A visit is your interview too
It probably feels like the visit is all about impressing the coach. It's also your chance to find out if this is a place you'd thrive. Good questions show maturity, and they get you real answers.
About your role
• "Where do you see me fitting into your program?"
• "How many athletes at my position are you recruiting in my class?"
• "What would you need to see from me this season?"
About the coach and team
• "How do you develop players at my position?"
• "How would your current players describe the team culture?"
• "How do you handle playing time decisions?"
About school and life
• "How do athletes balance practice and classes here?"
• "What academic support do athletes get?"
• "What does a normal week look like in season? Out of season?"
The best visits end with you knowing what they need, and them knowing what you want.
The one most families forget
Ask to talk with a current player without coaches in the room. Their honest view of the program and the campus is worth more than any brochure.
Instead of
"So, do you think I could get a scholarship?"
Say this
"What would you need to see from me in the next year for you to feel confident I'm a fit here?"
After the visit
Within a few days, email the coach a thank-you. Mention one thing that stood out and one thing you're doing next. Then write your own honest notes. How did it feel? Could you see yourself there?
The move
Before your next visit, pick five questions from this list and put them in your phone. Ask them out loud, and write down the answers that night.
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