Connections First
It is so so important for the recruiter coach and the student athlete to form a connection. Without a connection, the sessions can feel like the recruiter is not interested in the student as a person and just there to go through a checklist of rapid-fire questions about profiles and to-do lists. Perhaps a better approach would be to ask some personal questions; do they have pets, something the student likes, or maybe a favorite food or drink at Starbucks. Maybe share a short story of the recruiters' common interest. It is important to find the one or two things the recruiter has in common with the student other than just basketball. This will open up better conversation over time and build trust when the recruiter is giving advice. Especially when talking to female athletes.