We focus so much on what to say or do to make a good impression on coaches that it can be hard to remember any conversation with college coaches is a two-way street.

While knowing what questions to expect from a college coach and how to answer them is important, this is a chance for you to find out whether you’ll excel at a member of this coach’s team.

The key is to know the right questions to ask to maximize your short time with a coach.

Before we get into specific questions that potential recruits should ask a college coach, let’s go over a few basics.