The wise prospect seeks answers to many important questions.
While the coach/recruiter of the college will be your primary
source for answers, be aware that other sources are also avail-
able. These include: other athletes (usually met while visiting
the campus and not necessarily the guide assigned to you by
the coach), college-produced introductory reading material,
catalogs, college websites, and observations made on the cam-
pus. Arm yourself with this book by keeping it conveniently
located at your telephone and with you (but out of sight) at all
times when visiting a campus.
A word of caution: be careful not to appear that you are
investigating the coach. However, be sure to get the answers
as they can provide you with the information from which you
can make an informed and therefore, good decision. While a
coach may string you along, it is quite rare that a coach will
lie when asked a direct question.
It is very important that you get satisfactory answers to each
of the following questions before you commit to a coach or
college. Some of these questions will be better asked in-person
while on a visit. As your conversation proceeds with the coach,
you will get an idea what questions you should ask while on the
phone and which questions to ask when you visit the college.
chapter 14
Visit Questions