Be logical, if coaches from the colleges you’re interested in aren’t contacting you, then you need be proactive and introduce yourself to them. It’s that simple. If you’re a good fit for the program athletically and academically then you are actually doing the coach a favor.
Whether you’re being heavily recruited, lightly-recruited or not recruited at all, the fact of the matter is that you’ve got to be proactive with this process. Like anything in life, you should be your own advocate. Take it upon yourself to figure out where you belong.” If you’re committed to playing in college and willing to be your own advocate, here is one simple ways to “connect” with college coaches.
1. Email
Don’t waste a coach’s time by sending a 2-page novel on why you’re so great. send a brief overview of why you should be considered for their program. Ask them for their valuable feedback and what you can do to learn more about their program. Get to the point where that coach can make an easy, early assessment of you and do your best to create a conversation. Make that happen in no more than two paragraphs!
There is no formula for writing a perfect email, but here are some tips that should help:
Personalize your message.
The subject line of your email should make the coach want to open it.
Address the coach by name (Dear Coach Smith).
Introduce yourself as a potential candidate for his program.
Provide relevant academic information (ACT and/or SAT score, GPA, etc.).
Provide relevant athletic information (position, relevant statistics, etc.).
Provide a link to your profile with video (make one).
Include a current spring/summer schedule with dates, locations and times.
Include your contact information and the contact information for your coaches.
A compelling email and a link to your profile link might open the door to a college that would otherwise never even see you.