The following are sample emails/letters to send College ...

1 The following are sample emails/letters to send College Head Coaches. Always avoid sending group emails to coaches and fill in the blanks with the appropriate information. #1 Email/letter to coach prior to a tournament:Dear Coach _____ (send individual emails avoid group emails to coaches)I hope this letter finds you and your program in good health. My name is _____ and I graduate from high school in 20___. I am looking to represent an institution with a reputation for excellence in academics and athletics. I firmly believe that your program and institution provides this research has led me to discover that you possess the fine art of developing players ability to the next level. Currently, I represent _____ (club team) as a _____ (position), jersey #__. I would be most grateful if you could watch me play at the following event: (List next tournament or big games here with location information, kick-off time and field number. Also, mention your jersey number & team colors).

2 I currently attend _____ High School and have a GPA of ___ . I would be delighted if you could send me additional information about your program (such as camp details). I look forward to hearing from you,Sincerely,-------------------------- -----------------------#2 Email/letter to send immediately after a tournament to inquire if coach was able to watch you play. Don t expect a reply if you re a Sophomore as College coaches cannot reply (per NCAA rules).Dear Coach _____I hope this correspondence finds you well. My name is _____, and I play for _____ and graduate in 200_. Recently, I emailed you regarding my tournament at _____(location) on _____(date). The purpose for my email is to inquire if you or your assistant(s) were able to watch me play? If so, I d be delighted to hear what you feel I need to improve in order to succeed at the next level. I greatly appreciate your time and consideration, best wishes,--------------------------------- ----------------------#3 Letter to congratulate coach/team (you can send this letter at any time)My name is _____, and I play for _____ and graduate in 200_.

3 I would like to congratulate you on your recent success . I noticed from your website that _____ (mention here either; coaching award, team victory, or player named to All-Conference team).I will be playing in the following tournament, and would be most grateful if you or one of your assistants could assess me for your program. Any feedback you could provide would be gratefully received. (Tournament details here, include: date, location, field numbers, kick-off times, your jersey number, your likely position and team colors)(if you are a Sophomore or younger you can ) I am aware that per NCAA rules you are unable to reply to this email, but should you have any comments or suggestions please feel free to contact my coach. His name is _____ , Cell:_____, email _____). I look forward to hearing from you, kind regards,-------------------------------- ----------------------------#4 Request camp info. (you can send this email/letter at any time).Dear Coach _____,I trust all is well with you and _____ (insert program name here) Soccer.

4 My name is _____ and I represent _____ (club team) and graduate in 20__ (year).In order to learn about your institution and program, I am very interested in attending your summer camp. You and your staff have an excellent reputation for developing players and I am keen to experience this in order to develop my skills and understanding of the game. Would you be so kind as to send me information about your future camp offerings. Sincerely, ---------------------------------------- --------------------------#5 Requesting an unofficial visit (you may send this letter at any time)Dear Coach _____,Many thanks for your recent correspondence (if they ve replied to your prior emails/letters . If not start the email/letter with My name is _____, and I play for _____ and graduate in 200_ . ). I have been conducting some thorough research on _____(name of College ). It is evident to me that your institution is an ideal fit for me. Consequently, I would like to visit your campus on _____(date) and would be most appreciative if you or your assistant coach could spare a moment of your time to discuss your program.

5 I will be playing in the following tournament, and would be most grateful of you or one of your assistants could assess me for your program. Any feedback you could provide would be gratefully received. (Tournament details here, include: date, location, field numbers, kick-off times, your jersey number, your likely position and team colors)(if you are a Sophomore or younger you can ) I am aware that per NCAA rules you are unable to reply to this email, but should you have any comments or suggestions please feel free to contact my coach. His name is _____ , Cell:_____, email _____). I look forward to hearing from you, kind regards,-------------------------------- ---------------------------------#6 Request College team s Spring schedule to watch them play (best to send this letter in either January or February, but check the colleges athletic page to ensure it s not posted on their website first).Dear Coach _____,My name is _____, I represent _____ and graduate in 200_.

6 I am eager to watch your team play, and learn more about your renowned coaching skills. As a result, I am eager to visit your campus and watch one of your games this Spring season. I would be most appreciative if you d kindly email me your Spring schedule. I will be playing in the following tournament, and would be most grateful of you or one of your assistants could assess me for your program. Any feedback you could provide would be gratefully received. (Tournament details here, include: date, location, field numbers, kick-off times, your jersey number, your likely position and team colors)(if you are a Sophomore or younger you can ) I am aware that per NCAA rules you are unable to reply to this email, but should you have any comments or suggestions please feel free to contact my coach. His name is _____ , Cell:_____, email _____).I look forward to hearing from you, kind regards.