Want help figuring out how to keep your athletes motivated in 2026? Join Senior Recruiting Analyst Michael Babich as he speaks with STA Technical Director Tom Shields about some of the best strategies to boost your athletes’ confidence and keep them motivated entering the new year.
In this webinar you will learn some of the best tips to celebrate recruiting milestones, how intentional recognition strengthens team culture, and simple strategies to get athletes motivated entering 2026.
00:00 – Introduction
01:27 – Why is reflection such an important step before setting new goals?
03:06 – How do you help athletes recognize progress?
09:05 – How do you manage expectations with parents and families?
14:53 – How do you have conversations with athletes that they may not want to have?
21:24 – What are the different factors athletes should keep in mind when building a list of schools?
26:22 – How do you help maintain athlete’s confidence when response rates are low?
27:58 – Are there any milestones in recruiting that need more recognition?
33:06 – What advice do you give to athletes who had a coach stop responding?
38:56 – Outro
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