Recruiting Ep 3: How to reach out, follow up and make a strong first impression
Getting Started
When should athletes realistically start reaching out to college coaches?
Athletes should start reaching out once they have something real to share. That usually means:
A baseline of performances
A general idea of what level they’re targeting
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Teams, performance lists
A willingness to communicate themselves
For most athletes, that’s sophomore to junior year, but earlier communication can still be valuable for education and relationship-building, not offers.
Why do some athletes hesitate to send that first email?
Most hesitation comes from:
Fear of rejection
Not…
The skinny
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