Real Athlete Stories. Real Outcomes. Stronger Programs.
Building your program’s reputation and proving your culture of success on and off the field isn’t easy, especially in the era of the transfer portal and NIL deals.
Having a story collection and curation system makes recruitment and alumni engagement more effective, while enhancing current brand partnerships and attracting new ones aligned with your culture of success.
The Challenges
1. Recruitment and Retention Pressure
Families and recruits demand proof of outcomes. NIL and the transfer portal landscape only intensify this need.
2. Alumni Engagement and Giving Fatigue
Alumni want to feel involved and valued, not just asked for money. Most programs can do better.
3. Brand Partnership Growing Demands
Brands want to associate with programs that have success on and off the field and can showcase it authentically.
The Solution
1. Curated Stories That Prove Outcomes
We collect and share real stories that show your program’s impact and help recruits and families see long-term value, having them commit and stay.
2. Stronger Alumni Engagement and Giving
We engage alumni by making them part of your narrative, fostering connections and inspiring more meaningful support.
3. Compelling Brand Partnerships
We create narratives that show how you help athletes thrive on and off the field, attracting brand deals and NIL opportunities.
Why Athlete Stories?
Harpier’s Curated Stories foster a sense of belonging and program pride, driving:
Higher
Athlete Recruitment
Increased
Alumni
Giving
Stronger
Sponsor
Partnerships
How Does Harpier Work?
Step 1
Collect Authentic Stories
We design a Story Onboarding Experience (SOE) that makes it easy for athletes, alumni, and staff to share their journeys.
Using simple, branded prompts shared via hyperlinks and QR codes, we gather the stories and perspectives that capture your program’s culture and outcomes at scale.
Step 2
Organize and Manage Content and Contributions
Harpier takes care of the heavy lifting, refining and categorizing these stories in a secure, program-owned database. This database becomes a living library you control – ready to be used in recruitment, alumni outreach, brand conversations, and NIL activations.
Step 3
Curate Experiences That Drive Action
Our system matches the right stories to the right audience – whether it’s a recruit looking for proof of outcomes, an alum ready to re-engage, or a brand seeking authentic partnerships. You approve and guide how these connections happen, making sure they align with your program’s culture and goals.