Highlight Film Email Template (ANYTIME)

IMPORTANT: These templates are pretty introductory, so if you are already communicating with the school and have a relationship (emails, texts, or calls back and forth) then make sure you make the email a little more relational and you do not have to "introduce" yourself in the beginning of the email. Also, make the end of the email a little more asking "what is the next step in the process, because I am very hopeful to be a future (mascot)?". If you really like the school ALWAYS TRY TO MOVE THE RELATIONSHIP FORWARD AND ONTO THE NEXT STEP.

ADD IN ON AVERAGE ONE-TWO SENTENCES ABOUT THE SPECIFIC SCHOOL YOU ARE EMAILING, BECAUSE WE WANT ALL OF THESE EMAILS TO BE TARGETED AND NOT LOOK LIKE A COPY AND PASTE. IT IS MORE LIKELY A COACH IS GOING TO READ AND RESPOND IF IT SAYS SOMETHING SPECIFIC ABOUT THEM AND THEY KNOW YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THEM AND NOT JUST EVERYONE IN THE COUNTRY. I KNOW THIS TAKES MORE TIME TO RESEARCH, BUT WILL WORK OUT BETTER FOR YOU IN THE LONG RUN TO TAKE THE TIME.

Reminder: These templates are used by all RPR athletes, so if you just copy and paste and do not add your own personality/flair they will seem more boring and might not get the attention of the coach like you want. SO ADD PERSONALITY/FLAIR.

Follow the prompts in the below email template…

BOLD = things that you must change to your information

Red Highlight = things that you can add to give your email more personality and a personal touch

Subject Line:  My Highlight from Bluegrass Tournament.

Coach ________ (spell their name correctly!!),

I know watching my film and seeing if my athletic abilities align with what you need for your program is a very important part of the recruiting process. I have attached my newest highlight below. Below is the link to my most recent highlight. I would love to hear your thoughts on my abilities or what you think I need to continue to get better at in order to be considered for your program? If emailing D1 be sure you only put "I would love to hear your thoughts on my abilities or what you think I need to continue to get better at in order to be considered for your program?" if you are a Junior or Senior. If you are a freshman or sophomore you can just put “Please let my recruiting coordinator know if you have interest or any feedback on my abilities that they can let me know.”.

(LINK TO YOUR RECENT HIGHLIGHT VIDEO)

I would love to schedule a phone call at your convenience to learn more about University/College Name and your program. If it is easier please text me at 123-456-789 and we can find a time to chat. If you are emailing D1 and you are a Sophomore/Freshman instead of these last 2 sentences you can put "I know we cannot talk until after June 15th following my sophomore year, but I will follow along until then via social media and your website. I look forward to learning more about University/College Name and your volleyball program by following along."

(LINK TO YOUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL)

Sarah Spiker

C: 123.456.7890 

2028 | 5’6” | S

Approach Touch: 10’3” (only use this if it pertains to an attacking position)

GPA: 3.7

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