Honest conversations, realistic expectations, and advice centered on what is best for the athlete.
ABOUT PATHLINE
EXPERIENCE MATTERS.
SO DOES WHO YOU TRUST.
Pathline was created to give families honest recruiting guidance without unnecessary pressure, confusion, or cost.
FOUNDER · RECRUITING ADVISOR
BRIAN COUGHENOUR
For nearly two decades, Brian has worked in competitive club volleyball as a coach, recruiting leader, and advocate for athletes navigating the college recruiting process.
Throughout his career, Brian has helped more than 170 athletes find collegiate homes, working directly with athletes, families, and college coaches across the country.
His experience extends beyond recruiting. Brian is an AAU 17 Open National Champion and has coached state championship teams in both Michigan and Florida.
170+Athletes helped find collegiate homes
20Years in competitive club volleyball
AAU17 Open National Champion
2 STATESState championship coach
ATHLETE FIRST. ALWAYS.
THE PROCESS SHOULD SERVE THE ATHLETE—NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND.
Advisor relationships and industry experience provide valuable perspective, but they never determine whether one athlete deserves more honesty, attention, or care than another.
Every Advisor athlete receives the same commitment to communication, education, and individualized recruiting strategy.WHAT GUIDES PATHLINE
TRUST. EDUCATION. INFORMATION.
Families should understand the process well enough to make their own informed decisions.
Clear explanations of how recruiting works so athletes can confidently own the process.
Useful context about where things stand and which next steps deserve time and energy.
BUILT TO GROW RESPONSIBLY
VOLLEYBALL FIRST.
MORE SPORTS IN THE FUTURE.
Pathline is launching with volleyball, where current experience and recruiting expertise are deepest. The platform is being built to support men's and women's sports broadly in the future.
New sports will open only when their program data, recruiting guidance, and operational support are genuinely ready.