Sending emails that college coaches will want to read
This is step #6 in the 10 step BRC recruiting formula!
Follow Up with Coaches via Email and Phone
Rules and Regulations for Phone Calls with College Coaches
This very well could change any day now, but current NCAA rules regarding phone calls between a prospect and Division I college baseball coach are as follows:
- Coaches cannot place a phone call to a prospect or parent of a prospect until July 1st after your junior year of high school.
- Starting on July 1st coaches can call prospects/parents one time a week except during a Contact Period when they can make unlimited phone calls.
- Coaches can call prospects anytime regarding a camp related issue for a camp they are putting on, but can’t talk recruiting with you during those conversations.
- During the five days before an official visit the coaches at the school you are visiting can call you as many times as they’d like.
- Once you sign a national letter of intent to play at a school, those coaches can call as much as they’d like.
- High school players and parents can call a college coach at any time… just remember, they can only call you back if it fits into one of the bullet points above.
Email template coaches will read
College Coach Email Template
How to email a coach (Do’s and Don’ts)
IMPORTANT:
What if a Coach Doesn't Respond to my Email?
If you don’t get a response within a week, definitely send out a quick follow up email as a response to your first email. This way the coach can quickly refer to your first email and watch your skills video.
Don’t take it personal if you don’t get a prompt response from a coach. Continue to be proactive and send at least a few follow up emails before writing anyone off.
A follow up email (download in tools section) can be something like this:
Hi Coach ___,
I just wanted to follow up on the email I sent you last week.
I know you must get a ton of emails each week, but so I wanted to reach out again in hopes that you’ll have some time in the near future to check out my skills video (link to your skills video) and provide some feedback on whether or not I fit the type of player you’re recruiting in the class of ____.
I’m very interested in ___(the university) and potentially playing for your baseball program.
I really appreciate your time.
All the best,
___ (Your Name, Not Your Parents)
What do you think is the average salary for a Division 1 Volunteer assistant baseball coach?
The answer surprises most people: $0.
The NCAA does not allow them to earn a salary. So how do those coaches support their families and put food on the table?
They make their income by working camps and showcases.
So, when you get an email from a college coach inviting you to attend their camp, DO NOT assume that you are actively being recruited... They might be seriously recruiting you, but you also might be just trying to fill their camp.
How can you know for sure to make sure you aren't wasting your time and money?
If you haven't had any previous personal communication with the coach that is inviting you to their camp send an email reply that sounds something like this:
Email Response to See if Coaches Are ACTUALLY Interested in You, Or Just Want You to Come to Camp
