Should I Follow Up After ID Camp
Yes. Follow up after every ID camp, and do it fast. The coach just watched you play, your name is fresh in their notebook, and a short email within 24 to 48 hours is the difference between being remembered and being forgotten by the weekend. Most players never send it. That’s exactly why you should.
Never leave your opportunities to chance. Your family paid hundreds for you to attend so maximize it!
Why the Follow-Up Sometimes Matters More Than the Camp
Coaches run ID camps to evaluate dozens, sometimes hundreds, of players in a single day. By Monday, those faces blur together. The follow-up email is your chance to reconnect your name to your performance while the memory is still warm.
It also signals something coaches actually care about: that you’re serious, organized, and genuinely interested in their program. A player who follows up looks like a player who’ll show up on time, answer emails, and handle the recruiting process like an adult. That’s a real edge.
How Long After ID Camp Should You Wait
Send it within 24 to 48 hours. One to two days is the sweet spot.
Wait a week and the coach has already run another session, watched more film, and moved on. Send it that same night and it can feel rushed or copy-pasted. Give it a day, write something specific, and hit send while you’re still fresh in their mind.
Even if the coach says, “We’ll follow up with every one of you.” Honestly, they rarely do. Just send that email.
What to Actually Say
Keep it short. Three or four sentences. Reference something specific from the camp so the coach knows it’s really you and not a template blasted to fifty schools.
Here’s a simple structure that works:
Thank them for the camp. Mention a specific moment or drill (“really enjoyed the small-sided sessions” or “the feedback on my positioning was helpful”). Restate your interest in the program. Include your grad year, position, and a link to your highlight film or profile.
Example:
“Coach Smith, thanks for a great camp this past weekend! I really enjoyed the possession sessions and appreciated the feedback you gave me on playing out of pressure. I’m a 2028 center back and your program is high on my list. My profile and highlight film are linked below. I’d love to stay in touch as I continue my season.”
That’s it. No essay. No begging. Just clear, confident, specific.
Don’t Stop at One Email
If you don’t hear back right away, don’t panic and don’t spam. Coaches are busy and slow inboxes are normal. A single, polite check-in a few weeks later, tied to something real like an upcoming showcase or a new highlight reel, keeps the door open without being annoying.
The follow-up isn’t a one-time move. It’s the start of an ongoing conversation, and the players who keep that conversation going are the ones who get recruited.
If you want a faster way to write these emails and track which coaches you’ve contacted, Ninety has a built-in email assistant and recruiting board that keeps your entire follow-up game organized in one place. Check it out at go90.io.
About the Author
Beau is the founder of Ninety (go90.io), a college soccer recruiting platform built exclusively for high school boys. A soccer dad who navigated the recruiting process firsthand with his son — an MLS NEXT player — he built Ninety to be the resource he wished he had. Beau also ran SoccerNovo and has a passion for building web apps that solve real problems. He writes about college soccer recruiting to help players and families cut through the noise and recruit with confidence.
