JNM Football · Market Guide
How to break into
Slovak football.
Everything you need to know about networking in Slovakia - who to contact, what to say, and how to give yourself the best chance of landing a trial.
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Outreach Templates
Your message
sequence.
Use the initial message first, then follow up every 48 hours up to three times. If there's still no response after the third follow-up, move on to the next contact.
Initial Message
Hello {name of contact},
My name is {your name}, and I'm a {age} year old {position}.
I am in the {location} area, and I wanted to ask if there'd be an opportunity for me to train with the team?
I have attached my CV and highlights below for you to review.
{CV link}
{Highlights link}
Many thanks,
{Your name}
Follow-up 1 · Send 48 hours later
Hello {name of contact},
I just wanted to follow up on my previous message. I'm still very interested in the possibility of training with {club name} and would love the chance to show what I can do.
Please do take a look at my highlights if you haven't already.
{Highlights link}
Many thanks,
{Your name}
Follow-up 2 · Send 48 hours later
Hello {name of contact},
Apologies for the follow-up - I know you're busy. I'm genuinely keen on the opportunity and I'm available to travel at short notice.
I'm a {age} year old {position} currently based in {location}. My highlights are linked below.
{Highlights link}
Many thanks,
{Your name}
Follow-up 3 · Send 48 hours later · Final message
Hello {name of contact},
This will be my last message. I completely understand if the timing isn't right - I just wanted to make sure my details were seen.
If a trial opportunity opens up in the future, I'd love to be considered. My highlights are below.
{Highlights link}
Wishing you and the team all the best,
{Your name}
After 3 follow-ups with no response — move on. Don't send a fourth message. Your time is better spent contacting the next club. Slovakia has dozens of clubs across multiple divisions and the right fit will respond.
Before you send
Tips to get a response.
01
Personalise every message
Use the club or contact's actual name. Generic messages get ignored. One line referencing their team shows you've done your research.
02
Lead with your highlights
Your highlights reel is the most important thing you can send. Make sure it's edited, clean, and no longer than 3-4 minutes.
03
Follow up every 48 hours
Send up to 3 follow-ups, each 48 hours apart. After the third with no response, move on. Persistence is good — pestering isn't.
04
Volume matters
Slovakia has dozens of clubs across multiple divisions. Contact as many as possible - trials is a numbers game at every level.
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