What to wear for an unofficail visit with Coach and School

Unofficial visit or official visit to me they are the same...and like the old quote says you never get a SECOND chance to make a good impression.....

That being said, you do not want to wear a uni or a shirt and tie, but just go looking like a good clean cut athletic baseball player.....

Polo shirt and khaki shorts or pants will be fine.....looking like the ad from american eagle or hollister will do fine.....

But there are things not to wear.......do not wear piercings....earrings, shirts with questionable imprinting (sayings) or another colleges team apparel....

Get a haircut.......(makes me sound like my dad) but its still true.....SHAVE!!........if you wear a hat wear it right.......

You are selling yourself!, understand that and youve got a head start......

oh yes, and one other thing....you can only control the impressions you make....so if possible dont take the other boys with you....

Piaa pretty much hit it all. Definitely lose the jewelry. Shave and hair cut are a must.

You want to look like the coach would like you to date his daughter.

Leave the goons at the hotel; you want your son to focus on the coach and the school, and not have to be trading quips or cackles with his buds.

I'll echo with what PIAA said.

You get to make one "first impression."

I agree with PIAA - after all, I view even an unofficial visit as no different than a job interview - dress and act appropriately for the environment - so in this case a nice polo and khakis. And leave the rest of the squad at the movies or somewhere other than the campus...

Other advantage to a clean shaven look is that is will make you look younger... e.g. more projectable...

Have to agree with Piaa also ~

On the visits we've taken, son has worn a shirt with a collar (like a polo) and slacks. Nice jeans (without holes) are probably acceptable, or khakis. This outfit ~ shirts with collars and pants (khakis or nice jeans) is required of my son's summer team for team meals and outings. Really nice to see all those young men dressed so nicely!!

You definitely want to look the part of a clean cut baseball player!

Enjoy your visit!!

Re: facial hair, length of hair, etc.

It would behoove you to look at the player's photos on their website if available. You should be able to readily tell whether there's a policy concerning facial hair, length of hair, etc.

However, even if some facial hair is allowed on the team I'd recommend going in there "neatly trimmed" for the first visit.

Thats an excellent tip...checking the team website...

My sons team has these rules when traveling.....must be clean shaven, collared shirts (polos) and no hats can be worn indoors.....you must leave your hat on the bus if you are going in to a restaurant....

Team photo confirm all are in complaince....

Thanks for the great advice. One of the boys wants to meet the Football Coach at the same school.. So he may do that at the same time. Just basically do their own thing while on the campus and meet back at a set time.

As far as what to wear we will go with the Polo shirt. I checked their and all seem to have very short hair. Our Son does too so that is not a problem. Son is really looking forward to this visit and I am sure all will go nicely thanks to all of your tips.