Matthew Wheeler

Matthew Wheeler is the co-founder of SportsRecruits, a company he established in 2008 with his former college teammate Chris Meade.13 SportsRecruits is a platform that aims to empower student-athletes in their pursuit of collegiate athletic opportunities by streamlining the recruiting process.1

Background and Education

Matthew Wheeler attended Wesleyan University from 2001 to 2005, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.2 During his time at Wesleyan, he was a member of the lacrosse team.3

Professional Experience

Before co-founding SportsRecruits, Wheeler's work experience includes:

1. Caddy at The Misquamicut Club (1995-2004)
2. Senior Risk Analyst at Guy Carpenter (2005-2008)2

SportsRecruits

In 2008, Wheeler and Meade launched SportsRecruits, recognizing an opportunity to use technology to improve the college athletic recruiting process.1 The platform has since grown significantly, helping hundreds of thousands of athletes, college coaches, and youth coaches connect within their network.1

SportsRecruits operates various sport-specific platforms, including:

• LacrosseRecruits.com
• VolleyballRecruits.com2

The company has continued to evolve, with plans to expand into other sports such as field hockey.3

Personal Brand

On social media, Matthew Wheeler describes himself as a "Co-Founder of SportsRecruits. Wesleyan grad. Builder of things."5 His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username "mattkwheeler".4

Matthew Wheeler remains actively involved in the growth and development of SportsRecruits, working to create a more equitable recruiting process and expand opportunities for student-athletes.1