Contacting College Coaches May 24, 2012

Do you have your 20? ★ Remember this number will reduce itself over time ★ This list will constantly evolve ★ Maintain regular contact until interest from either you or coach ends ★ Market yourself to these colleges and coaches ★ Remember NCAA Recruiting Rules

What information do I send? ★ Personal contact information ★ Academic information ★ Athletic information ★ Other relevant extra-curricular activity

How do I contact the coach? ★ E mail ★ Telephone ★ Paper Mail

How do I present the information? ★ Cover Letter/E mail ★ One page resume

Cover Letter ★ Introduce yourself ★ Explain specific interest in that college (athletic and academic) ★ Brief synopsis of academic profile and interest ★ Brief synopsis of soccer background and upcoming games/tournaments

Examples Cover Letter and Resume

Dear Coach Alderson, I'm a junior at Freeport High School in Freeport, Illinois and am looking at a number of colleges and their teams to determine where I might want to attend. Your program was recommended to me, so this letter and my attached profile are meant to introduce myself and see if you would consider me a good potential candidate for your team. I will graduate in 2013 and am hoping to continue with soccer in college. I also am considering a major in nursing/medical field so I would like to learn more about the opportunity to pursue that major at your school. My videos are available at: ature=youtube_gdata_player Would you please look at my attached profile and contact me to discuss your team, your goals, your needs, and how I might contribute. ature=youtube_gdata_player Thanks, Julia Luecke 1430 W. Stover St. Freeport, IL Home #

Coach Mike Anderson, My name is Malorie Proa and I'm a senior at College Park High School in The Woodlands, Texas. I am interested in attending Texas Lutheran University because of the fine international business program as well as your soccer program. I am also interested in taking a tour of TLU and possibly meeting with you while I am there. Currently, I play for Challenge U-18 team. My club coach's name is Robert Leitz and my trainer is JD Cochran. My team will be playing in the Defeaters Tournament Thanksgiving Weekend. I can provide you with my game schedule when that time comes. My phone number is: and my is: Best of luck in your current season Thank you, Malorie Proa No Resume Attached

Hello Coach Alderson, My name is Someone and I am very interested in your soccer program. I am a Senior at Whatever High School in NearHere, Texas, Class of I have been searching for a college to further my education and Texas Lutheran University is one of my preferred choices. I would like to let you know that I am just returning from an injury and going at it full force. The day I was released for full contact, I headed to the soccer field to pick up a practice with a team that was not mine, but was within our club (Internacional)! I was originally told my recovery time was 7-9 months, but I trained and rehabbed extremely hard since I was able to start walking again without crutches and was so excited when the surgeon told me to “Go Play Soccer Girl!“ 4 days prior to 6 months from my surgery date! Within a week and a half, I played in 3 scrimmages and 4 full games in Houston. I am sharing this info with you because I wanted to stress that the passion, love and drive that I have for this sport is like nothing else. I would like to provide some personal information about myself. I am also attaching my resume through my Lonestar Soccer Organization. You can also view it at website.comwebsite.com I would have introduced myself to you this last weekend in Houston at the Challenge Warm-Up but I didnt want to interupt you. Academic Information: High School: Whatever High School NearHere, TX GPA: (3.4) SAT: 1290 and Scheduled to take again October 1,2011 Rank in Class: Top 3 rd % Anticipated College Major: Physical Therapy or Education/Coaching Soccer Experience: I have been playing soccer for thirteen years. Varsity soccer since freshman year!! Height: 5'3" Weight: 125 lbs Weight Training: Yes Current Position : Center Defense/ Forward. I received All-District Honors my Sophomore year and due to my injury 4 games into our HS District season, I missed being honored my Junior year. I still had 7 goals and 2 assists (18 pts) in those 4 games. I was named as the City-Wide “Player of the Week” by the City Newspaper on February 29 th I have a couple of upcoming tournament: Austin, Texas Labor Day tournament September Texas Cup (College Showcase) in Dallas, Texas November I am attaching the Austin Labor Day Tournament Schedule-remember, I was just released August 10, 2011 and only getting better with time!! Please send me any information regarding your Bulldog Soccer program, school admission requirements, financial aid, upcoming camp schedules, or any other helpful information. Thank you for your time. Thanks, Someone, Class of 2012 Club resume attached with no information

Cover Letter ★ Paragraph 1: Intro yourself and explain purpose of your letter ★ Paragraph 2: Brief synopsis of academic background and academic interests (Link to the college) ★ Paragraph 3: Brief synopsis of soccer experience, why you’re interested in college program, upcoming tournament(s) etc. ★ BE CONCISE

Resume ★ Personal Contact Info (& parents) ★ Academic background and achievements ★ Relevant Athletic background and achievements ★ Other extra curricular activities (eg. volunteer work, school organisations etc.) ★ BE CONCISE AND KEEP IT RELEVANT

Goal Tonight ★ Complete letter and resume ★ 5 coaches on your list for Texas Shootout

Goals for Texas Shootout ★ Seniors/Juniors contact between 5 and 20 coaches attending the Shootout ( this number is dependent upon where you are in terms of the recruitment process) ★ Sophomores/Freshmen contact 20 coaches attending the Shootout