How to Email College Coaches for Recruiting
Your first email should be short, specific, and easy for the coach to scan in under 30 seconds.
What to include
- Graduation year, position/event, and club/high school
- Why you are interested in that specific program
- Two to three quick athletic highlights
- Video link and contact details
Simple first-email template
Subject: 2027 Midfielder from Dallas - Interest in [School Name]
Coach [Last Name],
My name is [Name], and I am a 2027 [Position/Event] at [School/Club]. I am very interested in [School Name] because [specific reason].
A few quick details: [stat/achievement], [stat/achievement], GPA [X.X].
Highlight video: [link]
Thank you for your time.
[Name], [Phone], [Email]
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