If you’re waiting for coaches to magically discover your highlight reel…
You’ll be waiting a long time.
The truth is, most college football players — even D1 athletes — get recruited because they made the first move. That’s why knowing how to reach out to college football coaches the right way can make or break your recruiting journey.
In this post, we’ll show you what to say, how to say it, and include example messages that actually work.
✅ Why Reaching Out Matters
Coaches recruit players they know. If they don’t know about you, they can’t recruit you.
✅ Most coaches have limited time and staff — they miss good talent all the time
✅ Players who reach out professionally and persistently stand out
✅ Sending the right message shows maturity, interest, and organization
📌 Tip: Start early, follow up regularly, and be polite — but confident.
✅ What to Include in Every Message
Keep it short, sharp, and full of value. Your goal is to make it easy for the coach to evaluate you.
✅ Full name, position, height/weight
✅ Graduation year and GPA
✅ Link to highlight video (YouTube is best)
✅ Your high school or current team
✅ A short sentence about why you’re interested in their program
📌 Tip: Always end with a thank-you and a way to contact you.
✅ Sample Email to a College Coach
Subject: 2025 QB – 3.6 GPA – Highlight Film + Transcript Attached
Hi Coach [Last Name],
My name is [Your Name], a 2025 quarterback from [High School] in [City, State]. I’m 6’1″, 190 lbs, with a 3.6 GPA and a passion for learning and leading on the field.
I’m very interested in your program because of the way you develop quarterbacks and the values your team promotes. Here’s my highlight film: [Insert YouTube Link].
I’ve also attached my transcripts and can provide full game film if you’d like to see more.
Thanks for your time — I’d love to hear about any roster needs for my class.
Best,
[Your Name]
[Your Phone] | [Your Email] | [Twitter Handle]
✅ Sample Direct Message (DM) to a Coach on Twitter/X
Hi Coach [Last Name], I’m a 2025 LB from Florida (6’0”, 210 lbs, 3.5 GPA). Here’s my highlight tape: [link]. I’d love to know if you’re still recruiting my position. Thanks for your time!
📌 Tip: Keep DMs short — if they respond, you can follow up with more detail via email.
✅ What NOT to Do
❌ Don’t send long, unstructured paragraphs
❌ Don’t ask for a scholarship right away
❌ Don’t mass-message 100 coaches with the same generic message
❌ Don’t be rude or spammy if you don’t get a reply
📌 Tip: Be professional, and remember — you’re starting a relationship, not begging for attention.
✅ Use College Football Openings to Target the Right Coaches
The best message in the world won’t help if you’re emailing a program that isn’t recruiting.
✅ College Football Openings helps you find schools actively looking for your position
✅ Target coaches by class year, position, and level (D1, D2, NAIA, JUCO)
✅ Skip the guesswork — get straight to the opportunities that matter
📌 Tip: Combine the right message with the right coach — that’s how real conversations start.
🔥 Final Thoughts
Learning how to reach out to college football coaches isn’t hard — but it takes intention, respect, and strategy.
✅ Be clear, professional, and confident
✅ Include everything coaches need to evaluate you
✅ Follow up — because most athletes never do
👉 Want to start reaching out today? Visit College Football Openings to find coaches still recruiting your position for 2025 — and send your best message yet.
