Describe the other players competing at the same position. This will give you clues as to what year you might be a starter. Find out how common it is to redshirt, and how that will affect graduation. Philosophies of strength and conditioning vary by institution. Remember that you may be required to maintain a certain weight.
Every coach has a particular style that involves different techniques and disciplines.
You need to know if a coach's teaching style matches your learning style. For team sports, find out what kind of offense and defense is employed. For individual sports, find out how you are seeded, and how to qualify for conference and national championships. Don't make any assumptions about how long a coach will be at a school. Describe the preferred, invited and uninvited walk-on situation.