<p>Hey! I’ve been talking to an assistant coach for women’s basketball and I was wondering if there are any school-specific questions that I should include? The school is Princeton by the way.</p>
<p>I already have a small list, but any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!</p>
<p>bumppppppppppp!</p>
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<li>How many hours per week would be devoted to team activites and practice?
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<li>Does the coach have any restrictions on what major you might choose?</li>
<li>Would I have a teammate as a roommate or would I be able to assimilate into<br>
campus life just like every other fresman?</li>
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<p>Thanks so much! Those are great questions! </p>
<p>Anyone else?</p>
<p>do they intend to win?:)</p>
<p>hahahaha I don’t know if she would appreciate that question!</p>
<p>I don’t who to attribute this list to, but it was on this board a while back and I thought enough of it to copy it. Hope it is helpful.</p>
<p>Some questions to ask:
–What academic support services are available to students? Are there any services (eg. counseling, study halls, priority course registration) especially for student athletes or athletes from that specific team? Is there a charge for tutoring or is it free?
–Ask the team members about their courseload and majors. How many credits/units they are taking per semester/quarter? Are they on track to graduate with the rest of their class? How accommodating are the professors regarding their travel schedule.
–Are there any majors that the coach would consider to be incompatible with playing your child’s sport? For Cornell, the answer may be architecture, due to the great number of time-consuming projects.
–Which coaches would be working with your child? Make sure you meet everyone who will be in contact with your child–not just the recruiter or head coach. What is the authority structure of the coaching staff? The team? What are the responsibilties of the captains? (Questions of this nature cue you in to how paternalistic the coach is, and how much the team controls the athlete’s life.)
–What would a typical daily schedule look like for an athlete on this team? Frequency of practices? Weight/alternative training? Frequency of games/matches/meets? How often and to where does the team travel?
–Are there any team obligations over school breaks and summers, such as practices, training regimens, tournaments, pre-season camps, etc.
–How would the coach see your child contributing to the team, and on what timetable?
–What is the philosophy of the school’s athletic program?
–What does the coach consider to be his coaching strengths? Can he give examples of how has he helped current team members improve?
–Does the coach require his athletes to room with team members? If not, how many team members do this voluntarily? Is the team housed together in one dorm?
–What health services, such as physical therapy, are availbable on campus for athletes?</p>
<p>^^ I think that was the always-helpful GFG.</p>
<p>OP, (and others with this question) some of the most enlightening conversation we had were the ones we didn’t plan. If you’re visiting the campus, allow some extra time to hang out in common areas like student centers or dining halls. On our unofficial visit to Princeton D met with the coach, and was introduced to some team members who happened by. Later in the day we ran in to these girls in a dining facility. We ended up sitting down with them and asking LOTS of questions about the program. Look for opportunities for casual contact, ask open ended questions, and then just listen. Most kids on the team won’t say much negative to a recruit, but you can read between the lines, if there’s something to worry about, and otherwise pick up lots of information about things you might never ask a coach. Enjoy the process.</p>
<p>As for what makes a great recruit…</p>
<p>SAT#s,
ACT#s, etc etc</p>
<h1>of slots</h1>
<h1>of students they start with–and how many get officals</h1>
<p>If they start talking to like 200 girls and then only offer say 15 officals–you need to know what it takes to run the race</p>
<p>Questions to ask Ivy League Coaches? </p>
<p>Q: I see myself contributing/adding to your team as a xxxxxxx (pick sport here). As the Head Coach, how do you see me fitting into your team? What skills do I need to develop to be a starter? When do you think we will compete for an Ivy title and advance in the NCAA tournament?</p>
<p>These questions are in the coaches “wheel house”. He should be able to articulate how he views your skills, the current team and the future program.</p>