Calling NCAA College Coaches

Calling College Coaches

Perfect Phone Scripts and Voicemail Templates to Use

Take control of your athletic career by eliminating the middle and contacting college coaches directly.

This is a time filled with text messages, social media messaging, emails, twitter tweets, and other communications.

Making a necessary phone call is often overlook and lost, but it is still the best method to convey your message. A well thought out personal phone call is incredibly powerful and sends a message that you are serious.

Some research says college coaches receive most of their communication through digital means. So a phone call is instrumental.

Learn more about the recruited.

You, as a player, should start calling coaches based on NCAA rules?

The best time to call NCAA Division 1 and 2 college coaches is after you have sent them emails, letters, and introductory emails. According to NCAA recruiting rules, Division 1 and Division 2 coaches cannot answer or return a phone call until June 15 after the student-athletes sophomore year or September 1 of their junior year, depending on your specific NCAA sport.

Calling college coaches early in the process is still helpful, even if the college coach is not able to call based on NCAA rules. You are still making yourself visible and exposing yourself to the selection process.

But before you start calling coaches and having communication with NCAA college coaches, you must focus on the presentation of your measurables, online presence, and relationship with your club or high school coach. As it is highly likely that the college coach will reach out to those folks at some point for insight.

To help you make the most of every coaching call, we’ve included some preparation tips, sample scripts, and questions.

Overall, remember to be respectful, enthusiastic, and passionate about the college coach sports program.

Coaches look to recruit high character athletes who honestly are show interest in their sports program, meet the athletic standard, and phone calls are an excellent opportunity to communicate your genuine passion and excitement.

COACH CALLING KEY: If you are having a difficult time getting in contact with a college coach, ask your high school or AAU coach to call the NCAA college coach and schedule a time to talk.

College coaches can call CLUB and high school coaches back at any time. So this is where your parents can assist you in establishing a positive relationship with the high school coach.

A bonus: When the NCAA college coach is talking to your current coach, they can ask your high school coach a variety of questions about you. Many of which never get repeated. This is said to help with their initial evaluation.

This is one of the reasons that the AAU circuit multiplied was because of the desire of parents and players to remove that feedback that was often biased. In the past, coaches were not as supportive of players moving on to the next level almost so much so that they would sabotage opportunities for players. Thus began the AAU process when some kids chose not to play for their high school team at all.

Get prepared for calling college coaches
Calling college coaches takes strategy, research, and some preparation
College coaches have insight and wisdom because they have been through the recruiting process numerous times
They as coaches understand how difficult this process is
Be prepared on the call and the coaches will most likely be impressed with you
Practice with a high school coach, parent or player before calling NCAA college coaches
Roleplay and practice what you will say. Ask them to be the college coach and ask the tough questions
Do your research, study to show thyself approved
Remember the facts about the program.

Make sure you have a few key stats about the college school and the sports team as part of your introduction. If at all possible, call them while sitting in front t of your computer or pieces of paper with the script.

NOTE: know the roster, schedule, win-loss record, and details about athletes.

Have your initial college introduction emails to the coach open, too, so you can use them for reference.

Find a quiet place to talk on the phone.

Call coaches between 6–9 pm when they are in season.

Before you start calling NCAA college coaches

Know the time zone and consider what times throughout the day they are practicing or receiving calls. Typically evenings during the week they will be available to talk

When I talk to my coach in the NFL, it generally is around 9 pm his time at 6 pm my time with is pst.

Try calling college coaches during the summer.

They tend to be more willing to talk at this time so that you will have fewer practices, no games, and other commitments to work around.

General phone script for calling NCAA college sports coaches
When you call NCAA college coaches to be clear and direct
Introduction, the reason you’re calling
Why you’re interested in their program

Phone Introduction Example

“Hi Coach Walker, my name is Bobby Smith,

I’m a defensive back at Fairfield High School. I sent you an email and letter with my stats, highlight video, and measurables. Do you have a moment to talk right now?

In your college coach phone introduction, bring up the specific reason you contacted the coach: Was it is to send them your sports video, to get feedback, to get on their recruiting lists, highlight your stats or ultimately get a scholarship.

Be clear, direct, and specific!

If he responds, “It’s not a good time.”

You respond, “No, worries! Thank you, Coach, When is the best time to call you coach?”

Be patient, listen for a response. Wait to see what the college coach says.

Let the coach know you will follow up with an email to schedule the most convenient time

Always attempt to schedule a meeting during this call, but if that’s not possible, let them know you will send a follow-up email to schedule the best time.

If the college coach says that they are not interested in recruiting you, ask if they have any feedback or advice. If you are determined to go to this school, ask if they will have any camps that you can attend on your dime.

Thank the college coach for their time, be polite, and get off the phone. And remember, let them know you will send a follow-up email.

No matter how the phone call went with The College Coach

You must always be sure to thank the coach for their time.

If this is the first call or if you have a previous relationship. Be thankful.

Leaving a voicemail for an NCAA college sports coach

In many situations, when calling NCAA college coaches, you’ get sent to their voicemail.

Before you call the coach, write out exactly what you want to say if you do get their voicemail.

Then, give yourself a phone call and leave your message.

Listen to how your voicemail sounds! Practice leaving the message.

College Coach Voicemail Tips

STATE YOUR:

Your first and last name
Your high school
location of your High school
Your position
Your grad year
The reason you’re calling following up because of an email you sent, trying to attend a camp, or schedule an unofficial visit.
Number to contact you.
Say Thank you

Questions to ask college coaches

When you call college coaches, you must know the questions you will ask. Be prepared! If it is a school with high academic standards, let them know you meet the academic standard. If you see, they recruit a particular type of player, be sure to highlight skills that are similar to the players they recruit.

What are the type of players you look for on your team?
Does your team provide academic tutoring to athletes?
Can I major in anything of interest?
Are there any specific school majors that would cause problems with the athletic sporting schedule?
What are the academic goals for the team for athletes?
How many scholarships fo you have available for next year?
How is your recruiting class looking?
What is the easiest way to contact you?
Are there any invitational camps, sports combines, or college showcase events that you recommend?
How do you evaluate your student-athletes?
Can I schedule an unofficial visit?
If I schedule and unofficial visit, would you be able to meet with me?
What is the culture like?
How do the student-athletes on your team interact with each other?
Do athletes have a good relationship with the student body?
What are the living, housing, and food table like for athletes?
Do athletes stay on the college campus during the summer?