When it's your turn
Coaches expect to meet parents. They often want to, because family matters in where an athlete ends up. The question is timing and topic.
Your questions to ask
• "How does athletic and academic aid work here?"
• "What support do athletes get with classes?"
• "What does a normal week look like for players?"
• "What's your timeline, and what do you need from us?"
Questions to leave alone
• "How much will she play as a freshman?"
• "Why hasn't he gotten an offer yet?"
• "She's better than the player you just signed."
How a family handles a hard conversation tells a coach what four years would look like.
Never do this
Don't criticize your athlete's current club or high school coach. College coaches often know them, and they hear it as a warning sign.
Instead of
"Why hasn't anyone offered him yet?"
Say this
"What would you need to see from him this season to feel confident he's a fit?"
The move
Before your next coach conversation, write down two questions that are yours (money, academics, logistics) and let your athlete handle the rest.
Stop guessing who's paying attention.
Answer 4 quick questions and get one clear step your family can take this week. No score, no grade.
Prospect-Orbit Pro syncs your coach emails automatically, keeps every program's status in one view, and reminds you when it's time to follow up.