Gail.......can I call you that?
Most coaches do work with the financial aid offices throughout the school year, especially regarding the student-athletes who are very good students.....some schools have their own "Scholarship Applications' which list specific scholarships unique to the school and the requirements for those scholarships.
Parents should all know that they should feel free to contact not only the coaches, but also the Admissions representatives AND the Financial Aid offices. Those three offices often communicate, but each school and coach works uniquely......and often the Admissions people just try to get the students to be admitted and 'commit' regardless of whether or not the Financial Aid 'package' is completed.