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Post by coachscdub on May 31, 2021 21:57:44 GMT -6
Heres the scenario, i worked at a HS for the 2019 season, with the intention to work there for 2020 as well, COVID happened and i moved to a different state to spend time with family and missed the spring season. Now there is a new varsity head coach. I reached out 9 or 10 days ago about returning to the school for the upcoming season to the new head coach and he just never got back to me.
Heres my question,
How should i go about reaching out once again, i follow him on Twitter and could DM him, i could add a follow up email to the last one i sent, or i could reach out to some of the guys i know in the school/coached with before to see what the scenario at the school looks like.
I'm a constant over thinker especially in regards to perception and communication so i figured why not just ask here.
Also i realize it is a total possibility that he got my email and just chose to ignore it and never respond because he doesnt need any other coaches.
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Post by coachjps on May 31, 2021 22:42:05 GMT -6
Call him and if he doesn’t answer, leave a message. Do you realize how many emails a HC gets in a day? Even if he wanted to get back to you it’s so easy to have the email get lost in the shuffle of emails from Admin, parents, kids,
Etc.. Don’t have his phone number, find it. Camp flyer, school directory, etc.
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Post by chi5hi on May 31, 2021 23:09:16 GMT -6
A new HC is incredibly busy and they often bring their own guys with them.
Try touching bases one more time, include your phone number. Tell him you're willing to work on the lower level teams until you can get up to speed for his O and D.
If you don't get a reply, start looking elsewhere.
Hurry...it's already June!
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Post by coachscdub on May 31, 2021 23:44:39 GMT -6
A new HC is incredibly busy and they often bring their own guys with them. Try touching bases one more time, include your phone number. Tell him you're willing to work on the lower level teams until you can get up to speed for his O and D. If you don't get a reply, start looking elsewhere. Hurry...it's already June! I realize that which is why i thought to ask, one of those 'im over thinking this, and i know im over thinking this' moments. I did include my phone, and i mentioned the coach who was the frosh coach last year with the desire to work with him, which was my way of mentioning working on the lower levels, i could and probably should have spelled it out better though. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2021 3:20:25 GMT -6
Go into the office and talk to him. And in the mean time start shopping your services. From what you have said, lot of people want your type...NOT A NEGATIVE.
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Post by CS on Jun 1, 2021 4:17:56 GMT -6
Go see him in person or a phone call. Emails and texts are easy to ignore
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Post by 19delta on Jun 1, 2021 5:21:30 GMT -6
Emails and texts are easy to ignore This is true but it is also rude and $hitty. |
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Post by rsmith627 on Jun 1, 2021 5:36:28 GMT -6
As others said I think just give him a call. With it being his first year there I promise you he's overwhelmed. Especially if he's a first time HC (not sure if he is or isn't).
Are you expecting to be paid? Or just looking for volunteer work? Seems like places always need help on the lower levels, which you said you're willing to do.
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Post by CS on Jun 1, 2021 6:37:01 GMT -6
Emails and texts are easy to ignore This is true but it is also rude and $hitty. It is in a way. I think texting is an auto no unless it's to set up a phone conversation. Emails are fine but as someone pointed out they can get overlooked easily. Never hurts to let them see you face or hear your voice |
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Post by blb on Jun 1, 2021 6:57:02 GMT -6
This is true but it is also rude and $hitty. It is in a way. I think texting is an auto no unless it's to set up a phone conversation. Emails are fine but as someone pointed out they can get overlooked easily. Never hurts to let them see you face or hear your voice On the flip side some people (like me) don't text or feel compelled to reply to emails from people they don't know or didn't request. |
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Post by 19delta on Jun 1, 2021 7:10:23 GMT -6
This is true but it is also rude and $hitty. It is in a way. I think texting is an auto no unless it's to set up a phone conversation. Emails are fine but as someone pointed out they can get overlooked easily. Never hurts to let them see you face or hear your voice I disagree. It takes literally seconds to respond to an email or text. - "Thanks for contacting me, Coach. We aren't looking for anyone right now."
- "Thanks for contacting me, Coach. Can you send me a resume?"
- "Thanks for contacting me, Coach. Is there a good time/location we can meet?"
- "Thanks for contacting me, Coach. If you contact our HR Department, they can get you started on the application process."
It took me less than 10 seconds to type all of those responses. It SHOULD be considered common courtesy to respond to a text or an email. |
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Post by 19delta on Jun 1, 2021 7:15:26 GMT -6
It is in a way. I think texting is an auto no unless it's to set up a phone conversation. Emails are fine but as someone pointed out they can get overlooked easily. Never hurts to let them see you face or hear your voice On the flip side some people (like me) don't text or feel compelled to reply to emails from people they don't know or didn't request. I think it depends on the context of the text or email. If I'm a head coach and someone reaches out via text or email about a coaching position on my staff, that person is going to get a response from me. Again...I think that is just common courtesy. |
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Post by blb on Jun 1, 2021 7:27:10 GMT -6
On the flip side some people (like me) don't text or feel compelled to reply to emails from people they don't know or didn't request. I think it depends on the context of the text or email. If I'm a head coach and someone reaches out via text or email about a coaching position on my staff, that person is going to get a response from me. Again...I think that is just common courtesy. You're not wrong. |
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Post by tripsclosed on Jun 1, 2021 11:27:12 GMT -6
Emails and texts are easy to ignore This is true but it is also rude and $hitty. Exactly |
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Post by fantom on Jun 1, 2021 11:44:28 GMT -6
Emails and texts are easy to ignore I do it every day. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2021 5:17:28 GMT -6
It is in a way. I think texting is an auto no unless it's to set up a phone conversation. Emails are fine but as someone pointed out they can get overlooked easily. Never hurts to let them see you face or hear your voice I disagree. It takes literally seconds to respond to an email or text. - "Thanks for contacting me, Coach. We aren't looking for anyone right now."
- "Thanks for contacting me, Coach. Can you send me a resume?"
- "Thanks for contacting me, Coach. Is there a good time/location we can meet?"
- "Thanks for contacting me, Coach. If you contact our HR Department, they can get you started on the application process."
It took me less than 10 seconds to type all of those responses. It SHOULD be considered common courtesy to respond to a text or an email. any scenario where you wouldn’t reply? Thanks |
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Post by IronmanFootball on Jun 2, 2021 5:31:01 GMT -6
I disagree. It takes literally seconds to respond to an email or text. - "Thanks for contacting me, Coach. We aren't looking for anyone right now."
- "Thanks for contacting me, Coach. Can you send me a resume?"
- "Thanks for contacting me, Coach. Is there a good time/location we can meet?"
- "Thanks for contacting me, Coach. If you contact our HR Department, they can get you started on the application process."
It took me less than 10 seconds to type all of those responses. It SHOULD be considered common courtesy to respond to a text or an email. any scenario where you wouldn’t reply? Thanks If I was posting a job I would have an email address to contact with an auto reply saying "Thank you, we have received your information and will be in touch if we plan to move forward with an interview." There's nothing worse than being stuck in the "Did they even get the email? Did it go to their SPAM folder?" |
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Post by blb on Jun 2, 2021 5:40:07 GMT -6
coachscdub did not specifically state that a coaching opening had been posted, just that he had emailed the new HC.
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Post by 19delta on Jun 2, 2021 6:49:22 GMT -6
I disagree. It takes literally seconds to respond to an email or text. - "Thanks for contacting me, Coach. We aren't looking for anyone right now."
- "Thanks for contacting me, Coach. Can you send me a resume?"
- "Thanks for contacting me, Coach. Is there a good time/location we can meet?"
- "Thanks for contacting me, Coach. If you contact our HR Department, they can get you started on the application process."
It took me less than 10 seconds to type all of those responses. It SHOULD be considered common courtesy to respond to a text or an email. any scenario where you wouldn’t reply? Thanks No, at least not one that comes to mind. Here's another reply: "Thanks for reaching out, Coach. I don't know what our staffing needs are going to be right now. Can you check back in with me in (give some time frame)?"
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Post by 19delta on Jun 2, 2021 7:04:54 GMT -6
Emails and texts are easy to ignore I do it every day. There are some emails and texts that I don't respond to. For example...I'm a social studies teacher. I frequently get emails, texts, or even voicemails from student travel companies. What I have learned is that the WORST thing to do, in those cases, is to engage. Because, when I have, I will be innudated with calls, texts, emails, and promotional materials. What I typically do in those cases is to respond to the initial email by saying, "Thanks for contacting me. We are not interested in traveling." Then, I will create a filter that will automatically delete an email that comes from that account. I will also delete text messages and block the number. Voicemails? Damn...I check my voicemail like 3x a year!  |
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