College Emails

Bump. I'm interested too. Personally I'm going to try calling/leaving a message, emailing and maybe even sending in a written letter. But good question.

I would send it to the head coach and cc: the assistant coaches. Probably the best way to ensure it won't slip through the cracks.

Or I'd call directly and ask to speak "to someone in charge of distance recruiting". Some head coaches aren't very involved with recruiting at all, and some aren't very involved with the distance runners. It just depends.

Im a senior now and Ive been emailing coaches of the schools I'm interested since mid-June. I've set up official visits, received several phone calls and found out more about the schools.

Good way to do it would be:

Coach _____,

My name is ____. I run for _____ in ______, __. * then type why your are interested. it could be location, interested majors, or just wanted to learn more. * I know you maybe very busy but I would appreciate id you took time out of your busy schedule to contact me. Email me back at ______ or call me back at _____.

PRs: #####

Academics: #####

Thank you,

[insert name here]

also fill out the recruiting profile things that are on most websites!

Good luck!

Don't run in college. You will likely get injured because the coach doesn't know enough or will have you do too much weight training. You'll eventually grow tired of the sport.

If you love running, and want to continue to love running for the rest of your love, don't run for college. Get in, get your useful degree in as quick a time as possible, and get a well-paying job before the Republicans run the economy into the ground again.

toodarnloud88 wrote:

Don't run in college. You will likely get injured because the coach doesn't know enough or will have you do too much weight training. You'll eventually grow tired of the sport.

If you love running, and want to continue to love running for the rest of your love, don't run for college. Get in, get your useful degree in as quick a time as possible, and get a well-paying job before the Republicans run the economy into the ground again.

Please not this. Like many on this board, I made great lifelong friends and enjoyed traveling and racing and training and living with my teammates. It's an experience that most look back on very fondly. I get nostalgic just thinking about it.

And even if I could have run slightly better not running for the team (doubtful), it definitely would not have been worth it.

Unless you are national/world elite, college is the only route to go. Access to coaching, traveling, high level meets, team doctors, laundry services, training groups, spring trips, etc. Can't beat it.

Hopefully I'll get a quick response, I really want to send my email right now. If I cc it to the assistant coach, should I mention their name in the email (like Dear "Head Coach" and "Ass.Coach" or just keep it Dear "Head Coach") ?

Also, any ideas on a subject title to grab their attention??

Also, after I send an email, if they do not respond within a few days would a call to the head (or assistant?) coach be a good idea? How about a handwritten letter to the coaches?

I need an attention-getting email subject right now........

any ideas?

subject title anyone?

calm down kid