January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 100 QUESTIONS TO ASK COLLEGE COACHES 🎯 GENERAL INTEREST & FIT (1–20) What traits do you value most in athletes at my position? What made you interested in your current recruits? What separates athletes who succeed in your program? How would you describe the culture of your team? What will a typical day look like for me if I join your program? What type of player usually earns early playing time? How do you evaluate high school athletes during games? What stands out most when you watch a recruit compete? What does leadership look like on your team? What makes your program different from others? What do you enjoy most about coaching here? How would you describe your coaching style? What qualities do you value off the field? What type of athletes fit best in your system? What kind of mindset do you look for in recruits? What makes athletes want to stay in your program long term? Do you have a strength and conditioning coach? How is your school’s program for my intended major? If I stepped on campus tomorrow, what’s one thing I should know? Does your school have on-campus housing for athletes? 🛠️ DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING (21–40) How does player development work in your program? Do you have a JV team or developmental roster? What areas do you focus on most when developing athletes? How do you help players improve once they arrive? What does your strength and conditioning program look like? Do you have a player development coach? How do freshmen typically develop during their first year? What resources do players have for improvement? How do you track player progress? How do you help athletes transition from high school to college? How do you balance development with competition? What separates players who make big jumps in your program? How do you support athletes who need extra development? What does offseason training look like? How do you approach skill development vs. strength development? Do you utilize film for development? How often do players receive feedback from coaches? How do athletes earn increased responsibility? What habits do your most improved players have in common? How do you help athletes reach their potential? 🧭 RECRUITING PROCESS & TIMELINE (41–60) What does your recruiting timeline usually look like? How do you evaluate recruits over time? What steps come after continued communication? How do visits factor into your recruiting process? What do you look for as recruiting progresses? How big will your recruiting class be this year? What helps you feel confident in a recruit? How do you handle recruiting athletes with multiple interests? How do you decide when to move forward with a recruit? How does position depth affect recruiting? What makes a recruit stand out over time? What role does consistency play in recruiting? How do you evaluate growth from year to year? What does continued interest look like on your end? How should recruits best communicate moving forward? When do you usually finalize your recruiting board? How important are unofficial or official visits in decisions? What makes you prioritize one recruit over another late in the process? What information helps you evaluate me most effectively? How do academics factor into your recruiting decisions? 🎓 ACADEMICS & LIFE BALANCE (61–80) How do athletes balance academics and athletics? What academic support systems are available? How does your staff support student success? What GPA standards do you value most? How important are academics in your recruiting process? How do you help athletes manage their time? What majors are most common among athletes? How flexible is scheduling for athletes? How do players handle travel and schoolwork? What resources help athletes stay eligible? How do you support athletes off the field? What expectations do you have in the classroom? How do athletes stay accountable academically? How do you help athletes grow as people? What life skills do players gain from your program? Are academic advisors assigned specifically to athletes? How do you support athletes who may struggle academically early on? How often do coaches check in on academic progress? How does academic performance impact playing time? How do you help athletes stay on track academically during the season? 🏆 COMPETITION, ROLE & EXPECTATIONS (81–95) How do players earn playing time? What will it take me to earn a starting spot? How do athletes compete for roles? How do you communicate roles to players? What do you expect from athletes on game day? How do you reward consistency? What does accountability look like in your program? How do you handle adversity within the team? What separates starters from others? How do athletes grow into larger roles? How do you define a successful season? What traits do your best players have in common? Who are your best players and what will it take to outwork them? How do players earn trust from the coaching staff? What does an athlete at my position need to do daily to earn playing time? 🔜 CLOSING & NEXT STEPS (96–100) What should I continue doing to stay on your radar? What areas should I focus on improving right now? How can I best support your evaluation process? What would you like to see from me moving forward? What’s the best way to continue building this relationship? Uncategorized CommunicationQuestionsrecruiting