| When speaking with college coaches you need to | | | | 2) What are the strength and conditioning |
| be prepared to ask questions to gather the | | | | requirements each year? |
| information you need to get a better idea if that | | | | 4) When does your contract expire? |
| school and football program is a good fit for you. | | | | 5) Describe the typical day for a student-athlete? |
| Remember it is a two way street, as the coach | | | | 6) How is the support of the local community? |
| is checking you out, you are checking things out | | | | What is there to do with some spare time? |
| at the same time. | | | | 7) What types of financial aid are typically |
| The coach will be impressed that you did your | | | | available for student-athletes like me? |
| homework when your asking questions. Asking | | | | 8) If I'm injured, what happens to my financial |
| questions is all a part of the recruiting process. | | | | aid? |
| There are lots of questions that you can ask | | | | 9) What's the best way to stay in touch with |
| coaches that would never think of without getting | | | | you? |
| some guidance. Get a copy of the "Guide For The | | | | 10) What's the next step? What should "we" do |
| College Bound Student-athlete" from the NCAA. | | | | from here? |
| To stimulate thought for you I have listed ten | | | | I hope this short list of questions help. Keep in |
| very good questions below. | | | | mind that you are competing against thousands of |
| 1) How many other student-athletes are seriously | | | | other athletes and you need every edge that you |
| recruiting at my position? | | | | can get. By asking questions a college coach will |
| 2) What has the team record been the past few | | | | sense your interest. College coaches want to |
| seasons? | | | | know that you are interested in their programs. |
