Sample Cover Letter June 1, 2009 Ms. Jane Red Head Volleyball ...

Sample Cover Letter
June 1, 2009
Ms. Jane Red
Head Volleyball Coach
Department of Athletics
Main Street University
Everytown, CO 95874
Dear Ms. Red,
I am interested in applying to Main Street University and would like information regarding the
school and your volleyball program. I appreciated receiving your letter during volleyball
season last fall.
I am currently a junior at Example High School, a competitive, college preparatory day
school located 5 miles south of Anytown. I carry an overall weighted grade point average of
3.45 on a 4.0 scale; and though our school does not rank, I am confident that I am in the top
25% of the class. I have a strong interest in the humanities, specifically communications. I
am a serious student and athlete and feel I have a lot to offer your volleyball program.
In regards to volleyball, please note that I have participated in the sport since 1992. My
coach, John Smith, has encouraged me to contact you directly and indicates he would be
happy to talk with you about my skills and abilities. I am a left-handed player and have
played several positions including setter and middle blocker. I am currently playing outside
swing hitter/setter with the Hamilton Volleyball Club in Anytown, CO.
Enclosed, please find a copy of my academic and athletic resume, volleyball schedule, and
contact information for my coach and for me. I have also included a few articles to further
demonstrate my abilities.
I would appreciate receiving any information specifically detailing your academic program as
well as any scholarship information you may have regarding volleyball.
Sincerely,
Susie Q. Example
110 Main Avenue
Anytown, CO 94027
(303) 423-9574
Enclosures

Athletic Resume
A good athletic resume should include information about your school, awards, camps or
lessons, and accomplishments. Different sports might specify interest in strength training or
speed where others might want wins and assists or best times; most will have a statistics sheet
for you to complete sent directly by the coach or available on the campus’ athletics website.
Send a resume that includes the following to targeted schools along with your cover letter.
Personal Information
Name
Parent(s) Names
Address
Phone Number Email address/Fax (if applicable and if you check it on a
regular basis!)
(Picture)
High School Name, Address, and Phone Number
Coach’s Name, Address, and Phone Number (you may also want to
include club coaches)
Grade Point Average, ACT and/or SAT scores (include planned test
dates)
H.S. Classes Taken
Major or Intended Program? (It is okay for you to indicate undecided
here)
Sport: Position or Event
Years of Participation
Height, Weight, Right or Left Handed
Important sport specific information: (vertical jump, bench press, fifty
yard dash times, or other measurements not shown in your stats.)
Awards
Awards from your High School (MVP, MIP, Coach’s Award, etc.)
All Tournament, All Conference, All League, All State, All America, All World * (If this is applicable, you
may not need a resume!)
Any records held (including your school, club team, tournament play, etc)
Awards from programs outside your high school competition (Junior Programs, Junior Olympics, Offseason
competition, other sports you play, and additional coaches to contact)
Academic Awards (not every high school will have these, but you can include honor roll if this fits!)
Service Awards (this shows volumes about your character and outside interests!)
(If necessary, provide a chart with all of your stats on a separate sheet; include complete information form
your most recent season, but don’t include junior high stats)
Camps, tournaments, other professional coaching, or lessons
List sites, dates, name of professional in charge
Other Accomplishments
Leadership roles, commitment to service, participation in other activities
Accomplishments of your team in local, state, or regional competition
Participation or awards in other sports (level, length of play)
Student Government offices held and responsibilities