Month: November 2019

What is the key to writing a recruiting email that catches the attention of a college coach? How do other athletes do it? And what information should be included in an email to a college coach?

First, I think we can all agree that email is the most effective way to get a lot of recruiting information in front of a college coach. Sure other methods like social media are great for sending small bits of information, but the email allows the athlete to share recruiting information that is key for the recruiting process.

So the information that goes into a recruiting email needs to be information that separates you from other athletes competing for the coaches attention. That information needs to help you stand out , not blend in.

Recently, I published an ebook for athletes to help them learn how to write great recruiting emails. This book contains complete templates formatted for specific recruiting situations. It also contains real examples of effective email formats used successfully by high school athletes who used the templates to help earn a spot on college rosters.

Get your copy and get the confidence you need to write great recruiting emails.

Email communication with college coaches is the most effective and most important method for student athletes to show recruiting interest. Often athletes are unaware the the essential information to included.

As a result of frequent requests from student athletes I recently wrote a Guide to Writing Great Recruiting Emails specifically for those athletes needing help with writing emails to college coaches (click on the book cover for more info).

The ebook is a great resource for any recruiting need. Inside the book has includes:

• 10 email templates for every recruiting situation
• plus real examples from scholarship student athletes
• and step by step easy to follow instructions 

Today, I want to share a useful outline and examples of seven details that should always be included in a short initial email to college coaches.

1. First, break the ice with a note of thanks,
   • in the introduction of the email always thank the coach for contacting you
   • for example, “Thank you for taking the time to contact me… write me…..email me..send me a postcard….
2. Next, introduce yourself and, if applicable, remind them where/how you met
   • Include name, from High School or City, State
   • We met at the (camp, combine, event, location)
3. Then give them some specifics about you
   • for example graduation year, sport, position, height, weight, academic interest
   • I attended the (camp/combine) on (date)
4. To impress them, tell them something about their program and/or college (doing some quick research will help)
   • Ex. “Your school has both a great (sport) team but also a top-notch (subject) program”
5. Now, request information about the athletic and academic programs be sent to your home
   • Ex. “I would like to know more about….
6. As you wrap up, make sure to include your contact information (i.e. address and phone number) in your signature after the salutation.
   • “Sincerely”, “thanks”, or  “Best regards”
   • Address, phone number
7. Finally, in your signature include how they can connect with you on social media
   1. hyperlink your Twitter handle or Instagram profile info at the bottom of your signature.

Finally, keep in mind any email to a college coach should be fairly short, but detailed enough to give the coach enough information to put you on the recruiting radar. Several examples of short but effective recruiting emails are included in the ebook. Get your copy and get the confidence you need to write great recruiting emails. writing