Dayton Raiders Swim Club

Planning Your College Visit

College visits are common for seniors deciding on where to attend school and swim in college. Below are just a few sample questions that I feel are appropriate to ask. You  will gain insight into the college program you are considering swimming for, making your decision easier.  Chances are, you will spend plenty of time with the current athletes and the coaching staff around the campus and possibly off campus.  I believe being yourself is crucial and I believe that you will know in your heart afterwards or during the visit if you might be a good candidate for that school. Good Luck!  If you need to call me with a question please feel free to do so, but enjoy yourself, have fun and just treasure the moment.!  
- Head Coach Kevin Weldon

Make sure you get in the water while you are there!  Very, Very Important!!!!!!

  1. 1ST make sure to be yourself and have fun! 

  2. As soon as you return home “jot” down the pros and cons of the program/school

  3. Get to know the team members and coaches

What to ask the College Coaches
Questions you can ask the coaches of the college you are visiting

  1. What kind of swimmer are they looking for?  Ex sprint, back, distance, etc
  2. How are practice run?  Ex together, specialized, what’s the training plan
  3. What kind of dryland, weights, etc do they do and is that specialized?
  4. What are  the team goals for the next 5 years?  Your senior year + 4 years?
  5. Can they take you where you want to go based on your goals?  Ex you want to make NCAA times, Senior and Olympic Trial times
  6. What are the expectations for the swimmer for training in the spring/summer?
  7. Do you have a Christmas Training Trip?  How is that funded? Team or family?
  8. Do you train as a coed team or separately?
  9. Would you be scholarship material?  If so, you need some idea to make your decision easier!

What to Ask College Swimmers
Questions you can ask the current swimmers to help you gain more insight into the program.

  1. How do they like the coaching staff?

  2. Do they feel their needs as an athlete are being met?

  3. Do they do things together to develop a sense of team?

  4. What is it that the athletes like about the school?

  5. Academically how is the school?

  6. Do they have fun?

  7. What kind of teammate are they looking for?  Who would fit in?

  8. Have they improved sense being there?