This sports discussion has been very interesting and instructive. We’ve had a range of experiences, from one coach coming to watch DS plan, to him meeting with coaches in his main and second sports, on-going email correspondence, and in one case interviewing with one of the varsity coaches, who’s in the admissions office. He’s a very good but not recruited athlete, so I’m curious to see how it plays out. @AppleNotFar @GoatMama @MAandMEmom - The questions you’ve provided and insights are very helpful and I think relevant for DS; thank you. He’s talked about some of these things, but they will be good to revisit when he knows what his options are, if any. I have also wondered the same thing about whether AOs and ADs talk with their counterparts at other schools 
Thanks to all for sharing the experiences!