Showcasing Your Achievements and Fit

  • 1. Sharing New Times or Achievements

    Subject: Exciting Progress I Wanted to Share!

    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, as I really value your feedback 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:

    [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 underwaters and back-half speed] and was really excited to see that work start to pay off. I also updated my SwimCloud profile with race videos and splits if you’d like to take a look.

    If you have any thoughts or feedback based on these updates, I’d really appreciate it! Thanks so much for your time—I’m looking forward to continuing to improve and hopefully hearing from you soon.

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

  • 2. Requesting Feedback on Times

    Subject: Looking for Some Feedback on My Recent Times

    Dear Coach [Last Name],

    I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to share my most recent times from [specific meet name] and would really appreciate any feedback you might have if you have a moment.

    Here are my latest results:

    [Event #1]: [Time]

    [Event #2]: [Time]

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

    I’ve been focusing a lot on [mention a specific area, e.g., improving my turns and underwaters] and would love to hear any thoughts you might have on areas I could continue to improve or how my times compare to what you’re looking for in your recruiting class.

    Thanks so much for considering—I really value your input and hope to hear from you soon!

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

  • 3. Asking About Future Recruiting Needs

    Subject: Quick Question About Your Future Recruiting Needs

    Dear Coach [Last Name],

    I hope you’re doing well! I’ve really enjoyed following [University Name]’s swim program on SwimCloud and Instagram and wanted to reach out with a quick question about your future recruiting needs.

    I specialize in [your main events, e.g., the 200 IM and 100 backstroke] and am really interested in understanding if you anticipate needing swimmers in these events for your upcoming recruiting classes. I want to make sure I’m focusing my efforts effectively and would really appreciate any insights you could share.

    If you have a moment to share your thoughts, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks so much for considering my question—I hope to hear from you soon!

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

  • 4. Asking About Team Culture and Coaching Style

    Subject: Interested in Learning More About Your Team’s Culture

    Dear Coach [Last Name],

    I hope you’re doing well! I’ve been really impressed by what I’ve seen from [University Name]’s swim program on SwimCloud and Instagram and wanted to reach out to learn a bit more about the team’s culture and your coaching style.

    I’ve always valued a strong team atmosphere and a coaching approach that emphasizes [mention a specific value, e.g., technique development, mental toughness, or a positive training environment]. I’d love to hear more about what you consider most important in building a successful team and how you approach training and development.

    If you have a moment to share your insights, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks so much for your time and for considering my questions—I’m really looking forward to hearing from you!

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