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RecruitPKB: Happy Holidays
I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! It has been a pleasure to share insight about junior golf, college recruiting, and my own journey with you over the past year. This wraps up my 6th year as the RecruitPKB College Consultant and I look forward to another awesome year for the PKBGT, RecruitPKB, and the growth [...]
RecruitPKB: Myth 3: I am open to all opportunities to play college golf
Many players will say “yes I’m open to anywhere, I just want to play college golf.” But in reality, when it comes down to it they are often very picky about the factors they want and don’t want in choosing a school. Don’t get me wrong that is part of going thru this process is to figure those things out and find a school [...]
RecruitPKB: Myth 2 The Coach Will Ask Me Lots Of Questions
The assumption, many times, is that a coach is going to ask you a lot of questions because you, as the recruit, are the one being “interviewed”. Don’t always assume that to be the case because many times a coach will expect the recruit to be prepared with questions to ask and may even expect the recruit to lead the conversation. I recently had [...]
RecruitPKB: Myth 1: Coaches Only Care About Scores
Yes, tournament scores are probably the biggest initial factor in determining a coach’s interest in a recruit, especially when they are just looking at a resume. In order for a coach to take the time to learn more about a recruit their tournament scores (not handicap and not high school scores) typically need to fit in a particular range. The next important numbers for [...]
RecruitPKB: Why Parents Shouldn’t Write Emails
While I know it may be tough as a parent to want to help your son or daughter through this process to make sure they get everything done in a timely manner, it is very important that players write ALL of their emails. I know their schedules can get really busy and recruiting tasks may get put aside for school work and practice, but [...]
RecruitPKB: Happy Thanksgiving
I wanted to take the time to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! There are so many things to be grateful for so I hope you will enjoy a wonderful holiday with your family and friends. Recruit PKB College Consultant Brandi Jackson
