34: Clearing the Air on University Athlete: How College Coaches Use It (Part 1)

If you’ve ever wondered why college coaches spend so much time on their phones at volleyball tournaments, this episode will help you understand what they’re doing. In Part 1, Susan sits down with Corie Murphy from University Athlete (UA) to talk about how the platform works and why it has become an essential tool in college volleyball recruiting. Corie shares the origin of UA and explains how it evolved from a simple roster tool into the system many coaches rely on year-round. You’ll learn how coaches use it at tournaments, how they build recruiting schedules, and why athletes don’t need to send court times anymore. If you’re trying to make recruiting easier and stand out, understanding platforms like UA can give you a real advantage. Guest: Corie Murphy Corie Murphy is the Director of Operations at University Athlete (UA), a platform used by college coaches across the country to organize and evaluate athletes in the recruiting process. A former collegiate volleyball player at Eastern Washington and former assistant coach at the University of Idaho, Corie has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of technology and college athletics. Through her work with University Athlete, she helps develop tools that allow college coaches to track prospects, manage evaluations, and recruit more efficiently throughout the year. Chapters 01:00 – How UA started and why it was created 03:00 – The technology that changed recruiting at tournaments 05:30 – How college coaches used to recruit before UA 07:00 – What University Athlete actually is 08:30 – How coaches organize recruiting using the platform 10:00 – How tournament packets work 11:30 – Why college coaches are always on their phones at events 12:30 – Why athletes don’t need to email court times 14:00 – How coaches track recruits over time 15:30 – Free athlete profiles and how the database works 18:00 – What athletes should include on their UA profile 21:00 – What the upgraded UA profile shows athletes 23:30 – Messaging tools and college matching features 26:00 – How athletes can use UA strategically in recruiting Connect with Corie: Website: www.universityathlete.com Instagram: @universityathlete Connect with Susan: Check out the website: www.nxtvb.com Follow on Instagram + TikTok: @hey.susank www.rallysend.com Looking for a better way to stay organized and manage your recruiting? Check out www.rallysend.com—our go-to recruiting software for athletes, families, and clubs. It streamlines communication with college coaches, saves hours on recruiting outreach, and helps you stay ahead of the biggest challenge in the recruiting process: time. Use code HEYSUSAN to save $5/month on a monthly subscription or $50 off an annual plan.