Defining “Fit”
Purpose: Reset assumptions
· Why “fit” gets mentioned so often — and misunderstood
· Fit ≠ talent alone
· Fit is about alignment over four years, not one season
The 4 Types of Fit Coaches Evaluate
Purpose: Make fit concrete
1. Athletic Fit – event group needs, training style, development curve
2. Academic Fit – admissions standards, major flexibility, support
3. Cultural Fit – team vibe, accountability, values
4. Personal Fit – independence, maturity, communication style
Common Fit Myths
Purpose: Reduce bad decision-making
· “If they’re interested, it must be a good fit”
· “Higher division always means better fit”
· “Fit will work itself out once I get there”
· “I’ll change to match the program”
How Recruits Can Evaluate Fit
Purpose: Give simple tools
· What practices feel like vs what they promise
· How coaches talk about development, injuries, and roles
· Whether current athletes reflect who you want to become
· Questions recruits should ask themselves after visits/calls
Parent Perspective
Purpose: Keep alignment
· Parents help assess academics, support systems, finances
· Recruits assess day‑to‑day reality
· Avoid projecting your own definition of “fit”
