Writing the Perfect College Recruiting Cover Letter
A college recruiting cover letter is a big opportunity to express yourself and showcase who you are. It's your chance to make an outstanding first impression that's going to make the college coach think, "Hmmm, this is a player I'm going to keep an eye on."
The college recruiting cover letter guidelines we provide to CaptainU users emphasize the following three points:
- Be concise - Remember that this is just an introduction, so don't be long-winded. Your college recruitment letter should be succinct and informative.
- Establish a tone - Make your college recruitment letter stand out from the mass of letters and emails the coach has to sift through.
- Be different - Don't be afraid to include personal details that distinguish you from the pack—e.g. "I do my training runs at altitude, on Mount Olympus."
Finally, if you're so inclined, be playful, sincere, thoughtful, anecdotal, whatever. Just don't beg. Remember: You are an asset; a college coach will be fortunate to have you on his team. A well-constructed, confident college recruiter cover letter helps to make a positive first impression. Follow these guidelines, and you should be just fine.
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