Be organized!
Coaches are impressed when a student athlete has a set of questions they want to ask the coach - shows you have prepared for the time together. Just like your profile - make the questions you ask personable!
Make the questions specific to the school you are speaking to and/or visiting.
Ask questions that will ultimately guide your decision. Maximize your time you have with the head coach.
Don't waste the coaches time with questions that you received while attending an information session on recruiting. Be authentic, be different. Catch the attention of the coach!
Better ways to address the playing time question:
Be wary of coaches that promise a starting role or guarantee playing time.
- How many players do you have at the same position you see me p
- laying?
- What role do you see me fulfilling within the team next year?
- What plan do you have for me from now until my freshman year?
A few SAMPLE QUESTIONS
About the Soccer Program
- What position(s) do you see me playing on your team?
- What other players would I be competing with for the role?
- Will I be red shirted my freshman year?
- What are the training and conditioning expectations?
- What is your coaching style?
- How long do you plan to remain as the coach?
- How many players receive scholarships?
- Who else are you recruiting for this position?
- How many players are expected to be on the upcoming roster and how many do you typically carry?
- How often does the team travel?
- Does the program have a "B" team?
- Do you cut players during preseason? Are these signed players?
- If I am seriously injured while competing, who is responsible for my medical expenses?
About Academics
- I am interested in (program X); what can you tell me about that department?
- Do you have academic programs that support athletes?
- Are there restrictions in scheduling classes around training?
- How many credit hours is typical for the fall and winter semesters?
- Is spring/summer school a possibility/recommended?
- How many hours per day will athletics keep me from my studies?
- How many classes will I miss due to athletic commitments?
- What is the teams current GPA? Has this increased or decreased from last year?
- If I have a diagnosed and documented disability, what kind of academic services are available?
About University Life
- What's a typical day for a University student?
- What are the dorms or housing options? Do freshman have to stay on the dorms?
- Do I have to room with another soccer player or can I room with someone else?
- Do student-athletes live on campus?
- Is the city affordable / enjoyable?
- Is there a meal plan at the school?
- Is the school safe?
About Financial Aid
- What does a scholarship cover?
- How long will a scholarship last?
- Can I work while going to school?
- What is not covered in the scholarship?
- How is academic funding different than athletic funding
- Do I have to maintain a certain GPA to keep funding?
- Under what circumstances can my scholarship be cancelled or reduced?
- Will my scholarship be maintained if there is a change in coach?
- What scholarship money is available if I suffer an athletics career-ending injury?
