NCSA College Athletic Scholarships Blog

Ask Coach Taylor – Do you have to be on a college coach’s recruiting radar in order to take an unofficial visit?

Short answer:  No.

Long answer:  Athletes are allowed to take an unlimited number of unofficial visits regardless of whether or not they are on a college coach’s radar and they are a great way to learn more about the school and visit the campus.  You can learn more about unofficial visits here.
 
However, an unofficial visit absolutely could be more productive from a recruiting standpoint if you have established a relationship with the college coach already and are on their radar.  If you are on a coach’s list, even if the visit is unofficial, you might be able to accomplish more.

At the very least, make an attempt to communicate with the college coach prior to your visit through email or phone.  Even if you were not on their radar before, letting the coach know you are coming could make the visit even more effective.  

Send your recruiting questions to askcoachtaylor@ncsasports.org

You can also get your questions answered directly by contacting an NCSA Recruiting Coordinator at 866-579-6272.

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