Recruit PKB College Consultant Brandi Jackson caught up with Wofford Women’s Golf Coach Angie Ridgeway to get her thoughts on the recruiting process and her own coaching philosophy.

What is your own coaching philosophy?  Work hard and have fun.  Regularly evaluate your game to determine weaknesses, then formulate a plan to turn them into strengths.

What do you love about being a college coach?  Building relationships with the players on my team, and witnessing their growth at this stage of their lives.  And, love the competition, of course.

What do you look for with a resume, swing video?  Good swing fundamentals; the ability to go low now and then

What are some good questions you ask players on visits to help determine best fit?  Why do you play golf?  Describe your practice.

What are some good questions they should ask you to help determine best fit? What does a weekly and daily practice schedule look like?

How do you structure your practice and qualifying?  I try to individualize practice, depending on what I feel a player needs.  We play 8-10 qualifying rounds before the first tournament of each semester to set our starting lineup.  It can then change from tournament to tournament, but we don’t requalify for each event.

What do you feel junior golfers can do to improve their games?  Play more to become more creative on the course.  Practice more pitching, chipping, putting

How can they be more prepared for college golf?  Play in the most competitive tournaments that you can get into.

What is the biggest mistake you see families make through the process?  Not taking enough time, enough visits, to find the right fit.

When you watch a player at a tournament what are things you look for?  Good fundamentals, good on course temperament, parents that are not emotional and overly involved

How much does length play a factor in recruiting a player to a D1 program?  It’s a factor, but not before a great short game and strong mental game

What advice do you have about fitness and nutrition for a junior golfer?  Both matter and are a choice that you have to make

What other advice would you give a junior golfer and/or parents who are going through the process?  Visit more than 3 schools and visit schools of varying sizes