Questions to ask

Before scheduling visits, it's important to sit down and speak with your student-athlete to see what is most important. What are they looking for in their college experience?

• Athletics

  • What does a typical day look like?

  • What time of the day do you practice?

  • How long are the practices normally and how are they structured?

  • Who travels for competition?

  • What criteria are used to determine travel squads?

  • Do you ever take alternatives or individuals when you travel?

  • What are the goals for the team this season?

  • Where do you see the future of this program?

  • How big is this year's recruiting class?

• Facilities 

  • How much time is required to commute back and forth to and from training sites?

  • Where does the team practice/workout - are there more than one site? (i.e. tennis courts and workout room)

  • Is there an athletic trainer assigned specifically to the team?

  • Do you have access to the training facilities on the weekends or during breaks?

  • Do they offer adequate support with physical therapists, chiropractors, and massage therapists?

• Questions to ask the team

  • What does a typical day look like? (compare it to the coach's answer)

  • How do you like the coaching staff?

  • How do you manage academics and athletics?

  • Are you close with one another?

  • What is your favourite thing about the school?

  • If you could do it all over again would you choose this university?

  • Any advice for me?

• Student Life

  • What kind of housing choices are there?

  • Does the team live together?

  • Where does the majority of the team live - residence halls or off-campus?

  • How will I be assigned a roommate?

  • What percentage of students live in campus housing?

  • Are dormitories an option after freshman year?

  • What are the meal plan options?

  • What is the food like - are there adequate healthy food options?

• Academic Support

  • Are there any degree programs student-athletes aren't able to do?

  • What type of access is there to tutors?

  • Do athletes get preferential treatment when enrolling for classes?

  • Are study hall hours required of all student-athletes?

• Financial Aid

  • What amount of athletic scholarship do you have available for me?

  • What other options are there for financial aid? (i.e. academic scholarships)

  • Do I qualify for any of those?

  • Where can I learn more about your merit scholarships? 

•  Future Opportunities

  • Does the school help with  sponsorships or opportunities to turn pro in my sport?

  • Am I able to get an internship/job in between seasons?

  • Do student-athletes get help in acquiring a job after graduation? 

Axelsen, E. (2023, December 12). 40 Questions to Ask on Your College Recruiting Visit. College Sport US. https://collegesport.us/component/easyblog/40-questions-to-ask-on-your-college-recruiting-visit?itemid=435