Athletic Coach Sample Letter

Athletic Coach Sample Letter Name Address City, State, Zip Date Coach XXXX XXX College address city, state, zip Dear Coach XX: My name is YYY and I would like to thank you for this opportunity to introduce myself. I have been playing (list sport) since (list year started). Now as a high school junior, it is time for me to review my options for playing (list sport) in college. I am very interested in attending (name of university). I hope you will have an opening on your team during the (list date of freshman year in college e.g. 2012) school year. I have attached my resume/profile for your review. A list of tournaments I will be playing in during this coming fall is also attached, should you have an opportunity to attend. Please feel free to contact me by phone, fax, or e-mail as soon as NCAA rules permit. As you can see from my attached profile, I take my academic studies very seriously. At present I have yet to decide a major, however, I am certain that my goals fit nicely with those of your school. While my choice of degree is still uncertain, I am 100% sure about my interest in (list college). Sincerely, Your Name

Mr. John Smith Head Coach of Baseball XYZ College PO Box 676 Anytown, ST 00000 Alex P. Athlete 555 Wisteria Lane Greenwich. CT 06830 May 27, XXXX Dear Coach Smith, I am currently a junior at Greenwich High School in Connecticut and am very interested in attending XYZ College in the fall of XXXX. I have participated in baseball throughout my high school career and wish to continue at the college level. Attached is a resume that outlines my athletic and academic achievements along with a copy of my summer Senior American Legion schedule. Last summer, my Junior Legion team placed second in the state. My high school Varsity team is now in the state CIAC tournament. Also, a tape of my play can be sent to you upon request. I am left-handed, play outfield and pitch. I have an x.x GPA and a XX composite ACT. As a member of the Junior American Legion team, I ended last season 6-1 with a x.xx ERA. This season, I am playing outfield for the Varsity team at Greenwich High School. I have started every game and have a 1.000% fielding percentage for the regular season. I will forward my high school statistics as soon as playoffs are over. Feel free to call one of my coaches for more information: Org. Coach E-Mail Telephone GHS email@!email.com xxx-xxx-xxxx Jr. Legion email@email.com xxx-xxx-xxxx Sr.Legion email@email.com xxx-xxx-xxxx If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Alex P. Athlete AAthlete@gmail.com 203-xxx-xxxx Attachments

June 10,XXXX Dear Coach Smith, My name is Alex P. Athlete and I am very interested in playing Baseball for you at XYZ College. I am a Junior at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Ct. I sent you a letter a few weeks ago along with a copy of my transcript and summer Baseball schedule. I am in the process of making a video, which I will send to you in the coming weeks. My Varsity Baseball coach, Paul Meyfohrt, can be reached at (203)-XXX-XXXX. As you will recall from my previous letter, I am a left- handed pitcher and play outfield. I have an x.x GPA and a xx Composite ACT (xx Combined English and Writing). My Senior American Legion season starts this Saturday and continues through the beginning of August, depending on how we do in the playoffs. You can access the Greenwich American Legion Senior Schedule at our website, www.greenwichcannons.org. My coach, Carl Coach, can be reached at (203)-xxx-xxxx. Please let me know if you will be attending any showcases in our area, or if you will be running any summer or fall clinics or camps. I plan to re-visit XYZ this summer and would like to meet you. Could you tell me when you will be on campus over the summer? I will plan my trip around your schedule. Thank you for considering me and I look forward to meeting you soon. Sincerely, Alex P.Athlete aathlete@gmail.com xxx-xxx-xxxx

February 15, 2010 Dear Coach Dealy, My name is Ryan Smith and I am junior, RHP, at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, CT. I am writing you to introduce myself and to learn more about XXX University and, more specifically, your baseball program. I throw three pitches for strikes: FB, CB, CH, and my fastball topped out at 85 mph. this summer as a 15 year old. This fall I also traveled to Arizona to represent the Under Armour National Team in a nationwide tournament. I have copied a brief summary of my academic and athletic credentials at the bottom of the email. Also, I have planned a trip to visit your school next week on Monday, 2/9. I am attending a Preview Session with the admissions office from 2:30-4:30pm and I would like to stop by to introduce myself in person. Please let me know when you or someone else on your staff might be available before or after the session. I look forward to meeting you. Sincerely, Ryan Smith Height: 6'2" Weight: 185lbs Position: RHP Class: 2011 GPA: 4.3 SATs: 700CR, 680M, 710WR Fastball: 83-85 m.p.h. Pitches: FB, CB, CH

Education: Canterbury School- New Milford, CT Class of 2011 John Smith 1 Round Hill Road Greenwich, CT 06831 Me@aim.com (203) 962-2500 DOB- 1/6/1992 Athletics Varsity Water Polo (Goalkeeper) - 10, 11 Statistics Average Saves per Game, 15-11 Season Save Percentage, 75% -11 Total Number of Saves, 125-11 Average Saves per Game, 13-10 Season Save Percentage, 70% -10 Total Number of Saves, 150-10 Honors and Awards Captain Elect- 12 MVP- 11 Athlete of the Week- 11 NEPSAC Hopkins Tournament- 3 rd place- 11 Coaches Award- 10 NEPSAC Hopkins Tournament- 4 th place- 10 Water Polo Camps Pepperdine University Camp- Summer 2009 Princeton University Camp- Summer 2009 United States Naval Academy Camp- Summer 2009 Varsity Swimming- 10, 11 Statistics 50 Yard Freestyle- 56.55 100 Yard Freestyle- 1:35.44 100 Yard Breaststroke- 1:16.68 200 Yard Free Relay- 1:41.68 200 Yard Medley Relay (Breaststroke)- Extracurricular Activities Electric Guitar lessons- 2006-Present Young Republicans Club- 11 Astronomy Club- 11 Cheese Tasting Club- 11 Community Service Crestview Nursing Home Volunteer, 5 hours- 11 Summer Activities Counselor, Greenwich Country Day Camp- Summers 2006-2008

Athletic Profile Student Name Student Address Student Phone School Varsity Soccer Grades 10, 11, 12 Position Sweeper Coach ( ) Made Playoffs and Suffolk County Semi-Finals (year) School Varsity Basketball Grades 10, 11, 12 Position Forward Coach ( ) Honors Two Years in a Row / (years) Awarded All County MVP Highest Scorer in Suffolk County 2007 Season MVP 2007 MPUFSD Tournament School Varsity Lacrosse Grade 11 Position Mid-Fielder Coach ( ) Summer Developmental Group Basketball Knicks Camp, Five Star All American Eastern Invitational Other Athletic Achievements Gold Club 2004 Travel Soccer Team Sweeper 11 years o Co-captain of team past 5 years o Three time team champion and runner up of Long Island Junior Soccer League Division II o Winner of Long Island Waldbaum s Cup 2005 o Presently in Division I Baseball Team - 2002

Student-Athlete Resume Personal Academic Name Expected year of graduation Address GPA / Class Rank / City/State/Zip Testing Information PSAT- Math Home Phone ( ) - Reading D.O.B. / / Writing Email SAT- Math Intended major Reading High School Writing City/State/Zip PLAN- Score ACT- Score Height Weight Intended Major Bench Squat Clean 40 time Athletic Sport Years Participated Position Uniform Number Coach Coach s Phone Number Academic & Athletic Awards or Recognition

Student Athlete Questions to Ask as You Consider Colleges Athletics 1. What positions will I play on your team? It is not always obvious. Most coaches want to be flexible, so you might not receive a definite answer. 2. What other players may be competing at the same position? The response could give you an idea of when you can expect to be a starter. 3. Will I be redshirted my first year? The school s policy on redshirting may impact you both athletically and academically. 4. What expectations do you have for training and conditioning? This will reveal the institution s commitment to a training and conditioning program. 5. How would you best describe your coaching style? Every coach has a particular style that involves different motivational techniques and discipline. You need to know if a coach s teaching style matches your learning style. 6. When does the head coach s contract end? How long does the coach intend to stay? The answer could be helpful. Do not make any assumptions about how long a coach will be at a school. If the coach leaves, does this change your mind about the school/program? 7. What are preferred, invited and uninvited walk-on situations? How many do you expect to compete? How many earn a scholarship? Situations vary from school to school. 8. Who else are you recruiting for my position? Coaches may consider other student-athletes for every position. 9. Is medical insurance required for my participation? Is it provided by the college? You may be required to provide proof of insurance. 10. If I am seriously injured while competing, who is responsible for my medical expenses? Different colleges have different policies. 11. What happens if I want to transfer to another school? You may not transfer without the permission of your current school s athletics administration. Ask how often coaches grant this privilege and ask for an example of a situation in which permission was not granted. 12. What other factors should I consider when choosing a college? Be realistic about your athletics ability and the type of athletics experience you would enjoy. Some student-athletes want to be part of a particular athletics program, even if that means little or no playing time. Other considerations include coaching staff and style. Of course, the ideal is to choose a college or university that will provide you with both the educational and athletics opportunities you want.

Academics 1. How good is the department in my major? What are graduates of the program doing after school? 2. What percentage of players on scholarship graduate? The response will suggest the school s commitment to academics. You might want to ask two follow-up questions: 1) What percentage of incoming students eventually graduate? 2) What is the current team s grade-point average? 3. What academic support programs are available to student-athletes? Look for a college that will help you become a better student. 4. If I have a diagnosed and documented disability, what kind of academic services are available? Special academic services may help you achieve your academic goals. 5. How many credit hours should I take in season and out of season? It is important to determine how many credit hours are required for your degree and what pace you will follow to obtain that degree. 6. Are there restrictions in scheduling classes around practice? NCAA rules prevent you from missing class for practice. 7. Is summer school available? If I need to take summer school, will it be paid for by the college? You may need to take summer school to meet academic and/or graduation requirements. College Life 1. What is a typical day for a student-athlete? The answer will give you a good idea of how much time is spent in class, practice, study and travel. It also will give you a good indication of what coaches expect. 2. What are the residence halls like? The response should give you a hint of how comfortable you would be in your room, in study areas, in community bathrooms and at the laundry facilities. Also ask about the number of students in a room, co-ed dorms and the rules governing life in the residence halls. 3. Must student-athletes live on campus? If yes, ask about exceptions.