Talking to coach at college game

iMlearning · Mar 20, 2015

We are planning on seeing a college game very soon at a school that is very interested in DD and they've had a lot of communication. Is it proper or even possible to say hi to the coach while there? We were going tomorrow bur it got canceled and both schools playing have shown interest in her but another game is coming up soon.

JAD · Mar 20, 2015

You can certainly say "hi" to them, and they may or may not respond. Do not be offended if they don't. Some coaches are willing to be cordial, while others are sticklers for following the rules.

slingnit · Mar 20, 2015

If they are very interested I would have her call, text or email and let them know she is coming. If it is a home game she can talk to them as much as they will let her. They would probably show a little hospitality and talk with her after the game or have her listen in to some of the coach talk with the team.

iMlearning · Mar 20, 2015

email

slingnit said:
If they are very interested I would have her call, text or email and let them know she is coming. If it is a home game she can talk to them as much as they will let her. They would probably show a little hospitality and talk with her after the game or have her listen in to some of the coach talk with the team.

I think that's a good idea. If the weather looks good I'll have her email tomorrow. She's talked to the coach several times on the phone and he's been very generous when she's visited, but I'd hate her to call during the season.
If tomorrow's games would have worked out, her former hitting coach was going to be there and his daughter plays for the visiting team. He wanted them to meet. At any rate, it's the home team she's most interested in.

sluggers · Mar 21, 2015

Is it proper or even possible to say hi to the coach while there?

Be realistic about you goals: The coach is not going to drop everything and spend 10 minutes chatting with you. The most you can hope for is, "Hi! Thanks for coming!" Your goal is simply to let the coach know you are there.

Either you have to get there early (an hour before the game starts) or stay late (an hour after the game ends).

Here is what the coach is doing:

1) Warm ups.
2) Lineups
3) Game
4) Post-game debriefing
5) Home team has to straighten up.
6) Visiting team gets on bus and leaves.
7) Showers

The coaches are really pressed for time. So, don't expect much more than "Glad you could make it."

Sparky Guy · Mar 21, 2015

If you are attending a game at the campus of the school your DD is interested in the coach can talk to your DD all she wants. As the others have pointed out, make sure to plan on staying late or coming early. Contact the coach beforehand and let them know you are coming. That way they can plan on making time for your DD. Let them tell you if it's better to stay later or come earlier. Showing up unannounced can throw off a coaches plans or they may not be able to change their plans to accommodate your DD.

iMlearning · Mar 21, 2015

email

I really appreciate the help. She emailed him earlier today so we'll see what happens. I hope the field is good enough to play on tomorrow.

1696 · Mar 25, 2015

In my experience, an email a day or two before the game saying you're coming will get a reply from the coach. Something like "look for me after the game". We do. The coach spends about 5 minutes talking with us (DD and parent). My DD liked the attention.

The real opportunity for communication and sizing up a coach is a campus visit, sleepover with a player, observe conditioning, practice, etc.

Maxx · Apr 20, 2015

If you are on their campus and you came voluntarily, they can talk to you.

If you are attending a game at the campus of the school your DD is interested in the coach can talk to your DD all she wants.

While this is true, most coaches avoid it unless they are seriously interested in the student-athlete. Otherwise they are stuck talking to every Jane, Sally, and Helen who think they can play college softball.

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