Coach Communications 101

This was the handout available this past week at the PKB Precision Jr Girls for players and parents. If you have any questions about the topics you may sign up for your free PKB 30-minute consultation with RecruitPKB College Consultant Brandi Jackson at bjackson@pkbgt.org. 

Email Etiquette:

  • Always address to the coach specifically
  • Check grammar and spelling
  • Make sure you attach any documents
  • Have an appropriate email address
  • Create a signature
  • Avoid humor or sarcasm

Being Proactive with Emails:

  • Start early
  • Check email daily
  • Send updates
  • Respond quickly
  • If past Sept 1 of junior year ask questions
  • Provide your reference’s contact info

Phone Call Etiquette:

  • Be prepared to talk not just leave a message
  • Try to avoid the Uhs and Ums
  • Have questions and topics to discuss

Being Proactive with Phone Calls:

  • Follow up intro email with phone call
  • Don’t be scared
  • Call after tourneys especially if coach watched

Etiquette on Visits:

  • Shake hands, look in eye, smile
  • Sit up straight
  • Speak for yourself
  • Be enthusiastic
  • Yes sir/m’am, thank you, please
  • No phones
  • Send thank you note after

Being Proactive with Visits:

  • Take visits early
  • Ask your coach for help to contact coaches
  • Be realistic and plan your travel