Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski is a Naismith Hall of Fame coach, a five-time national champion at Duke University. I just watched him on MasterClass and got to hear him talk about recruiting!
He says when recruiting, here are the MUST HAVES from a recruit/candidate:
- They must have Talent. They have the right attitudes and experiences. You are recruiting the talent that you need, talent that compliments the rest of the team. Coach K stresses getting a variety of talents that blend well together.
- They must have Balance. They are a balanced person with diverse interests, they have natural curiosity and a passion for learning.
- They must have Character. Who are they as a person? Do they treat everyone with respect? Watch how they interact and treat others. How does your team interact and feel about the recruit/candidate? Coach K’s philosophy is to only be around good people and only recruit good people.
If you can get talent with character, that’s a winning recipe according to Coach K!