SimplyRecruited

Your Path to the Perfect Match

Built by a former college athlete and coach, SimplyRecruited streamlines the recruiting process with advanced filters, mutual matching, and fair pricing. Focused on quality, not quantity. Only real, meaningful matches.

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What We Offer

Fair Pricing Model

We believe recruiting should be accessible. Our pricing is affordable for both athletes and coaches, helping eliminate financial barriers and opening doors for more players to pursue college athletics.

High-Quality Matches

Our advanced filtering system allows users to search by school location, size, academic programs, team ranking, and scholarship availability. This ensures athletes and coaches are matched based on real needs and preferences. The result is stronger commitments and fewer transfers.

Efficient Recruiting

Using a mutual-match system, communication only begins when both coach and athlete show interest. This saves time and cuts out unnecessary outreach, allowing both sides to focus on meaningful connections.

Key Features

For Players

Create a verified player profile

Share your academic and tennis credentials. Link your Universal Tennis (UTR) account to automatically verify your ranking, adding instant credibility and saving you time.

For Coaches

Create a verified coach profile

Provide information about your university and program. Get verified by signing up with your official university email address to build trust with recruits.

Upload a profile picture and recruiting video

Stand out and get noticed by coaches faster.

Showcase your program

Upload a profile picture, team photos, and images of your campus and facilities to attract top players.

How it works!

Sign Up
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Sign Up & Verify

Join the community with a secure and verified account.

Create Profile
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Build Your Profile

Create your recruiting profile to attract the right matches in minutes.

Start Connecting
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Find Your Perfect Match

Apply filters to tailor your search and only connect with users who are a genuine fit. Stop wasting time and focus on conversations that matter.

Checkout our app interface look

Explore a clean, intuitive design built for seamless navigation and a better user experience.
Get a feel for how SimplyRecruited makes college recruiting smarter and easier.

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In-App Features

Explore powerful tools designed to simplify your recruitment journey.
Navigate with ease and take full control of your experience.

Social Login

Sign up and log in instantly using your existing social media accounts.

Secure Verification

Protect your account with a one-time password (OTP) for email verification.

UTR Ranking Verification

Players: Link your account to verify your ranking and stand out to coaches. Don't have a UTR? You can still use the app and list your stats manually.
Coaches: See verified rankings you can trust, directly sourced from Universal Tennis.

Multiple Languages

Use the app in English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German.

Smart Filters

Find perfect matches using filters for ranking, location, academics, and more.

Verified Coaches

Connect with authentic college coaches. Every coach is verified through their official university email address, so you know you're talking to the real deal.

Direct Messaging

Message, share photos, and send videos only after mutual interest is shown.

Premium Upgrades

Unlock advanced features and greater visibility to boost your recruiting success.

Our Mission

At Simply Recruited, our mission is to simplify the college recruiting process by creating a platform that connects the right players with the right coaches. We aim to make recruiting more accessible, efficient, and fair for athletes and programs at every level. By removing barriers and streamlining communication, our goal is to make the journey to college athletics smoother, more affordable, and more effective for everyone involved.

Who We Are

Simply Recruited was founded by Emily Hafner, a former All-American tennis player and college coach who experienced the recruiting process from both sides. The platform was created to solve the problems she faced as both a player and a coach: countless emails, wasted time, unnecessary costs, and missed opportunities.

SimplyRecruited exists to change that. Built with athletes and coaches in mind, the platform focuses on what truly matters: finding the right fit.

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My Story

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When I first set out to play college tennis, I knew nothing about recruiting. I grew up in a small town in Germany and had no idea how I could play college tennis in the U.S. I learned that many players use agencies, but I couldn’t afford to spend thousands of dollars on something that didn’t guarantee results. So, I decided to take recruiting into my own hands.

I recorded my own recruiting video, sent hundreds of emails to coaches, and hoped for the best. Most went unanswered, but I was fortunate that a few coaches took a chance on me. I went on to play at the University of Montevallo in Alabama, where I competed for four years and served as team captain for two of them.

At Montevallo, I earned a double degree in Management and Finance and was named Finance Elite, awarded to the top graduating student in my major. I was also a consistent President’s List student and made the CSC Academic Honor Roll all four years.

At Montevallo, I earned a double degree in Management and Finance and was named Finance Elite, awarded to the top graduating student in my major. I was also a consistent President’s List student and made the CSC Academic Honor Roll all four years.

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Due to COVID, I gained an extra year of eligibility and entered the transfer portal expecting the process to be easier. With years of college matches under my belt and a stronger understanding of how recruiting worked, I thought opportunities would come quickly. Instead, I realized that being on the portal only meant my name was out there but did not guarantee responses. I found myself sending hundreds of emails again and facing the same challenges as before. Eventually, I was able to transfer and play for Metropolitan State University of Denver, where I continued my academic and athletic journey.

Transfer Journey

In my first year of the MBA program, I competed at the highest level of college tennis, reaching a career-high number eight national singles ranking, competing at nationals, and earning CSC Academic All-American, All-District, and Academic Honor Roll honors. I also received the PacWest Newcomer of the Year Award and made the All-PacWest team.

Coaching Career

In my second year of the MBA program, I served as assistant coach for the men’s and women’s tennis teams while completing my MBA with a concentration in Business Analytics. I was named Most Outstanding Student in the MBA program. Coaching gave me the other side of the recruiting perspective. I saw how overwhelming and time-consuming it was for coaches to sort through endless emails and player profiles. Just like players, coaches often miss opportunities because of how inefficient the system is.

Through my journey as a player, student, and coach, I experienced the recruiting process from every angle. Those challenges inspired me to create Simply Recruited, a platform built to make recruiting simpler, efficient, and accessible while giving every athlete and coach equal opportunities.

Through my journey as a player, student, and coach, I experienced the recruiting process from every angle. Those challenges inspired me to create Simply Recruited, a platform built to make recruiting simple, efficient, and accessible while giving every athlete and coach equal opportunities.

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About Us

Our Mission

At Simply Recruited, our mission is to simplify the college recruiting process by creating a platform that connects the right players with the right coaches. We aim to make recruiting more accessible, efficient, and fair for athletes and programs at every level. By removing barriers and streamlining communication, our goal is to make the journey to college athletics smoother, more affordable, and more effective for everyone involved.

Who We Are

Simply Recruited was founded by Emily Hafner, a former All-American tennis player and college coach who experienced the recruiting process from both sides. The platform was created to solve the problems she faced as both a player and a coach: countless emails, wasted time, unnecessary costs, and missed opportunities. SimplyRecruited exists to change that. Built with athletes and coaches in mind, the platform focuses on what truly matters: finding the right fit.

As a player, I struggled to find the right school fit. As a coach, I saw countless hours wasted reviewing athletes who didn’t match our program’s needs. SimplyRecruited is built to fix this by streamlining communication, improving match quality, and making the entire process easier for everyone involved.

Success Stories
John

"This app streamlined the entire recruiting process, making it easier to find and connect with qualified athletes than ever before."

Alex

"Finding the perfect recruit used to be a challenge; now, with filtered searches and direct messaging, it's made my job a lot easier."

Dave

"This app saved me countless hours by filtering out players who weren't a good fit, so I could focus my energy only on serious, qualified recruits who were genuinely interested in our program."

Sara

"The app made the stressful recruiting process simple by directly connecting me with coaches looking for someone exactly like me."

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Frequently asked
Questions!

Yes, it is completely free to download and use.

Go to the app settings and navigate to the 'Notifications' section. From there, you can enable or disable alerts for new likes, matches and messages.

Simply Recruited is a recruiting platform that helps connect student-athletes with college coaches, focusing on transfer students and international athletes to make the recruiting process faster, cheaper, and more efficient.

Our platform is built for players, parents, and coaches. Athletes create profiles, coaches search for talent, and parents can stay involved in the process.

Yes! We provide tools and resources to help international athletes understand eligibility, visas, and the U.S. college system.

Parents don’t need their own account. Athletes manage their profiles. However, parents can stay informed through the athlete’s account and resources available on our platform.

We take privacy seriously. Only verified coaches can see athlete profiles, and athletes control what information they share.

Yes. To connect with coaches and players, you’ll need to download the Simply Recruited app. The website is mainly for providing information about the platform, while the app is where you can create your profile, connect, and start the recruiting process.

You need strong tennis skills, competitive results, and academic eligibility. Coaches look for players who can contribute to their team while maintaining the required GPA.

Yes! Many schools offer scholarships to international athletes. You’ll need to meet academic eligibility, provide proof of English proficiency, and follow recruiting rules.

To play college tennis in the U.S., you need to meet both athletic and academic requirements. Create a strong recruiting profile with your stats, rankings, and a highlight video. Make sure you meet NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO eligibility rules. If you’re an international student, you’ll also need to secure an F-1 student visa to study and play in the U.S. Sign up for Simply Recruited and download the app to get connected with college coaches directly. Our platform helps student-athletes showcase their skills and reach programs efficiently. Starting early, ideally by your junior year of high school, gives you the best chance to be recruited and earn scholarships.

As an international student, you’ll need to meet academic requirements for NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO eligibility. Most colleges require proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL or IELTS scores. You may also need to submit standardized test scores like the SAT or ACT, depending on the school and division. To make the recruiting process easier and connect with coaches directly, sign up for Simply Recruited and download the app. Our platform helps international athletes showcase their skills, track eligibility requirements, and reach U.S. college programs efficiently.

International student-athletes need an F-1 student visa. You must be accepted to a U.S. school, provide proof of financial support, and follow immigration rules. Simply Recruited can help you identify schools and programs that support international athletes.