Free recruiting tool
Build a film-first introduction you send from your own email app — subject lines, plain-text body, and optional FCP resource links. FCP does not send email for you.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Build your message here, then copy it or open a draft in your own email app. FCP does not send messages for you and does not store what you type on this page.
Coaching guidance only — not NCAA or NAIA rules.
College coaches scan dozens of messages a day. A strong basketball recruiting email leads with who you are, your graduation year and position, and a working film link.
The builder above gives three subject options you can copy. Keep them specific: class year, position, film, and your name.
If you have not heard back after about 48 hours, one short follow-up with the same film link is reasonable coaching guidance — not a guarantee anyone will reply.
Do not send a new essay each week. One polite reminder shows persistence without crowding the inbox.
Long form letters, missing film links, broken links, and vague subjects waste the coach's time.
Generic examples only — replace every bracket with your real details. Send from your own email address.
Sample — high school guard
Subject: 2027 SG — Alex — Film Coach Smith, My name is Alex, a 2027 shooting guard (6-3) interested in State University. Film: https://www.hudl.com/video/example I am reaching out because State University fits what I am looking for in a program. I would appreciate any guidance on the best staff member to follow up with. Thank you for your time, Alex
Sample — post-grad forward
Subject: 2026 PF — Jamie — Game film Coach, My name is Jamie, a 2026 power forward interested in Coastal College. Film: https://youtu.be/example Academics: 3.2 GPA, on track to graduate this spring. Thank you for your time, Jamie
Use a short plain-text email from your own address. Put film first, name your graduation year and position, and explain why that program fits. Our builder formats the message — you send it from your email app.
Name, class year, position, working film link, and one specific reason you are interested in that school. Optional: one academic or stat line if it is accurate.
No. You copy or open a draft in your own email app. The message comes from your address, not from FCP.
Include graduation year, position, and your name. Example: 2027 SG — Jordan — Film. The builder offers three options you can edit.
If you have no reply after about 48 hours, one brief follow-up with the same film link is a common approach. This is coaching guidance, not a recruiting calendar rule.
Only if you train or attend FCP and want coaches to know. Use the optional visible program line — never hidden text.
Ready to take the next step? Fill out the form below and a member of our coaching staff will reach out to you.