The college search can be exciting, overwhelming, and emotional for both student athletes and their families. Parents want to help, but how involved should they be?

In this episode, Coach Joe Eby and Coach Josh Fiorentino have an honest conversation about the role parents play throughout the recruiting process. They discuss how parents can be a source of support without taking ownership of the decision, how to communicate effectively with college coaches, what to pay attention to during campus visits, and how to evaluate a program beyond times, scholarships, and facilities.

The coaches also share why finding the right fit is about much more than athletics. College is where young people continue to grow academically, socially, and personally, and the recruiting process should help them build the confidence to make one of the biggest decisions of their lives.

Whether you’re a parent trying to navigate recruiting for the first time or a student athlete preparing for campus visits and important conversations, this episode offers practical advice and perspective to help you approach the journey with clarity and confidence.

Takeaway: The best recruiting decisions happen when parents, coaches, and student athletes each embrace the right role. Parents provide support, coaches provide information, and student athletes gain the confidence to choose the place where they will thrive for the next four years and beyond.