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Coach Taylor – Should parents write letters to the college coaches?

Easy answer: No.  This is the student-athlete’s recruiting process and they should take the initiative of writing letters to college coaches.

I completely understand why a parent might want to write and send a letter on behalf of the student-athlete and many do. 

However, I would recommend encouraging your student-athlete to take the proactive steps of writing the initial draft and as a parent, playing the role of editor and supporter.   

At the end of the process, the college coach will be recruiting the student-athlete, not the parent.  While a parent writing a harmless letter on behalf of the student-athlete is not going to hurt anyone, I am a firm believer that if you establish that the student-athlete needs to take responsibility from the start of the process, they will take more ownership of the results.

As parents you should guide your student-athlete through the process.  If you do not feel comfortable playing that role, the do not hesitate to contact someone who might be able to help.

Send your recruiting questions to askcoachtaylor@ncsasports.org

If you would like to speak with a NCSA Recruiting Coordinator about your personal recruiting situation, call 866-579-6272.

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