Ack! A College Coach Just Called. What Should I Do?!?
If a coach calls you, be an active participant on the phone. Don't just sit there and receive a lecture. Think on your feet, ask questions, and make observations.
At the end of the call, thank the coach for taking the time to call you. Let him know that you will be in touch in the near future.
If you self-recruit well, as a senior you will start receiving phone calls from your candidate coaches. Your work will have begun to put you in the college recruiting spotlight. This does not mean, however, that you should stop calling the coaches.
You should definitely reciprocate from time to time. It's a great way to raise your standing. In other words, if a coach has been calling you, a call from you will leave him feeling very positive about your recruitment.
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