Athlete's To Do List

Letter of Introduction

Word Processed

Address to each coach by name

Express interest in academic & athletic program

Attach athletic resume

Include complete address & phone number

Note current year in high school so coach can watch

Resume [click here for a sample resume]

Education

• High school by name
• Address, zip, school district name / number
• Telephone # name of principal, counselor & coach

Academic Achievements

• List all honors & accomplishments
• Point out improvements if grades are not great
• List training of any kind

Extracurricular Activities – (Use activities chart)

• Work experience
• Church experience
• Club, volunteer & community activities
• Significant things: offices held, hours worked, honors, accomplishments, etc.

Athletics

• All sports participated in – give dates & positions
• Events entered, honors won, recognition received
• Team, conference, district, & state
• Times, averages, distances when applicable

Academic & Athletic References

• Ask before listing a reference
• Tell them you are contacting colleges

Academic Interests in College

• What you plan to study in college

Athletic Intentions

• If you intend to compete in more than one sport – do you have a 1st choice?

Recommendation Letter

Ask your coach out of season if possible

Video Tape

List jersey #, name, address & phone
Approximately ten minutes of highlights
Two to three game portions of at least 15 minutes (i.e. a quarter or half)
Make a master & make all copies off of the master