SAMPLES OF COVER/INTRODUCTION LETTERS AND PLAYER PROFILES
These are only examples of cover/introduction letters to colleges. It is important to write something that comes from you, with your personal touch.
Sample (cover)
DATE
Head Coaches name
Name of college
Address
Address
Dear Head Coaches name:
I would like to introduce myself. My name is _________, and I am currently a senior at ________ High School. I have played soccer for ____ years, starting as a (position) each year. I received first team all-region as a sophomore and second team all-region as a junior. I also received second team all-state honors my junior year. In addition, I was named to the All-City Girls Soccer team for the past two years. I hope to play soccer at the collegiate level.
My coach's name is _________. He/She welcomes any questions or comments you may have. His/her e-mail address is _______and /hisher cell phone number is _______.
I rank 12th in my class of 296 students. My cumulative GPA is 4.04 on a 4.0 scale. My SAT scores were: Math-540, Critical Reading-560, and Writing-600. I am planning on taking the ACT in the spring. I am interested in pursuing a degree in an area of psychology or exercise science.
I've attached a copy of my resume. Please let me know if there is any additional information that I (or my coach) can provide.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Your name
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Sample (cover)
Your Name
Address
Address
Phone Number
Email Address
Date
Dear Coach
I have looked into your school and would like to take this opportunity to let you know that I am very interested in pursuing a full four years there. I plan on attending a school that fits my academic needs and my soccer capabilities. I am currently a sophomore at _____ High School, and will graduate in May of 2009.
Attached to this letter I have a player profile that I would greatly appreciate you looking at. I believe that I would contribute to your program and make a great asset to your team.
You can see me at the following events:
list your soccer events and schedules
I hope to see you there. I will email you the schedules as they are completed. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Your name
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Sample (Player Profile)
Name: Your Name
Positions:
Forward/ Center mid/ center back
Teams:
7 years- Vardar Elite Soccer Club
4 years- Michigan ODP
2 years- Region 2 ODP
Guest Roster:
2005- Ela Elite (Surf Cup Semifinalist)
2006- Chicago Magic (Super Y League)
Athletics: Academics:
ODP Soccer: GPA:
-06,05,04,03 state team AP Math
-06,05 regional team Lamp of Learning Gold Pin
-05 national id camp ACT/SAT – Not taken
-06 national camp Desired Major – Undecided
-04 super y u14 national camp (was u12) Graduating year – 2009
Club Soccer: References:
2000-present Vardar Girls 92 Club Coaches:
-Midwest Regional League (2yrs.) Name- number
-06 Nike Cup Finalist Name- number
-05 Regional Champions High School Coaches:
-05 State Cup Champions (MVP) ODP Coaches:
-04 State Cup Champions Personal Data:
High School Soccer: Height_____ Weight____
-NA Jersey #:
Address________________
Address________________
High School Data: Phone_______
_______ High School Parents__________
Phone # DOB___________
Counselor- __________ Email- __________
Sample (Player Profile)
Personal Resume of Your Name
Contact Information
Address
Address
Phone: Number
Email: ________________
Education
___________ High School 2003-2007
1.Top 4% of class (class rank 12/290)
2.Cumulative GPA 4.04
3.Member of the National Society of High School Scholars
4.Who’s Who Among American High School Students-Sports Edition
5.National Honor Society
Activities
Freshman 2003-2004
1.Marching Band/Symphonic Band
All-Regional Performer
2.Frosh Volleyball
Starting Middle Blocker
3.Varsity Soccer
Starting Goalkeeper
4.Varsity Softball
Starting Left Fielder
Sophomore 2004-2005
1.Marching Band/Symphonic Band
All-Regional Performer
2.JV Volleyball
Starting Outside Hitter
Most Valuable Player
3.Varsity Soccer
Starting Goalkeeper
First Team All-Region Honors
Voted All-City Goalkeeper by AZ Daily Sun
4.Varsity Softball
Starting First Baseman
Second Team All-Region Honors
Most Valuable Player
Voted All-City First Baseman by AZ Daily Sun
Junior 2005-2006
1.Varsity Soccer
Starting Goalkeeper
Second Team All-Region Honors
Second Team All-State Honors
Arizona 4A Div. II State Runners-Up
Voted All-City Goalkeeper by AZ Daily Sun
2.Varsity Softball
Starting First Baseman
First Team All-Region Honors
Offensive Player of the Year
Voted All-City First Baseman by AZ Daily Sun
Senior 2006-2007
1.Varsity Soccer
In Season
Community Service
1.Captain of American Cancer Society Relay For Life Team 2006
2.Cedar Closet Thrift Shop-Volunteer
3.Flagstaff Family Food Center-Volunteer
4.Flagstaff United Methodist Church-Volunteer
5.Flagstaff Soccer Club-Volunteer
Miscellaneous Activities
1.Flagstaff Athletic Club Indoor Soccer League
2.Flagstaff Soccer Club Flash ˜89 Team- 6 years
References
1.Name, (school) Varsity Soccer Coach, phone number
2.Name, (club) Soccer Club Coach, phone number
3.Name, position, phone number