Questions to ask Coaches/Recruiters

Academics and Eligibility

  • What percentage of players on scholarship graduate?
  • What is the current team's grade point average?
  • What academic support programs are available to student athletes?
  • How many credit hours should I take in season and out of season?
  • What pace do I need to follow to obtain my degree on time?
  • Are there restrictions in scheduling classes around practice?
  • Is summer school available?
  • If I need to take summer school classes, will it be paid by the college?
  • If I have a diagnosed and documented disability, what kind of academic services are available?
  • How much time is spent in class, practice, study and travel?

Recruiting

  • What position will I play on your team?
  • What other players may be competing at the same position?
  • What year in school are those players?
  • Who else are you recruiting for my position?
  • Will I be redshirted my first year?
  • When does the head coach's contract end?
  • How long does the coach intend to stay?
  • How would you best describe your head coach's coaching style?
  • What expectations do you have for training and conditioning?
  • If I'm seriously injured while competing, who is responsible for my medical expenses?
  • Is medical insurance provided by the college?
  • Is medical insurance required for my participation?
  • What are preferred, invited and uninvited walk-on situations?
  • How many earn scholarships?

Scholarship/Financial Aid

  • Exactly how much will my athletic scholarship be?
  • What will and will not be covered?
  • How long does my scholarship last?
  • Under what circumstances would my scholarship would be reduces or canceled?
  • Are the academic criteria tied to maintaining the scholarship?
  • Will my scholarship cover summer school?
  • What scholarship money is available after eligibility is exhausted to help me complete my degree?
  • Who is financially responsible if I am injured while competing?
  • What scholarship money is available if I suffer an athletic career-ending injury?
  • Will my scholarship remain if there is a head coaching change?
  • What are my opportunities for employment while I am a student athlete?
  • Can I work during the season, out of season or during vacation periods?
 
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