What College Golf Coaches Want
The college recruiting process is a daunting task for
most junior golfers, so it’s important to head into it
knowing what coaches are looking for so that you
know your priorities when it comes to being a desirable
recruit. Although every coach has their own wants and
needs, here is a general list of what most coaches are
looking for in a player.
• A player who can help their team
Every coach wants to make their team better so
they are not trying to recruit players who will fit
into the four or five spot on their roster. They
are looking at players who can make their top
three, possibly not right away but in the near
future.
• A student who can pass admissions and help
their team GPA
There is a misconception that coaches can push
players through admissions because they want
them to play for their team. Unfortunately, this
is not the reality in most cases. It is important
that the player passes admissions on their
own merit by having the test scores and GPA
required by the school.
A coach may look at a player who may not be
in their top 3 but is a solid student who will help
their team GPA and has a chance to play in the
future.
• A good teammate
It’s not all about academics and golf scores. A
coach wants a player of the utmost character
and one who will fit in with the players on their
team. Often coaches will have prospects meet
or even stay with their team during visits as a
way of seeing how they might interact in the
future. Team chemistry and culture is extremely
important!
• An athlete who is coachable
When a coach commits to a player for four
years, they certainly want one who is coachable.
It’s too long of a period to be with someone
who isn’t open to feedback and doesn’t have a
growth mindset.
From BGGA’s College Placement Department
Study Tip #4
Organize your work - collect all of the
information and items you need to get
your work done before you get started. It’s
more efficient and will be helpful in keeping
your focus on what you are doing if you do
not have to stop and search for something
you need.