- Before you visit, review the last 3-5 years to see how the team did in their conference XC/track championships: are they on the rise, holding steady, or dropping in the rankings?
- Consider asking the coach what his/her goals are for the team in the upcoming conference championships, and what you can do to help achieve those goals.
- What ancillary academic programs are used to help student athletes?
- Tutoring
- Study hall
- Workshops that focus on academic and professional growth, and mental health and well-being
- Computer resources
- Writing workshops
- Are there athletic advisors that monitor academic progress towards graduation, assist with developing organizational and time management skills, and focus on goal setting?
- What ancillary programs are used to help with sport performance?
- Weight training
- Nutrition counseling
- Yoga
- Deep-water running
- Mental Imagery
- What is your coaching philosophy?
- What percent of the incoming freshman class is still competing as seniors? (Look this up yourself.)
- What percent of incoming freshmen graduate in 4 years? (Look up the college’s general student body 4-year graduation rate before you ask.)
- What are your time management tips for freshmen?
- What are the 3 most common mistakes freshman make regarding academics/athletics?
- What two or three books would you recommend I read over the summer to help me adjust to the rigors of college academics and athletics?
- Do you redshirt incoming freshmen? If so, why?
- What happens if I get hurt while training or competing?
- Are there morning and afternoon training sessions?
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