diff --git a/rowers/tasks.py b/rowers/tasks.py
index efc0cf44..3eba6d32 100644
--- a/rowers/tasks.py
+++ b/rowers/tasks.py
@@ -1823,7 +1823,7 @@ def handle_sendemail_coacheerequest(email,name,code,coachname,
                                    debug=False,**kwargs):
 
     fullemail = email
-    subject = '{n} asks coach access to your data on rowsandall.com'.format(n=coachname)
+    subject = '{n} requests coach access to your data on rowsandall.com'.format(n=coachname)
     from_email = 'Rowsandall <info@rowsandall.com>'
     siteurl = SITE_URL
     if debug:
diff --git a/rowers/templates/coacheerequestemail.html b/rowers/templates/coacheerequestemail.html
index 27f0bea4..9dc9c52b 100644
--- a/rowers/templates/coacheerequestemail.html
+++ b/rowers/templates/coacheerequestemail.html
@@ -4,10 +4,10 @@
 <p>Dear <strong>{{ name }}</strong>,</p>
 
 <p>
-  {{ coachname }} is offering to become your coach on rowsandall.com.
+  {{ coach }} is offering to become your coach on rowsandall.com.
 </p>
 <p>
-  By accepting the invite, {{ coachname }} will have access to your
+  By accepting the invite, {{ coach }} will have access to your
   data and will be able to upload workouts and run analysis on rowsandall.com
   on behalf of you.
 </p>