• First impressions are important.

• The a hand written letter will be more peronalize to the coach. If your handwriting is not easily legible you should probably type the letter.

• The player should write (or type) the letter. Mom or Dad can check it for content, neatness, clarity and spelling.

• Keep the letter brief .... this is just the first contact .... hopefully you will have plenty of time to sell yourself later. If your letter takes more than 1 to 2 minutes to read through it is too long.

• Do not address or start your letter "Dear Coach" To a coach this is like getting a letter addressed to "Occupant" or "Dear Resident". 

    
       Click Here For Sample Introductory Letter

This is a sample of a letter to include when sending a college coach or professional scout a videotape of a high school player. This letter assumes that a prior introductory letter has been sent to the college baseball coach.        
 
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This is a sample letter to send along with a copy of your fall, spring (high school) or summer schedule. It is important to send college coaches copies of your schedules, in order for them to watch you in real game situations. Many coaches will not offer scholarship money to a player they have not seen play in a game. It is important to keep the coaches aware of when and where you will be playing .


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