Article/Photo credit: NFCA.org INDIANAPOLIS – On Wednesday, April 18, 2018, the NCAA Division I Council announced that it passed legislation establishing September 1 of a prospective student-ath…
Is Early Recruiting Coming to an End?!
In early October 2017, the NCAA council introduced an early recruiting proposal that would re-align recruiting dates in order to help athletes make better decisions for their future. As it stands toda…
Recruiting Action Plan Wrap-Up
I am hoping this past recruiting series has given you a little more direction as you move through the fall. My hope is you see this as a simple 4-step guide toward maximizing your recruiting experienc…
Action Plan for Recruiting: Step 4
STEP 4: FOLLOW UP Hopefully you’ve had an opportunity over the last few weeks to put the first 3 steps into motion. The next steps are to perform, obviously, and then follow up where necessary. If th…
ACTION PLAN FOR RECRUITING: STEP 3
STEP 3: BEGINNING THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS The communication process in recruiting is very complex with many different roads you can take. Throw in the NCAA Recruiting Rules for communication and thi…
ACTION PLAN FOR RECRUITING: STEP 2
Hopefully over the last week you’ve had a chance to get a good look at what the recruiting world has to offer. Maybe it’s opened your eyes to new possibilities or maybe it confirmed what you already k…
ACTION PLAN FOR RECRUITING: STEP 1
One of the most common questions when it comes to recruiting is, “Where do I begin??” How do you put that overwhelming amount of information into an action plan? Over the next few weeks we are going t…
Firecrackers TV Features: Hitting With A Purpose
Listen in and watch Coach Tony Rico as he talks about the importance of being productive when getting your work done in the cages and how this routine and purpose directly relates to game performance.…
FirecrackersTV Features: Choosing the Right Tournament
Here are some thoughts on how to choose the right tournament. Have fun, be smart and make sure you are an appreciated customer. Beware of anyone that thinks they are bigger than all of us!! WE (softba…
2017-2018 Division 1 Recruiting Calendar REPOST
Take a another good look at the updated 2017-2018 NCAA Division 1 Recruiting Calendar. Please read this carefully as there have been a number of changes from last year. Also keep in mind, THIS IS DIV…