How to Email College Coaches
Learn when to reach out, what to say, and how to make your message stand out.
📬 Why This Matters
If you’re serious about playing college soccer, learning how to email college coaches the right way is a game-changer. The recruiting process moves fast—especially for the Class of 2026 and 2027.
Sending a clear, professional, and well-timed email is how you go from “unknown” to “on their radar.”
In this guide, you’ll learn:
- ✅ When to email college coaches
- ✅ What to include in your first message
- ✅ Copy-paste templates that actually work
📅 When Should You Email College Coaches?
The short answer: now.
Coaches start tracking players as early as freshman and sophomore year, especially if you play club or attend major showcases.
Even if it’s your junior or senior year, it’s not too late—you just need to be smart, strategic, and proactive.
🧠 Pro Tip:
Always email a coach before you attend their ID camp, showcase, or tournament. That gives them a reason to look for you on the field.
📩 What to Include in Your First Email
Here’s a simple checklist every email should hit:
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Subject Line: Clear + specific
(Example: “2026 Forward – Ava Martinez – ECNL – ID Camp Invite”) - Greeting: Use “Coach [Last Name]”
- Intro: Name, grad year, position, club/team
- Why Them: One sentence on why you're interested in their program
- Where You’ll Be: Showcase schedule or camp info
- Highlight Video: Always attach or link game film
- Contact Info: Yours and your coach’s
📝 Email Templates You Can Copy & Paste
🔹 First Email (Before an Event)
🔹 Follow-Up Email (After the Event)
🚫 Common Mistakes Athletes Make
Avoid these to stay out of the “delete” pile:
- ❌ Using “Dear Coach” instead of their name
- ❌ Spelling the school name wrong
- ❌ Forgetting to attach a video or schedule
- ❌ Writing one long paragraph with no breaks
- ❌ Making it all about you without showing interest in their program
💡 Want More Templates + Tools?
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Inside The Premier Playbook, you'll get:
- ✔️ Proven email & DM templates
- ✔️ College tracker spreadsheet
- ✔️ Athlete resume template
- ✔️ Highlight video checklist
- ✔️ 12-month recruiting plan
🎯 It’s everything athletes and parents need to stay organized, take action, and get noticed.
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