End of the season
End of season letters to players, one for each kid on the team.
An end of season letter tells a player what you saw them do this season: a big moment, how hard they worked, how they grew as a teammate. Add a few quick notes about each player, and a warm letter in your voice is ready for you to review, change and approve, with an award certificate that celebrates their own season.
A team of 12, letter and certificate: $108 ($9 each)
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What to write in an end of season letter to a player
Think of one moment from the season that belongs to that player, then the effort behind it. A sentence or two of notes is plenty.
- Their best moment of the season, in a sentence.
- Effort you noticed at practice, even when nobody was watching.
- How they were as a teammate.
- One thing to keep working on next season.
- What you'll remember about them when you think back on this season.
Two real examples
From a few notes to a letter they'll keep.
Ms. Brooks's notes for two players on the Lady Hawks, and what came back. Shown exactly as written. The names are made up.
A letter to Caleb, from Ms. Brooks
What Ms. Brooks said
“Caleb made his first basket in the last game and the whole gym cheered.”
The letter that came back
Dear Caleb,
That first basket in the last game is a moment I will never forget. You put the ball up, it went through the net, and the whole gym erupted. The cheering was so loud because everyone could feel how special that was.
What I loved most was watching you keep trying, game after game. You never gave up, even when the basket felt far away. That kind of heart is what makes a great player, Caleb. You showed up, you played hard, and you believed in yourself. That basket was yours because you earned it.
I am so proud of you, Caleb. This season was just the beginning, and I cannot wait to see what you do next!
Ms. Brooks
The certificate
The First-Basket-Magic Award
You made your first basket in the last game, and the whole gym cheered for you! You kept trying and never gave up. Game after game, you showed up with heart and played hard. When that ball finally went through the net, it was one of the best moments of the whole season. You earned it, Caleb, because you believed in yourself and kept going. That's what makes you such a special player!
A letter to Olivia, from Ms. Brooks
What Ms. Brooks said
“Olivia worked on her free throws every day after practice and made both to win the game against Central.”
The letter that came back
Dear Olivia,
That game against Central is one I will never forget, and you are the reason why. When you stepped up to the line with the game on the line, I knew you were ready. You made both free throws, and we won.
What made that moment even better was knowing how you earned it. You worked on your free throws every single day after practice. That kind of dedication does not go unnoticed, and it showed when it mattered most.
Free throws under pressure are one of the hardest things in basketball, and you nailed them both. That takes focus, confidence and heart. You proved to yourself and to everyone watching that all that practice pays off.
I loved coaching you this season, Olivia. You showed up, you worked hard, and you came through in the biggest moment. I cannot wait to see what you do next season!
Ms. Brooks
The certificate
The Game-Winner Award
Congratulations on an incredible season! You made both free throws to win the game against Central, and that moment will go down as one of the best of the year. What made it even more special was the work you put in to get there. You stayed after practice every single day to work on your free throws, and when the pressure was on and the game was on the line, you were ready. You stepped up, stayed calm and delivered. That is what heart looks like, Olivia, and you have it.
Award title ideas
Awards that celebrate each person's own strengths.
Each player gets their own award title, written from your notes, so there's no contest for a single trophy. A few come from the examples on this page; the rest are ideas in the same spirit.
- The First-Basket-Magic Award
- The Game-Winner Award
- The Never-Missed-a-Practice Award
- The Heart-of-a-Defender Award
- The Always-Ready Award
- The Loudest Cheer from the Bench Award
- The Never-Gave-Up Award
How it works
About a minute per person.
We use AI to draft each letter from only the notes you give us. Nothing is final until you approve it.
- 1
Pick the occasion and a design
Thanksgiving, the holidays, the end of the season, a thank you or just because. Choose a letter design, a certificate design and your group's colors.
- 2
Type or say a few notes about each person
A moment you noticed, how they grew, what you'll remember. A sentence or two is plenty, and short and messy is fine.
- 3
Review, change anything, print
Review each one, change anything you like and approve it. Then download print ready PDFs and print at home.
Every player, on their own terms
Questions
Last names are optional, stay on your device and are never saved. Everything is deleted 30 days after your order is finished, or 60 days after an order is started and never finished.
Who writes the letters?
You do, with help. We use AI to draft each letter from only the notes you give us. Each one is written in your voice, about that one person. You review each one and change anything you like before you download, and nothing is final until you approve it.
Do the letters compare kids with each other?
No. Each letter is about one person and never compares them with anyone else. Award titles celebrate that person's own strengths and growth.
How long does it take?
About a minute per person once your names are in. Most of that minute is you saying what you noticed. The writing, the design and the layout are done for you.
Can I use my group's colors and logo?
Yes. Pick your group's colors, and add a logo if you have one. They appear on the letters and certificates.
How much does it cost?
It depends on what you make and how many people are in your group. A letter is $6 to $12 per person, a certificate $3 to $5, and both together $8 to $15. The bigger the group, the lower the price per person, and you see the total before you pay. See all prices.
Give every player a season to remember.
Start with first names and a few notes. You'll have a letter and a certificate for each player, ready for the team party.
Letters from $6 each for groups of 16 or more.