<p>I'm finishing up my junior year now and am a track and field athlete. I've read around on the site and seen that to help generate more interest than just filling out normal recruit forms online is to e-mail the coaches of the programs. My main events are field events (even though I'm an occasion hurdler) so I'm curious when e-mailing the coaches of a program should I e-mail the head coach or specifically e-mail the jumps coach as that is what I would do in college?</p>
<p>Email both the head coach and the jump coach in the same email (so that each coach knows the other is getting the email). I’m not that familiar with how T&F works, but if there is a recruiting coach for your geographic area, email that coach as well.</p>
<p>And then continue to email those coaches every once in a while with updates about recent athletic and academic accomplishments, even if you never hear anything from them!</p>
<p>If only one of the coaches responds to your email, email only that coach from then on (unless you hear from the other coach at some point). </p>
<p>If they both respond then lucky you - respond to each of their emails separately but send any updates to both.</p>
<p>Hope this helps and good luck!</p>
<p>I agree, copy each coach in the same email. The recruiting forms are nice but all they can do is send “recruiting letters” until after your junior year (July 1 for D1) but they can answer emails that you send so you are more likely to get a reply.</p>
<p>Not sure about track, but in vollyeball they can start emailing/writing you directly Sept 1 of your Junior year (D1 & 2). Also, remember YOU can call THEM anytime! Highly recommend following up the emails with a phone call, very important step!!</p>
<p>squidge is absolutely right! My D was much for successful when calling coaches than when emailing. Have all your questions for the coach ready to go, as well as your stats/times.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>I’ve read around on the internet for what to say in the letter but what do yo think I should say? This is the first one I’ve written where a coach didn’t initiate contact so I’m nervous. </p>
<p>Also while I’m typing in another e-mail from another coach he said something to the effect that although I can’t call you until July you should call even though if I miss you I can’t call back. What should be said during one of these phone calls?</p>
<p>Introduce yourself - I’m a 2013 (name your sport) from x town. (If your sport is a height-oriented sport, something like “I’m a 6’4” 2013 forward") I play for x club and I attend x high school where I maintain a 3.8 gpa in all advanced classes (We were told to always lead with academics!). This season I was named all district, etc. Our team made it to state. My club team achieved x.</p>
<p>Next paragraph - I am interested in x University because of it’s strong (your area of academic interest) program and winning athletic tradition. (Now add some specifics about the school and program that show you’ve done your homework - for instance, it’s a new coach and you like his background, or they won their conference, or it’s a program on the rise).</p>
<p>Next, if you have a competition schedule to share, let him know where/when he can see you play (I’ll be at Nationals in Ohio in July). Make sure you have links to your game film, highlights and more. </p>
<p>Closing - thank coach for their time and consideration and ideally plan a next step for you - “I plan to call you next week to follow-up” - and then make the call.</p>
<p>As for the call - almost the same - if they answer, introduce yourself - year, position, where you are from. They will generally lead the conversation, but be prepared to talk about your accomplishments and ask some questions. If they’ve asked you to call, don’t be afraid to ask where they see you on their recruiting chart. Be prepared if they ask you the same question - how interested are you in them.</p>
<p>It will be MUCH easier than you think, I PROMISE!</p>
<p>I don’t want to start a new thread so I’m going to use this as a question thread for me. I went to a NESCAC college’s track and field page and filled out and submitted a questionnaire and about 5 mins later their head coach called me, I got a speech on how he was impressed about my performance in track and I fit the academic qualifications for the college. He also asked about my upcoming schedule and told me I had registered for the right classes. What would be the best way to follow this exchange up?</p>
<p>squidge-according to the NCAA recruiting site, the coaches can ANSWER your emails after Sept 1st of your junior year and start sending out generic recruiting material. They can not make the initial contact until July 1 between junior and senior year. YOU can visit them on campus as much as you want or call them, but they cannot call you first. There are exceptions for that for some sports but volleyball isn’t named as one of them. </p>
<p>[url=<a href=“http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/ncaa/pdfs/recruiting+calendars/2011-12+ncaa+recruiting+overview+chart]NCAA[/url”>http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/ncaa/pdfs/recruiting+calendars/2011-12+ncaa+recruiting+overview+chart]NCAA[/url</a>]</p>
<p>slickjr–Follow up with an email. Thank him for his interest and reiterate yours. Have you visited the school? Did you discuss that with the coach? If so, tell him you look forward to visiting and meeting him in person.</p>
<p>SteveMA - They CAN email you and send you letters directly (and initiating contact) after Sept 1 of your junior year. That’s what is meant by “recruiting materials” on your chart - they are allowed to start “general correspondence” to recruits via email or letters - beyond just questionnaires and camp brochures. My DD and every one of her team mates were flooded with emails at 12:01 on Sept 1 of their junior year, and the letters started pouring in within 2 days. They were all related to recruiting but they were specifically to her saying “We’re so excited it’s Sept 1 and we can now officially contact you and begin getting to know you”</p>
<p>“Coaches can begin sending you recruiting materials, such as letters and e-mails, beginning September 1 of your junior year.” Search on this phrase and it comes up on every colleges athletics site as well as advisory sites. </p>
<p>Here’s some links:
[NCAA</a> Recruiting ? The Importance of September 1st | Informed Athlete | The Allen Group, Inc. |](<a href=“http://www.informedathlete.com/ncaa-recruiting-–-the-importance-of-september-1st#]NCAA”>http://www.informedathlete.com/ncaa-recruiting-–-the-importance-of-september-1st#)
[Rules</a> of Recruiting | The Official Site of BYU Athletics](<a href=“http://byucougars.com/compliance/recruits/rules-recruiting]Rules”>http://byucougars.com/compliance/recruits/rules-recruiting)</p>