* Keep a log near the phone...record date and time of call. What did the coach say? Did he want you to do anything (e.g. fax transcripts)? What were your thoughts about the conversation?
* If you have absolutely NO interest in his college, be honest and tell them. Their job is hard too...they don't need to waste their time if you would never go there.
* If you ARE interested, BE SURE that they know this by the end of the conversation! If they sense lack of interest, they will not call back. Feel free to call them back in a few days to tell them you're interested.
* Follow up on any requests by the coach PROMPTLY! Fax those transcripts within a day, return their phone call if you missed it...no matter what. It is a small coaching fraternity that talks amongst themselves...lack of response or any other inappropriate action by you will be told to others. It may sound simple, but arguing or being rude with your parents or brothers or sisters while you're on the phone and they want to know who is calling will be looked down upon by the coach.
* Make sure your answering machine works! Hopefully it will answer the phone if you're on another line.
* Mom & Dad - let your son do the talking the first time around with the coach. Coach wants to know your son first, you second.
* Be around the house if you're expecting early calls, but don't sit nervously waiting. Find something else to keep you busy (like cleaning your room!
).Any others?