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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: @universityathleJoin Susan for a monthly recruiting lesson January-June inside the Volleyball Recruiting School! Become a subscriber here. Or register for January's class all about highlight film here!Click here for a discount on our go-to, and the hands-down best and most affordable Recruiting Tool + Software we recommend every baller has to increase her efficiency in all that she does 👉🏼 PRODUCTIVE RECRUITWant to support your baller in getting her process started and have an experienced volleyball recruiting advisor walk her through it? Enroll in RECRUIT READY: LAUNCH 🚀Need help getting unstuck in the recruiting process? Apply for a RECRUITING INTENSIVE.Connect with Susan: Check out the website: www.nxtvb.com Follow on Instagram: @hey.susankP.S. If you’re an athlete with big goals, a parent who wants to support the journey, or a coach who cares deeply about your players, this podcast was made for you. Hit subscribe and come grow with us.