Hi [Athlete’s Name],
Reaching out to coaches is a crucial step in your recruiting process. A personalized, well-crafted message can make the difference between getting noticed or being ignored.
Use College Pipe’s messaging system to contact coaches and integrate your email account for better deliverability.
Keep emails short, professional, and personalized—avoid generic copy-paste messages.
Follow up if you don’t receive a response within a week.
1. Initial Contact Message
Subject: Interest in [University Name] Athletic Program
Dear Coach [Last Name],
My name is [Your Name], and I am a [Your Position] from [Your High School/Club]. I am very interested in your program and would love the opportunity to contribute to your team.
Here are some key details about me:
Graduation Year: [Year]
GPA: [Your GPA]
[Your Best Stats or Achievements]
Link to my Recruiting Profile: [Insert College Pipe Profile Link]
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your program further and learn more about what you look for in recruits. Please let me know if you are available for a quick call or if there’s anything specific you’d like to see from me.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best,
[Your Name]
2. Follow-Up Message (If No Response After a Week)
Subject: Follow-Up on My Interest in [University Name]
Dear Coach [Last Name],
I hope you’re doing well. I wanted to follow up on my previous email regarding my interest in your program at [University Name]. I remain very excited about the possibility of joining your team and would love the chance to speak with you.
Please let me know if you have any availability or if I can provide any additional information.
Looking forward to your response.
Best,
[Your Name]
📌 Next Step: Send out your first batch of emails and track responses in College Pipe.
If you need help refining your emails, reply to this message!
Best,
[Your Name]