Loyola University Chicago Men's Cross Country

Gavin Kennedy, the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country, leads the Loyola University Chicago Men's Cross Country staff of 3 coaches. Loyola University Chicago (LUC) competes in NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country as a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference. Loyola University Chicago is a large private school in Chicago, Illinois with 17,384 undergraduates, a 82% acceptance rate and an average net price of $37,592 a year after aid.

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   Find the right coachEmail Gavin Kennedy, the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country and Gabby Gaudreault, the Assistant Coach. Loyola University Chicago has 3 coaches for Men's Cross Country, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
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   Lead with your numbersPut your 5K or 3-mile PRs and your 1600m and 3200m times in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
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   Send your videoInclude links to verified results on Athletic.net or MileSplit, with the link near the top so Gavin can watch without scrolling.
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   Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Loyola University Chicago typically score 1170–1360 on the SAT and 27–32 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
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   Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Loyola University Chicago staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.