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by Bruno95 (2021-01-04 13:56:09)

In reply to: if ND truly does offer the best of both worlds  posted by jt

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I suspect one other big element is the personal connection between recruit and recruiter. I would think it's damn hard to say no to the recruiter you like the best, assuming all else is even close to equal. That's where good old hard work helps.

Reminds me of a story a Notre Dame hockey player told
by wearendhockey  (2021-01-04 16:21:38)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

about Andy Slaggert, who has been Notre Dame's primary recruiter for hockey for a long, long time.

While he was in the midst of a long recruiting trip, he went completely out of his way to attend this former player's wedding. The player had graduated years earlier, and Slaggert probably didn't really have the time to spare, yet there he was offering his congratulations and best wishes, and it was because of how much he cared about a player he recruited and coached.

This player said that for Slaggert, it really wasn't anything, because he loved Notre Dame so much, loved his players so much, and was so appreciative of everything they did for the hockey program. Keeping in touch was that important to him. And this was not an All-American, wasn't ever going to be an NHL player and he played here years before the team ascended to the heights of Frozen Fours and $55 million stadiums and televised games every weekend.

For the best recruiters the personal connection is real, and it matters. Players know it and want to play for a guy and a program like that.
Yes, I would agree with that
by jt  (2021-01-04 15:06:28)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

same with the position coach.

These guys build and develop the relationship. I do believe that it helps for the head coach to get involved relatively early in the process, not to drive the process but to enhance the relationship.