Study & Play USA

In The Huddle

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The world of US college sport is both expansive and exciting, and international student-athletes are signing up in their droves for their shot at a scholarship opportunity. In The Huddle is the creation of Study & Play USA, widely regarded as the GO TO experts in facilitating the best possible outcomes for all stakeholders in this industry: US college coaches and recruiters, local high schools, families of student-athletes and most importantly the student-athletes themselves. So as you jog on the treadmill, drive to work, school or training, tune in to hear from industry leading experts, US...

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EP#17: US College Divisions Explained 26.08.2020 28:54

Ellen, Chris and Alexia sit down to dispel myths about the various divisions of competition in the US, sharing some of their own experiences as athletes within these divisions

EP#16: Kerry Galhos: From East Timor to College and back 19.08.2020 48:09

EP#15: Two Nudgee High School Classmates, Two Different Sports, Two Different Colleges: Hugh Johnston and Seth Macute’s Unique College Perspectives 12.08.2020 29:17

Chris sits down with some Old Boys from his high school who have recently taken the college pathway, Hugh Johnston and Seth Macute.

EP#14: Baseball perspective: Athlete Luisa Gauci on Changing the Sport for Women and Girls 05.08.2020 32:39

Maria Hopes interviews Student-athlete Luisa Gauci, who continues to break barriers in the sport of baseball!

EP#13: The Pressures of Year 12 03.08.2020 15:14

Addressing differences in the US & Australian tertiary systems eases pressure for Australian Year 12 students

EP#12: Reflections of a Successful Career with Coach James Wadley – Retired NCAA Division 1 Tennis Coach of 40 years 29.07.2020 45:02

Coach Wadley amassed over 600 wins at Division 1 level. Never short of an opinion on the state of the game, he sits down to reminisce with one of his former players, Study & Play USA's very own Chris Bates

EP#11: The USA College Rugby Experience from the Sunshine Coast to Arkansas State: Patrick Meagher 22.07.2020 28:50

EP#10: A Full Scholarship: Rowing for University of Miami with Geelong College School Captain Mimmi Balaam 15.07.2020 48:46

Mimmi Balaam, former school captain of The Geelong College, is now rowing and studying for the University of Miami in Florida on a full scholarship.

EP#9: Koby Jansen – NCAA D1 Tennis Graduate on how the US College pathway gave him more than just tennis 08.07.2020 28:18

EP#8: The Eligibility Minefield : US College Eligibility and why it matters with Informed Athlete founder Rick Allen 30.06.2020 39:27

Alexia Bates chats with US College eligibility expert, Rick Allen.

EP#7: Perfect SAT score…twice: Michael Zhang on SATs and life at Harvard University 23.06.2020 30:03

In this episode, we talk to Micheal Zhang - Harvard Freshman 2020 & Recipient of Perfect SAT Score 1600!

EP#6: Two Sons in College – Family perspective with the Jaede family and why both boys went to College in the US 17.06.2020 33:11

Chris Bates chats to Ruby and Bill Jaede about the college pathway and learn what it was like from a parents perspective to send two children to a US college.

EP#5: Coachability and Resilience with Professional Athlete and Coach James Hopes and former Talent Coordinator Maria Hopes 11.06.2020 52:11

In this episode, Chris sits down with former Australian cricketer and current Big bash and Indian Premier League coach James Hopes, along with his wife, our very own Maria Hopes to discuss two key topics that are crucial to a successful US college career: coachability and resilience. James also shares his thoughts on the US college opportunity and Maria provides her insight as an experienced membe...

EP#4: US College Rugby Player Izzy Robinson on winning the NCAA National Championship 05.06.2020 18:45

In this episode, Study & Play USA Talent Coordinator Maria Hopes chats with Student-Athlete Izzy Robinson. Take a listen!

EP#3: US College Rugby Pathway Perspective - Latter Family 02.06.2020 49:40

Chris Bates chats to Jake and Carolyn Latter about the college pathway and learn what it was like from a parents perspective to send your child to a US college.

EP#2: College Sports Psychology with Dr Anthony Ross 18.05.2020 28:54

Anthony is a registered Psychologist and works across athlete developmental to elite sport, as well as in corporate environments, to develop human well-being and performance. Previously Anthony played tennis professionally as a doubles player competing at tournaments including Wimbledon.

EP#1 Getting to Know Our Directors Chris and Alexia Bates 12.05.2020 23:54

In this episode, our very first episode, we will be interviewing the founders of Study & Play USA, Chris and Alexia Bates. Over the course of the interview, we will get to know them and find out why they started and what Study & play USA is all about. Find out more at studyandplayusa.com.au