Here is what we did and maybe it will help you, as kiddo did get accepted to Hotchkiss, Deerfield and many others (did not apply to EHS).
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Kiddo did homework on the schools and the sports/performing arts programs way in advance. Kiddo looked at social media posts, also - not only the official ones from the school, but also posts from the teams or performing arts departments of the schools. Kiddo wanted to get the vibe and a view of recent events/games/concerts/performances.
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Knowing about the programs also provided a strong platform upon which to ask intelligent questions during interviews (so I heard). While some people on CC scoffed at the due-diligence (checking rosters on line), this type of information proved helpful - as the coaches expressed they were impressed with how much kiddo already knew about their programs and could tell kiddo was serious about their school.
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Kiddo sent emails to AO’s, coaches and performing arts director (specific person) alerting them to the date of our intended visit to campus. Requested to meet with those coaches and/or performing arts director. Included in those emails, were attachments of a highlight video. Kiddo was a multi-sport athlete and was able to meet with 2 coaches at Hotchkiss and Deerfield. Also was able to meet or at least speak on the phone with coaches at the other schools. Also did performing arts audition at 2 schools back then (they probably are not doing that now).
Caveat about this: I don’t think Kiddo would have made these gestures without having confidence in abilities. Kiddo did not want to waste anyone’s time. If you are really are a strong athlete and will be confident in getting a strong recommendation from your coach, I would connect with the coach and send highlight video. We did this and included stats/rankings.
If your strength is performing arts, you can also send in a video, also. Find out the appropriate person to send it to or to meet with in advance - the admissions office can you with getting the names.