Home Visit

Athlete's perspective

• To get to know the Coach better.
  
• Ask direct questions about academics, scholarship, the program and expectations.
  
• It's you chance to interview the Coach!

Coach's perspective

• NCAA rules no longer allow athletes to sign in front of a College Coach.

• However expect the Coaches to push for a verbal commitment.

• If you feel pressured you aren't ready to make a commitment.

• To avoid pressure - make it clear from the beginning of the meeting that you will need time to discuss any offer as a family.

• It is a reasonable demand. This allows you to review your notes and discuss your options without making a hasty decision.

What does a Verbal Commitment mean?

• Understand a Verbal Commitment is not a legally binding contract.

• The athlete and/or college can back out of the commitment.

What if you don't verbally commit, will they offer your Scholarship to someone else?

• Coaches usually recruit more than one person at a position.

• Understand your slot may be taken by someone else if you don't commit.

• The Recruiting game involves sales and timing.

• That is why you should do your homework ahead of time!

• If a school sends you a National Letter of Intent and/or a financial–aid agreement, you are guaranteed a scholarship.