Ask Coach Taylor – Should Student-Athletes Request Letters of Recommendation?
December 2nd, 2009 - byCoach Taylor – Should student athletes request a letter of recommendation from their coaches and a high school instructor? The coaches have asked for transcripts and personal information through a questionnaire, but have never asked for a letter of recommendation.
Great question. Coaches are always interested in objective third party evaluations, however letters of recommendation are only a small piece of that puzzle. When returning a questionnaire I would also recommend a hand written note expressing interest in the university as well as your athletic and academic resume. The final piece to the puzzle is an honest evaluation and introduction to the coach from a trusted and objective third party like NCSA.
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