Remember the last time you got a real letter in the mail? Not a bill, coupon, or invitation. And, not even a thank-you note. An actual letter, written by hand, just for you? There’s something almost ...

Buzz Williams, the men's basketball coach at Maryland, writes his players letters by hand. Illustration: Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic; Jahi Chikwendiu / The Washington Post / Getty Images Editor’s note ...