As the college season starts to wind down I will be posting some new insight, interviews, and feedback directly from the college coaches but for now here is an oldie but goodie about some advice a coach would give a junior golfer going through the process.

If you could give a junior golfer one piece of advice what would it be?

“All around good in every area. Overachieve in academics, golf, life, comm services. Be a role model” – Division 1 Women’s Coach

“Work hard on your short game!” – Division 1 Women’s Coach

“Get the best grades possible.” – Division 1 Women’s Coach

“Have a Game Plan and Goals” – Division 3 Men’s and Women’s Coach

“Always have quality practices. Don’t just beat balls. Staying on the range all day does you no good if nothing is accomplished” – Division 2 Men’s and Women’s Coach

“Begin Clearinghouse registration early and be familiar with NCAA rules” – Division 1 Men’s and Women’s Coach

“Ask a lot of questions when you talk to a coach and come prepared” – Division 1 Women’s Coach

What mistake do you see most often happen throughout the recruiting process?

“I feel like kids put too much emphasis on simply their scores, and although they are important, it is also great to see how a kid handles themselves through the ups and downs. We are always doing our homework in the recruiting process, so chances are that we will know a lot about the kid.” – D1 Women’s Coach

“Players (especially girls) thinking there is more scholarship money than there really is available.” – D2 Men’s and Women’s Coach

“Waiting too late to begin the process and expecting the coach to make the first contact. If you’re interested, let coaches know as soon as possible.” – D1 Men’s and Women’s Coach

“Make sure the recruit responds promptly to the coach if they [are] trying to contact you. I’ve had players put me on the back burner and I lost interest” – D2 Men’s and Women’s Coach

“That players don’t see the whole picture of how a program is run or how the coach handles his teams or his style of coaching. Some coaches think they are the next swing guru and try to change players. That’s why there are so many transfers. Do a good job of reading the character and integrity of the coach and what the coaches like.” – D2 Men’s and Women’s Coach

– Survey questions provided by Brandi Jackson Golf (www.brandijacksongolf.com). Responses do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Brandi Jackson Golf or Recruit PKB.