Subject: Fall Lacrosse Follow Up
From: "Anne Marie Person" <[email-masked]>
To: "Hunter" <[email-masked]>
Cc: "Finnegan Biden" <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 23:07:15 -0500

HI Hunter and Finny!

As fall tournaments approach- I just wanted to offer some helpful tips for recruiting. I know this whole recruiting process can be overwhelming and I do not mean to add any pressure, I just hope I can simplify it a little bit for you. Your big Fall Tournament is next weekend - Mid Atlantic Showcase. Both Yale and Penn will be there in addition to over 200 schools. It is important to write to any coaches you might have the slightest interest in. This letter is purely for introductory purposes and to put Finny on their radar. It is also helpful to fill out coaches' recruiting questionnaires- it simply enters Finny in their system so they can easily find her and keep notes to refer back to. I have started you off with some information on Penn and Yale - which I know are two schools Finnegan is interested in. Take some time to look at the Rosters, Schedule, etc and get to know each program a little bit- that way you can talk about it if/when you speak to the coach! 

Hopefully this helps to get you going. Finny- I know it seems like a lot and overwhelming but if you take a chunk of time to go through this now - it will get much easier as you go along. I am always here to help so please let me know if you have any questions!!  -Anne Marie 

UPENN Info:
Lacrosse Homepage: http://www.midatlanticlacrossetournament.com/TTCollegeList.aspx?tid=MIDATL&tab=7&sub=2&Year=2014&Sex=F
Head Coach: Karin Brower Corbett
Email: [email-masked]
2014 Results: http://www.pennathletics.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=8969&SPID=554&DB_OEM_ID=1700&Q_SEASON=2013
Note: Dorey Merritt from Sidwell Friends is a Freshman on their team. Finny- if you know her, she can be a GREAT resource for you in getting to know the program, etc. 
Recruiting Form: http://www.sportsboard-win.com/questionnaire/submit/77

YALE Info:
Lacrosse Homepage:  http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-lacros/index
Head Coach: Anne Phillips
Email: [email-masked]  
2014 Season Results: http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-lacros/2013-14/schedule  

Bulldog Bash Winter Clinic: (<--YALE CLINIC - You should DEFINITELY consider going to this. BEST way to get noticed and get to talk to coach 1 on 1)
November 30, 2014
http://www.bulldogwomenslax.com

TO DO’s: 

1. Fill Out Recruit Questionnaire:

UPENN Recruiting Form: http://www.sportsboard-win.com/questionnaire/submit/77
YALE Recruiting Form: http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/w-lacros/recruiting/form

2. Send Letter

Template Letter - make sure to adjust according to school you are writing to!! I made the one below for Penn. Correct any information you need to and add whatever personal notes showing your personal interest in the school/program. 

Dear Coach Corbett,

I would like to take a moment of your time to introduce myself. My name is Finnegan Biden and I’m in my sophomore year at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC. I have followed your program and have been inspired by the high energy and passion your team always shows on the field. Congratulations on your 8th Consecutive Ivy League Championship last season! 

I am writing because of my strong desire to play for you on Penn’s lacrosse team. As I mentioned before, I am a sophomore ([insert height & weight]) and play midfield and defense for Sidwell Friends School. Last year, I earned a starting position on our varsity team as a freshman. I also play midfield and defense for Next Level Club Lacrosse 2017 Team for Coaches Madeleine Dale ([email-masked]) and Rachael Bragg ([email-masked]).  [List any accomplishments - Most Improved, any leadership, etc] 

Academically, I am taking a strong college preparatory program that includes honors and AP courses here at Sidwell, while maintaining an "A" average (Insert GPA). In addition to playing lacrosse, I play varsity tennis, [insert any other activities at Sidwell] I will be taking my PSAT [insert when you will be taking them] 

I will be playing in the Mid Atlantic Tournament on November 14th & 15th in Owings Mills, MD for Next Level 2017. My jersey is #. I hope that you are able to see me play. Please see below for my schedule for the Mid Atlantic Tournament. 

Date                Location/Field Number                      Name of Event                          My Team Name

I would love to meet you and talk about where you are with your 2017 recruits and the possibility of being part of your team in 2017. 

Thank you so much for your time and I look forward to hearing back. 

Most Sincerely,

Finnegan Biden 

Home: (202) 244-7949, Cell: (202) 425-7795, Email: [email-masked]

Address: 4829 Loughboro Rd, NW Washington, DC 20016