Coaches Corner: Boise State University Women’s Golf Coach Nicole Harris
May 12th, 2010 - by
1. How would you describe yourself as a coach?
Competitive, Intense and Hard-Working
2. What’s unique about the experience at Boise State University?
The most unique thing about Boise State is our blue football field (that everyone always wants to see!) but in golf I think it is the close bond the team members have and how well they always get along.
3. What do recruits need to know about you?
I am very passionate about golf and want to win. Therefore, my expectations are high but I will do anything I can to help a player succeed.
4. What do you look for in recruits?
Athletic individuals who have not yet reached their potential, who are competitive and who set high goals and are willing to work toward them.
5. What is the one thing every recruit needs to do with the recruiting process?
I don’t think there is just one thing I can narrow it down to! First, you MUST put your graduation year on EVERYTHING! This includes emails, phone calls, letters, etc. or a coach will not respond. This means the actual year you will graduate, not the year you are in school (sophomore, junior, etc.). Also, some junior golf results are hard to find so include your scores in emails. If you don’t and the coach cannot find them, you probably won’t receive a reply. Finally, and possibly the most important thing would include taking as many campus visits – official or unofficial – as possible to make an informed decision. There is no need to rush such an important decision.
6. What sort of questions do you really like to hear from recruits?
I like to hear questions about practice/qualifying and workout as well as what to expect. I really don’t want the players to get here and say “I didn’t realize it was going to be like this…” because it is important to be prepared in order to be successful.
7. What turns you off when you?re recruiting a student athlete?
Players who are only concerned with scholarship money. It is important to have a good experience during college and find a place that feels like home. So many players are concerned with the money aspect and don’t pay attention to the other details. Being happy comes from being successful, not from any amount of scholarship money.
8. What do you think your program is the most successful at?
Boise State Women’s Golf is successful at getting players experience from the very beginning as freshmen and helping to lower scores by working on course management and short game that are sometimes overlooked in junior golf. Being able to gain experience traveling as a freshman is so important to reaching the goals players set by the time they graduate.
9. Why should a recruit consider your program?
A player should consider our program because of the academic and athletic experience she will have at Boise State, the commitment by the coaching staff and entire athletic department to excellence, and the variety of championship golf courses we use for practice and playing everyday to improve.
10. If a recruit is interested in your program, how should they reach out to you?
The best way to contact me is via email at nicoleharris1@boisestate.edu. The most important thing is not to forget the grad year!! It is also good to include scores from recent tournaments.






