{"id":7305,"date":"2020-04-14T21:19:12","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T01:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.traceup.com\/?p=7305"},"modified":"2023-07-18T12:15:48","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T19:15:48","slug":"the-players-guide-to-email-college-coaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traceup.com\/the-players-guide-to-email-college-coaches","title":{"rendered":"How to Email College Coaches: A Soccer Player\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Recently, the ECNL<\/a> published a study<\/a> that found college coaches preferred to be contacted by email compared to texting and phone calls. But how can you make sure that your first impression will get your foot in the door? Here\u2019s a quick guide to crafting personalized, professional emails to college coaches and recruiters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first thing a coach will see in their inbox is the subject line. To make sure they open the email, make the subject line informative so they don\u2019t have to guess. Always include your name <\/strong>and graduating class<\/strong>. You can also add your club team name <\/strong>and position<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subject: <\/strong>Christina Ordonez \u2013 Class of 2022 \u2013 Center Back<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email Body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you have the coach\u2019s attention, you need to make sure to get them the essential information about you quickly. You can break up the body into three sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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