RecruitPKB: The Car Ride Home

It’s often reported that when young athletes are asked about their least favorite moment in sports—or even why they eventually quit—one of the most common answers is “the car ride home.” After a long day on the golf course, everyone is tired. Emotions are high, and while it may feel like the perfect moment to break down your daughter’s round, it’s usually not. Let her decide if—and when—she wants to talk about it. She’s already replaying every shot in her mind, especially if she didn’t play well. If you do say anything, keep it positive.Let her know you enjoyed watching her compete, regardless of the outcome. If you feel you need to ask questions, focus on effort and attitude—not score.Ask whether she gave her best effort.Ask if she felt she showed good sportsmanship.If she says yes, then your response is simple: “I’m proud of you.” There will [...]

By |2025-11-25T12:48:41-05:00November 29th, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|1 Comment
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RecruitPKB: Let Her Lead

“Do not initiate communication with a college coach before your daughter does.” This reminder is so important. As a parent, it’s perfectly acceptable—and expected—to build a relationship with a coach during the process. Asking questions, discussing finances, and understanding logistics are all part of your role. After all, you are handing your daughter off to this person for four years, and a coach knows you’ll have things to clarify. But the initial contact and the majority of communication must come directly from your daughter. She should be the one writing the emails, making the phone calls, scheduling video chats, and carrying the conversations during visits. Coaches want to hear from her—not because they don’t value parents, but because they’re evaluating maturity, initiative, communication skills, and independence. When parents take over, two things happen: It hurts her recruiting chancesCoaches immediately question whether she is ready for the expectations [...]

By |2025-11-25T12:44:59-05:00November 24th, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: Coach Communication Etiquette Tips

Quick Tips for Improving Your Coach Communication Etiquette Email Etiquette Always address the coach by name and begin with a proper greeting. Double-check grammar, spelling, and tone before sending. Make sure any necessary documents are correctly attached. Use an appropriate and professional email address. Break your message into clear, short paragraphs. Reply in a timely manner and keep communication consistent. If you’re not interested in a program, respond politely with a brief, appreciative note. Phone or Video Call Etiquette Sit up straight and stay attentive, enthusiastic, and engaged. Smile—even on a phone call—it changes your tone. Avoid filler words like “um” and “uh.” Come prepared with questions and topics to discuss. Use good manners and express gratitude for the coach’s time. Minimize background noise and distractions. Visit Etiquette (Unofficial or Official Visits) Arrive on time—early is even better. Offer a firm handshake, make eye contact, and smile. [...]

By |2025-11-20T09:27:54-05:00November 19th, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: Taking Time Off: Why It’s Part of the Process

Taking Time Off: Why It’s Part of the Process I once had a conversation on Instagram with a young golfer that stuck with me: Her: “What are your thoughts on taking a break from golf? Like, not picking up a club for two to four weeks?”Me: “I see absolutely nothing wrong with it if you feel it’s needed — I’d almost encourage it, especially if you’ve never taken a break like that before.”Her: “Thank you! I just see other girls still grinding it out, but I don’t want to get burned out. I need to focus on me and not feel FOMO.”Me: “Exactly. A couple of weeks off will not hurt you. You have a long golf career ahead, and rest is just as important as the work you’re putting in.” Rest is Part of the Game We often see quotes with Tiger hitting balls in the [...]

By |2025-11-13T13:06:33-05:00November 12th, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: Why Won’t The Coach Reply?

First, we are going to assume the NCAA rules allow the coach to respond (current 2026 and 2027 recruits). Once that is established, there are several reasons why you may not get responses, with the most common usually being that you aren’t being realistic with the strength of the golf program. But here are a few reasons why the coach may not be responding to your attempts to contact them: 1. The golf program isn’t realistic for your resume 2. Your academics aren’t strong enough for the school 3. It was a poorly written intro email 4. Your resume doesn’t have all the necessary info 5. They are done with your recruiting class 6. They are busy and just not focused on recruiting 7. They simply aren’t interested or are not seeking out new prospects I know it can be really frustrating not to get responses [...]

By |2025-10-24T15:33:12-04:00October 20th, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: Practice Rounds vs Tourney Rounds

I wrote an article about this topic a few years ago, but it’s one that continues to come up — and for good reason. You’ve probably heard it (or said it yourself): “She shot 72 in her practice round… why can’t she do that in tournaments?” As a long-time competitive player and coach, I want to respond with, “It’s just not the same thing.”But I know that answer alone doesn’t help anyone understand why it’s different — so let’s take a closer look at what truly separates practice rounds (and on-course practice) from tournament play. The Consequences Are Real Even when a player takes her practice rounds seriously — counts every stroke, plays with focus, and stays disciplined — there’s still one key element missing: real consequences. In practice, no one’s asking you to sign a scorecard. There’s no live leaderboard. You don’t have coaches, friends, [...]

By |2025-10-15T15:11:38-04:00October 14th, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: Things to Consider When You See a College Golf Commitment Post

Things to Consider When You See a College Golf Commitment Post One of the hardest parts of the college golf recruiting journey is scrolling through social media and seeing another player announce their commitment. It’s easy to let comparison creep in or feel like you’re falling behind. However, the reality is that each player’s journey is unique, and what you see online rarely reflects the full picture. Here are a few important things to keep in mind when you come across those posts:   1. Timing matters, and not all commitments are created equal. The timing of a commitment—for example, commitments that happen in the fall of junior year versus the fall of senior year— can be significantly influenced by many factors, making the two situations not directly comparable . What a college coach desires and hopes to get in recruits early in the process will change [...]

By |2025-10-07T19:44:31-04:00October 7th, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: Video: Why Playing High School Golf Still Matters in the College Recruiting Process

Does Playing High School Golf Matter in the College Recruiting Process? Last week, I shared an article about this topic, so I wanted to share some insight through a video for those who prefer to watch instead of read, so you can check it out HERE

By |2025-09-19T15:05:08-04:00September 19th, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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RecruitPKB: Why Playing High School Golf Still Matters in the College Recruiting Process

Does Playing High School Golf Matter in the College Recruiting Process? It’s a question often asked: Does playing high school golf matter in the college recruiting process? There can be valid arguments against playing, as I have heard stories of poor coaching, strict policies, and limited access to non-high school tournaments or private lessons that have hindered girls from pursuing important opportunities for their future college goals. But for the sake of this article, I want to focus on the bigger-picture value of high school golf—even though, at the end of the day, the scores themselves don’t carry much weight in recruiting. Scores Don’t Tell the Full StoryCollege coaches know that high school golf is played on shorter courses, not always run with the precision of a top-tier junior event, rules aren't always enforced, and course conditions can vary. Because of that, they don’t evaluate a player’s [...]

By |2025-09-11T09:05:43-04:00September 11th, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|1 Comment
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RecruitPKB: Playing One Day Tournaments

I shared some insight on my Instagram this week about playing one-day tournaments and their importance in the process and your game development. You can watch that video clip below. Yes, 2- and 3-day events are more ideal from a recruiting perspective, especially as you advance in the process and become more competitive. However, do not disregard one-day tournaments, especially when you still need to focus more on game improvement over being in the midst of the recruiting process. Don’t let the wrong criteria get in the way of what is important and how you can get better. Putting your game under competition settings more often will only help you get better at competition golf faster. Practicing and playing on your home course or familiar courses, without any purpose or competition, over and over again, will only help you get better at recreational golf. Watch Here   [...]

By |2025-08-14T09:51:07-04:00August 14th, 2025|College Recruiting Articles|0 Comments
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