How do you respond to a coach who is interested in you?
Ideally, respond with a handwritten letter. If the coach gave you their phone number, give them a call or text to let them know you received their message and appreciate the letter and you are very interested in their program.
Dear [Coach's Name], My name is [Your Name], I am part of the class of [Your Graduating Class] at [Your High School] in [Your Hometown and State]. I am interested in [The Name of The University] and learning more about your program. [List your GPA and test scores here if you have taken them].
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Use a phone call as a time to feel out whether the coach is interested. Secure An Offer Letter: Your end goal in the recruiting process is an offer letter. Being clear that you want to play for a coach will help a coach see that you're interested in their program.
- Avoid: Overselling your abilities. There is never a reason for you to oversell your abilities. ...
- Avoid: Bad-mouthing your high school coaches. ...
- Avoid: Comparing yourself to others. ...
- Avoid: Talking about how coachable you are.
Phone Call: Often, a phone call is the most appropriate way to commit. It can be the quickest and easiest way to contact the coach. It's better than an email because it is more personal and you'll be able to receive a very direct and quick response as opposed to putting it in writing and not knowing what's next.
- Craft a good subject line.
- Introduce yourself with the basic information college coaches want to know right away.
- Include eye-catching athletic and academic stats.
- Give an action item to the coach.
- State when you'll follow up.
- What do you want to be coached on today? Where would like to focus today? ...
- When it comes to (topic), what's your big goal? Where do you want to be with (topic) in a year? ...
- What can we do in this conversation to help you move forward?
The best way to avoid miscommunication is to call the coach and verbally commit, and then send a follow-up email stating your enthusiasm to be a part of the program so the coach has the commitment confirmation in writing.
| Please accept my thanks | I'll always be grateful |
| I value everything you do | Thanks for your guidance |
| I cannot thank you enough | You're awesome |
| I'm grateful | I'm deeply indebted to you |
| You make me better | Much love and thanks |
How do you introduce yourself to a college coach?
Your salutation should be to the specific coach by name (Dear Coach Smith). Introduce yourself as a potential candidate for his or her program. Provide academic information: ACT or SAT score, GPA, class rank, honors, etc. Provide athletic information: position, height, weight, honors, and relevant statistics.
The best way to make sure you impress rather than depress a coach is to be prepared. Anticipate the questions he or she might ask, know a little bit about their program and be ready with your answers. College coaches want outgoing, confident players who will represent their program in a positive light.
Let the coach know what you really enjoy about your sport. Make them feel your excitement. Ask the coach about the school and the team and about their goals for the team. Ask the coach questions about where they grew up, about their family and what they like about where they live now.
- What is your preferred coaching style? ...
- What would my commitment be during holidays and the off-season? ...
- What does a typical week look like for student athletes? ...
- How do you support your players on an academic basis?
- Address the coach. Always include a coach's name in the greeting.
- Introduce yourself. Who are you? ...
- Express why you're interested in the program. ...
- Key athletic and academic info.
When a coach emails you, they are showing some level of interest, but you aren't necessarily being actively recruited. A lot of coaches will invite you to camps that serve as a great way for them to raise money for their teams.
Getting a phone call from a coach is one way for a coach to show that they're interested in recruiting you. College coaches might also call your current high school or club coach to ask them some questions about your playing schedule.
