My Athletic Career 1.) What position will I play on your team? 2.) Have you personally watched me play? If so, why do you think my skills fit into your program? 3.) Describe the current players competing at the same position. What skills do they possess? 4.) How many freshmen are being recruited for my position? 5.) Where do you see me fitting in the program this year? Years 2, 3 and 4? 6.) What chance do I have to win playing time as a freshman? 7.) I know you have a list of potential recruits for this position. Where am I on that list? 8.) Can I “redshirt” my first year? Under what conditions do you typically redshirt players? 9.) What are the physical requirements each year? (training commitments, weight, etc.) 10.) Will I receive a written contract or tender? 11.) What are your expectations of me as a player? As a person? The Coach and Coaching Staff 1.) How would you best describe your coaching style? 2.) Where do you place your emphasis (offense, defense) during training and games or matches? 3.) When does your head coaching contract end? 4.) What is each of the assistant coaches responsible for? 5.) How does your team treat walk-ons? 6.) What is the typical year like for your student athletes? (off-season training program) 7.) What is the typical day like for your student athletes during the season? During the off-season? 8.) How important is this particular sport to your school’s athletic director? 9.) What is the current status of the college’s relationship with the NCAA (or NAIA)? Sports and Academics 1.) What percentage of your players on scholarship graduate in four years? 2.) What is the team’s GPA from last year? 3.) Describe the typical class size. 4.) What do you do to academically support your players? (Tutors, study hall requirements, staff, class load) 5.) Am I allowed time to make up classes and tests missed because of the competition schedule? 6.) Are tutors provided for athletes? 7.) How do students compensate for time out of the classroom? 8.) What are your policies for missed practices or being late due to class commitments? 9.) Do you have a solid academic advising center? How many players take advantage of it? 10.) How many credits are required for me to be eligible to compete? 11.) How many credits are required for me to keep my financial aid? The Team 1.) Do the players on the team all live in the same dorm? 2.) Will I be required to live on campus all four years? 3.) Where state/region do most of your players come from? 4.) Are there any unique team-building activities you do in your program? 5.) How many games/matches are there in a season? 6.) How much travel do you have in a typical year? 7.) What tournaments do you play in? 8.) What are the most impressive accomplishments of your program in the past five years? 9.) What are your team conduct rules? Are they the college’s minimums or are they tougher? 10.) Am I expected to stay in town during the summer? 11.) When does the season begin? End? 12.) What are my off-season responsibilities? Finances and Scholarships 1.) Specifically, what expenses does the financial aid and/or scholarship package cover? (Tuition, room, board, books, special assessments, supplies)? 2.) Is financial aid available for summer school? 3.) If I’m injured, what happens to my financial aid? 4.) What are my opportunities for employment while I’m a student? 5.) What conditions are used to determine annual renewal of scholarship? 6.) What medical expenses does the college cover? Do I need other insurance?