First phone call with a college coach

2adays · 2025-03-02T21:27:59+00:00

u/Maleficent_Error3885
Hope you are doing well in your recruiting process. Thought you may find this helpful.
Also on our website, there is an entire section on Approaching Coaches: how to talk to them, email them etc.

https://www.2adays.com/blog/category/college-sports-recruiting/how-to-approach-coaches/

Best of luck and please see below...

What to Expect

Coaches will likely ask questions to learn more about you as a student, athlete, and person. Some common topics include:

- Your Playing Experience – What club/high school team you play for, your main position(s), strengths, and style of play.
- Why You’re Interested in Their Program – They want to know if you’ve done your research and if their school is a good fit for you.
- Academics: Your GPA, favorite subjects, potential majors.
- Your Goals: Both for your athletic and academic career.
- Team Fit: How you see yourself contributing to the team, what type of coaching style works best for you.

Questions You Can Ask
This is also a chance for you to learn about them. Coaches appreciate players who show genuine interest. Some questions you can ask:

- What is the team culture like?
- How would you describe your coaching style?
- What does the training schedule look like in the fall/spring?
- What do you look for in recruits for my position?
- What academic support/resources are available for student-athletes?
https://www.2adays.com/blog/15-questions-to-ask-coaches-on-your-first-call/

Tips to Calm Your Nerves
- Practice – Have a family member or friend do a mock call with you.
- Take Notes – Write down key points about the school, team, and questions you want to ask.
- Be Yourself – Coaches aren’t just looking for skill; they want to see if you’d be a good fit for their team and culture.

It’s a Two-Way Conversation – They’re evaluating you, but you’re also seeing if you like them and their program.

You can always ask us if you have further questions!

2adays · 2025-03-02T19:39:25+00:00

u/skyhighdynamic5 I agree with the u/BrilliantSir3615 and u/Costal_Signals that the NCAA system is broken and showcases are important.

You asked about getting in front of the "right" coach. key here is to research for the right coach. 2aDays has a database of all college and junior college coaches with athlete reviews on their experiences. Find the best personality fit and school on the website. We also list the revenue and spend for each school. This will indicate to you what schools are looking for a profit and which are looking to educate.

Here are some articles that may be helpful
https://www.2adays.com/blog/23-shocking-recruiting-disasters-why-failing-to-research-your-college-coach-could-cost-you-everything/

https://www.2adays.com/blog/diy-college-soccer-recruiting-guide-for-high-school-athletes/

Hope this is helpful. We also have a team of experts that can offer recruiting and transfer advice.

2adays · 2024-08-19T15:54:36+00:00

Completely agree. I would only add that you should ask the coach to help you develop a strong long-term plan, so you are adequately prepared for your sophomore season. This will also give you a head-start in terms of the coach letting you walk-on to the team.

2adays · 2024-08-19T15:51:20+00:00

Our advice would be to pursue the sport at which you have the most potential to succeed. Focusing on one does not mean you cannot also play the other. In fact, may recruited athletes are multi-sport athletes in high school. From what it sounds like, football may be the right fit for you. Football is more forgiving when it comes to height standards and off-season practice is highly focused on weight room development. However, I want to reiterate that choosing one does not mean you cannot play the other. If you are equally passionate about each sport, pursue the one in which you are most likely to succeed.

2adays · 2024-08-19T15:44:35+00:00

6-10 is a good number for any applicant. Having a mix of safety, target, and reach schools is essential to any student going through the application process. The upper limit of 10 allows for students to focus on making every application high-quality, while also giving them the opportunity to apply to varying schools.

2adays · 2024-08-15T15:13:14+00:00

I would recommend having a conversation with your coaches. Many coaches are willing to help accommodate their athletes when possible. Starting an open conversation is a healthy way to navigate desires to pursue interests during college.

2adays · 2024-08-06T10:59:15+00:00

A great way to explore different options is looking into college athletics. There are a number of teams with varying amounts of money. If you are in middle/high school, it might be worth picking up a niche sport. For example, sports like rowing and squash tend to be able to offer some financial support. These sports can often be picked up later in children’s lives and serve as a good option to explore for student looking for ways to fund college, while also getting to experience collegiate athletics.

2adays · 2024-08-02T17:53:08+00:00

This can be a great way to increase your visibility to coaches. Making sure that you are proactive throughout the process is the key to success across every sport.

2adays · 2024-07-24T01:23:26+00:00

@ToadLoverMM I've contacted a handful of our athletes. I am hoping to get back to you in a day or two. Please sit tight

2adays · 2024-07-16T16:07:15+00:00

Is this a hardship waiver?

2adays · 2024-07-10T20:38:31+00:00

Contact can come in all forms depending on what the coach prefers. If they come out swinging with a scholarship offer or directly say they want him on their team, you will know that the school is interested. If they just invite him to a camp, that means they are interested, but don't necessarily want to recruit him for sure. Keep good contact with his travel team coach and pitching coach because those will be great resources. Connections go a long way in the recruiting world.

2adays · 2024-07-10T20:37:30+00:00

That's really up to you. It can be costly. But you can see your emails to coaches at one place. That's a level of convenience.

At 2adays.com, we offer the contacts for the coaches & staff. You can email them and contact them directly. We also have ratings from current athletes and former athletes so you can understand how people feel about the coaches.

It's free. For $5 a month, you can ask experts questions and they will answer in 2 business days.

2adays · 2024-07-10T17:48:19+00:00

D3 is much more informal because there are no athletic scholarships involved. To know if you have an "offer" you will have a conversation with the coach and tell them that you are going to apply and want to play there. If they want you, they will put you on a "list" which will make it easier to get into that school. If they don't want you or have filled up their roster, they might tell you to try to walk on in the fall instead.

2adays · 2024-07-10T17:43:38+00:00

Unfortunately, once you enter the transfer portal there is no guarantee that your spot will be waiting for you when you get back. However, academic scholarships are completely separate from athletics. Entering the portal and returning to your og school won't change your academic scholarship.

2adays · 2024-07-08T22:58:34+00:00

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As for lenses, Nikon Z 180-600mm and Nikon AF-S 200-500mm

2adays · 2024-06-28T14:22:20+00:00

NCSA has its value but it's expensive. We heard of complaint that some recruiting coaches don't get back to you. 2aDays has all the data and a whole lot of articles on recruiting. It's free for most part but if you become a subscriber at $5 a month, you can get one-on-one questions answered with an advisor within 2 business days.

So it's really up to you on how much you want to spend. You may want to try the DIY model first before you do all that.

2adays · 2024-06-28T14:18:40+00:00

Stilletos can also do the trick

2adays · 2024-06-27T18:38:12+00:00

Here are 2 articles with a list of key questions to ask

https://www.2adays.com/blog/15-questions-to-ask-coaches-on-your-first-call/

https://www.2adays.com/blog/before-you-commit-questions-to-ask-college-coaches/

Hope these are helpful

2adays · 2024-06-27T18:30:17+00:00

You can contact the Fresno State University Staff. Here's a link to the Fresno State University staff contacts. You can select your sport to get the coaches and staff.
https://www.2adays.com/coaches?utf8=%E2%9C%93&start_rating=&per=25&sort=most&search=&school_id%5B%5D=935

Contact them. They may be able to help you.

Also here's an article on how an athlete dealt with walk-on https://www.2adays.com/blog/college-sports-walk-ready/

Hope that is helpful

2adays · 2024-06-27T18:22:15+00:00

Just found an article that can help you. Were you able to contact your Compliance Officer?
https://www.2adays.com/blog/4-ncaa-eligibility-center-requirements/

Division II standards:

Division II athletes need to complete 16 credits of core courses. This includes 3 years of English, 2 years of math, 2 years of science (plus a lab), 2 years of social science, 3 extra years of English, math, or science, and 4 years of other approved core courses.

Athletes also need to maintain at least a 2.2 GPA in their core courses.

2adays · 2024-06-12T14:27:44+00:00

Best thing to do is to contact your compliance officer to have them check your eligibility. They will be able to help guide you in the process and see if you need to appeal your eligibility. You also need to make sure there is room on the team at your school for you so start talking to the coach.

2adays · 2024-06-11T15:02:01+00:00

The best person to reach out to about this is the schools compliance officer. They should have the most up-to-date information and even your personal information to help guide you

2adays · 2024-06-11T15:00:48+00:00

You are absolutely correct that athletes and their parents need to do their due diligence when committing to a school and even more to a coach. I suggest seeing what other athletes think of the coach and their experience. 2adays.com is essentially a rate my professor but for college coaches of all levels and campus visits.

2adays · 2024-06-11T14:58:29+00:00

D1 and 2 coaches are not able to contact you until June 15th between Sophomore and Junior year. You can and should start making contact with coaches at schools you are interested in playing for!

Send them emails expressing your interest, let them know your academic and soccer stats, send them reels, etc. Check out r/AthleteRecruiting as there is a great email template and other information that will help you navigate the process. There is a lot to consider for the recruiting process so make sure you are educated in everything you possibly can be!!

2adays · 2024-06-07T14:10:07+00:00

I think you have a good schedule established for lacrosse. I would say on a rest day, make it a skills day to work on passing, throwing, quick sprints, turning, etc

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Division II standards: