Suggestions
Amanda McGrew
Founder at Playoff Dating App
Amanda McGrew is the founder of Playoff Dating App, a unique platform designed for current and former college and professional athletes.1 She launched the app in December 2017, drawing from her personal experience as a former college basketball player.1
Background and Education
Amanda hails from Santa Monica, California.2 She pursued her higher education on the East Coast, playing basketball at the University of Rhode Island from 2005 to 2009.12 She then used a fifth year to play at the University of Massachusetts Lowell from 2009 to 2010, where she also earned a second degree in marketing.4
Professional Experience
After her athletic career, Amanda returned to Los Angeles and worked as:
- PE Teacher and Basketball Coach at The Willows Community School (August 2011 - August 2021)1
- Basketball Coach at Windward School (January 2011 - 2016)1
Founding Playoff Dating App
In October 2017, Amanda founded Playoff Dating App.1 The app caters specifically to current and former college and professional athletes, requiring verification of each user's athletic background.1 Amanda's motivation for creating Playoff stemmed from her own experiences with online dating and the realization that there was a need for a platform that connected people with shared athletic experiences.2
Mission and Vision
Amanda created Playoff with the belief that dating someone with a shared, unique life experience can be incredibly special.2 The app aims to connect like-minded individuals who have athletics as a major shared life experience, recognizing the significant impact that being a high-level, competitive athlete has on personal development and decision-making.2
Amanda McGrew continues to work on developing and expanding Playoff Dating App, leveraging her background as an athlete to create a platform that resonates with the athletic community.3
