The Ride To The Rink - The Do's And Don'ts of College Hockey Recruiting with Megan Myers

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Are you navigating the college hockey recruitment maze? Boston University Women's Hockey Assistant Coach Megan Myers shares invaluable insights to help young players and their families through this challenging process. She emphasizes the importance of drive, patience, and enjoying the journey, while also highlighting the resources available, such as club coaches and team managers. Megan also discusses the significance of self-advocacy, encouraging players to take charge by writing professional emails, sharing schedules and videos, and communicating directly with coaches.

Megan acknowledges the anxiety that often accompanies recruitment and offers practical advice, including alternative communication methods like texting or FaceTime for those who find traditional methods daunting. The conversation also touches on the evolving nature of coach-player communication, noting the increased flexibility to accommodate different comfort levels. Importantly, Megan reminds us that recruitment is a two-way street, with coaches also feeling the pressure to win the trust of potential players.

Key Discussion Points

- Drive and Patience in the Recruitment Process

- Utilizing Resources like Club Coaches and Team Managers

- Importance of Self-Advocacy

- Professional Communication with Coaches

- Managing Anxiety in Recruitment

- Alternative Communication Methods

- Evolution of Coach-Player Communication

- Two-Way Nature of Recruitment

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