College Coaches Recruit the Player AND the Family: Here’s the #1 Parent Mistake to Avoid

You’ve probably heard the phrase: “Coaches recruit the player, not the parent.” That’s only half true. Parents can and often do play a pivotal role in whether an offer comes or not.

Let’s start with a fact.

College coaches don’t just evaluate players; they also evaluate parents. They watch how you behave in the stands, how you communicate, and — importantly — whether you let your player lead their own recruiting process. That’s because if there’s one parent mistake that stands out as a deal-breaker for many coaches, it is the paren…