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The coach email that actually gets a reply
Recruiting3 min read
A short, specific template — and the three things that move it to the top of the inbox.
## Be specific
Coaches receive hundreds of templated emails a week. The ones that get answered share three traits:
1. **Position + grad year in the subject line.** Example: `2027 WR · 6'1 · 4.6 · Texas`.
2. **One sentence of why this school.** Not generic praise — something concrete about the program or the coach's system.
3. **A link to film, and nothing else.** No attachments. No PDFs. Just film.
## The template
```
Subject: 2027 WR · 6'1 · 4.6 · Austin, TX
Coach [Last name],
I'm a 2027 wide receiver at [School]. I'm reaching out because [one specific reason — their offense, a current player, their development of WRs].
Film: [link]
GPA: [number]
Camp dates I'm available: [dates]
Thank you for your time.
[Name]
[Phone]
```
That's it. Brevity is respect.
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