i really want to send an email to my coach because i want to ask her things that i dont get a chance to ask at practices. i have a lot of trouble fixing things i do in games unless i know EXACTLY what im doing wrong and EXACTLY how to fix it. and im pretty shy especially on that team so im having trouble wording this email.
i just want her to know that i want to improve and im going to practice hard, at our practices and on my own, but i need to know specifically what to work on and how to practice it. how do i start off an email like this? how do i say what i want to without sounding like disrespectful or anything?
I really enjoy playing in the games, and i have a lot of fun. I know that i have some errors, and i would really like to fix them to help imporive my game. I was just wondering if you knew any specific mistakes that i've made, that i could specifically work on...
solidadvice4teens answered Monday May 7 2007, 9:28 pm: First, start out by telling him/her who you are as they may not get that from your funky e-mail alias when they see it in the inbox. Also give it a subject "Our Team" or something so he/she reads it first.
Thank them for having you on the team, compliment their work so far and then tell him/her that you don't get a chance at practice to ask for one on one tips etc. and are pretty shy.
Tell them that you would love to acheive certain things in the future and ask them if they will help you as well as give you tips to get better not only in e-mail but in person when they feel its needed.
Tell them that you want to work to overcome things that are difficult for you and that your medical condition has improved.
It's not disrespectful to e-mail provided you aren't bragging, aren't arogant about your abilities (which you aren't).
One way to ensure you aren't disrespectful is to put in your opening sentence Dear X I hope you do not mind me e-mailing you about our soccer club because iwanted your help/support on something related to our team and my progress. [ solidadvice4teens's advice column | Ask solidadvice4teens A Question ]
Rosalina answered Monday May 7 2007, 9:14 pm: how about something like this...?
Dear Coach ________,
I'm so glad to be on your team. I'm really sorry if my performance hasn't been up to scratch[even if it has... humble is good], and I'd really like to improve. Is there any specific skills I should practice, or drills I should run? I don't want to let my team down, so I'm definately going to practice hard, both with the team, and at home, but I'm not sure which things to work on specifically.
Also, I found out recently that my [condition] is getting better. I was so happy, because I think as it improves, so might my playing. I just wanted to let you know, because as a coach, you've always been a great support both on the [field or court] and off.
Thanks so much
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