CALLTIME · Recruiting communication trainer
Talk like you play.
CALLTIME is the recruiting communication trainer for student athletes. Get a school-specific call kit — the questions to ask and the answers to questions you'll be asked — then run graded practice reps until the real conversation isn't the first time you've said it out loud.
What you practice with CALLTIME:
- Coach calls — what to say when a college coach calls, and the questions to ask back.
- DMs & texts — messaging college coaches so you actually get a reply.
- NIL conversations — asking mature, factual questions about how a program supports athletes.
- The parent talk — how families support the athlete without taking over the call.
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Recruiting questions, answered
What should I say when a college coach calls?
Open with a warm, confident greeting and thank the coach for reaching out. Have three specific reasons you're interested in their program ready, answer in full sentences, ask prepared questions about academics and playing time, and take notes. The recruits who sound coachable are the ones who practiced the call out loud first.
What questions should I ask a college coach on a phone call?
Ask across categories — academics, playing time and position fit, a day or week in the life of an athlete, team culture, and the recruiting timeline. Thoughtful questions signal you're a serious recruit. Avoid leading with scholarship money on a first call.
How do I DM a college coach?
Keep it short and specific: address the coach by name, state your grad year, position, and key stats or a highlight link, give one genuine reason you're interested in their program, and end with a clear question. Personalized messages beat copy-paste every time.
How should parents talk to college coaches during recruiting?
Let the athlete lead — coaches want to recruit the athlete, not the parent. Parents can ask about academics, cost, safety, and support systems, but the most helpful thing a parent can do is help the athlete prepare and practice beforehand.