This guide outlines the process of creating and managing message templates in College Pipe, a crucial step before contacting college coaches.
Access Message Templates: Navigate to the section in College Pipe where you manage your message templates, typically found when preparing for coach outreach.
Create or Select a Template: Choose to create a new message template or select and potentially modify an existing one. College Pipe provides some pre-written templates you can utilize.
Add a Subject Line: Write a clear and informative subject line for your email. Consider including key athlete details like graduation year, GPA, and perhaps a notable characteristic (e.g., "2026 GPA 4.0, decent budget").
Compose the Email Body: Write the main content of your email introducing the athlete.
Insert Personalization Placeholders: Utilize placeholders within the email body to automatically insert specific information when the email is sent. Examples include placeholders for the coach's name (CoachFirstName, CoachLastName), university details (university names, city), and athlete-specific facts from their profile.
Add Personal Touches: Even with placeholders, personalize the template further to include specific details about why the athlete is interested in that particular university or program, making the outreach more genuine.
Include Contact Information: Add your or the athlete's contact information (email, phone number, or preferred social media handles like WhatsApp, X, or Instagram) within the template body.
Save the Template: Once you are satisfied with the template, save it for future use.
Share Templates (Optional but Recommended): If you want your athletes or colleagues to use this template, share it within the College Pipe system. You can typically share templates with a specific athlete, all athletes, or your colleagues.
Having your message templates prepared is the foundational step for efficient and personalized communication with college coaches in College Pipe.