Think about how stressful it can be to learn about the recruiting process overall, and about the college admissions process as you get closer to your senior year. Put that same learning curve, the same nerve to figure out a complex project with a definite due date, into a much smaller window — and you get the FAFSA.

The window to complete the Federal Application for Student Aid opens on January 1. You can really submit your FAFSA at any time, but some families feel time crunch because depending on your school, state, and the type of aid, awards go out first come, first served. 

Don’t stress. Seriously. This paperwork isn’t going to hurt you. Here are the top ways to fill out the FAFSA without stressing out about it.

Don’t make mistakes filling out your FAFSA. Check out this post to avoid the most common mistakes.

Know what you’re going to provide the FAFSA

The FAFSA will ask your family to provide information in five categories:

• about the student-athlete
• about the student-athlete’s dependency on their parents (this is a legal question – does a parent or guardian list the student-athlete as a dependent on their tax returns?)
• about the student-athlete’s parents or guardians
• about the student-athlete’s financial background
• about the schools that you want the FAFSA to send its findings directly to

There are a bunch of advanced tips about the FAFSA from Chegg that can help you understand some of the more complicated arrangements some families might pursue to maximize their student aid.

Did you know? For students who attend school for 4 years, the average incurred cost of loans is approximately $147,000.

Know what you’ll need to have at hand to fill out the FAFSA

In addition to the general bucket categories we listed above, you’re going to need to have a couple of things on hand that you probably don’t have memorized. Take some time to gather them together so you don’t feel like you’re searching through your lockbox and paperwork and losing your place in the FAFSA.

• Social security numbers for the student-athlete and parents (if the student-athlete is filing as a dependent)
• Driver’s license numbers
• W2′s from the current and previous year
• Tax returns from the previous year (since you probably haven’t done your 2015 taxes yet, the FAFSA lets you use the most recent one you have)
• any additional benefits you might have: welfare, veteran’s, social security, investments, etc.
• any additional financial figures that you might need to report: businesses, mortgages, etc.

This will all help the FAFSA compute your Expected Family Contribution. Please remember that no matter your family’s income, it behooves you to complete a FAFSA.

Did you know? Missing out on important financial aid information can mean paying as much as $90,000 extra.

Know that this is an unavoidable step in the recruiting process – and make it fun.

This might come from years trumpeting that my sport was other sports’ punishment, but I am a firm believer that there’s a silver lining in everything. Hill repeats? There’s going to be a downhill soon enough. Circuit workout? Get an awesome song playing and it’ll make the time fly by.

Do the same when you fill out the FAFSA. Put on some music that everyone enjoys. (I know, I have a dad, too — that might be easier said than done.) Give yourself a reward when you’ve finished it – maybe the family can go out for pizza or an ice cream. 

The FAFSA may seem like a chore, but it doesn’t have to be; after all, it’s time your family gets to spend, together.

SAT ACT and Tofel Training 

Guys throughout the season I have sent out constant reminders for you to prepare for SAT ACT and Tofel training.
This does not happen by itself. These are standardized TEST that are door openers for the colleges. The better the test scores the more money available as well as college acceptance.

There are many options available 
!. Study on your own
2. Attend formalized classes locally
3. Online classes some free some cost

For those in your last year it is critical for you to do this
For those who are 2000’s it is also important that you study and prepare as well as taking the Test, so you have a yard stick of where you are at and what you need to do to advance your scores. 
I have given the name of a commercial company that has been herald in the news and academic world to help students achieve some impressive results.
The ball is in your court and you need to take action. 
Coach Frank 

The following colleges have committed to our players:

Adrian College NCAA DIV. III

Alabama Huntsville NCAA DIV. I

Albertus Magnus College NCAA Div. III

Aurora University NCAA DIV. III

Arizona State University ACHA

Babson College NCAA DIV. III

Becker College NCAA DIV. III

Bentley College NCAA DIV. I

BETHAL College NCAA DIV. III

Boston College NCAA DIV. I

Boston University NCAA DIV. I

Buffalo State NCAA DIV. III

Bryant University ACHA

Canisius College NCAA DIV. I

Castleton State College NCAA DIV. III

Colby College NCAA DIV. III

Colorado State University ACHA

Columbia University ACHA

Concordia University Wisconsin NCAA DIV. III

Curry College NCAA DIV. III

Daniel Webster University NCAA DIV. III

Davenport University ACHA Div. I

Drexel University ACHA

Finlandia University NCAA DIV. III

Fitchburg State University NCAA DIV. III

Florida Atlantic University ACHA

Florida State University ACHA

Framingham State University NCAA DIV. III

Franklin Pierce University NCAA DIV. II

Florida Gulf Coast University ACHA

Grand Valley State University ACHA

Hamilton College NCAA DIV. III

Hamline University NCAA DIV. III

Hobart College NCAA DIV. III

Hudson Valley Comm. College

Indiana University ACHA

Johnson and Wales University NCAA DIV. III

Lake Forrest College NCAA DIV. III

Superior State College NCAA DIV. I

Lawrence University NCAA DIV. III

Lebanon Valley College NCAA DIV. III

Lewis University ACHA

Manhattanville College NCAA DIV. III

Merrimack College NCAA DIV. I

Michigan State University NCAA DIV. I

MIKWAKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING NCAA DIV. III

Minnesota State University NCAA DIV. I

New England College NCAA DIV. III

New York University ACHA

Nicholas College NCAA DIV. III

Northeastern University NCAA DIV. I

Northern Arizona University ACHA

Northern Illinois University ACHA

Northland College NCAA DIV. III

Post University NCAA DIV II

Plymouth State University NCAA DIV II

RPI

Sacred Heart University NCAA DIV. I

Salem State University NCAA DIV. III

Salve Regina University NCAA DIV. III

Skidmore College NCAA DIV. III

Slippery Rock University ACHA

Southern New Hampshire University

St. Anselum NCAA DIV. II

St Mary’s College NCAA DIV. III

Stevenson University NCAA DIV. III

SUNY Brockport NCAA DIV. III

SUNY Broome NCAAA Jr. College

SUNY Canton NCAA DIV. III

SUNY Plattsburg NCAA DIV. III

Thomas College ACHA Div. II

Townsend College ACHA

Trine University NCAA Div. III and ACHA Div. II

U Mass Boston NCAA DIV. III

U Mass Lowell NCAA DIV. I

University of Central Florida ACHA

University of Connecticut ACHA

University of Florida ACHA

University of Indiana PA

University of North Colorado ACHA

University of Maine NCAA DIV. I

University of Maryland ACHA

University of Maryland Baltimore ACHA

University of Minnesota ACHA

University of New Hampshire NCAA DIV. I

University of Notre Dane NCAA DIV. I

University of Oklahoma ACHA

University of Rhode Island University ACHA

University of Central Florida ACHA

University of Southern Maine NCAA DIV. III

University of Southern New Hampshire ACHA

University of Vermont NCAA DIV. I

University of Wisconsin NCAA DIV. I

Utica College NCAA DIV. III ACHA

Waldorf University

West Michigan State University ACHA

Westfield State University NCAA DIV. III

Worcester State University NCAA DIV. III

Additionally, four Eel players have been drafted into the NHL (Teddy Ruth, (Notre Dame) (Washington Capitals now with the Columbus Blue Jackets) RJ Boyd (Michigan State Univ.) (Florida Panthers) Brad Peltz (Yale) (Ottawa Senators) Cam Darcy (Northeastern Univ.) drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning 2014 and another three were in attendance at NHL Prospects camps Malcolm Lyles (Florida Panthers), and Bennet Sneider (NY Islanders) and Clay Whitt Tampa Bay Lightning.

Florida Eels Alumni Karlis Meszargs on the Final NHL Draft Rankings  

Congrats to Eels alumni goalie Karlis Meszargs for making it to the Final NHL Draft Rankings.  Karlis played on the Eels Elite squad that season. It is an example of how players come to the Eels Elite team and develop. The name of the game is Player Development and Meszargs is a living example of this. He was teh Eels top Elite goalie that season. We expected him to have a strong second year on his return but  Covid  19 hit and the Hockey world in Europe and in the USA  came to a halt.  He continued to mature in Europe and  went on to the Latvian World Juniors and HK Riga in the MHL and 

has developed into a world class player. We are all very excited for him and wish 

him good luck and the very best..... Go Eels !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Play for an organization that focuses 100% on Player Development and College Advancement  

    310+ alumni went on to play college hockey. Don’t you want to be part of this winning tradition?

    Average of 15+ players from per season Florida Eels Junior Teams Advance To College

  Don’t you want to be to be part of this development program? 

Opportunities to advance to the USPHL NCDC during the season

   Four alumni drafted into the NHL Entry Draft

Two Florida Eels alumni played for the NTDP – One Team Captain

Eels teams attend 3 College Showcases:  100+ college scouts In attendance,  

 Four Hours of Practices and Training Each Day 5 Days Per Week.35 Weeks of the Season  

 For More Info Contact: Frank Scarpaci General Manager 941-400-9023 www.eelshockeycoach@aol.com gm@Floridaeels.com 

1. The Eels train 4+ hours per day
2. The Eels train 5 days per week
3. The Eels train 32-35 weeks of the season
4. The Eels compete in 3 College Showcases during the season
5. The Eels players have consistently won Year End All Stars
6. The Eels have won it's Division 10+ seasons 
7. The Eels have won its Divisional playoffs 10+ seasons
8. The Eels have advanced to Nationals 10+ seasons 
9. The Eels have 310 alumni advance to college hockey
10. The Eels have 4 alumni Drafted into the NHL
11. The Eels have 2 alumni who went on the USA National Team
12. The Eels have several alumni who advanced to the BCHL including the league MVP and league top goal scorer 
13. The Eels have several players who advanced to the NCDC
14. Eels players have the option to compete in 4 post season showcases including the Pro Am Pre Draft and the Sr Chowder Cup 100+ teams and 100+ college scouts

The Florida Eels Premier season regrettably came to an end Monday early evening as the Eels lost 3-2 in the semifinals against the Rockets Hockey Club. The Eels players had a phenomenal season. We are all very proud of players and coaches who helped our players truly reach the “Next Level” We had a team made up of the right ingredients. We had key returning veterans, veterans who made the switch to garner the experience with the Eels, and rookies. We had several guys who moved up from our Elite squad. As typical, our recruiting process involved players from Europe, Canada – Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Hamilton Edmonton Winnipeg and Vancouver. It also included a vast array of players from across the USA and several from Florida. 

In the end the chemistry was perfect. On the Elite team we had a similar make up. 

It is not easy to play for the Eels. We expect a lot from both teams. We demand even more. We train 4-5 hours per day. 5 days per week. 32 weeks of the season. Many of our players continue with us in the post season at the USPHL Spring and Summer showcases and partake in the prestigious Pro Am Pre Draft and Sr Chowder Cups. Indeed, last spring and summer there were over 400 players who partook in these showcase Centrix tryouts. 

Well, the house was built and what a hell of a coaching job done by the Eels staff. 4 full time coaches, a strength and condition coach, a part time weekly power skating coach 2-3 days per week  and a part time goalie coach.  And all the boys bought in. They define “Player Development” The coaches were patient and did not dwell on being in “First Place”. The objective was give the best training and the skill set will come. And that it did. After both teams being in second place most of the season the boys took off and piloted into and won First Place in the Florida Division, won Florida Division top seed in the playoffs, advanced to the USPHL Nationals, Moreover , the Premier team  advanced to the Semifinals. They were the  top 4 in the  65 team Premier conference. Additionally, we were ranked amongst the top in the USPHL Premier Conference and was ranked amongst the top in My Hockey Rankings.  The Elite team was tied for 1st over all in the entire league, had gone 22 games without a loss and had 14 shutouts this season. 

But the most important barometer of our players is the reception given by college coaches. I can state steadfastly and emphatically our guys are at the top of the college coaches recruiting list. Now that is my benchmark. This is my yardstick in success.   I have a weekly newsletter sent to every college coach NCAA, ACHA and the CHF. I personally talk with a dozen or two coaches per week. I received 3dozen plus emails from college coaches. Our players are proudly are on their radar and actively recruited. We saw this at the Nationals, at the 3 showcases attended and emails and telephone communications generated to our players. 

I want to thank all of our Eels players, Premier and Elite who were part of our program. You are outstanding hockey players and have high end skill set. Both teams advanced to Nationals.  We are amongst the very few who advance both their Elite and Premier teams to Nationals. Moreover, you are incredible individuals. With unwavering character. Young men who volunteered their time to help feed the hungry and helped generate toys for under privileged children at Christmas. I state without equivocation my appreciation and love for all you guys and I speak on behalf of the entire coaching staff and the Scarpaci family. I bet you will miss Miss Clare’s cooking. For those who do not age out we are not done. We have another year to do it To win it all.

I also want to thank the parents and the families who allowed us to have trained their boys. It was so special. The honor and privilege was ours. By the same token a huge shout out to the billet families who generously provided for our boys and opened up their homes giving them such incredibly hospitality. 

 God bless.

Coach Frank

We ask that you all share in prayer for the many Eels alumni who live and come from the Ukraine. We can not imagine what those boys and their families are going through right now It seemed like it was yesterday that they were here playing for us. They are so young and we know how frightened  them and their families must be. I remind everyone who their best friends were while here: Russian Players. They were all best friends. Why can't leaders see this. 

Round Robin (March 24-26, Cyclones Arena, Hudson, NH)
8 Team format with 2 round robin pools.
Elite A: Southeast #2, Florida #1, Mid-Atlantic #2, North #1
Elite B: Southeast #1, Florida #2, Mid-Atlantic #1, North #2

Round Robin games cannot end in a tie. There will be a SINGLE 5-Minute 3-on-3 sudden death OT in Round Robin games where teams change ends. At the end of the OT, if the score remains tied, the teams will go into a 3-man shootout like regular season. If the score remains tied, the teams will convert to a sudden death shootout like regular season until a winner is determined.

Round Robin game points will be awarded as follows: 3 points for a regulation win, 2 points for an overtime win or shootout win, and 1 point for overtime loss.

Standings and Tiebreakers
In round robin and subsequent play, when standings are required to determine placement, the following shall be used in order to determine the ranking:
1. Most Points
2. Most points achieved Head-to-Head, assuming all tied teams played each other.
3. Most regulation wins
4. GF/(GF+GA) with the higher percentage winning the tie breaker.
5. Lowest penalty minutes
6. Coin Toss

Semifinals March 27, 2022 (Cyclones Arena)
Top 2 teams from each pool advance to semi-finals.
A1 hosts B2
B1 hosts A1

Championship March 28, 2022 (Merrimack College)
Winners of the semifinals advance to the Championship

If tied after regulation play, Semifinal and Championship games will have consecutive 20-minute sudden-death overtime periods, with teams changing ends each period, until a winner is declared.

 USPHL Premier National Championships

(March 24-29, 2022)

Round Robin (March 24-26, Cyclones Arena, Hudson, N.H.)
 

16-Team format with 4 round robin pools.

Pool A) Great Lakes #1, Florida #2, New England #2, Atlantic West
Pool B) Florida #1, Midwest East # 1, Midwest West #2, Atlantic East
Pool C) New England #1, Southeast #1, Midwest East #2, Mountain
Pool D) Southeast #2, Midwest West #1, Great Lakes #2, Pacific

Round Robin games cannot end in a tie. There will be a SINGLE 5-Minute 3-on-3 sudden death OT in Round Robin games where teams change ends. At the end of the OT if the score remains tied, the teams will go into a 3-man shootout, like the regular season. If the score remains tied, the teams will convert to a sudden death shootout like regular season until a winner is determined.

Round Robin game points will be awarded as follows: 3 points for a regulation win, 2 points for an overtime win or shootout win, and 1 point for overtime loss.

Standings and Tiebreakers
In round robin and subsequent play, when standings are required to determine placement, the following shall be used in order to determine the ranking:
1. Most Points
2. Most points achieved Head-to-Head assuming all tied teams played each other.
3. Most regulation wins
4. GF/(GF+GA) with the higher percentage winning the tie breaker.
5. Lowest penalty minutes
6. Coin Toss

Quarterfinals March 27, 2022 (Cyclones Arena)
A1 vs D2, Group 1
D1 vs A2, Group 1
B1 vs C2, Group 2
C1 vs B2, Group 2

Semi-finals March 28, 2022 (Merrimack College)
Group 1 Winners play in Semi-Final 1.
Group 2 Winners play in Semi-Final 2.

Championship March 29, 2022 (Merrimack College)
Winners of the semi-finals advance to the Championship

If tied after regulation play, Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Championship games will have consecutive 20-minute sudden-death overtime periods, with teams changing ends each period, until a winner is declared.

The Florida Eels do not host traditional tryouts. We are very unique in our approach of recruiting and signing players for its teams. 

The Florida Eels use essentially a Showcase invite to prospective players so we can evaluate talent and character  of each player. Specifically the Eels invite players to join an Eels team at one of the showcases listed below. The teams are essentially All Star Showcase teams made up of prospects and existing Florida Eels players. They compete in a tournament style of play against teams from across the USA Canada and Europe. The teams are coached by Eels coaches, and in some cases college coaches Prep School coaches and Eels alumni currently playing college hockey. These are excellent vehicles for prospects to evaluate if they want to play for the Eels. 

The Eels coaches and General Manager will meet individually with the players and their parents to discuss the Eels program, day in a life with the Eels ,player development , college placements and billeting. 

The Eels coaches strongly feel that it is much better to evaluate a player’s skill set and hockey sense by seeing him compete in showcase settings against top players from the USA, Canada and Europe than having players perform perfunctory drills. So we encourage prospects to join us at one or more of these showcases.  

There are 3 Post Season Tryout Showcases:

The first showcase is the USPHL Spring College Showcase. It will be held May 6-8th in Foxboro Mass. Players 2001-2006 It is the only post season showcase that allows 2001 a last chance to be showcased in front of college scouts and coaches. It is a last chance showcase. This is an excellent venue for players looking to gain spots on junior and college rosters. A tremendous experience as you will play with and against the top players in North America. 

 The second showcase is the New England Pro Am NHL PreDraft.   will be held on  –  May 13th, 14th, 15th, 2022

(Men’s Competition for players 17-20 years old)
Jr. A Division – Players basically 18-20 years old. 2002-2005 Birth Years.

College Open Division- Players 17-19 years old. 2003-2005 Birth Years.
(NO players born in 2002 allowed to play in the College Open Division)
* 5 players born in 2006 allowed to play in the College Open Division.

 This is an excellent "gate out of the gate" event to showcase your skills in front of NCDC and NCAA college coaches as well. It is a smaller event compared to the Pro Am Series but for players who are looking for an immediate commitment this is clearly the showcase to attend. 

 in Canton, Foxboro, and North Attleboro, Massachusetts.  Players born 2001-2004 are eligible to play.  We will have two teams at this showcase: Junior A which is players born 2001-2004 and College which is players 2002-2004.

The third showcase is the New England Pro Am Senior Chowder Cup.  This showcase takes place July 21-24th  2022 in Foxboro and Canton, Massachusetts.

Senior Chowder Cup – July 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 2022
(Men’s Competition held in two Divisions for players 17-20 years old}
Jr. A Elite Division – Players basically 18-20 years old. 
(2002-2005 Birth Years)

College Open Division -Players 17-19 years old.
No 2002 Birth Years allowed to play in the College Open Division
* 5 players born in 2006 allowed in the College Open Division

The Pro-Am PreDraft and the Pro Am Senior Chowder Cup series are the most prestigious post-season showcases in North America.  They are the granddaddy of them all.  It brings teams from all across the USA, Canada, and Europe.  The teams consist of some of the top players in the world.  It provides invaluable experience to players who will play with and against some of the highest level of players in the world.  Many NHL, NCAA Division I and III players have competed in this venue.  Players also garner phenomenal exposure as it is scouted by NHL General Managers, Coaches and Scouts.  NCAA Division I and III coaches, and a plethora of scouts from the USHL, BCHL, NCDC, NHL, USPHL and a host of other junior leagues.

All of these showcases offer phenomenal exposure to college and junior coaches.  All players who compete at these events with the Eels will be assured a spot on a USPHL team.

 The Eels are one of the top junior programs in the USA. They have consistently been one of the top programs in the USA for over a decade.  This past season the Eels’ Premier team were Finalist at the USPHL Nationals and were the USPHL Florida Divisional Champions.  

 Both the Elite and Premier  teams are amongst the top in the league.  The Eels have made it to the finals 3 times in its history, 7 times as semi-finalist.  Each year over 12 players from its teams advance to college.  Indeed, the Eels have advanced over 266 players to college hockey, including NCAA Division I and III and ACHA Division ! and II college hockey programs

This year the Eels  strongly encourages interested players to contact us to participate in one of these tryout showcase teams. Note that  these forums are in Massachusetts.

The cost for each showcase is $375.00. Players are responsible for their own transportation, food and lodging.

To make application for a spot on one of the showcase teams you must contact Clare Scarpaci at 941-400-0712. eelshockeycoach@aol.com or Frank Scarpaci Florida Eels GM at GM@floridaeels.com. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Frank Scarpaci Florida Eels Junior Program. 941-400-9023  

Additional Showcases:

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Junior Chowder Cup – July 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, 2022
(Men’s Competition  held in two Divisions)
2006 Division for players who are 16 years old (NO 2005 Birth Years allowed)

2007 Division for players who are 15 years old (NO 2006 Birth Years allowed)

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Mini-Chowder Cup- July 15th, 16th, 17th, 2022
(Men’s Competition held in two Divisions) ** 4 Game Guarantee
2008 Division for players who are 14 years old (No 2007 Birth Years allowed)

2009 Division for players who are 13 years old (No 2008 Birth Years allowed)

Clare Scarpaci Office administrator 

941-400-0712

or Tom Staniec 239-410-9281 Chowder Cup Manager 

Registrations are attached in the tryout tab

Premier Division 16-3-1

Elite Division 14-5-1

Florida Eels 6-1-1

Premier 2-1-1

Elite 4-0

Check out team photos on Facebook 

The November Power Rankings are in and the Premier and Elite continue to be in the top 10 in each of their respective Divisions. The Premier dropped slightly because of they played fewer games in October but Lucas continues to predict the Eels to win the Nationals. 

The Elite team climbed up in the top 10. Yes they are beginning to have folks take notice. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb-9ycGC1yY

Both teams remain undefeated at home in the Fort Myers Skatium. 

The Florida Eels are unveiling the HockeyTV sponsorship packages and Program Book for potential sponsors. Businesses can advertise on the Florida Eels broadcast of HockeyTV as well as placing ads on the Eels web page, Facebook and Program book. Folks you will see many busiesses taking advantage of these new advertising opportunites. For more information call General Manager Frank Scarpaci GM@floridaeels.com

Guys if you are interested in purchasing CCM items i have posted the CCM Catalogue below
Take a look
If you want any items there or equipment  not there contact Isaac at 585-576-3297 during business hours 
or Bill McKay 239-948-7825 ext 1351

They will gladly provide you with more info and our Florida Eels discount.
You pay them directly not the Eels. 

USPHL Foreign Players Medical Coverage through Trawick International

Covid-19 is treated the same as any other illness.

While here in the USA, you can be covered if you get sick from coronavirus as long as you are infected after the effective date of the policy. Covid-19 is treated the same as any other illness. Threat level warnings or declaration of a pandemic by any or all countries does not affect medical coverage.
Players and Parents are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. All deductibles, co-insurance and policy maximum apply to treatment and testing for COVID-19.
Should you have any questions, please contact us at 888-301-9289 or
email info@TrawickInternational.com.

Special Note on Testing: For COVID-19 testing to be covered, the test must be ordered by a physician due to signs of infection. Weekly or bi-weekly routine tests given to some or all players are not covered under your plan even if required by the league.

Guys here is a valuable link to the college board They have quite a bit of information on SAT and ACT test prep and practice test They also have links to Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org a fee test prep site
 

21 NOV | BY FRANK SCARPACI

Players and Parents
I have a telephone conference with the SAT Prep Expert Company today 
You have had over a month to discuss whether you will be taking it. They want a final count and you will need to register
It DOES NOT MATTER TO ME WHAT OPTION YOU CHOSE. I simply want to make sure you are doing something or are satisfied with your scores. 
This is a major company that has had enormous success nationwide. I caution those who try to do this on your own. It is risky and you need the highest scores possible. This company or the many others are experts in the SAT ACT test taking process.
All Premier players see me today if interested 
Elite guys see me Friday

Coach Frank 

How to Email College Coaches

Sending an introductory email to a college coach can get your foot in the door with a program you’re interested in and give a coach the opportunity to conduct their initial evaluation of you. However, emailing college coaches as a means to get discovered isn’t as effective as it was five years ago. Coaches are getting hundreds—if not thousands—of emails from recruits. Simply sending an email isn’t enough to get a coach’s attention. You need to create clear, concise emails with attention-grabbing subject lines to give yourself a chance at the coach opening your email, reading it and responding.

Before you start firing off emailing college coaches across the country, there are a few specific details you need to know first. Here’s a rundown of what we’ll be covering to help you better understand how to email college coaches:

Quick Links

• Craft a subject line
• Personalize the body of the email

• Use our email templates
• Edit your email thoroughly

What subject line is best when emailing college coaches?

In talking about how to email college coaches, the subject line always comes up as one of the most critical pieces of the email. Without an eye-catching subject line, a coach won’t even open your perfectly crafted email.

To get started on writing your subject line, there’s a few key pieces of information you need to include: Your grad year, your position, state (if you’re emailing a local coach) and a piece of information that’s unique about you. Do you have a lightning fast 40-yard dash time? Are you looking at an academic-focused school that will be impressed with your ACT score? If you compete in a sport in which club teams are really important, consider adding in your club team and/or the tournament you’ll be at next. Once you determine that, take a look at just a few examples of well-crafted subject lines:

• 2020 Linebacker, 6’2” 220lbs, 4.6 40yd dash
• 2018 LH Pitcher, 90 MPH FB, 33 ACT
• 2021 from IL, 23.25-second 50 free
• 2019 Center-mid, Premier Academy, MLK Tourney schedule attached
• 2019 OPP, 9'8" APP, Premier VB Academy, video attached

Here are a few general tips to consider when creating your subject line for emailing college coaches:

• Think about what would be important to the coach. Generic subject lines like “football recruit” or “looking to play for you” and even “talented high school football prospect” are going to blend into the background of the coach’s inbox. Instead, do you have an interesting stat? Do you play a unique position? Is your height and weight important for your sport and position?
• Keep your subject line to 50 characters or less. Coaches are on the go and probably read the majority of their emails on their phone. An extremely lengthy subject line will only get cut off, so you need to maximize the space you have.
• Use numbers and stats in your subject line. We’ve hinted at this before, but including key stats in your subject line can really make an impact. Plus, numbers set your subject line apart from all the words crowding the coach’s inbox.

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What to say when emailing a college coach

You’ve laid down the ground work, now it’s time to write the email! Think about your email like an inverted pyramid (https://www.getvero.com/resources/inverted-pyramid-method/). The top of the email is where you need to grab the coach’s attention. You can use a stat about the team that interested you or why you’d like to play for them. The next section is to give a little more information about yourself and to show the coach why you would be a good fit for their program. Here is the key information you want to be sure to include when emailing college coaches:

• Your general information: Name, graduation year, high school and club name
• Academics: GPA, test scores, if they would be important information for the coach you’re emailing
• Athletics: sports specific stats and relevant measurables
• Contact information: your phone number and email, as well as the contact information for your coaches 

The last section should be giving them a specific next step, such as letting the coach know you will be giving them a call at a specific date and time or inviting them to come see you compete. Whatever you do, avoid sending mass, generic emails out to all the coaches you want to contact when emailing college coaches. The coach will know if you took the time to personalize your email, and it will make a difference. Coaches want to recruit players who are genuinely interested in their program—most don’t have the time and resources to recruit an athlete who is not likely to commit to their school.

How to start an email to a college coach

Similar to your subject line, your opening needs to be attention-grabbing. Depending on the type of school and the coach—here’s where your research comes into play—your opening will change. If you’re looking at academically-focused schools, lead with how impressed you are by their academic record when emailing the college coach. If you’re emailing a school with a winning record, point out that you’d love to be part of such a successful legacy. There are numerous reasons you would be emailing a college coach. Here are a few examples of ways to open an email:

“I wanted to connect with you after speaking with Amber Brown, an athlete on your team. She told me about your coaching style and I believe that, based on your emphasis on work ethic and training, I would be a great fit for your program.”

“I’ve been following your program for a while, and recently found an article about you that inspired me. I wanted to connect with you because I think that I would be a great addition to your team.”

“In researching your program, I noticed that you will be graduating 5 seniors this year. I would love to help bridge the gap left by those departing seniors.”

How much information do I need to include in my email to college coaches?

This is an introductory email, so you don’t need to give the coach your whole history. Instead, tease a few key stats that you think this coach would be interested in knowing. Are you the ideal height and weight for your position? Include that. Do you have an outstanding GPA and test scores and you’re emailing an academically-focused coach? Include that. Also, make sure you include contact information for your current coaches: your club coach, high school coach, persona trainers, and anyone else that you have worked with for your sport. Then, link off to your NCSA recruiting profile where the coach can find your highlight video, all your stats and your personal statement.

At the end of your email, tell the coach what you’re going to do next

At the end, you want to specifically let the coach know what you’ll be doing next. If you’re planning on following up the email with a call, let them know to expect a call from you in the next few days. If you’d like to visit their campus, tell them you will give them a call to schedule a time to connect. You don’t need to use generic language like, “If you’re interested, feel free to call, email or text me.” If the coach is interested, they will contact you. Instead, tell them the next step you’re going to take, and then what they need to do in response.

Insider tip: Turn on your “read receipt” function to see if a coach has opened our email. This feature is really helpful for athletes who are too young to be contacted by a coach yet. Read receipts will let you know if a coach has received and opened your email, so you can be sure to follow up accordingly. Learn more about how you can enable this feature for your next email.

 

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Sample email 1—Athletic-focused email

Dear Coach Smith,

I’ve been following your team for a while now, and was really impressed by your team’s performance in the championship game last year—congratulations! I wanted to connect with you because I would love to be part of this competitive team.

My name is Jane Doe and I’m a 6’2” forward at Generic High School in Chicago, IL. I was recently honored by being been named the Gatorade Player of the Year. I am currently a starter on my AAU basketball team and am a four-year varsity starter for my high school team. I think that my work ethic and talent would be a great match for your program.

For the rest of my athletic stats, highlight video, academic stats and personal statement, please visit my online profile at: [link to NCSA profile].

I will be competing in an AAU tournament near you on September. 5, 2017, with my first game at 1p.m. CT. I would really appreciate it if you would could see me compete in person.

Thank you!

Jane Doe
Class of 2018
Senior | Forward | 6’2”
Generic High School, Chicago, IL
Online profile: www.recruit-match.com
Video: www.youtube.com
Phone number: 555-555-1234
Social media @janedoe_forward

Sample email 2—Academic-focused email

Dear Coach Johnson,

I’m really impressed by your athletes’ dedication to both their athletics and academics. I noticed that you not only have a winning record, but you have set the school record for graduating the most athletes! As an aspiring college athlete, I am driven to excel both athletically and academically, and I believe I would be a great fit for your program.

My name is John Smith and I’m a left-handed pitcher with an 85-MPH fastball. My biggest asset is that I’m a team player who focuses both on the field and in the classroom. I’m currently in the top 5% of my class with a 4.0 GPA and a 32 ACT. I’d like to major in prelaw, and I’ve been researching your school’s well-known prelaw program.

You can view my profile for more information about my athletic and academic qualifications, as well as my skills video here: www.myNCSAprofile.org.

I’m planning a trip to visit your campus this September, and I would love to meet you or another member of your coaching staff. Can you please let me know if you have any availability to meet with me? I will also be calling you tomorrow at 5p.m. CT to schedule a meeting!

Thank you,

John Smith
Class of 2018
Senior LH Pitcher
GPA: 4.0 | ACT: 32
Generic High School, Chicago, IL
Online profile: www.myNCSAprofile.org
Phone number: 333-555-1234
Social media @john_leftpitcher

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Before you send, edit, edit, edit

You’re so close to sending that email, but before you do, run spell check and re-read. A great way to catch strange wording or grammar errors is to read your email out loud. When you hear a phrase that sounds wrong, you’ll know you need to fix it. You can also cut and paste your email into Google Translate and listen for any errors.

Still not sure if the email is error free? Have your parents take a look to double check. Make sure that you have included all your contact information, your call to action and a link to your full recruiting profile

Insider tip: Try sending your email between 4-8 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. Our data show that this is the best time to send an email to college coaches.

 

Congratulations—now you know how to email college coaches, from the research to the subject line, from address to the email body! But your work is not done yet.

College Application Hacks

By Kyle Winters, Next College Student Athlete10/02/19

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Starting to apply for college can be an exciting time in a student’s life. Add in sports and things become just a tad bit trickier. You have to qualify academically and athletically if you want to be a college athlete. We all know there’s a hack for everything, but do you know any good hacks for college applications? NCSA shares a few below.

COLLEGE APPLICATION HACKS THAT CAN HELP YOU GET ACCEPTED

Most student-athletes who are aiming to get recruited and compete for a college roster spot are hyper-focused on improving their athletic skills to grab a college coach’s attention. However, all that effort may not help much if you can’t get accepted into the college you’re targeting. At many sports programs, if you can’t get admitted to the school based on your academic merits, your athletic background and the coach won’t be able to do much to help. Academics should be a top priority when you’re thinking about becoming a college athlete.

That’s why it’s not only important to keep up your grades and study for standardized tests but to also put effort into the college application process. Start researching colleges early to identify the types of school that may be a right fit. NCSA encourages student-athletes to make a list of dream, target and safety schools. Once you have your list of schools, you want to make sure that you begin applying to them early because it could increase your chances of getting accepted.

GET CREATIVE WITH YOUR ADMISSION ESSAY

College admission essays can be a lot different than the essays you’ve written over the past years. They aren’t like the research papers you’re used to writing, instead they’re the perfect place to creatively tell the story of who you are and why a school should accept you. In fact, it may be creativity that increases college admission rates. Of course, creativity is subjective, so this really comes down to a few factors.

First, college admissions professionals wade through giant stacks of essays, many of which are boring, typical and forgettable. You want to captivate your reader’s mind. They are reading thousands of applications so you want to pick a topic that isn’t common and display your personality as creatively as you can within your essay. Write about something that matters to you and don’t force something that isn’t you. And if you think your chance of getting in is a longshot, maybe it’s time to write something that will blow someone’s mind. After all, what do you have to lose? It’s a perfect chance to throw a Hail Mary.

APPLYING EARLY CAN BOOST YOUR CHANCES

The saying, “To be early is to be on time, to be on time is to be late, to be late is unacceptable” is extremely true when it comes to applying to college. Some admission experts argue that applying early during the early action period boosts your chances of getting in at certain schools. Some also say that this is a result of stronger candidates applying early, but CollegeVine argues that “data shows that applicants across the board have a higher chance of gaining acceptance when they apply through early decision, even when differences in candidate strength are accounted for.” Applying early can not only boost your chances of being accepted but it also gives you time to apply to more schools if you aren’t accepted into one of your dream schools. Be sure to apply to enough dream, target and safety schools.

USE THE COMMON APPLICATION TO SAVE TIME

Currently, 872 colleges use the Common Application (also known as the Common App) and it can help you save a lot of time throughout the application process. You can fill out general information like GPA and your extracurricular activates and use the Common App to apply to your dream, target and safety schools instead of filling out this information each time you apply. Common App is helpful because it makes sending out your admission essay very convenient. You’re able to keep everything organized and send your essay out to multiple colleges. And the best part about the Common App is that it’s free!

APPLY WITH A SPECIFIC MAJOR TO IMPROVE ODDS

Some majors have stricter admission requirements than others. For example, it can be easier to get admitted to the College of Arts and Sciences than it is to the College of Engineering. Assess where you are academically and what your potential career goals are before applying to schools. A hack to getting into your dream or target school may be to choose a major that has less restrictions and requirements. Some colleges have varying admission standards among their different schools. Your best bet? Do your research ahead of time and if you feel like you may have slim chances of getting into a reach school, this may be a strategy worth trying out.

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How to Email College Coaches

How to email college coaches.
Sending an introductory email to a college coach can get your foot in the door with a program you’re interested in and give a coach the opportunity to conduct their initial evaluation of you. However, emailing college coaches as a means to get discovered isn’t as effective as it was five years ago. Coaches are getting hundreds—if not thousands—of emails from recruits. Simply sending an email isn’t enough to get a coach’s attention. You need to create clear, concise emails with attention-grabbing subject lines to give yourself a chance at the coach opening your email, reading it and responding.

Before you start firing off emailing college coaches across the country, there are a few specific details you need to know first. Here’s a rundown of what we’ll be covering to help you better understand how to email college coaches:

Quick Links
Craft a subject line
Personalize the body of the email
Use our email templates
Edit your email thoroughly

What subject line is best when emailing college coaches?
In talking about how to email college coaches, the subject line always comes up as one of the most critical pieces of the email. Without an eye-catching subject line, a coach won’t even open your perfectly crafted email.

To get started on writing your subject line, there’s a few key pieces of information you need to include: Your grad year, your position, state (if you’re emailing a local coach) and a piece of information that’s unique about you. Do you have a lightning fast 40-yard dash time? Are you looking at an academic-focused school that will be impressed with your ACT score? If you compete in a sport in which club teams are really important, consider adding in your club team and/or the tournament you’ll be at next. Once you determine that, take a look at just a few examples of well-crafted subject lines:

2020 Linebacker, 6’2” 220lbs, 4.6 40yd dash
2018 LH Pitcher, 90 MPH FB, 33 ACT
2021 from IL, 23.25-second 50 free
2019 Center-mid, Premier Academy, MLK Tourney schedule attached
2019 OPP, 9'8" APP, Premier VB Academy, video attached
Here are a few general tips to consider when creating your subject line for emailing college coaches:

Think about what would be important to the coach. Generic subject lines like “football recruit” or “looking to play for you” and even “talented high school football prospect” are going to blend into the background of the coach’s inbox. Instead, do you have an interesting stat? Do you play a unique position? Is your height and weight important for your sport and position?
Keep your subject line to 50 characters or less. Coaches are on the go and probably read the majority of their emails on their phone. An extremely lengthy subject line will only get cut off, so you need to maximize the space you have.
Use numbers and stats in your subject line. We’ve hinted at this before, but including key stats in your subject line can really make an impact. Plus, numbers set your subject line apart from all the words crowding the coach’s inbox.
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What to say when emailing a college coach
You’ve laid down the ground work, now it’s time to write the email! Think about your email like an inverted pyramid (https://www.getvero.com/resources/inverted-pyramid-method/). The top of the email is where you need to grab the coach’s attention. You can use a stat about the team that interested you or why you’d like to play for them. The next section is to give a little more information about yourself and to show the coach why you would be a good fit for their program. Here is the key information you want to be sure to include when emailing college coaches:

Your general information: Name, graduation year, high school and club name
Academics: GPA, test scores, if they would be important information for the coach you’re emailing
Athletics: sports specific stats and relevant measurables
Contact information: your phone number and email, as well as the contact information for your coaches 
The last section should be giving them a specific next step, such as letting the coach know you will be giving them a call at a specific date and time or inviting them to come see you compete. Whatever you do, avoid sending mass, generic emails out to all the coaches you want to contact when emailing college coaches. The coach will know if you took the time to personalize your email, and it will make a difference. Coaches want to recruit players who are genuinely interested in their program—most don’t have the time and resources to recruit an athlete who is not likely to commit to their school.

How to start an email to a college coach

Similar to your subject line, your opening needs to be attention-grabbing. Depending on the type of school and the coach—here’s where your research comes into play—your opening will change. If you’re looking at academically-focused schools, lead with how impressed you are by their academic record when emailing the college coach. If you’re emailing a school with a winning record, point out that you’d love to be part of such a successful legacy. There are numerous reasons you would be emailing a college coach. Here are a few examples of ways to open an email:

“I wanted to connect with you after speaking with Amber Brown, an athlete on your team. She told me about your coaching style and I believe that, based on your emphasis on work ethic and training, I would be a great fit for your program.”
“I’ve been following your program for a while, and recently found an article about you that inspired me. I wanted to connect with you because I think that I would be a great addition to your team.”
“In researching your program, I noticed that you will be graduating 5 seniors this year. I would love to help bridge the gap left by those departing seniors.”
How much information do I need to include in my email to college coaches?

This is an introductory email, so you don’t need to give the coach your whole history. Instead, tease a few key stats that you think this coach would be interested in knowing. Are you the ideal height and weight for your position? Include that. Do you have an outstanding GPA and test scores and you’re emailing an academically-focused coach? Include that. Also, make sure you include contact information for your current coaches: your club coach, high school coach, persona trainers, and anyone else that you have worked with for your sport. Then, link off to your NCSA recruiting profile where the coach can find your highlight video, all your stats and your personal statement.

At the end of your email, tell the coach what you’re going to do next

At the end, you want to specifically let the coach know what you’ll be doing next. If you’re planning on following up the email with a call, let them know to expect a call from you in the next few days. If you’d like to visit their campus, tell them you will give them a call to schedule a time to connect. You don’t need to use generic language like, “If you’re interested, feel free to call, email or text me.” If the coach is interested, they will contact you. Instead, tell them the next step you’re going to take, and then what they need to do in response.

Insider tip: Turn on your “read receipt” function to see if a coach has opened our email. This feature is really helpful for athletes who are too young to be contacted by a coach yet. Read receipts will let you know if a coach has received and opened your email, so you can be sure to follow up accordingly. Learn more about how you can enable this feature for your next email.
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Sample email 1—Athletic-focused email
Dear Coach Smith,

I’ve been following your team for a while now, and was really impressed by your team’s performance in the championship game last year—congratulations! I wanted to connect with you because I would love to be part of this competitive team.

My name is Jane Doe and I’m a 6’2” forward at Generic High School in Chicago, IL. I was recently honored by being been named the Gatorade Player of the Year. I am currently a starter on my AAU basketball team and am a four-year varsity starter for my high school team. I think that my work ethic and talent would be a great match for your program.

For the rest of my athletic stats, highlight video, academic stats and personal statement, please visit my online profile at: [link to NCSA profile].

I will be competing in an AAU tournament near you on September. 5, 2017, with my first game at 1p.m. CT. I would really appreciate it if you would could see me compete in person.

Thank you!

Jane Doe
Class of 2018
Senior | Forward | 6’2”
Generic High School, Chicago, IL
Online profile: www.recruit-match.com
Video: www.youtube.com
Phone number: 555-555-1234
Social media @janedoe_forward
Sample email 2—Academic-focused email
Dear Coach Johnson,

I’m really impressed by your athletes’ dedication to both their athletics and academics. I noticed that you not only have a winning record, but you have set the school record for graduating the most athletes! As an aspiring college athlete, I am driven to excel both athletically and academically, and I believe I would be a great fit for your program.

My name is John Smith and I’m a left-handed pitcher with an 85-MPH fastball. My biggest asset is that I’m a team player who focuses both on the field and in the classroom. I’m currently in the top 5% of my class with a 4.0 GPA and a 32 ACT. I’d like to major in prelaw, and I’ve been researching your school’s well-known prelaw program.

You can view my profile for more information about my athletic and academic qualifications, as well as my skills video here: www.myNCSAprofile.org.

I’m planning a trip to visit your campus this September, and I would love to meet you or another member of your coaching staff. Can you please let me know if you have any availability to meet with me? I will also be calling you tomorrow at 5p.m. CT to schedule a meeting!

Thank you,

John Smith
Class of 2018
Senior LH Pitcher
GPA: 4.0 | ACT: 32
Generic High School, Chicago, IL
Online profile: www.myNCSAprofile.org
Phone number: 333-555-1234
Social media @john_leftpitcher
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Before you send, edit, edit, edit
You’re so close to sending that email, but before you do, run spell check and re-read. A great way to catch strange wording or grammar errors is to read your email out loud. When you hear a phrase that sounds wrong, you’ll know you need to fix it. You can also cut and paste your email into Google Translate and listen for any errors.

Still not sure if the email is error free? Have your parents take a look to double check. Make sure that you have included all your contact information, your call to action and a link to your full recruiting profile

Insider tip: Try sending your email between 4-8 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. Our data show that this is the best time to send an email to college coaches.
Congratulations—now you know how to email college coaches, from the research to the subject line, from address to the email body! But your work is not done yet.

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