College Coach Visit Prep Questions
College Coach Visit Preparation
Please review below and decide what order you feel makes the most sense. The conversation might dictate certain questions to be asked at certain time or the coach will cover them. Feel free to let the coach lead the conversation for most of the part, but you should have a few specific questions ready for the conversation as well.
You are looking to learn more about the coach and their program.
Here is a great video to watch regarding questions to ask and be prepared for:
First, make sure to research the school, the team and the coach prior to the call/visit online.
Some general things to know/review about each school:
School:
Academic rank (average test scores, average gpa), majors, location, student population, cost/tuition, housing, life on campus/off campus, internship programs
Athletics:
Coach bios (how long have the coaches been at the school), team record (past two seasons), conference, player roster (look for # of players at your position and their grad year)
- I have done some research on your school and program myself but would like to hear your summary of the school and athletic program?
- What are some of your goals for the program?
- What type of players do you like to recruit and where do you see me fitting into your program and recruiting class?
- How would you describe the area, community and culture of your school?
- Please explain your recruiting process to me and your timeline.
What are the specific academic requirements I need to know about:
- Academics / eligibility?
- Considering I'm doing well in the classroom and athletically how do you determine playing time?
Additional questions to ask the coach:
1. What do you like most about coaching at (name of school)?
2. How would the members of your team describe your coaching style?
3. What are some of the goals for your program?
4. How do you see me helping the team achieve its goals?
5. What type of leadership qualities are you looking for in your student-athletes?
6. Please explain what a typical week with the team looks like during the season and in the off-season.
7. How do the players complete their studies during road trips? Are tutors available?
Some questions the coach may ask you (be prepared to answer them):
1. What other schools are you considering?
2. What schools are recruiting you?
3. What are your academic interests? What do you want to major in?
4. Tell me about your current season / skills progress?
5. What do you focus on during your practices?
6. How do you train in the off-season?
7. What are your outside interests/hobbies?
8. Have you chosen a career path?
9. Socially, what do you like to do? Or What do you like to do for fun?
10. Why are you interested in our school? (make sure research the school)
11. How have you shown leadership on your team?
12. What are your strengths and the areas you are improving in your program
Later in the process:
Typically below questions are not in the first one or two conversations, but later in the process:
Potential Parent question:
Our family is interested in minimizing the financial costs for college as there are other inherent costs we have to cover for college.
Non athletic scholarship schools
- What type of financial package is the school able to put together?
- How can we improve our financial package?
Athletic Scholarship Schools
- What type of scholarship package are you able to put together?
- What type of financial package is the school able to put together?
- Please let me know how does the athletic scholarship work?
What you are able to offer?