When Tayah Cross steps onto a tennis court today, it’s purely for the love of the game. A few years ago, she was battling opponents at NCAA Division I level, representing the University of North Carolina at Greensboro while completing her degree. Fast forward to now, and Tayah is a...

College is a transformative time, preparing students for the challenges of life beyond the classroom.

We have all felt the frustration of having a ‘bad game.’ It seems hard to transfer all of the training we do into competition. You’re probably pretty good at eating the right foods and warming up our muscles before a game, but what are you doing to prepare mentally?

This is so unbelievably exciting for these players, playing on such an esteemed course against the best in the US. For our 5 SPUSA student-athletes, we know that they will represent themselves, their families and their country with class.

Have You Been Invited to a USA College Scholarship Come & Try Day? If the answer to this question is YES, this blog provides a word of caution.

Navigating the collegiate athletic landscape is a daunting task, especially for international student-athletes who are not only adapting to a new culture but also contending with the stringent eligibility requirements of the NCAA.

Graduating from Iona University in New York, Conor Byrne has recently completed his own US College pathway. It was at Iona where Conor received his BBA in Business Analytics & Information Systems, a Graduate Certificate in the MBA program, and represented the school captaining the Rugby team. Growing up...

For the first time, the College Board is switching the SAT and PSAT from a written to a digital format. Our partners at Revolution Prep are ready to support students and their families through this transition by offering a digital SAT experience

Gaining mental toughness is the key to thriving as a student-athlete! Here’s How: Confidence According to financial guru Robert Kiyosaki, “Confidence comes from discipline and training.” Having confidence means believing in yourself. It’s knowing deep down that you will reach your goals. True confidence also...

For many prospective student-athletes, a lot of unnecessary stress, pressure and anticipation can build in the lead up to National Signing Day. Below we explore the significance of National Signing Day break down some of the biggest misconceptions. National Signing Day occurs each year in...

Social media is a powerful tool. It has transformed the way we communicate, interact, do business, and receive news. College recruiting is no different and if used appropriately, social media can be leveraged by students to enhance their visibility and opportunities. However, it is important...

One of the most important hats that a college coach wears is that of recruiter. It is their job to attract and recruit the best talent. To do so, oftentimes coaches will attempt to entice as many players as possible to attend their recruiting/talent ID...

When most people think of college sports, football, basketball, and baseball are among the first to come to mind. Understandably so, given that these are among the biggest revenue generating college sports that attract audiences almost as large as major professional leagues. However, the fastest-growing...

One of the most unique and exciting aspects of the US college experience is being part of a campus community. The majority of students, both domestic and international, live on campus in residence halls, which provides for a very vibrant campus culture. However, there are...

Pictured: Clancy, Study and Play USA Student-athlete at Yale February and March in Australia is rowing ‘regatta season’ for high school athletes. It marks the culmination of months of early pre-dawn morning sessions on the water, training camps and painstaking erg sessions.  It’s also the...

The end of the year is an exciting time for our Year 12 student-athletes. High school graduation marks the close of one journey and brings excitement for the start of another. With the early signing period beginning in November, many students find themselves signing their...

What are the Living Arrangements? Our son often asks us whether he could go to college in the USA to study and play one day. The answer of course is ‘yes’! As he asks this question, in response we as parents instinctively ask ourselves our...

Regardless of a student’s year level, the period between October and Christmas is a critical one. Not only can it set you up well as an athlete and a student for the coming year, it can also create an edge for prospective student-athletes in the...

Did you know that it’s possible to be halfway through your degree in the US without knowing what your degree is? Sounds crazy, right? Let’s explore how this is possible, along with other little – known facts about the US university system. Fact #1 –...

There are plenty of questions that student-athletes will ask themselves when choosing the most suitable USA University to attend. You could probably think of the obvious ones: Will I like the climate? Am I good enough? Will I improve in my sport? How much will...

Young golfers all over the world find themselves inspired and dreaming of one day taking the drive down Magnolia Lane to tee it up against the best players in the world in pursuit of the prized green jacket. An important consideration for golfers aspiring to...

College recruiting is a marathon process, spanning a number of months and, in some cases, years. It is therefore essential that a recruit is able to sustain the interest of a college coach over a long period of time. The most successful recruits who secure...

By Chris Bates The word ‘junior’ conjures up different ideas for different people. Some may see the word and assume that by being junior, this may mean inferior; some may view something junior as being lesser, or in some cases they may link the word...

Written by Ellen Chambers My US college experience was nothing short of life-changing and if given the opportunity, I’d re-live it ten times over. Looking back, I can offer the following reflections on what I gained from my experience as a student-athlete on the golf...

At Study & Play USA we work with hundreds of students to assist them have the journey of a lifetime combining their sport and studies in the USA. We work together as a family to make sure the experience as amazing as it can be....

This is a question you might be asking yourself as you start to look to the future, and what an exciting question it is! Yet, exciting as it is, it can also be a little daunting. You start to doubt leaving home? Or if you...

Let’s face it, sometimes keeping all your grades up can be a challenge. From training, to attending class, to meeting friends, to grocery shopping – we are very busy people! Often, we find that school work can be pushed aside for many other activities. However,...

When our students make the trip over to America to begin their adventure of a life time, some of the funniest things we hear revolve around food! Let’s face it the Americans use some words which really aren’t in our vocabulary, for example, ‘erbs….cilantro…tootsie rolls?...

So, the time has come! You’re all set to head off to the US and you’re excited about what lies ahead. New friends, new adventures and a brand-new culture await you, but first, you must pack that suitcase! We can all be guilty of over...

Jonathan Condon Uni: UPennStart Date: August 2018Sport: Rowing What are you most looking forward to about going to College? I’m most looking forward to embracing the American culture and lifestyle. One of the most important things to me with studying abroad, is to live in...

Everyone loves America! With its amazing history, culture and people it’s not hard to see why the United States is one of the most visited places in the world. From the bright lights of New York to the picturesque mountains of Colorado…there really is something...

Isabelle Robinson Uni: Wayne StateStart Date: August 2018Sport: Rugby What are you most looking forward to about going to College? I am most looking forward to meeting my room mates, making new friends and meeting the girls in the rugby team. I am also looking...

We love what we do, and we love who we work with – but many do ask, why should we choose Study and Play USA?Read on to find out why US college coaches and families across the globe recommend us to look after your US...

Have you been offered a US college scholarship or would you like to apply for one, but are not sure what course to take? The US college scholarship program is a great pathway to further academic studies and careers. Knowing what future career you want...

Are you one of many young Australian athletes who wants to continue to develop in the sport that has been a big part of your life for many years? Do you feel you need to choose between study and your sporting dreams? Are you a...

We chat to Micheal Zhang, who’s dream is to train and study in the US! We get some great advice on how he balances sport and study as well as some time management tips that keep him on top of his game.  As a student...

Are you one of many young Australian tennis players who wants to pursue a tennis career, but feel you need to choose between study and tennis? Imagine returning from the USA aged 21 with a universally recognised degree behind you, having saved money over the...

Every year, thousands of young women take their skills onto the softball diamond and turn them into a US college scholarship. And the good news is that US coaches like to recruit out of Australia given our reputation as a strong performing softball nation, our excellent...

by Chris Bates, Founder of UTR Events Australia and Study & Play USA Mark down the 20th January 2019 as perhaps what could prove to be a landmark day for the way tennis is played in Australia. And I am not simply referring to Ashleigh...

In recent times there has been great debate in North America around the college sports system and the ‘exploitation’ of student athletes to raise revenue for the universities. In Australia, there is no such thing as a free university education via an athletic scholarship. Meaning,...

Every year, more and more Australian athletes are attempting to play college sports in the United States. There are hundreds of US athletic scholarships available to Australian student athletes every year, but actually being offered one of these scholarships can be a long and difficult...

“No other country in the world offers the facilities, opportunities, and support that the US college sport system provides.” – Hugh Clarke, Pepperdine University. It’s true. If you want to train like a professional athlete in your chosen field AND obtain a degree whilst living...

Mar 1, 2018 – Denver, CO: The Rugger’s Edge and Study & Play USA are proud to continue their partnership for 2018. “As the popularity of studying and playing rugby in the U.S. continues to grow, working with a company like Study and Play USA was...

You’ve heard of the Ivy League Universities, right? As a refresher, The Ivy League is a group of eight historic, distinguished colleges and universities in the East of the USA, known for their ivy-covered brick buildings. The members of the Ivy League are Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Harvard, Princeton, and...

The final whistle blows and just like that, USA Rugby ticks another box along the way to being considered a ‘rugby nation’- a legitimate global force in the game they play in heaven. This month’s World Rugby 7s’ Championships had the USA written all over...