Christmas Break Is the Perfect Time to Update College Coaches 🎄✨

Christmas time usually means two big things for student-athletes:

📚 the end of a semester

⏸️ a short pause before the next grind begins

That makes right now one of the best moments of the year to send college coaches a quick update.

A thoughtful check-in that shows who you are beyond the field 🧠⚾🥎

Why This Timing Matters ⏰

Coaches are:

1. Wrapping up fall evaluations 📝
2. Reviewing recruiting boards 📊
3. Planning ahead for spring + summer 🌱☀️

When your message lands now, it helps them:

1. See academic progress at a clean checkpoint 🎓
2. Understand who you are off the field
3. Gauge work ethic and maturity 💪
4. Remember your name as recruiting heats back up in January 🔁

Most athletes don’t send updates during the holidays—which means the ones who do stand out ⭐

What Coaches Actually Want to Hear 👀

Keep it simple. Keep it real.

1️⃣ Academic Update 🎓

Share how the semester went:

1. Current GPA
2. Academic honors or awards
3. Improvement from last semester (if applicable)

Academics matter. Coaches want athletes they can trust in the classroom and on the field.

2️⃣ Life Check-In ❤️

This is the human part:

1. How school is going
2. Leadership, faith, family, or lessons learned
3. Gratitude for the season or opportunity

You’re not writing an essay—just reminding them you’re a person, not a stat line.

3️⃣ Season / Offseason Focus 🏋️‍♀️⚙️

Tell them what you’re working on right now:

1. Strength & conditioning goals
2. Skill development (be specific!)
3. Team workouts, lessons, or camps

Specific effort > vague ambition 🔍

4️⃣ What’s Next ➡️

Briefly mention:

1. Upcoming tournaments, camps, or showcases 🗓️
2. When new video is coming 🎥
3. Your continued interest in their program (if true)

What This Says Without Saying It 💬

A simple Christmas update tells a coach:

1. “I’m organized.” 📌
2. “I take academics seriously.” 📖
3. “I reflect on my growth.” 🔄
4. “I’m consistent—even when I’m not being watched.” 👀

That matters just as much as velocity, exit speed, or footwork.

Keep It Short. Keep It Honest. 🎁

This isn’t about selling yourself.

It’s about building trust over time.

A quick, genuine update during Christmas break can quietly move you up a coach’s board—right as the new year begins 🎆

If you haven’t sent one yet…

now is the time. 💌