Subject: Excited About [University Name]’s [Program Name] and Swim Program

Dear Coach [Last Name],

I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to reach out to express how excited I am about the possibility of swimming for [University Name] and to share a bit more about my academic interests.

Academically, I’m really interested in [Your Intended Major, e.g., Business Administration, Biomedical Engineering, or Environmental Science] and was impressed by what I read about [University Name]’s program on US News & World Report and Niche.com. I really admire [mention something specific about the program, e.g., the opportunity to work in state-of-the-art labs, the internship opportunities, or the strong focus on research]. My goal is to [mention your career aspiration, e.g., work in sports management, pursue a career in biomedical engineering, or enter law school], and it seems like [University Name] would be a fantastic place to pursue both my academic and athletic goals.

In the pool, I’ve been focusing on [your main events, e.g., the 200 IM and 100 backstroke], and my most recent times are:

[Event #1]: [Time]

[Event #2]: [Time]

[Event #3, if applicable]: [Time]

If you have any advice on how I might best align my academic interests with your swim program, I’d really appreciate it. Thank you so much for your time—I’m excited about the possibility of being part of [University Name] and look forward to hearing from you!

Best regards,
[Your First and Last Name]
[Your Graduation Year]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your SwimCloud Profile Link]

Subject: Quick Question About Scholarships and Financial Aid

Dear Coach [Last Name],

I hope you’re doing well! I really appreciate the opportunity to connect and learn more about [University Name]’s swim program. I wanted to reach out with a quick question about athletic scholarships and financial aid, as I’m working on planning out my options.

I completely understand that scholarship decisions can depend on a lot of factors, but if you’re able to share any information about how your process typically works or what the timeline for those decisions might look like, I’d really appreciate it. My family and I just want to make sure we’re considering all the possibilities.

I really appreciate your time and any guidance you can offer—I know how busy things must be during the season. I’m really excited about the possibility of swimming for [University Name] and look forward to hearing from you!

Best regards,
[Your First and Last Name]
[Your Graduation Year]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your SwimCloud Profile Link]

Subject: Quick Question About NCAA Eligibility and Clearinghouse

Dear Coach [Last Name],

I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to reach out with a quick question about the NCAA Eligibility Center and the clearinghouse process, as I’m working on making sure everything is in order.

I’ve already started my registration and have been keeping track of the academic and amateurism requirements, but I just wanted to see if you had any advice or tips based on your experience with recruits. If there are any specific things I should be focusing on or common mistakes to avoid, I’d really appreciate any guidance you can share.

Thank you so much for your time and for considering my question—I really appreciate it and am excited about the possibility of swimming for [University Name]. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

Best regards,
[Your First and Last Name]
[Your Graduation Year]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your SwimCloud Profile Link]