Conduct an Internet search for collegiate athletic programs once you decide to contact recruiters. Create a database listing the details of the college team, coaches, recruiters and requirements to join their team.
Design a personal marketing plan to develop a focal point in your recruiting efforts. Mention deadlines you expect to reach in writing a rough draft, editing and delivery of letters to college recruiters.
Develop an outline for writing your recruitment letters. Create lists of your awards, game statistics and personal goals that align with the college's vision for its student-athletes. Develop a personal questionnaire to unravel any missing details or information you may find valuable for your recruitment letter. Use other materials, such as game videos and stat books, to add accurate figures to the body of your letter.
Write a rough draft of the letter, providing as many details as possible, then place the letter aside for two to three days before making revisions. Return to the first draft of the recruitment letter with fresh eyes to make necessary adjustments. Remove wordiness; correct spellings, grammar and punctuation; and then expand on ideas you did not mention in the first draft. Print a copy of the second draft to edit offline.
Provide a copy of your second letter to your parent and football coach to edit for accuracy or add suggestions. Allow your parent or coach one week to review your letter and add missing information that may improve your overall tone and organization.
Make necessary revisions and edits of the recruitment letter one week before your designated mail date.