From the athletes themselves, here are some guidelines:

1. The first question should always be: do you want to talk about sports?

2. Read your athlete's mood. If they’re not feeling it, don’t force it!

3. Don’t ask all the questions at once, no matter how tempted you are! You have all season…

4. Have fun, be creative and let the conversation flow! This isn’t a task; it’s for connection!