The camp is the middle, not the whole thing
It's easy to treat a camp like a tryout: show up, play hard, hope. But coaches see a lot of athletes in a weekend. The ones they remember usually reached out before and after.
Before: let them know you're coming
About a week out, email the coach. Keep it short: your name, grad year, position, that you're registered, and one thing you're working on. Attach your highlight clip. Now you're a name on their list, not a number on a shirt.
During: be easy to notice
• Effort between drills says as much as the drills do.
• Talk to the coaches. A handshake and "Thanks for having me" goes a long way.
• Ask one real question: "What would you need to see from someone at my position to be on your list?"
• Be coachable. When they correct you, try it right away.
Coaches remember the athlete who made it easy to remember them.
After: the follow-up most athletes skip
Within three days, send a thank-you email. Mention something specific from the weekend, a drill or a piece of feedback, and what you're doing with it. Ask what they'd want to see next and where they might see you play.
Instead of
"Thanks for the camp, it was fun. Hope to hear from you."
Say this
"Thanks for the feedback on my footwork. I've been working on it every practice. Will your staff be at [event] next month? I'd love for you to see me there."
The move
Put three dates on your calendar for your next camp: the email a week before, the camp, and the follow-up three days after. The follow-up is the one that counts.
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