Attention High School Soccer Players!

Use This Email Template to Get Recruited by College Soccer Coaches

If you're a high school soccer player with dreams of playing college soccer, you need to be proactive in reaching out to coaches —and it all starts with a well-crafted introductory email.

If you want to stand out from the thousands of other high school soccer players vying for college roster spots, you need to use this template to create personalized emails that will grab each coach's attention.

College Soccer Email Template

Subject Line: [Graduation Year] [Position] from [Club Team and/or High School] Interested in [University Name] Soccer Program

Dear Coach [Last Name],

My name is [Your Name], and I am a [graduation year] [position] from [high school name] in [city, state]. I am reaching out because I am very interested in the soccer program at [university name] and believe my skills and experience would be a valuable asset to your team.

Academic Achievements:

- GPA: [x.xx]

- SAT/ACT Scores: [xxxx]/[xx]

- Academic Honors: [list any academic awards or recognitions]

Athletic Achievements:

- Current Team: [club/high school team name]

- Position: [primary position]

- Stats: [key stats or achievements, e.g., goals scored, assists, shutouts, etc.]

- Honors: [list any athletic awards, all-conference selections, etc.]

I am impressed by [mention something specific about the university's soccer program, such as a recent achievement, coaching style, or team culture that resonates with you]. I believe my [mention a key strength or two that align with the program's needs or style of play] would contribute to the team's continued success.

Attached, please find my soccer resume, which provides more details about my academic and athletic background. You can also view my highlight video at [link to your video].

I would love the opportunity to discuss further how I could fit into your program. Please let me know if you need any additional information or if there are any upcoming events or camps where I could showcase my abilities in person.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best regards,

[Your Name]

[Email Address]

[Phone Number]

Attachments:

- Soccer Resume

- Highlight Video Link

By using this email template and customizing it with your personal details and specific reasons for your interest in each program, you'll provide coaches with a concise yet comprehensive introduction to your academic and athletic qualifications.

This format allows busy coaches to quickly assess your potential fit for their team and increases the likelihood of receiving a response and continuing the conversation about your college soccer aspirations.

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