Coach communications post admission

Congrats on the acceptances.

This is a common situation for good HS runners.

I’d just let the coaches know that she’s been accepted, wants to continue her running career in college, and is wondering if it’s possible to walk on and train and compete with the team. If possible, what’s the process for doing that? Yes, include PRs and maybe link to athletic.net page. Fairly short and sweet is usually best.

I’d make the subject line something like: ‘24 admitted to UO, 5:00 1600.

Most coaches would love to have a freebie close to their standards if there’s a training group they’d fit in.

I’d see where the conversations go. Maybe some of them will invite her for a visit if she’s local, or if she plans to visit anyway she could ask if they have a few minutes to chat. That might help her decide fit.

Yes, UO might be a stretch for most but they have a great running club managed by the former women’s coach, so that’s a great option too.

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