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Sample Introduction Email to College Coaches
Professional email templates and best practices for first contact with college golf coaches
Standard Introduction Email Template
Subject: 2026 RHP - John Smith - Interest in [University Name] Golf Program
Dear Coach [Last Name],
My name is John Smith and I am a junior at Lincoln High School in Springfield, Illinois (Class of 2026). I am writing to express my strong interest in your golf program at [University Name] and would like to introduce myself as a prospective student-athlete.
Academic Profile:
• GPA: 3.8 (unweighted) / 4.2 (weighted)
• SAT: 1350 (Math: 720, Verbal: 630)
• Class Rank: 15/320
• Intended Major: Business Administration
Golf Achievements:
• Current Handicap: +2.1
• Low Tournament Round: 67
• 2024 State Amateur Championship - T5
• 2024 Regional Junior Championship - 1st Place
• 3-year varsity letter winner and team captain
I have attached my golf resume, academic transcript, and recent tournament results for your review. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I might contribute to your program both on the course and in the classroom.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully,
John Smith
Cell: (555) 123-4567
Email: john.smith.golf@email.com
High School: Lincoln High School
Coach: Mike Johnson (555) 987-6543
Effective Subject Line Examples
Strong Subject Lines
- • "2026 Golfer - 3.8 GPA - Interest in [School] Golf"
- • "Class of 2026 RHP - [Your Name] - Golf Recruiting"
- • "Junior Golfer - [Your Name] - [State] Champion"
- • "2026 +2 Handicap Golfer - Academic All-State"
Avoid These Subject Lines
- • "Golf Recruit" (too vague)
- • "Please read this!" (unprofessional)
- • "Future PGA Tour Player" (overconfident)
- • No subject line at all
Follow-up Email Template
Subject: Follow-up - John Smith 2026 Golf Recruit
Dear Coach [Last Name],
I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to follow up on my initial email from [date] regarding my interest in your golf program at [University Name].
Recent Updates:
• Won the State Junior Championship with rounds of 68-69-70
• Improved SAT score to 1420 (retook in October)
• Selected as team captain for senior year
I remain very interested in [University Name] and would love to learn more about your program. Would you have time for a brief phone call to discuss potential opportunities?
I have also updated my golf resume and tournament schedule, which I have attached for your review.
Thank you again for your consideration.
Best regards,
John Smith
Email Best Practices
Do This
- • Keep emails concise (under 200 words)
- • Use proper spelling and grammar
- • Include specific achievements
- • Address coach by name
- • Attach relevant documents (resume, video)
- • Include contact information
- • Follow up every 2-3 months
- • Show genuine interest in the school
Don't Do This
- • Send mass emails to multiple coaches
- • Use text speak or casual language
- • Include irrelevant personal information
- • Make demands or ultimatums
- • Send emails late at night
- • Forget to proofread
- • Include parents in initial email
- • Send during recruiting dead periods
Email Timing Strategy
Best Times to Email
- • Days: Tuesday through Thursday
- • Times: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- • Seasons: Avoid coach's competition seasons
- • After tournaments: Within 48 hours of good results
Follow-up Schedule
- • First follow-up: 2-3 weeks if no response
- • Regular updates: Every 2-3 months
- • After achievements: Within 1 week
- • During recruiting periods: Monthly
What to Attach
Initial Email Attachments
- • Golf resume (PDF format)
- • Unofficial transcript (if strong GPA)
- • Tournament schedule (upcoming events)
- • Professional headshot (optional)
Follow-up Attachments
- • Updated resume with recent results
- • Swing video (if requested)
- • Latest test scores
- • Awards or recognition certificates