Tell College Coaches That You're Going to Apply
Once you've decided to apply to a school, call the coach immediately and let him know your intentions.
Don't be emotionless—show that you are excited. Few college coaches can simply snap their fingers and have a recruit accepted. However, coaches who are effective recruiters have strong ties with admissions departments.
The arrangements are different for each school, but most colleges have a system where coaches identify and prioritize their recruits for the admissions department. The coach might also write a blurb about each recruit and indicate his expectations of the player.
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