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. Live now for girls soccer, boys basketball, and football — more sports soon.
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.
Start your first kit free · Read the recruiting FAQ
Recruiting questions, answered
What should I say when a college coach calls?
Open with a warm, confident greeting, thank the coach for the call, and have three specific reasons you're interested in their program ready. Let the coach lead, answer in full sentences rather than one word, ask prepared questions about academics, playing time, and team culture, and take notes. Practicing the call out loud beforehand is what separates recruits who sound coachable from those who sound nervous.
What questions should I ask a college coach on a phone call?
Ask across several categories so you show you see the bigger picture: academics (majors offered, academic support for athletes), playing time and position fit, what a week in the life of an athlete looks like, team culture, and the recruiting timeline. Avoid asking about scholarship money on a first call — build the relationship first.
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 highlight link, give one genuine reason you're interested in their program, and end with a clear question or call to action. Avoid copy-paste mass messages — coaches can tell, and personalization is what earns a reply.
How should parents talk to college coaches during recruiting?
Coaches want to recruit the athlete, not the parent, so let your child lead conversations and calls. Parents can ask about academics, cost, safety, and support systems, but should avoid dominating the call or negotiating playing time. The most helpful thing a parent can do is help the athlete prepare and practice beforehand.