Building a relationship with coaches is probably the most important resource to have when recruiting prospects. If you think about it, these players play under a coach for at least one year. Players will become comfortable with their coaches and value their knowledge and experience in the game. More times than not, a player will refer to a coach every time when in the position where they must either decide on whether to go pro or not, or on which agency to have represent them. If you have a good relationship with a coach, they will back you when their player asks them if they should sign with you. Another advantage of having a relationship with a coach is when you need to meet a player on their team. There are coaches that will not let you speak with their players around the field. Having this type of coach on your side will allow you access players that other agencies normally would not have access to.
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