Subject: Quick Follow-Up on My Interest in [University Name] Swimming

Dear Coach [Last Name],

I hope you’re doing well! I just wanted to follow up on the email I sent a little while back expressing my interest in [University Name]’s swim program. I completely understand how busy things can get, especially during the season, so I just wanted to check in briefly to see if you might have had a chance to look it over.

I really admire what you’ve built with the [Swim Team Name] and am genuinely excited about the possibility of swimming for [University Name]. From what I’ve seen on SwimCloud.com and Instagram, the combination of a competitive environment and strong team culture is something I’d love to be part of.

In case it’s helpful, here are my most recent times:

[Event #1]: [Time]

[Event #2]: [Time]

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

I also have a [specific meet, e.g., Speedo Sectionals or State Championships] coming up on [Date] where I’m aiming to drop time. I’d be happy to share my results afterward if you’re interested.

If there’s any additional information I can provide to help you get a better sense of my background and goals, please just let me know. I really appreciate your time and completely understand if things are busy right now.

Thanks so much for considering me—I look forward to the possibility of hearing from you whenever you have a moment!

Best regards,
[Your First and Last Name]
[Your Graduation Year]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your SwimCloud Profile Link]
[Your Instagram Handle, if you want to share]

Subject: Exciting Updates on My Recent Progress!

Dear Coach [Last Name],

I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to take a moment to share some exciting updates on my recent progress, both in the pool and in the classroom. I’ve been really motivated by the possibility of swimming for [University Name] and wanted to keep you in the loop.

I recently competed at [specific meet name, e.g., Speedo Sectionals or State Championships] and achieved new personal bests in my main events:

[Event #1]: [New Time] (previous: [Old Time])

[Event #2]: [New Time] (previous: [Old Time])

[Event #3, if applicable]: [New Time] (previous: [Old Time])

I’ve been focusing a lot on [mention a specific improvement area, e.g., my underwater work and turns] in training, and I’m really happy to see that work starting to pay off. I’ve also updated my SwimCloud profile with race videos and splits in case you’d like to take a look.

Academically, I’m continuing to focus on [Your Intended Major] and recently [mention an academic achievement, e.g., earned a 4.0 GPA this semester or received an award in a specific subject]. I currently have a [GPA] GPA and scored [standardized test score, e.g., 1450 on the SAT or 32 on the ACT], which I hope reflects my commitment to academics as well as athletics.

If you have any advice or feedback based on these updates, I’d really appreciate it. I’m eager to keep improving and would love to hear any suggestions you might have.

Thanks so much for your time and for considering me—I’m really excited about the possibility of being part of [University Name]’s swim program and hope to hear from you soon!

Best regards,
[Your First and Last Name]
[Your Graduation Year]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your SwimCloud Profile Link]
[Your Instagram Handle, if you want to share]

Subject: Thank You and Looking Forward to Staying in Touch

Dear Coach [Last Name],

Thank you so much for getting back to me and for being so honest about the current recruitable times for [University Name]’s swim program. I really appreciate your transparency and the time you took to consider me—I know how busy things must be during the season.

While I completely understand that my current times might not be quite where they need to be, I’m really motivated to keep improving and hopefully close that gap. If you’re open to it, I’d love to keep you updated with my progress, new times, and any significant achievements over the next year or so. I really admire what you’ve built with the [Swim Team Name] and would be excited about any chance to contribute to the team in the future.

In the meantime, I’ll be focusing on [mention a specific area of improvement, e.g., my underwaters and back-half speed] and competing at [mention any upcoming meets, e.g., Speedo Sectionals or State Championships]. If you’d be open to it, I can share updates after those meets to give you a better sense of my progress.

Thank you again for your honesty and for the opportunity to connect. I really appreciate your advice and guidance and hope we might be able to stay in touch.

Wishing you and the team all the best for the rest of the season!

Best regards,
[Your First and Last Name]
[Your Graduation Year]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your SwimCloud Profile Link, if applicable]
[Your Instagram Handle, if you want to share]

Subject: Quick Update on My Recruitment Journey

Dear Coach [Last Name],

I hope you’re doing well! I just wanted to take a moment to share a quick update on my recruitment journey, as I really value your guidance and wanted to keep you in the loop.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to take a few official visits to [mention the schools visited, e.g., a few other schools in the [Conference Name] or a couple of [Division] programs]. It’s been a great experience getting to see different campuses and learn more about what each program has to offer.

I want to emphasize that I’m still very interested in [University Name] and really admire what you’ve built with the [Swim Team Name]. After seeing a few different programs, I can honestly say that the combination of [mention something specific you like about the team, e.g., the training philosophy, team culture, or academic support] at [University Name] is still a top choice for me.

If you have any advice or if there’s anything else you need from me at this stage, please let me know—I’d really appreciate it. I also have [mention any upcoming meets or updates, e.g., an upcoming taper meet at [Meet Name] where I’m aiming to drop time] and would be happy to share my results afterward if you’re interested.

Thank you so much for your continued support and guidance, Coach [Last Name]. I really appreciate it and hope to hear from you soon!

Best regards,
[Your First and Last Name]
[Your Graduation Year]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your SwimCloud Profile Link]
[Your Instagram Handle, if you want to share]

Subject: Quick Question About Your Recruiting Timeline

Dear Coach [Last Name],

I hope you’re doing well! I really appreciate the opportunity to connect and learn more about [University Name] and your swim program. I’ve really enjoyed following the team’s progress on SwimCloud and Instagram and am excited about the possibility of being part of it.

I was hoping to get a bit more clarity on your recruiting timeline for the [graduation year] class. If you’re able to share any details about when you typically make recruiting decisions or what the next steps in your process might look like, I would really appreciate it. I completely understand how busy things can get during the season and know these decisions take time—I just want to make sure I’m staying on track.

In the meantime, I’ve been focusing on [mention a specific area of improvement, e.g., refining my turns and underwaters] and have some upcoming meets, including [specific meet name] on [date]. I’d be happy to share my results if that would be helpful.

Thanks so much for considering my question—I really appreciate your time and guidance and look forward to hearing from you whenever you have a chance!

Best regards,
[Your First and Last Name]
[Your Graduation Year]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your SwimCloud Profile Link]
[Your Instagram Handle, if you want to share]