Basketball Coach Cover Letter Sample

Dear Hiring Manager,

As a licensed Basketball Coach with 20 years of experience, I apply with enthusiasm for this opportunity.

Drawing upon my award-winning history as a Head Coach and player in North America and Europe, I have an outstanding reputation for my ability to coach basketball players to record-breaking success, built upon a fervent commitment to player education and development. Many of my players have gone on to achieve national success, including Johnny Marven, Emka Horváth, and Roger Andrews.

In addition to my instinct for recruiting talented players, I continually demonstrate the technical and tactical skills needed to produce high-performing teams. As a player, I have coached and been voted into numerous all-star games and regularly selected as captain due to my leadership qualities, team contribution, and integrity. 

Mirroring your requirements, my areas of expertise include Sports Enhancement Training, Scouting, Player Evaluations, Functional Behavior Assessments, Conditioning Programs, Counseling, and PR. I am deeply familiar with industry rules & regulations including the NCAA Student Athlete Code of Conduct.

I am very interested in this Head Coach opportunity because your team epitomizes the qualities of perseverance, desire for excellence, and teamwork. Despite suffering several losses over a 5-year period, the team has made a stunning comeback with consistent top net ratings in the league for the past 2 years. This speaks volumes about their innate talent and willingness to embrace new strategies.

Please find attached my résumé for your consideration. Thank you very much for your time. I look forward to hearing from you regarding next steps.

Yours sincerely,

Seth Cohen