How often should I email this college coach?

keylyme
Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:25:43 +0000

My son sent out about 40 emails to coaches before a showcase he was going to. He did hear back from many of the coaches (along with several he hadn’t written to). He was a sophomore this year, so it is not yet “legal” for the coaches to communicate back. Most of the emails indicated this, but encouraged him to stay in touch and “give a call” as they can speak with him if he initiates the call. He also heard from many others in the form of camp inivitations (which are legal). The coach is legally allowed to communicate with you via letter, email, ?text after September 1 of your junior year and can call you starting July 1 after your junior year (two weeks from now).

Do what Springisintheair has suggested above. Also, depending on what your sport is, send links to your schedule and any showcases you might be in, requesting that the coach come see you. If you wear a number, let the coach know what it is so he knows who to watch. Send a dvd of a game, meet, etc.(My daughter sent out over 30 packets like this). You might want to give a call to let him or his assistant/s know you are sending this and are interested in their program. If the school is not too far away, consider visiting and asking the coach if he can meet with you while you are there.

If he does write back, answer promptly.