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
Study Sports Management at University in the States
If you are passionate about sports and looking for a career in the sports industry, our upcoming webinar gives you a unique insight into studying Sports Management in the States. Hosted by FirstPoint’s Laura Lewis who’ll be putting the questions to John Head, VP for Enrolment Management & Student Experience at LaGrange College, we’ll be discussing degree pathways, internships with major sports teams, future career opportunities and life as an international student in the field of sports management. John will also pass on his advice around enrolment and the student experience at LaGrange, with the chance to ask your questions throughout the session.
All You Need to Know About NIL (Name, Image, Likeness)
The landscape of college sport has been transformed since legislation came into force four years ago allowing student-athletes to earn income from their name, images and likeness (NIL) rights. Our guest speaker is Kristi Dosh, Kristi Dosh a former practicing attorney who is now a sports business contributor for Forbes and the founder of Business of College Sports®. She has written on the business of college sports for more than a decade for outlets such as ESPN, The Washington Post, and Sports Business Journal. She is the author of two books on the business of college sports: Saturday Millionaires: How Winning Football Builds Winning Colleges and The Athlete's NIL Playbook. Currently, Kristi teaches courses at the University of Florida on NIL in the Sport Management and Public Relations departments. She has hosted two NIL podcasts: Game Face from Linktree and The Players' Platform with former Duke track and field athlete Emily Cole. Our interview with Kristi will delve into the details of NIL and the types of opportunities available for current and future student-athletes. We’ll discuss social media marketing, personal brand, merchandise, personal appearances and more, as well as agents, collectives and third-party platforms. The webinar will look at examples of successful NIL athletes, and how to successfully navigate this growing market, now worth an estimated $1.67 billion.
Study Digital Simulation and Gaming & Play Competitive E-Sports
In partnership with Shawnee State University in Ohio, we are inviting aspiring gamers to join us for an insightful webinar on the opportunity to become an E-Sports student-athlete in the US. Hosted by FirstPoint’s College Placement Consultant Murray Fraser, we’ll be joined by various guest speakers from Shawnee State, including Coach Assistant for E-Sports, Wirty Penix and Department Chair and Associate Professor for Game Engineering Technologies), Mr. Jason Witherell. We’ll cover studying Digital Simulation and Gaming from an academic perspective and discuss how you can forge a collegiate career in competitive E-Sports, one of the fastest growing college sports in the US. Shawnee State is nationally ranked #15 Top Game Design Programs by Princeton Review.
The Common App Explained: A Training Session for School Staff
Join us for ‘The Common App Explained: A Training Session for School Staff,’ an exclusive webinar for educators where we’ll be joined by guest speaker, Meredith Lombardi, Director for Education and Training at Common App. This informative session will provide school staff with a comprehensive overview of the Common Application process, offering valuable insights and best practices to support those students pursuing the US university route more effectively.
Strength and Conditioning for Student Athletes
Our guest speaker is David Lasini, who was Team GB HQ Performance Scientist/S&C Coach at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and Team GB Acting Lead for Performance Science across the 3 Team GB performance sites for the Paris 2024 Olympics. He is currently Head of Strength and Conditioning at Sport Northern Ireland Sports Institute, with 30 years of expertise in elite athletic performance. Managing a team of coaches, he currently supports athletes across a vast range of Olympic, Paralympic, and Commonwealth sports with a career spanning other roles at prestigious institutions including Saracens Rugby and the Australian National Hockey teams. The webinar will cover: • Why S&C Matters – Performance gains, injury prevention, and long-term health benefits • Maximizing the Teenage Window of Opportunity – How growth and maturation impact training • Integrating Strength Training – Key principles, recovery strategies, and best practices • Preparing for US Collegiate Sport – Building resilience for high-intensity training weeks, improving movement competency, and gym awareness • Practical advice for young athletes and their parents the transition to college-level competition Followed by a live Q&A with David, hosted by our Director of Olympic Sports, Laura Lewis.
The Common App Explained: Everything You Need to Know
Are you gearing up for your US scholarship journey? Join us for an insightful webinar where we break down the mysteries of the Common App and guide you through every step of the application process. The webinar will help you better understand the Common App, with a comprehensive overview of the application and how it streamlines the college admission process, give you tips on how to make your application stand out from the crowd, and deliver advice on how to effectively navigate scholarship opportunities within the Common App. There will also be the chance to put questions to our industry expert, Jameia Tennie, Director of Student Engagement at Common App.
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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
