| Have you received a football recruiting letter? Are | | | | 1. Just because you received a letter, it doesn't |
| you trying to write a letter to send to a coach? If | | | | mean the coach will actually sign you |
| you find yourself in either one of these situations, | | | | 2. You are most likely one of several players the |
| this article can help you. | | | | coach is recruiting for the position |
| If you are trying to write a football recruiting | | | | 3. A letter means the coach has some interest in |
| letter to a coach, here are some key points to | | | | you, but he is most likely going to monitor your |
| keep in mind: | | | | progress |
| 1. Keep your letter to one page in length | | | | 4. You need to be getting letters from 20 to 40 |
| 2. Talk about your major accomplishments | | | | schools to feel good about your chances of |
| 3. Include your contact information and your | | | | playing in college |
| coach's contact information | | | | Getting a football recruiting letter is a crucial first |
| 4. Attach an athletic resume | | | | step in the recruiting process. Once you start |
| If you send a letter out to a coach or multiple | | | | receiving letters, you can keep the ball rolling by |
| coaches, your letter must get the interest of the | | | | sending updates back to the coaches. |
| coach and cause him to want to learn more about | | | | If you have not received a football recruiting |
| you. The letter should generate enough interest in | | | | letter of any sort, you need to start marketing |
| you that he takes a close look at your athletic | | | | and promoting yourself to college coaches. You |
| resume and ultimately gets in contact with you. | | | | can do that by sending them a letter first and |
| If you have already received a football recruiting | | | | attaching your athletic resume. Most coaches will |
| letter from a coach or coaches, here are some | | | | be glad to hear from you if they believe you can |
| key points to keep in mind: | | | | help their program. |
