I am an 07 junior and i will be in contact with some college coaches after July 1st. I am wondering what do i talk to the college coach about? and address him as "sir" to responding questions correct?
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FYI, the July 1st date is the first date that a coach can call YOU. At anytime you can call the coach. However, iF they do not pick up they will not be able to return the call until July 1. Feel free to call them now and let them know you are interested in there program. No harm in making the first move.
The voice mail will tell them you have interest
what do i say besides im interested in the university and the baseball program?
Just be yourself---the conversation will flow naturally
Think Coaches are use to getting calls....so don't be concerned....as TR says....just be yourself.
Son was nervous before making his first few calls....but the Coaches asked the questions....and the calls went easily....
Good luck.....
Son was nervous before making his first few calls....but the Coaches asked the questions....and the calls went easily....
Good luck.....
So would it be a good idea to make some phone calls to some of the coaches that contacted me over the next few days? Or should i wait until July 1st and let them come to me?
last but least...what is a good time to call a college coach?
10 AM in the morning!!!
I think it is always appropriate to call him "coach." I agree with TR, morning is best time.
PS Be prepared to talk about yourself. This is difficult for some because many players know that it is all about performance on the field, but always view it from the coach's perspective. He needs to get some info, and not just baseball. Why you are (seriously) interested in his school or his program, and your academics.
Here are some questions, for Div I (I think they are different for Div III to some extent).
1. May I send you tape?
2. May I send you my bio?
3. Where are you going to be this summer/fall if I want to be seen by your staff, or my team will be playing in your area on ....
I am on a roll know. Keep it short, they are busy, and please thank the coach for taking the time to speak with you. (Believe it or not, generally these gentlemen are normal people, and for the most part, good guys who have the difficult task of selling their programs to some (a few), and providing heartbreaking news to others (most).
Good luck.
PS Be prepared to talk about yourself. This is difficult for some because many players know that it is all about performance on the field, but always view it from the coach's perspective. He needs to get some info, and not just baseball. Why you are (seriously) interested in his school or his program, and your academics.
Here are some questions, for Div I (I think they are different for Div III to some extent).
1. May I send you tape?
2. May I send you my bio?
3. Where are you going to be this summer/fall if I want to be seen by your staff, or my team will be playing in your area on ....
I am on a roll know. Keep it short, they are busy, and please thank the coach for taking the time to speak with you. (Believe it or not, generally these gentlemen are normal people, and for the most part, good guys who have the difficult task of selling their programs to some (a few), and providing heartbreaking news to others (most).
Good luck.
The player wont have to ask--the coach will tell him what they want the player to send in terms of info and video and schedule
thanks guys and especially TR