Yale Head Coach answers the hard recruiting questions
In this video we are sharing an interview with Colin Sheehan; Head Coach of the Yale University Men’s Golf Team. We discuss the challenges junior golfers face while navigating college golf recruiting and if the Ivy League school is an appropriate fit.
What you will learn from this video:
- What are Ivy League coaches specifically looking for when recruiting?
- What is the school / golf balance like at Yale?
- What are Yale’s winter practice facilities like?
- Coach Sheehan’s Do’s and Don’ts of college recruiting.
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STEP 1: Research Schools
The School Search factors scoring average, GPA and test scores to help Joe find his best matches across all collegiate golf programs. Dartmouth is a Medium Fit…Joe needs some improvement!
STEP 2: Schedule Tournaments
Joe creates a tournament schedule that allows maximum exposure to his targeted schools based upon available AJGA performance star exemptions.
STEP 2: Schedule Tournaments
Joe creates a tournament schedule that allows maximum exposure to his targeted schools based upon available AJGA performance star exemptions.
STEP 3: Recruiting Videos & Templates
Through the expansive member content area, Joe learns best practices to proactively communicate with coaches and start the recruiting process including:
- 75+ How-To Recruiting Videos
- Templates for Resume, Swing Video, Email & Phone
- Video Interviews with Top College Coaches on Recruiting
STEP 4: Track Communication
As Joe starts communicating with coaches, he is diligent with documenting his progress in the Recruiting Tracker. The tool helps him know where he stands with every school and he stays focused on his next steps for recruiting!
STEP 4: Track Communication
As Joe starts communicating with coaches, he is diligent with documenting his progress in the Recruiting Tracker. The tool helps him know where he stands with every school and he stays focused on his next steps for recruiting!
RESULT
Offer from Dartmouth!
Joe continues to improve and because of his proactive recruitment strategy, he becomes a “High Interest” recruit to the Dartmouth coaching staff and gets a scholarship offer!
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I would like to thank Tiffany for a wonderful experience regarding recruiting for college golf. She was knowledgeable, organized and helped us stick to the plan. I will continue to recommend Recruiter Elite to other junior golf families. Thank you Tiffany!
Heading into the recruiting process, we had no idea where to start. John got us headed in the right direction the very first day. Without his help, playing for an Ivy League university would not have been in the cards!