Questions to Ask Colleges/Recruiters
The following questions are provided as example questions you will want to consider asking colleges you are looking at in the recruiting process. Click here for a printable, fill-in-the-blank version of the questions.
Questions
- What year is your current position?
- What other players may be competing for the starting position?
- What division and Conference are you in?
- Do you ever redshirt athletes?
- Do you offer year by year scholarships for 4 or 5 years?
- What expectations do you have for training and conditioning?
- When does Coach contract end? How long does the Coach plan on staying?
- Would a scholarship be maintained if the coach changes?
- Who else are you recruiting for this position?
- If you are a setter ask if they prefer a 6-2 or 5-1 offense?
- If you got hurt would you have your scholarship renewed for all years?
- Do you have a whatever degree program? What is it ranked?
- What percentage of players on scholarship graduate from your school?
- What academic support programs are available to student-athletes?
- Is summer school available to athletes at no cost?
- How many credit hours should I take in season and out of season?
- Do most athletes finish their degree in four years?
- What is a typical day for a student athlete?
- What are the residence halls like?
- Do you have to live on campus all four years?
- If not, what is the amount towards living expenses?
- Are all books and fees paid for?
- What fees are not covered by the scholarship?
- What other financial assistance is available?
- Is it legal for me to receive another scholarship?
