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
Collegiate rugby in the USA
Join us for an insight into life as a college rugby player as we welcome one of the foremost coaches in the States, Craig Wlson, the Director of Rugby at Yale University. Originally from Scotland, Craig has been in the role at Yale since 2019, having been assistant coach from 2015, bringing a strong rugby background from his time coaching in England and Hong Kong. He is also known as ‘The Contact Coach’ and a leading rugby analyst, now with 60,000 Instagram followers, reviewing collegiate, club and test match rugby. Yale is one of the most prestigious universities in the world, and a member of the Ivy League conference. It has an incredible academic reputation, and Craig will discuss the opportunities to study at Yale, while being recruited as a rugby player to their program, bringing his wealth of experience and knowledge to the webinar.
In Conversation with a Collegiate Swimming Hall of Famer and DI Coach
If you’re a talented young swimmer with aspirations to compete and study at a high level in the States, we have a fantastic guest speaker lined up for up one of our forthcoming webinars. Dave Rollins is a Hall of Fame swimmer at the University of Arizona, and now Head Coach at NCAA DI Florida Gulf Coast University, where he had guided the program to two Conference Championships in his first two years. Bringing a wealth of experience and pedigree to the role, he’d been assistant head coach at Ohio State University, one of the leading swim programs in the country, and is one of the most respected swim coaches in the States. The webinar will cover a range of topics, discussing life as a collegiate swimmer, insights into NCAA DI recruitment, competition and athlete development, the NCAA as a platform to develop Olympic swimmers and divers, the transition from elite swimmer to Head Coach and a look back at Dave’s own impressive collegiate swimming career.
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.
Playing Rugby and Studying at Stanford University
Stanford University is one of the world’s most recognized academic institutions, ranked No.1 in the United States and No. 2 globally. We are delighted to be joined by Stanford’s Director of Rugby and Head Coach Richard Ashfield, who will be our special guest on an upcoming webinar to discuss playing and studying at one of the best universities in the world. Richard, who also served as Interim Head Coach of the USA Women’s Rugby National Team, is now in his eighth season at Stanford and has guided the men’s program to two USA Rugby College 7s National Championships, and a Pac 12 top 4 appearance in 2022. He has also been integral to the continued success of Stanford Women’s Rugby as a national contender in USA Rugby Women’s Division 1, the USA Rugby College Fifteens Final Four and a playoff appearance in each of his years at Stanford.
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.
Webinar Clips
Catch up on all the webinars you may have missed. Listen to our expert speakers discuss topics and colleges to help you gain a scholarship
