Whether you’re recruiting your next freshman class or refocusing your approach mid-cycle, this session will give you a clear, coach-tested roadmap to start strong — and stay ahead — with your next group of volleyball prospects.