You clicked on this article because you want to know the best time to message college coaches.
The thing is, there isn’t really a best time to message them. However, there is a “bad” time.
And that “bad” time is never sending the message at all. Have confidence in your abilities and hit that send button.
It’s important to note that depending on what type of message you send determines the best time to contact them.
Let’s get in to it.
Best Time to Message College Coaches
Let’s break this down by the most popular contact methods.
Emailing a Coach
Emailing is one of the most popular ways to contact college coaches.
On the internet there are several different best times that I have seen. Based on personal experience, I have found that the sweet spot is between 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
The reason for this is coaches usually get through their morning emails around lunch time and they’re sitting around with not much to do.
When they see an email come from a prospect at this time. They most certainly will check it.
The second best time to contact college coaches is early in the morning. The reason for this is they will have all day to check an email and get back to you.
Contacting a coach at night is fine, but sometimes the email will get lost in the shuffle.
Aim for around lunch time if you want the best chance of a coach responding.
Direct Messaging a Coach
Sending a direct message over social media is one of the newest ways to get in contact with coaches.
The best time to contact a college coach is in the late evening as they’re watching TV or just relaxing. They will check their phone and go through their DM’s at this point.
During the work day they’ll be on their phone but not checking their DM’s as much as just scrolling through social media.
The top platforms for this are Twitter, Instagram, and AIR (new social media for recruiting site).
Keep in mind that college coaches DM’s are flooded with hundreds of messages. That is why messaging them at the right time is extremely important when it comes to social media.
Calling a College Coach
If you’ve never talked to the coach before the best time to call them is at lunchtime. You can find their office number on the school website and call that number.
If you have had prior contact with the coach, the best time to call them is in the late evening. During the day they’ll be busy with meetings, practice, and other coaching duties.
If the coach doesn’t pick up his phone, I would recommend sending a voicemail relaying who you are and why you called.
Bad Times to Message College Coaches
The worst thing you can do is never send a message at all.
But there are some times that would be considered bad and you should try to avoid.
- On a day they have a game
- During holidays
- Playoff season
These times are bad because the coach is completely focused on other things.
Luckily, these events only account for a few days a year, leaving you plenty of other times to message them.
Wrapping Up…
Not every college coach will respond to your messages. That’s ok!
Getting recruited to play in college isn’t a popularity contest. It’s about finding the right fit for you and your future.
The best time to message college coaches is today! Stop waiting.
Use this article to message coaches at the optimal times and start getting recruited today.
