35: Understanding University Athlete: What Evaluations Actually Mean (Part 2)

What does it actually mean when you see an “evaluation” on your University Athlete profile?In Part 2 of Susan’s conversation with Corie Murphy from University Athlete, they break down one of the most misunderstood parts of the platform: coach evaluations. Athletes often assume an evaluation means strong recruiting interest, but the reality is more nuanced. Corie explains how college coaches use tags, ratings, notes, and internal evaluations to organize their recruiting process.Susan and Corie also discuss what athletes should actually pay attention to on their profile, how coaches track prospects over time, and why consistent engagement matters more than a single data point. If you’ve ever wondered what those numbers and notifications really mean, this episode will give you a clearer picture of how coaches use University Athlete in recruiting.Guest: Corie MurphyCorie 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 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.Chapters00:00 – What a University Athlete “evaluation” actually is01:00 – The different tools coaches use to evaluate players02:00 – How recruiting tags work behind the scenes03:00 – Ratings, notes, and internal evaluations04:30 – Why athletes see evaluation activity06:00 – Can coaches see each other’s notes?07:00 – Why an evaluation doesn’t always mean recruiting interest08:30 – What patterns athletes should actually look for10:00 – What makes a helpful athlete profile11:30 – The importance of accurate contact information13:00 – New AI matching features coming to UA15:00 – How clubs may use UA in the future20:00 – Do Power 4 coaches use UA?22:00 – What to do if a coach says no24:30 – The one thing every athlete should do on their UA profileConnect with Corie:Website: www.universityathlete.comInstagram: @universityathleteConnect with Susan:Check out the website: www.nxtvb.comFollow on Instagram + TikTok: @hey.susankwww.rallysend.comLooking 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.