You will want to have an email address to use for your recruiting. This should be YOUR address that you create and you manage. Gmail is one of the easiest to setup and manage, but it does not matter which email service you use as long as you get the basics right.
Address
your email address should be [First Name][Last Name][Grad Year]. For example: SusieSmith2026@gmail.com
The grad year is an important detail in making sure your messages are read and understood properly. Coaches receive a LOT of email and this helps them be efficient. Anything that helps the coach in the end will help you.
Name
play it straight, list your real name with very few changes. It is ok if you shorten your name or use a nickname. List your name how you would like to be called, but Be consistent! Your name should appear the same way on:
- Travel Team Roster
- MaxPreps
- Recruiting profiles (Sports Recruits, NCSAA, etc)
Signature
Probably the most important part of setting up the email that people often overlook. The signature will be auto text that is added to the bottom of every message you send.
Your signature should include important information for coaches…
- Full name
- Grad year
- Jersey #
- Cell phone #
- Twitter and other social handles
- High school
- Travel team
- Travel coach with contact info (email & cell)
Other items you can include:
- Link to YouTube Channel
- Link to recruiting profile
- GPA/SAT/ACT
