After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Virginia where he was a defender on the men's soccer team from 1991 to 1995. During Peay's four seasons, the Cavaliers won the NCAA championship four consecutive years.
Peay's academic background led him to attend the University of Virginia, where he participated in the men's soccer team from 1991 to 1995. During his time with the Cavaliers, they achieved a remarkable streak of winning the NCAA championship title consecutively for four years.