Episode 169

How to WIN Recruiting (Even When Coaches Suck at Responding)

Published on: 23rd December, 2025

You’ve emailed, posted, showed up, and stayed visible — but still, it’s crickets.

If your athlete is putting in the work and getting nothing but silence in return, this episode is for you.

We’re pulling back the curtain on:

  1. Why coaches actually go quiet
  2. How to stay motivated when the inbox is empty
  3. And how to stop waiting — and start leading — your recruiting journey

We walk you through our WIN Method:

🔹 W = Why — Clarity on what your athlete actually wants

🔹 I = Intention — Becoming the kind of leader coaches can’t ignore

🔹 N = Next-Level Habits — Building daily momentum that keeps recruiting moving

This is the same framework we walk families through on the WINNERGAME™ Recruiting Strategy Call — a 30-minute call that turns uncertainty into direction.

Because when your athlete leads the process, they don’t just get seen — they get recruited.

Ready to go all in? Book a WINNERGAME Recruiting Strategy Call → mentalsweetspot.com/winnergame

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Training the Mental Game of Softball
Mental performance tips, tricks & advice for softball players & coaches
Hosted by Alicia Smith, head coach, recruiting mentor, and mental performance expert, this show pulls back the curtain on what really moves the needle in college recruiting: leadership, composure, and confidence under pressure.

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