Date

Coaches Name
Address


Dear Coach Beane,

I am writing to introduce myself to you and to express my interest in your soccer and academic programs at (insert name of college).

I have been following you and your team throughout the season. Your team had a good season which included some close games against your rivals ______ and _______.

I am currently a (high school grade) at Starmount High School in Boonville, NC and will graduate in June, (your graduation year). I have had considerable success in soccer with (your club team ) as well as with the varsity team at Starmount High School.

Other personal highlights include:
- awards and club team facts
- position currently playing (club and high school)
- GPA (unweighted and weighted)

I am confident that Starmount High School has prepared me for the rigors of college academics. I am currently taking (AP classes/courses) along with my other high school classes.

I plan on attending one of your residential camps over the summer.

I have enclosed a copy of my Athletic Profile. It highlights my achievements on and off the field.

I will contact you via telephone to discuss upcoming games and tournaments.

Sincerely,
(Your name)
Home mailing address
City, State and Zip Code
Home telephone number

Date

First and Last Name of coach
College
Mailind Address
City, State and Zip Code

Dear Coach ______,

I am enclosing some news clippings and other updates regarding my soccer achievements this year. I am still very interested in (college/university name) as my college choice.

In August, I will be playing in (any tournaments with your club team) etc. I will send you my schedules, in case you are attending those events and you want to watch some of my games.

My grades have been very good this year. I have chosen the most difficult program that I can handle, and I have manages to get almost all A's.

I will keep up my effort in athletics and academics. I have scheduled my SAT and ACT tests and will let you know my results.

Again, I thank you for your interest.

Sincerely,



Your Name
Mailing Address
City, State and Zip Code
Phone #

Grades are very important. This year sets the tone for your GPA.
Participate in Freshmen Orientation
Set an Academic plan and goals for this year.
Academics should be your #1 priority and focus.
Plan your course schedule carefully with your counselor and your parents to ensure that you are taking the correct classes.
Community service opportunities (volunteer work)
Set individual athletic goals for the summer and year
Set academic plan for Sophomore year (begin)
Review your progress at various point in the year with counselor and parents.
Attend residental camps of one of the colleges/university of your choice.

Begin collecting information on your college/universities of interest.
Review your progress with your counselor and parents.
Begin to identify 10-15 college programs. Consider the following:
* class/majors offered
* soccer program
* school size
* class size
* climate
* distance from home
* If I was injured my freshman year, would I still want to attend this school?
Begin a college contact list (coaches and assistant coaches)
Send your cover letter and resume to the identified coaches
Be prepared to have an intelligent conversation with the coach regarding his program
Major
You can contact the coaches but they can not call, email or approach you due to NCAA regulations.
Begin planning next year's academic schedule
Make sure that the high school courses you are taking meet the NCAA Clearinghouse requirements.
Plan to take PSAT if you have not already done so.

College coaches can begin to email your child on September 1st of their junior year.
Review your academic progress and plan with your parents and counselor.
Reduce your college list to 5 or more.
Explore opportunities to get double credit (high school and college)
Verify SAT dates and deadlines with counselor
Take SAT and ACT
Monitor your grades, class rank, GPA (weight and unweighted)
Attend a residental camp at the one of the colleges of your choice and that has an interest in you.

Meet with your counselor to review your transcript and to assure compliance with the NCAA requirements.
Apply for Student-Athlete status with the NCAA Clearinghouse (877) 262-1492 (also all forms are avaliable on-line.)
Request referrals from teachers/coaches
Get tax records to prepare financial aid forms.
Obtain and file financial Aid Forms ASAP after January 1.
Make sure all applications have been sent.
Continue to monitor your child's grades, test scores and class rank to make sure they are in sync with to admission to their college of choice.
Re-take SAT and ACT if necessary
July 1st entering their senior year, college coaches may call your child. After each phone converstation please jot down what was said and make a to do list of anything the coach requests.
Scehdule official college visit. Up to 5 are allowed.