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Email Update Prompt (When You’ve Already Emailed a Coach)

Purpose: Help the coach learn more about you—your growth, mindset, and personality.
Don’t: Worry about researching the school or saying “hope you’re well.”
Do: Be yourself. Be honest. Be memorable.

EMAIL OUTLINE (Fill in Your Own Story)


1. Start with a Moment or Emotion
Start strong! Share something that just happened—a funny moment, big win, or emotional takeaway from your week.

Examples:

  • “I’m still buzzing from this weekend—our match went to 5 sets and it was wild.”
  • “Okay, I finally landed a serve I’ve been struggling with for weeks and I did a little happy dance.”
  • “You know that moment when everything just clicks? That happened this week.”

2. Share What You’re Working On
Talk about a skill you’re building, a mindset shift, or something your coach challenged you to improve.

Examples:

  • “I’ve been grinding on defense—getting lower, reacting faster, and learning to read hitters earlier.”
  • “I’m working on being more vocal on the court and it’s actually making a big difference.”
  • “Our coach gave me a challenge this week: take more risks with my serve. It’s scary but fun.”

3. Add a Thought or Realization
Say something real about what the game is teaching you right now—something personal or meaningful.

Examples:

  • “This season’s really taught me how to lead by example, not just words.”
  • “I’m realizing how much I love the pressure of close matches.”
  • “I’ve grown so much since last year and I didn’t even realize it until this week.”

4. Where I’ll Be Playing Next
Let the coach know where and when they can see you play live.

Examples:

  • “I’ll be at Show Me in Kansas City next weekend. I would love to see you court side if you happen to be in the gym.”
  • “We’re heading to [Event Name] this weekend—would love for you to catch a match!”
  • “Next up is [Name of Showcase or Tourney] on [Date].”

5. Highlight Video or Clips
Drop a new video link if you have one!

Examples:

  • “Just posted a new highlight reel from last weekend: [link]”
  • “Here’s a quick clip from our last match if you want to check it out.”
  • “Updated my Hudl link with fresh footage!”

6. Wrap It Up Like You Would with a Friend (Keep it Classy!)
Keep it real. Be warm, not formal.

Examples:

  • “Thanks for reading—I’ll keep working and keep you posted!”
  • “Appreciate you taking the time to connect!”
  • “Catch you later and thanks again for following my journey.”

READY TO POLISH IT?

Use this exact prompt in VERA to get a polished version of your email:

Hey VERA! I’m writing an update email to a coach I’ve already contacted. I don’t want to sound formal or generic—I just want to help the coach get to know me better through my story. Here’s what I want to include:

Hook/Opening Story:

What I’m Working On:

What I’m Learning:

Where I’ll Be Playing Next:

Highlight Video or Clip: [Paste your video link]

Closing:

Make it sound like a confident 16-year-old girl who’s excited to share her journey—not like a business email and avoid generic intros. Keep it real, fun, and easy to read!

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