What should the subject line of a recruiting email say?

Your grad year, position, one standout stat or measurable, your GPA and where you are from, for example: 2028 OF | 6.7 60-yd | 3.8 GPA | Columbus, OH.

Can I send the same recruiting email to every coach?

Use the same structure, but personalize every email: the coach's name, the school, and one specific reason you are interested in that program. Send each email to one program at a time.

How soon should I follow up with a college coach?

After a week or two, or sooner when you have news such as a new stat, an updated highlight video or an upcoming event. Reply to your first email so the coach sees the whole thread.

College Recruiting Email Templates to Copy

Template 1: first email to a college coach

Use this the first time you write to a program. Send it to the coach who recruits your position (see who to email).

Subject: [2028] [Position] | [Key stat or measurable] | [GPA] GPA | [City, State] Coach [Last name], My name is [First Last], a [2028] [position] at [High School] in [City, State]. I also play for [club or travel team]. I'm interested in [College] because [one specific reason: a major you offer, how your team plays, a recent result]. - [Height / weight / key measurable] - [Key stat from this season] - [GPA] GPA, interested in studying [major] Highlights: [link] Upcoming schedule: [event, date, location]; [event, date, location] Would you be able to watch me at one of these events, or tell me what you look for in a [position]? Thank you, [First Last] [Phone] · [Email] [High school or club coach name, phone, email]

Template 2: follow-up with new results

Reply to your first email (so the coach sees the thread) when you have something new: a stat, a video, a schedule.

Subject: Re: [your first subject line] Coach [Last name], I wrote to you on [date] about [College]. Since then, [new result: a stat, an award, a new personal best, a new highlight video]. Updated highlights: [link] Next events: [event, date, location]; [event, date, location] I'm still very interested in [College] because [reason]. Please let me know if there is anything else you would like to see from me. Thank you, [First Last] [2028] [Position], [High School], [City, State] [Phone] · [Email]

Template 3: after a camp or clinic

Send this within a few days of a college camp, ID camp or clinic, while the coach still remembers you.

Subject: Thank you – [Camp name], [date] – [2028] [Position] [First Last] Coach [Last name], Thank you for running [camp name] on [date]. I learned a lot from [specific drill, session or piece of feedback], and I'm already working on [what you are improving]. In case it helps you place me: I wore [camper number / shirt color] and was in the [group]. [Any camp results or testing numbers.] Highlights: [link] Upcoming schedule: [event, date, location] I'm very interested in [College]. I would appreciate any feedback on what I should improve to play in your program. Thank you, [First Last] [Phone] · [Email]

How to make a template your own

Write the "why" line yourself. One specific, true reason for each program. It is the part a template cannot do for you.
Use the coach's name and the right school. Double-check both before sending.
Keep your numbers honest and current. Coaches verify stats on film and at events.
Send each email to one program. Never list coaches from different schools in the same email.

For the full process, see how to email college coaches.

College recruiting email templates

Template 1: first email to a college coach

Template 2: follow-up with new results

Template 3: after a camp or clinic

How to make a template your own

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