Questions to Ask College Soccer Coaches
Recruiting questions to evaluate fit, development plan, scholarships, academics, and team culture in college soccer.
1Where do you see me positionally and tactically in your system?
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Where do you see me positionally and tactically in your system?
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Why this works
Seeks specific evaluation beyond generic praise.
2What’s the depth chart and graduation outlook for my position?
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What’s the depth chart and graduation outlook for my position?
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Why this works
Assesses opportunity windows for minutes.
3How do you develop players technically in-season?
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How do you develop players technically in-season?
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Why this works
Looks for structured individual plans.
4What does a typical training microcycle look like?
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What does a typical training microcycle look like?
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Why this works
Reveals periodization and sports science.
5How are scholarships awarded and renewed here?
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How are scholarships awarded and renewed here?
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Why this works
Understands partials, expectations, and timelines.
6How do you support academics and missed classes for travel?
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How do you support academics and missed classes for travel?
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Why this works
Ensures tutoring and faculty coordination.
7What’s the return-to-play protocol after injury?
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What’s the return-to-play protocol after injury?
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Why this works
Checks medical staff, S&C, and communication.
8How do captains and seniors shape culture?
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How do captains and seniors shape culture?
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Why this works
Leadership and accountability signals.
9What film metrics matter most to you for my role?
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What film metrics matter most to you for my role?
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Why this works
Aligns on improvement expectations.
10How often do freshmen contribute meaningful minutes?
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How often do freshmen contribute meaningful minutes?
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Why this works
Reality check on opportunity in year one.
11Can I meet current players one-on-one?
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Can I meet current players one-on-one?
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Why this works
Seeks unfiltered culture read.
12What’s the next step in recruiting if we’re aligned?
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What’s the next step in recruiting if we’re aligned?
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Why this works
Sets clear timeline and actions.
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