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 Syst...
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 tr...
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.” Hav...
Study & Play USA is delighted to announce an exciting partnership with global recruitment company Robert Walters Group. The partnership is designed to provide support to ‘in college’ student-a...
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 Da...
In this episode, Study & Play USA Director Chris Bates gains invaluable insights and pearls of wisdom from Kuol Jongoor, a highly impressive young man about to set out on his US college basketball...
US College coaches wear many hats. Most importantly, they assume the role of coach, mentor, recruiter, and manager. However, what they are not is a replacement for your primary/technical coach at home...
In The Huddle Podcast | SEASON 3 | EPISODE 6 In this episode, Study and Play Director Chris is joined by Australian born UCLA Rugby Coach Harry Bennett. They discuss the power of rugby as a connector...
Transitioning to a new country and a new athletic environment is challenging for any student-athlete. Homesickness is common in the first semester while trying to adjust to a new normal. This can be e...
One of the biggest myths regarding the US college pathway is that it’s only for student-athletes who do not want to play their sport professionally. Despite often being the advice to Australia’s t...
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 own set...
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 – Mapping the...
As our 2021 recruits make the 15,000km journey to what will become their new home for the next four years, we feel it is timely to share some advice around how to best settle into your new surroundings once you arrive in the US. In...
By Chris BatesAmongst the doom and gloom of 2020, some of us were presented with an amazing opportunity for reflection out of a situation which forced us all to gain a new perspective. Many friends of Study & Play USA reported spending so much more...
By all indications, student-athletes are among the most prepared for life after college. Armed with a strong sense of independence, problem-solving skills, and a global network of personal and professional connections, they are very well-equipped to excel in the ‘real-world’ after graduation. These hallmarks of...
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 my...
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...
It’s a subject or scenario all athletes and parents of athletes would rather avoid. But it’s also one of the most common questions asked of our team at Study & Play USA.What if I get injured when on scholarship in the USA?Let’s unpack this undesirable...
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...
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