No matter where you are playing, there are coaches who want to "train" you. (Especially if you already show talent as an athlete). But how do you distinguish a good investment from a bad one?
Here are a few essential questions to ask a potential coach:
1. What type of training do you see me most benefiting from? (ask them to consider your age, aspirations, and current talent)
2. How do you train girls in my sport differently than boys in my sport (you BETTER hear something about body alignment, acl prevention, and impact-if you don't hear all of these things--Run Away!)
3. How many female athletes have you trained? Where are they now? And how many reached the college level?
4. What am I going to "get" from this training? (mention your current commitments and availability; is there enough time to really reap benefits?)
5. Why do you want me to train with you?
Consider that additional training is an investment both financially and of effort/time. I have an investment of both in each athlete I take on. And we work together to develop the most meaningful program. You should truly FEEL this-from your coach and the training sessions.
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