Soccer Coach Cover Letter

Please consider me for the soccer coach opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for direction for all facets of a successful college soccer program, including the monitoring of assistant coaches;.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Proven commitment to academic and athletic success
• Involvement with collegiate summer soccer camps
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of technical and strategic aspects of the game of soccer
• Proficient in computer programs including Windows, Outlook, Word and Excel, and available technological integration for athletics
• Drive passenger vans and/or College vehicles for team travel or off-campus home events as directed
• Build and maintain a competitive, high quality NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer program by developing strategies to motivate maximum level of individual and team athletic performance
• Establish a practice schedule to enhance the student-athletes’ skill level and turn in weekly countable hours reports according to NCAA policy
• Establish game plans, plays, formations and strategy to best utilize student-athlete skills and strengths

Please consider me for the soccer coach opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for positive leadership for overall program operations to position UD women’s soccer for success within the CAA and nationally, representing the University of Delaware well at all times.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Previous experience as a Head Coach in intercollegiate athletics
• Knowledge and appreciation of a liberal arts education and an understanding of the role intercollegiate athletics and plays in a college committed to academic excellence and cultural diversity
• Previous experience in developing a competitive, effective, sustainable, and results oriented student athlete recruitment process
• United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma
• UEFA B Licence or equivalent
• Experience successfully recruiting student-athletes preferred
• Commitment to supporting students from underrepresented groups, including students from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, first-generation-to-college students, and low-income students
• Strong organizational skills for successful documentation, planning and execution

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the soccer coach position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership and supervision in all aspects of the women’s soccer program including, recruitment, retention, academic support, practice preparation, game strategy, alumnae development, fundraising, and community service.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Coach and supervise the Men’s Soccer team during scheduled practices, games, and other events
• Develop in-season and out of season conditioning plans for student-athletes to follow both with and without supervision, and in keeping with NCAA guidelines
• Proven record of successful coaching at the University level in Men’s Soccer, and a thorough knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and regulations
• National Soccer Coaches Association of America National Diploma/Advanced or National Diploma
• Experience coaching goalkeepers is preferred
• Demonstrated pattern of success coaching and/or playing at the NCAA Division I level or higher
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of NCAA Division 1 athletics
• Previous successful coaching or playing experience at the college, semi-professional, professional, or international level

I am excited to be applying for the position of soccer coach. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership and supervision in all aspects of the men’s soccer program including, recruitment, retention, academic support, practice preparation, game strategy, alumni development, fundraising and community service.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Prior coaching experience (High School or College) or collegiate playing experience
• Demonstrated experience developing an exceptional student-athlete and fostering the positive growth of players in all aspects of their athletic and academic lives
• Enthusiastic commitment to the Richard Bland College mission, vision and the goals of the RBC strategic plan
• Working knowledge and understanding of NJCAA policies and procedures
• Proficiency with a computer and Microsoft Office
• Extensive knowledge of the sport of soccer
• Minimum USSF “B” License
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification within the first 90 days of employment

In response to your job posting for soccer coach, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for competent support in the administrative requirements of a women's soccer program (travel coordination, reconciliation of documents, scheduling, and recruiting).

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Proficiency in basic data management systems and basic computer software (e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel, Power Point, WordPress [website], Google docs, email and calendaring.)
• Demonstrated awareness of, sensitivity and commitment to diversity and inclusivity and to serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse and inclusive community with diplomacy and tact
• A USSF “B” coaching license is strongly preferred as a minimum license
• Demonstrate an area of emphasis
• Coaching and/or relevant competitive experience preferred
• High motivation with a capacity for independent work within the context of an intensely goal-oriented environment
• Strong ethical character, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Sport specific knowledge