Webinars & Workshops
Join us online to hear from industry experts who will help inform you more about US sports scholarships, life as a student-athlete and a coach’s perspective on recruitment.
We bring in guest speakers on a regular basis who will provide their own insight and experience on key topics, to help you on your student-athlete journey and help you better prepare for the sports scholarship process. From current and former athletes, to leading coaches, to members of our team, look out for our forthcoming webinars which will inspire and excite you …
Upcoming Webinars
Ivy League Recruitment Insights with Cornell University
Our latest webinar will discuss what it takes to be recruited by an Ivy League university, from both an academic and sporting perspective, featuring our guest speaker Silviu Tanasoiu, highly respected Head Coach of Men’s Tennis at Cornell University. The webinar is for prospective student-athletes across all sports, and will focus on themes including the value of an Ivy League education, the sporting experience of being an Ivy League student-athlete, campus life and facilities at Cornell University, what does it take to get in and what type of academic standards need to be maintained, the process of ‘supported’ admission for athletes and recruitment timelines Silviu is the most successful coach in the program’s history leading the ‘Big Red’ to its first ever NCAA Tournament victory and a former Ivy League Coach of the Year.
Meet the College Placement Team
We guide you through the role of our College Placement Managers and explain what goes into helping our players find the right fit. Join Bernie White and Peter Grant as we explore the college placement process, players’ requirements, guidance on improving your recruitment chances, preparing for events and insight into their feedback from college coaches.
The Transition to College Soccer
Join our panel of a college coach and recent college soccer graduate as we discuss the transition from academy or club player into a college soccer program. Hear from our experiences experts on what it takes to prepare for life as a student-athlete, both athletically and academically, and gain valuable advice on building towards that all-important stage of your journey.
Don't Dismiss DIII
Hear from a DIII coach and athlete about life in a DIII program and the benefits of playing and studying at a DIII school. We’ll discuss some of the fantastic DIII programs we work with, highlight some of the differences and plus points, talk through the requirements, and what life is like balancing playing and studying at some of the more academic colleges.
Analysing Performance Data
We’ll be in conversation with a Performance Data expert from a leading DI soccer program to talk about what recruiters are looking for when analysing candidate data, and what you can do to improve your recruitment chances through building a data profile. We’ll also discuss the role of performance data on a soccer program, and it’s growing importance to coaches and players.
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Meet some of our expert speakers
Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from our guest speakers who have studied or worked at some of the best universities in the country, from leading college coaches to successful student-athletes and inspirational sportsmen and women.
Grace Rapp
University of Miami Women’s Soccer Player
An England U19 midfielder, Grace enjoyed four successful season at Miami, playing more than 70 games for the Canes as a mainstay in the lineup. Since graduating from, she has played professionally and now stars for South Melbourne FC in Australia.
Jeff Cook
Penn State University Men’s Soccer Head Coach
With more than 25 years of collegiate and professional coaching success, Jeff has been head coach at NCAA DI Penn State Men’s Soccer since 2018, and as a collegiate head coach has led his teams to 11 NCAA tournaments and six conference championship titles.
Sam Warburton
Two-time British Lions Rugby Captain
One of the foremost rugby players of his generation, Welsh international Sam became only the second player to captain the British & Irish Lions on two tours in 2013 and 2017, and played for Wales 74 times. Now heading up the SW7 Academy strength and condition app, Sam discussed mindset and leadership in helping athletes prepare for life at college in the States.
Rory Corr
Assistant Coach UCLA Men’s Rugby
Northern Irishman Rory has played and coached at the prestigious UCLA and discusses his journey from Ballymena to California as an aspiring young rugby player, providing his insights and advice for those looking to take the step into collegiate rugby.
Lauren Roy
Track & Field Student Athlete University of Texas Antonio
University of Texas San Antonio freshman sprinter Lauren Roy joined our Associate Director of Olympic Sports Laura Kerr to discuss 'Life in the Fast Lane' as a track and field scholar. The Irish runner talks about moving from a small town in Northern Ireland to a big university in Texas.
Russel Knox
PGA Tour Golfer and Jacksonville University Alum
Now a three-time winner on the European Tour and PGA Tour, Russell went from aspiring Scottish amateur golfer to collegiate golf star, before going onto become one of Scotland’s most successful tour professionals in the States.
