<p>Hi!</p>
<p>So I have a question for those of you who are experienced with this process.</p>
<p>I'm looking at some DIs and many DIII schools and I know many schools will often offer "support" to athletes. I just want to know if it is okay to ask the coach upfront if I will get supported. If so, how do I ask? Because I don't want to sound rude or like I'm using my sport to get into the school. </p>
<p>Thanks in advance!!</p>
<p>The coach at a small D1 school told my D (XC & track/field) that they ask admissions to keep open a certain number of slots for them. However, you need to have the grades/scores to get in. A coach at a large D1 told her sort of the same thing. I think it’s ok to ask the coach if they are “influential” in the admissions process. If you ask a coach upfront whether he/she would support you in admissions, I’m not sure if they can make that commitment right now. Too many factors come into play.</p>
<p>editor: thank you for your reply. it was certainly helpful and i agree that I shouldn’t ask upfront whether or not they will help me. I think my grades are good enough (hopefully). I have a 33 on my ACT, 790 on my Math II subject test, and a solid GPA. College coaches are interested in me but my problem is I just want to know HOW interested they are.</p>
<p>runner2411, that’s the 64 million dollar question! You have to remembe that you’re not the only athlete they’re looking at. Hopefully this fall you’ll receive offers for OVs.</p>
<p>Yup I hope so too, thanks again for your insight!</p>
<p>Runner2411, sounds like your scores are great! You need to be CALLING the coaches directly at the schools in which you are interested - and ask them directly how interested they are. Not sure your age, but before your senior year, they probably can’t call you back, but that’s ok - keep calling until you reach them. Ask them specifically “where do I fall on your radar for 2013?” (or whatever year you are). In our experience, they will answer you directly. They are not interested in wasting their time or yours and will usually be very upfront. Be prepared that they may ask you the same question and expect you to be just as honest. They may also ask what other schools you are looking at.</p>
<p>Squidge: thanks for your reply! Im definitely ping to call a few coaches now. I’m a rising senior by the way.
Is it against NCAA rules for a college coach to call me? Because I’ve received a few calls from coaches already…</p>
<p>runner2411, per NCAA rules, coaches can’t call you until after July 1. My D has asked coaches how many slots they plan to fill for their fall 2013 roster. Some are to the point, others are vague. Not all coaches will cut to the chase. There are many factors that come into play. Reach out to them. Have your questions ready.</p>
<p>Best of luck runner2411! You are a few short days away from them being able to call you back in D1 - that alone will tell you alot. I’m assuming the coaches that have already called you were D2 and D3. D3 can call anytime and D2 can call June 15 after your junior year. Good luck to you!!</p>
<p>Thanks guys!! It really helped.</p>
<p>i dont know how it works for track, but my coach was really upfront about it (i’m also a rising senior). i just asked, have you ever had a player who had trouble getting in/do all of your recruits always get accepted? and she just explained upfront the whole process. team has either 5 or 7 slots each year (in my case 5) and before they can commit an athlete they have to do an academic read and basically get an OK from admissions. other coaches i talked to were less clear about the whole process, but i guess it just depends. i also have high test scores so i just assumed admissions wouldnt be an issue at most of the schools i was looking at just because i knew that recruits have a better chance of getting in. anyway, good luck with everyting!</p>