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Jasannte
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Glendale, Arizona
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How do I make sure that I have at least a chance at college football?
I hope to pursue college football dreams but I want to figure out what I need to make sure I have a chance at my dream. Is there anything crucially needed for wanting to pursue this dream.
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Paul Goetzinger MPA
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Hi Jasannte:
I have worked with many students in the area of getting recruited by college coaches. Based on my past experience, these are some of the ways we were able to achieve that goal. I have always strongly advocated for student-athletes to use an Athletic / Sports Resume and Cover Letter to market themselves directly to college coaches. My core advice regarding utilizing sports resumes highlights several key principles:
Treat Recruiting Like a Job Search:
Proactive Outreach: Coaches will not always find you, so you must go to them.
Application Concept: Just like a professional resume is used to try out for a job, a sports resume is used to try out for an athletic team.
The Cover Letter: Always pair the resume with a strong cover letter to introduce yourself, outline your skills, and express your specific desire to play for that college.
Core Content to Include:
A sports resume should emphasize both physical and academic readiness by highlighting:
Athletic Data: Positions played, athletic abilities, strengths, and physical metrics.
Accomplishments: High school sports played, school or state successes, and athletic awards achieved.
Academics & Goals: Future academic plans, grades, and long-term personal goals.
Strategy and Delivery Method:
Use Postal Mail: Send physical copies of your resume through the post office directly to the coach's desk. Coaches receive thousands of emails weekly, and a physical letter stands out.
Timing: Start putting your resume together early and begin mailing it out during your junior year of high school.
Cast a Wide Net: Do not limit yourself to Division I programs. Send resumes to Division II, Division III, and NAIA schools. Coaches at the DIII level, for instance, can often recommend academic or financial aid for student-athletes they value.
There are many examples of sports resumes and cover letter, which are posted online for you to potentially follow.
I hope some of these suggestions have been helpful for you. Best of luck in achieving your future academic and athletic goals.
I have worked with many students in the area of getting recruited by college coaches. Based on my past experience, these are some of the ways we were able to achieve that goal. I have always strongly advocated for student-athletes to use an Athletic / Sports Resume and Cover Letter to market themselves directly to college coaches. My core advice regarding utilizing sports resumes highlights several key principles:
Treat Recruiting Like a Job Search:
Proactive Outreach: Coaches will not always find you, so you must go to them.
Application Concept: Just like a professional resume is used to try out for a job, a sports resume is used to try out for an athletic team.
The Cover Letter: Always pair the resume with a strong cover letter to introduce yourself, outline your skills, and express your specific desire to play for that college.
Core Content to Include:
A sports resume should emphasize both physical and academic readiness by highlighting:
Athletic Data: Positions played, athletic abilities, strengths, and physical metrics.
Accomplishments: High school sports played, school or state successes, and athletic awards achieved.
Academics & Goals: Future academic plans, grades, and long-term personal goals.
Strategy and Delivery Method:
Use Postal Mail: Send physical copies of your resume through the post office directly to the coach's desk. Coaches receive thousands of emails weekly, and a physical letter stands out.
Timing: Start putting your resume together early and begin mailing it out during your junior year of high school.
Cast a Wide Net: Do not limit yourself to Division I programs. Send resumes to Division II, Division III, and NAIA schools. Coaches at the DIII level, for instance, can often recommend academic or financial aid for student-athletes they value.
There are many examples of sports resumes and cover letter, which are posted online for you to potentially follow.
I hope some of these suggestions have been helpful for you. Best of luck in achieving your future academic and athletic goals.