Alex Swenson, a former Division I coach and recruiter, explains what athletes should do when a college coach shows up to watch. Play fast and aggressive, show you enjoy the game with teammates, and follow up with a thank-you note asking for feedback.
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When a college coach comes to your game, here's exactly how to handle it. As a former D1 coach, scout, and recruiter who's watched thousands of athletes and that talks to college coaches on a weekly basis, there's nothing like losing interest in an athlete when they're not ready, they're not prepared. So be ready, be prepared, lock in, and be the same athlete whether a coach is watching you or not at a practice, because they'll come to a practice as well, and/or game, because half the time they're not going to let you know that they're coming. To your game. So be the same athlete. Think about it, how are you showing up to your practice or game? All right, are you slow and methodical? Do you look like you want to be there? Do you have a good routine? Are you locked in? And then as far as your gameplay, coaches are looking for athletes that play fast, play aggressive, that are not afraid to fail, and that have fun with their teammates. Their teammates like being around them as well. That is massive. And then post-game, it is completely fine to follow up with the coach, thank the coach for coming out, and would love any feedback. Good luck.