<p>Bessie,
As a parent, I would be wary of getting too involved. After all, the coach is recruiting your child, not you. They want to think that the student is making the decision. If your child is not comfortable asking the coach these questions, then he/she is probably not comfortable with the coach period, and should consider that fact. There have been all kinds of stories of pushy parents with coaches and the negative impact. I have heard some of these stories personally from coaches. My own approach has been to let my kids handle all conversations and correspondence. The only time I have actually spoken to a coach or met with one, has been on official visits at their invitation (except for the obligatory handshake and introductions). Of course, I have asked my kids to document everything said or received and put it in a file, so they know how and when to follow up.</p>