What's the #1 Red Flag in a Recruit?

THE COLLEGE GOLF RECRUITMENT PLAYBOOK: INSIGHTS FROM OVER 50 COACHES

THE COLLEGE GOLF RECRUITMENT PLAYBOOK: INSIGHTS FROM OVER 50 COACHES

CHAPTER 7 | Red Flags in Recruits

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1. The introductory email

2. How to get a coach’s attention

3. Which schools to email

4. Social media

5. Coaches evaluations and perception of skills

6. Parents’ involvement / help with recruiting

7. → What is the number one red flag in a recruit? ←

8. What is the number one mistake recruits make when choosing a school?

9. Open-ended recruiting advice from coaches

10. Timing

11. Summary

More than 50 college coaches answered the question “What is the number one red flag in a recruit?”

The responses were very insightful, and somewhat repetitive. Later on in this chapter, I’ve listed all the coaches’ answers to this question. However, let’s look at the big picture first. I’ve summarized the sentiments from the coaches and grouped them into seven categories.

Red Flag Categories:

1. Attitude and Behavior:

   • Bad attitude and bad manners

   • Disrespectful to others

   • Too cocky or arrogant

   • Making excuses and blaming external factors

   • Quitter mentality and lack of perseverance

   • Poor character or demeanor

   • Not enjoyable to be around