Our Story
Get to Know Us
Mission:
We started The Athletic Academy to solve a simple problem—schools needed a better way to showcase their athletes. Our mission is to give every program a professional online presence that makes recruiting easier for coaches and players alike.
Vision:
To elevate the standard for high school and club sports websites, connecting programs and college recruiters through powerful, intuitive technology.
Why Us?
What Makes Us Different
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Custom Design for Every Program – Not a cookie-cutter template.
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Built for Recruiting Success – Tools, databases, and integrations made for coaches
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Ongoing Support & Training – We don’t just launch; we help your program grow
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Trusted Nationwide – Hundreds of schools and counting.
Our Team
The Athletic Academy started with three former athletes who saw how difficult it was for high school programs to promote their players online. What began as a passion project has grown into a nationwide recruiting platform used by hundreds of programs across multiple sports.
Commitment | Teamwork | Quality | Accountability | Innovation | Learning | Passion
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Corey Shandrick
Corey's background includes coaching football at the D1 level, a Master's degree in Sports Management, and an MBA with a focus in Business Analytics. His technical mindset and vision for continuous innovation has contributed heavily to the growth of The Athletic Academy's products and services.
Blaine John Bennett
Growing up in a family of generational coaching experience, BJ is instilled with a strong passion for helping athletes achieve their dreams. Paired with an advanced degree in Athletic Administration, BJ is credited with establishing the foundation for our Client Services department and has become the face of our customer success model.
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Levi Armstrong
With a competitive mindset and natural leadership ability, Levi experienced much success on the field and court as a young athlete. As Director of Sales, he has constructed a committed team that continues to build and maintain relationships with customers across the nation.
500+ programs served
10,000+ athletes featured
96% satisfaction rate
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