Take Your Game
to the Next Level.

Introduce yourself to a college coach with your name, graduation year, sport, position or events, school, academic interests, and a link to your athletic profile or highlight video. Explain why the college interests you, and keep your message brief and specific.

Subject: [Graduation year] [Sport] Student-Athlete — [Your name]

Dear Coach [Last name],
My name is [Name], and I am a [graduation year] student-athlete at Jackson Day School. I compete in [sport/position/events] and am interested in [college] because [specific reason]. My athletic profile or highlight video is available at [link]. I would appreciate learning more about your program and the next steps in your recruiting process.

Thank you for your time,
[Name] · [Contact information]

Use college websites, virtual tours, academic program pages, team rosters, and athletics pages to compare schools. Build a shortlist based on your intended major, academic fit, location, campus environment, athletic opportunities, and total cost.

Record your questions and discuss your options with your family, counselor, and coach.

• Explore classrooms, academic programs, advising, and student support.
• Ask about team culture, practice schedules, travel, facilities, and support for student-athletes.
• Visit housing, dining, and common spaces.
• Ask about the recruiting process and opportunities to meet current students.
• Review costs and financial aid, then record your impressions after the visit.

Compare the full cost of attendance and the financial aid offered by each college. Ask the college’s financial aid office and athletics staff which opportunities apply to you, what each offer covers, and what conditions apply.

Review academic scholarships and other aid alongside athletic opportunities. Discuss the plan with your family and JDS counselor.