Guides

How to email a college coach

The rules of a great email

• You write it, not your parent. Coaches want to hear from the player.
• Keep it short. A coach should be able to read it in 30 seconds.
• Send it to each coach separately and use their name and their school. Never send a mass email.
• Put your grad year, position and club in the subject line.
• Add your highlight video link and your upcoming schedule.
• Follow up every few weeks with new games, grades or video.

Template

Subject: 2029 Center Back | Tiger FC ECNL | 3.8 GPA | Video + Schedule

Coach [Last name],

My name is [First Last]. I'm a [grad year] [position] for [Club, team/league] and [High School] in [City], Texas. I'm very interested in [School] because [one real reason: major, style of play, a game you watched].

• Position: [primary / secondary]   • Height: [x]   • Dominant foot: [R/L]
• GPA: [x.x]   • Test scores: [if any]   • Intended major: [x]
• Highlight video: [link]
• Upcoming games: [Event, date, field, jersey #]

I'd love to know what you look for in a [position] and whether [School] will be at any of these events.

Thank you for your time,
[First Last]
[Phone] · [Email] · [Club coach name & email]

No reply? That's normal. Coaches may not be allowed to write back yet, or they may be busy in season. Keep sending updates.