CaptainU (Stack Athlete)

Low-cost, multi-sport recruiting platform with a free tier and no contracts

CaptainU, recently rebranded as Stack Athlete (the coach-side product is still called CaptainU College), is a long-running multi-sport recruiting platform that makes getting started easy: a genuinely free profile, highlight video sharing, college search, and the ability to message college coaches, with paid plans starting around $22.50/month and no long-term contract. CAMPUS differs by being golf-specific end-to-end — AI/Vibe-Finder college matching tuned to golf culture and fit, verified Clippd-backed performance data, video-first profiles, CONNECT mentorship with current and former college players, NIL education, and tournament scheduling — all included in one $299/year price.

What CaptainU (Stack Athlete) does well

Genuinely free profile tier with stats, photos, video, and evaluations — no payment info required at signup
Low entry cost ($22.50/mo) and no long-term contract
Broad multi-sport reach and a long-established recruiting brand
Direct coach messaging and college fit/search tools on paid plans
Optional recruiting-counselor support on higher tiers (Gold/Platinum)