Answer a few questions. Ted, our AI recruiting counselor, drafts a coach-ready email built around your sport, grad year, and goals — free, no signup required.
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Every field you fill makes your email stronger — emails with a stat and video link get more coach replies.
A recruiting email has one job: make it easy for a coach to evaluate you in under 30 seconds. Every email that works has the same five parts — a subject line a coach can sort by, an intro that says who you are (grad year, position, team, location), one proof point that shows your level, one line that proves you know something about their program, and a clear ask with your highlight video linked. That’s it. Coaches don’t reply to the longest email; they reply to the easiest one to say yes to.
Coaches sort their inbox by graduating class, so your grad year goes first. Then position, then your strongest hook — a stat, a time, an event they can see you at. Examples:
Six situations, six structures. Generate your own version above, or start from these.
Coach [Coach Last Name] — I’m a 2027 goalkeeper at North Ridge HS in Texas, and I keep for Dallas Surge ECNL. This season I have a 0.87 goals-against average across 22 matches. I’m drawn to [School Name] because of how your back line plays out of pressure — that’s the system I’m best in. I’d love to know what your staff looks for in keepers in my class. My highlight video is here: [link]. Thank you for your time. — Jordan
Coach [Coach Last Name] — I wanted to make sure [School Name] knows I’ll be competing at [Event Name] on [Date], playing with Dallas Surge ECNL. I’m a 2027 goalkeeper (0.87 GAA this season) and your program is high on my list. Our schedule is attached below my signature — if anyone from your staff will be there, I’d be grateful for a look. Film in the meantime: [link]. — Jordan
Coach [Coach Last Name] — I emailed a few weeks ago and know how busy this season gets, so I wanted to briefly follow up. I’m a 2027 goalkeeper with Dallas Surge ECNL (0.87 GAA). Since my last note, we won our conference bracket and I’ve added new film: [link]. [School Name] remains one of my top choices, and I’d welcome any guidance on where I stand with your class. — Jordan
Coach [Coach Last Name] — thank you for the time at your ID camp last weekend. The session on distribution under pressure was the most useful training I’ve had this year. Seeing how your staff coaches confirmed why [School Name] is high on my list. I’d appreciate any feedback from your evaluations, and I’ll keep you updated as my season continues. — Jordan
Coach [Coach Last Name] — I’ve just posted new film from our fall season: [link]. It’s four minutes — the first ninety seconds show shot-stopping and distribution, which I know matters in your system at [School Name]. I’m a 2027 goalkeeper with Dallas Surge ECNL, 0.87 GAA this year. I’d value any feedback from your staff. — Jordan
Coach [Coach Last Name] — I’m a 2027 goalkeeper with Dallas Surge ECNL, and [School Name] is one of my top schools for both soccer and academics. My family is planning college visits for October, and I’d love to see campus and, if possible, meet your staff or watch a training session. What’s the best way to set up an unofficial visit? Thank you — Jordan
Earlier than most families think. Sophomore year is when serious outreach starts for most sports — but the right moment is tied to your grad year and your sport’s contact rules. The short version: start building your list freshman year, start emailing sophomore year, and never wait for coaches to find you. For the full breakdown, see our recruiting timeline guides.