If a college coach/recruiter that you are interested in calls or
sends you an email, you should immediately write or email
a short letter thanking him/her for “your interest in me as
a recruit for your program.” Tell him/her of your interest in
both the college and the athletic program. If there is addi-
tional information (awards won, recent performances, etc.)
about yourself you want to share, do it at this time. This
is also a good time to include your upcoming competition
schedule. Be prepared with some questions, too. Some of the
questions located in the chapter “The Visit” can be asked over
the phone. Another source of good questions is the NAIA’s
Guide for the College-Bound Athlete. A coach to whom you sent
nothing might contact you. Don’t be shocked; word of good
prospects can travel quickly.
As indicated previously, you may receive more than one
phone call or email from the same person or other people
related to a program. This is no accident. Additional calls or
emails are very good signals, but you haven’t been recruited
yet. You must continue to do your part. After a few contacts by
the coach/recruiter, you will detect a pattern of questions that
indicate an increasing level of interest and/or concerns:
chapter 12
Communication
Activities