The journey to the Olympic Games is a dream for many athletes, and US colleges are increasingly recognised as a premier pathway to achieving this pinnacle of athletic success. With a rich history of producing Olympic champions, the US collegiate system offers unparalleled benefits that...
The inaugural event will see over 4000 participants and spectators converge on the Gold Coast July 27-August 3, 2024, to compete across six sports: AFL, basketball, hockey, netball, softball and swimming. Looking to create more opportunities for students to take part in competitive sport, the School...
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 especially compounded by not securing a position within the team’s starting line-up....
Adopted in 2021, NIL has become the latest NCAA policy that is changing the game for college student-athletes. Not to be confused with the acronym NLI – the contract signed between a student-athlete and their college – NIL refers to a new policy that enables...
You have been chatting with coaches and the topic of scholarship comes up… now what? How can you best maximise your scholarship opportunities? Depending on the division, you may have already discussed athletic scholarship and academic scholarship with the coach. However, there are other less...
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 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...
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...
Where do I start? Well, perhaps I should start by sharing that, such was the positive impact of my experience that, on my final plane trip back to Australia after graduation, I made a decision that one day I was going to help other families...
Some student-athletes start planning as early as Year 8 but do not start the official application process until the commencement of year 11 (recommended)....
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