Recruiter Elite’s Mission
To educate families on the college recruiting process while mentoring players to become better golfers by giving them a closer look at what life is like as a college athlete. We will do this through a disciplined and structured curriculum, video conferences, in-person evaluations, and by holding our clients accountable for their goals and establishing the best processes to guide them to be the best student-athlete they can be.
Meet the Staff
Todd Ohlmeyer
todd@recruiterelite.com cell:512-638-0191
As a child, growing up just outside of New York City, baseball and hockey were Todd Ohlmeyer’s passions, but at 13, much to the surprise of his family, friends, and the town’s baseball community, he quit baseball to turn his attention to golf during the warmer months (hockey during the winter). He recognized at that age, golf would always hold a significant presence in his life.
Maybe he’s just a glutton for punishment (he did complete an Ironman triathlon), but Ohlmeyer loves the constant challenge of golf. As a former college player, failed touring professional, and college coach, he knows what it takes and all about the bumps along the way. He loves helping people who share a passion for golf improve, and he finds joy in testing himself every time he is on the course or at the practice area.
Ohlmeyer took a circuitous route to get into coaching. The two-time All-State golfer from Connecticut traveled out west to be a walk-on at Pepperdine University. During his time there, he treaded between the 4-7 slots on the roster and was fortunate enough to become teammates with a PGA TOUR winner, a Nike TOUR member (who he caddied for from time to time), a USGA Mid-Amateur champion, successful mini-tour players, club professionals, a college coach, and other players who continue to compete at the amateur level. All continue to be excellent resources as he tries to help others get better. This group of like-minded players went on to win the 1997 NCAA championship, and they were all inducted into the Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Fame in 2007.
Ohlmeyer also worked in various golf-related jobs, including being a production assistant and operations coordinator for ESPN’s golf coverage, a brief stint at playing professionally, and organizing all the golf tournaments for the American Cancer Society (ACS) in North and South Carolina. While at ACS, Ohlmeyer became the volunteer assistant coach at Belmont Abbey College, a small DII school outside of Charlotte, NC. After the first practice, he knew college coaching had to be in his future. He was fortunate enough to land a job at Coastal Carolina University to serve as the Associate Head Coach for Men’s and Women’s Golf.
After a year at Coastal, Ohlmeyer was named the Head Coach of Men’s Golf at St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX. Under Ohlmeyer’s direction, the Hilltoppers claimed 15 team titles, including the 2010 and 2014 Heartland Conference Championships and a 16-shot victory at the 2014 NCAA South Central/West Regional Championship. He also guided the Hilltoppers to two of the program’s four NCAA Finals appearances.
Ohlmeyer coached 24 all-conference players, 18 GCAA All-American Scholars, 12 all-region selections, five all-Americans, two members of the NCAA all-freshman team, and a member of the NCAA DII 40th Anniversary team. Individually, Ohlmeyer was named the South Central Region Coach of the Year in 2014 and garnered Heartland Conference Coach of the Year honors four times.
As a coach, academics were always important to Ohlmeyer. His teams were routinely awarded the GCAA All-Academic Team award. In 2017, the Hilltoppers were named the NCAA Division II Academic National Champions by the GCAA for posting the nation’s best GPA.
In an effort to be home more, Ohlmeyer left coaching in the spring of 2018 to take over Recruiter Elite. His relationship with its founder, John Murphy, dates back to when Murphy was a sophomore seeking a transfer from Old Dominion, and Ohlmeyer was at Coastal Carolina University. Murphy would eventually choose the University of California at Berkeley, but the two remained in contact through the years.
Ohlmeyer is a Family Finding volunteer with CASA of Travis County in his spare time. He can also be found on a stand-up paddleboard with his wife and their two children, participating in triathlons, watching the Carolina Panthers, talking about Notre Dame football, dreaming about being in the NHL, or, of course, playing golf.
My family and I have been so impressed by their professionalism and ability to work with my son in his pursuit to play college golf. They have worked with him to build a golf resume and taught him the proper methods to email and communicate with college coaches. We have watched our sons confidence and ability to send emails and set up and take recruiting visits dramatically improve throughout this process. We are now well on our way to a scholarship and achieving my son’s dream of playing college golf. I would encourage anyone with a high school golfer aspiring to play college golf to work with Todd at Recruiter Elite.
Jennifer McNeil
jennifer@recruiterelite.com cell: 512-659-7983
During McNeil’s tenure as the women’s golf coach at St. Edward’s University, she had 10 players earn all-America honors, 46 players named all-conference honors, nine Heartland Conference Player of the Year award winners, and 20 student-athletes were named WGCA Academic All-Scholar.
Individually, McNeil was the NCGA DII National Coach of the Year in 2011, the first National Coach of the Year in any sport at St. Edward’s. McNeil earned Heartland Conference Coach of the Year eight times and was named NCAA West Region Coach of the Year six times. In addition, as the men’s head golf coach in 2004-05; she was named the Heartland Conference Coach of the Year. In 2019, she was inducted into the Heartland Conference Hall of Fame. Then in 2022, she was inducted into the St. Edward’s University Athletic’s Hall of Fame.
Prior to coaching, McNeil earned four NAIA All-America honors as a player at Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, TX. She was named four-time most valuable player, was selected senior athlete of the year, and was a member of the 2000 NAIA National Championship Team.
McNeil, an Austin native and graduate of Anderson High School, received her bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Mary Hardin-Baylor, and a master’s degree in Sports Management from Baylor University. Prior to being at St. Edward’s she worked as an assistant golf professional at Mill Creek Inn and Golf Club. In addition to her role at Recruiter Elite, she is also a Class A PGA professional and the Director of Instruction for Magnolia Golf, providing lessons at Falconhead, Avery Ranch and Teravista in the greater Austin area.
How can our experts help you?
STEP 1
Complete our Short Application (5 minutes)
If you qualify, we connect you with one of our advisors. This is based on your athletic and recruiting needs + the advisor’s specialties and coach connections.
STEP 2
Meet Your Advisor
Your advisor will provide a first-hand perspective on recruiting and preparing for college golf.
STEP 2
Meet Your Advisor
Your advisor will provide a first-hand perspective on recruiting and preparing for college golf. We’re all graduated D1 golfers!
STEP 3
Establish a Game Plan
- List of Target Colleges
- Resume
- Recruiting Video
- Athletic Training Program
- Schedule for Recruiting Milestones
STEP 4
Maintain Weekly Check-ins
Connect with your advisor to stay on track with college recruiting and athletic development.
STEP 4
Maintain Weekly Check-ins
Connect with your advisor to stay on track with college recruiting and athletic development.
What our clients are saying…
It can be very confusing when reviewing different colleges, golf tournaments and setting a plan for your child to play D1 college golf. The in-depth personal knowledge Recruiter Elite has on different college teams, coaches and how our daughter will succeed on a specific team has been extremely valuable. We will continue to benefit from Recruiter Elite’s mentorship into college.
Starting the college golf recruiting process we were feeling extremely overwhelmed. Recruiter Elite stepped in and guided us through every step of the recruiting process. From building a resume to emails and visits along with a focus on better practice and preparation for tournaments, recruiter Elite has helped mentor and prepare our son for a bright future in college golf.
Disclaimer To comply with NCAA Bylaws, Recruiter Elite does not negotiate or promise scholarships or serve as an agent in any way. Recruiter Elite provides counsel and advice for prospective student athletes and his or her family. All fees are not contingent on a prospective student-athlete either being recruited to play golf in college or receiving any institutional financial aid.