Communication is the Key!
· Establish a line of communication with coaches by mail or email. Make a personal connection, include profile and schedule.
· Keep communication constant (every 3 – 5 weeks) with schools by sending updated schedules (high school or club). Send reminders before big games or events. As well as your academic progress.
· Try to make unofficial visits to schools that you are interested in and have an interest in you. Summer, spring and winter breaks are excellent times to visit several schools.
· Summer soccer camps and ID Camps during the year are excellent ways to work with college coaches and see their schools.
· Visit http://www.captainu.com (There is a fee)
· Visit http://www.berecruited.com (There is a fee)
· Visit http://www.soccerincollege.com (There is a fee)
Sample letter to send a coach
Dear (Coach's Name),
My name is (Your name) from (City and State) and I am writing to you because of my interest in playing (sport) at (college name). I play on my high school team and I consider myself (add something about your athletic ability).
Just to tell you a little bit about myself. I am an (position) on my school and (Now talk about your high school and club experience, any awards or honors, your work ethic, what you contribute most to the team).
As a student, I am (about you). I currently have a -- GPA and scored an -- out of 1600 on my SATs. I plan on retaking the SAT (date). My goal is (score). (Put in some extracurricular activities if applicable). (Your academic strengths). (Say something about the college/University’s academic record and your interest there)
(Include some upcoming plans and goals in this paragraph). I hope that you are able to see me play.
I would love to meet you and talk about the possibility of being a part of your team in (Grad year). If there is anything I can do to help you decide whether I might be a good fit for your program please don’t hesitate to ask. I will follow up with you soon by phone and if you have any further questions I look forward to answering them for you.
Thank you very much for your time and I look forward to hearing back and contacting you via phone very soon.
Sincerely,
Johnny Student/Athlete
1234 Broadway Drive
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 555-555-5555
Cell: 555-555-5555
· Establish a line of communication with coaches by mail or email. Make a personal connection, include profile and schedule.
· Keep communication constant (every 3 – 5 weeks) with schools by sending updated schedules (high school or club). Send reminders before big games or events. As well as your academic progress.
· Try to make unofficial visits to schools that you are interested in and have an interest in you. Summer, spring and winter breaks are excellent times to visit several schools.
· Summer soccer camps and ID Camps during the year are excellent ways to work with college coaches and see their schools.
· Visit http://www.captainu.com (There is a fee)
· Visit http://www.berecruited.com (There is a fee)
· Visit http://www.soccerincollege.com (There is a fee)
Sample letter to send a coach
Dear (Coach's Name),
My name is (Your name) from (City and State) and I am writing to you because of my interest in playing (sport) at (college name). I play on my high school team and I consider myself (add something about your athletic ability).
Just to tell you a little bit about myself. I am an (position) on my school and (Now talk about your high school and club experience, any awards or honors, your work ethic, what you contribute most to the team).
As a student, I am (about you). I currently have a -- GPA and scored an -- out of 1600 on my SATs. I plan on retaking the SAT (date). My goal is (score). (Put in some extracurricular activities if applicable). (Your academic strengths). (Say something about the college/University’s academic record and your interest there)
(Include some upcoming plans and goals in this paragraph). I hope that you are able to see me play.
I would love to meet you and talk about the possibility of being a part of your team in (Grad year). If there is anything I can do to help you decide whether I might be a good fit for your program please don’t hesitate to ask. I will follow up with you soon by phone and if you have any further questions I look forward to answering them for you.
Thank you very much for your time and I look forward to hearing back and contacting you via phone very soon.
Sincerely,
Johnny Student/Athlete
1234 Broadway Drive
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 555-555-5555
Cell: 555-555-5555