The first message to a family: how to get a reply
On Go2Pro you never write to a player under 18. You write to the parent linked to the account, and the parent sees that your identity has been verified. That already puts you ahead of most approaches a family receives. The message itself decides whether they answer.
Four things, in this order
- Who you are. Name, club, role. “I’m the U15 coach at …” is enough.
- What you saw. Name the video and one concrete detail. “In the clip from last Saturday I liked how he received the ball with his back to goal.”
- What you propose. A call, a training session, a date for a trial. One step, not a plan for the next five years.
- How they can check you. The club’s website or a phone number. Families who can verify you reply faster.
Keep it short
Five or six sentences. Parents read your message on a phone, between work and the school run.
An example
Good afternoon. I’m Marco, U14 coach at ASD Esempio in Bologna. I watched Luca’s video of the 1v1 on the right wing and liked his first touch and the way he protected the ball. We train on Tuesdays and Thursdays; if you are open to it, I’d invite him to a session in the next two weeks so we can meet you both. You can check who I am on the club’s website. Thank you.
What to avoid
- Generic messages sent to many families.
- Promises: a contract, a move abroad, a place in the first team.
- Pressure or deadlines.
- Asking for documents, photos or personal data.
- Trying to reach the player on other channels.
If they don’t reply
One follow-up after a week is fine. After that, let it go. The family may have their reasons, and a verified professional who respects a silence is remembered.
