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SUCCESS STORIES
SUCCESS STORIES
THE NATION’S LEADING COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE ATHLETIC RECRUITING COMPANY “WE HELP ATHLETES GET RECRUITED”
Inside Success Stories [Page 2] By The Numbers [Page 3] Where are They Now? [Page 10] Commitment Profiles [Page 57] Testimonials
SaW College Recruiting Advisors STUDENTathleteWorld’s Louis Birch, pictured above with a few of his clients at a ‘signing day’ ceremony, is one of the most successful and well known College Athletic Recruiting Advisors in the Nation. He leads a SaW Team of Recruiting Advisors that strive to make every client a SUCCESS STORY.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to meet with you. This book helps show you our successes since we started serving clients in 2009 and what you might expect from working with us. We look forward to YOU becoming our next success story!
SUCCESS STORIES | Issue 2013 2
STUDENTathlete Matriculation History
NCAA D1 -‐ 36%
NCAA D2 -‐ 19%
NCAA D3 -‐ 19%
NAIA/OTHER -‐ 11%
NJCAA/OTHER -‐ 15%
Number of Athletes Assisted 1,007
Total States Represented (Clients/Colleges) 42/46
Total Sports Represented 19
Average College Coach Contacts per Athlete 53
Average Number of Financial Offers per Athlete 9
Average Number of Campus Visits per Athlete 6
Average Reported “Bottom Line” Price $6,427
Average Reported First Year Scholarship Award $18,665
Average Reported 4-‐Year Total Savings $74,660
By the Numbers STUDENTathleteWorld Client Placement and College Matriculation Data and History
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NCAA Division I Schools Abilene Christian University (TX) Alcorn State University (MS) Air Force Academy (CO) Arizona State University (AZ) Army (NY) Appalachian State University (NC) Baylor University (TX) Binghamton University (NY) Bryant University (RI) Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (CA) Campbell University (NC) Clemson University (SC) Coastal Carolina University (SC) College of the Holy Cross (MA) Creighton University (NE) Dallas Baptist University (TX) Dartmouth College (NH) Delaware State University (DE) DePaul University (IL) Duquesne University (PA) East Carolina University (NC) Eastern Illinois University (IL) Elon University (NC) Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ) Florida Gulf Coast University (FL) Fresno State University (CA) Gardner-‐Webb University (NC) Georgetown University (DC) George Washington University (DC) Georgia Tech (GA) Grand Canyon University (AZ) High Point University (NC) Houston Baptist University (TX) Howard University (DC) Indiana University (IN) Indiana Univ. Purdue Univ.-‐ Fort Wayne (IN) Iowa State University (IA) Jacksonville University (FL) James Madison University (VA)
Lamar University (TX) Liberty University (VA) Louisiana State University (LA) Loyola Marymount University (CA) Marist College (NY) Mercer University (GA) Miami University (OH) Middle Tennessee State University (TN) Navy (MD) New Mexico State University (NM) Niagara University (NY) Nicholls State University (LA) North Carolina A&T State University (NC) North Carolina State University (NC) Northwestern State University (LA) Ohio State University (OH) Old Dominion University (VA) Oregon State University (OR) Pepperdine University (CA) Presbyterian College (SC) Purdue University (IN) Radford University (VA) Rice University (TX) Rutgers University (NJ) Sacramento State University (CA) Saint Mary’s College (CA) Saint Peter’s University (NJ) Samford University (AL) Sam Houston State University (TX) San Diego State University (CA) San Francisco State University (CA) San Jose State University (CA) Southern Illinois University (IL) Stephen F. Austin State University (TX) Tennessee State University (TN) Texas State University (TX) Texas Tech University (TX) The Citadel (SC) University of Alabama-‐ Birmingham (AL) University of Arizona (AZ)
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University of California-‐ Berkeley (CA) University of California-‐ Davis (CA) University of California-‐ Riverside (CA) University of California-‐ Santa Barbara (CA) University of Central Florida (FL) University of Colorado (CO) University of Connecticut (CT) University of Dayton (OH) University of Detroit (MI) University of Evansville (IN) University of Florida (FL) University of Georgia (GA) University of Houston (TX) University of Idaho (ID) University of Illinois (IL) University of Louisiana-‐ Lafayette (LA) University of Maine (ME) University of Maryland Eastern Shore (MD) University of Michigan (MI) University of Minnesota (MN) University of Missouri (MO) University of Nebraska (NE) University of Nevada (NV) University of New Hampshire (NH) University of New Mexico (NM) University of New Orleans (LA) University of Northern Colorado (CO) University of North Carolina (NC) University of North Carolina-‐ Asheville (NC) University of North Carolina-‐ Charlotte (NC) University of North Carolina-‐ Greensboro (NC) University of North Carolina-‐ Wilmington (NC) University of Oregon (OR) University of Pennsylvania (PA) University of San Diego (CA) University of San Francisco (CA) University of South Carolina (SC) University of South Dakota (SD) University of Tennessee-‐ Martin (TN) University of Texas-‐ Arlington (TX) University of Texas-‐ San Antonio (TW)
University of the Incarnate Word (TX) University of the Pacific (CA) University of Utah (UT) University of West Virginia (WV) Virginia Military Institute (VA) Virginia Tech (VA) Western Carolina University (NC) Wichita State University (KS) William and Mary College (VA) Winthrop University (SC) Wagner College (NY) Wofford College (SC)
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NCAA Division II Schools
Alderson Broaddus University (WV) Assumption College (MA) Barton College (NC) Belmont Abbey College (NC) Bentley University (MA) Bloomfield College (NJ) Brevard College (NC) Cal Poly Pomona (CA) Cal State Dominguez Hills (CA) Caldwell College (NJ) Catawba College (NC) Chadron State College (NE) Chowan University (NC) Colorado Mesa University (CO) Colorado State University Pueblo (CO) Concord University (WV) Dallas Baptist University (TX) Dixie State College (UT) Eastern New Mexico University (NM) Elizabeth City State University (NC) Emporia State University (KS) Fairmont State University (WV) Felician College (NJ) Gannon University (PA) Grand Valley State University (MI) Holy Names University (CA) Lees-‐McRae College (NC) Lenoir-‐Rhyne University (NC) Lewis University (IL) Limestone College (SC) Mars Hill University (NC) Marywood University (PA) Metro State University (CO) Midwestern State University (TX) Molloy College (NY) Montana State University Billings (MT) Newberry College (SC) Ohio Dominican University (OH)
Ohio Valley University (WV) Ouachita Baptist University (OK) Palm Beach Atlantic University (FL) Pfeiffer University (NC) Point Loma Nazarene University (CA) Queens University (NC) Saginaw Valley State University (MI) Saint Joseph College (IN) Sonoma State University (CA) Southern Arkansas University (AR) Southwest Baptist University (MO) St. Edwards University (TX) St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY) University of North Carolina-‐ Pembroke (NC) University of Southern Indiana (IN) University of Sioux Falls (SD) University of Texas-‐ Permian Basin (TX) University of the Sciences (PA) University of West Georgia (GA) Wayne State College (NE) West Virginia Wesleyan College (WV) Wheeling Jesuit (WV) William Jewell College (MO) Wingate University (NC) Winston-‐Salem State University (NC)
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NCAA Division III Schools
Alfred University (NY) Allegheny College (PA) Amherst College (MA) Anderson University (IN) Aurora University (IL) Averett University (SC) Bates College (ME) Benedictine University (IL) Bethel University (MN) Birmingham-‐Southern College (AL) Bluffton University (OH) Bowdoin College (ME) Bridgewater College (VA) Cabrini College (PA) California Lutheran University (CA) Capital University (OH) Centenary College (LA) Chapman University (CA) Christopher Newport University (VA) Clairemont-‐Mudd-‐Scripps Colleges (CA) Clark University (MA) Concordia University Chicago (IL) Delaware Valley College (PA) Denison University (IN) Depauw University (IN) Dominican University (IL) Drew University (NJ) Earlham College (IN) Emory and Henry College (VA) Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ) Ferrum College (VA) Franklin College (IN) George Fox University (OR) Guilford College (NC) Greensboro College (NC) Gwynedd-‐Mercy College (PA) Hamline University (MN) Hampden-‐Sydney College (VA)
Hardin-‐Simmons University (TX) Hendrix College (AR) Hilbert College (NY) Hiram College (OH) Humboldt State University (CA) Hunter College (NY) Lake Forest College (IL) Lasell College (MA) Lesley University (MA) Lewis & Clark College (OR) Luther College (IA) Macalester College (MN) Manchester University (IN) Manhattanville College (NY) Marietta College (OH) Marymount University (VA) Maryville College (TN) Meredith College (NC) Methodist University (NC) Milwaukee School of Engineering (WI) Muskingum University (OH) New England College (NH) NC Wesleyan College (NC) Oglethorpe University (GA) Otterbein University (OH) Pacific University (OR) Roanoke College (VA) Salisbury University (MD) Southern Virginia University (VA) Stockton University (NJ) Swarthmore College (PA) Texas Lutheran University (TX) The College of New Jersey (NJ) Thomas More College (KY) Trinity College (CT) Trinity University (TX) Union College (NY) University of Mary Washington (VA) United States Coast Guard Academy (CT) United States Merchant Marine Academy (NY) University of La Verne (CA)
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University of Mount Union (OH) University of Puget Sound (WA) University of Redlands (CA) University of Texas at Tyler (TX) Vassar College (NY) Virginia Wesleyan College (VA) Wabash College (IN) Washington and Lee University (VA) Wheelock College (MA) Willamette University (OR) William Peace University (NC) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA)
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NAIA (Other 4 Year)
Allen Hancock College (CA) Allen University (SC) Arizona Christian University (AZ) Asbury University (KY) Benedictine College (KS) Bethel College (KS) Cal State San Marcos (CA) Campbellsville University (KY) Cape Breton University (CANADA) Cardinal Stritch University (WI) Concordia University (NE) Concordia University (OR) Cornerstone University (MI) Cumberland University (TN) Daemen College (NY) Dakota Wesleyan University (SD) Douglas College (CANADA) Goshen College (IN) Grace University (NE) Jamestown College (ND) Lewis-‐Clark State College (ID) Menlo College (CA) Milligan College (TN) Oklahoma Baptist University (OK) Point Park University (PA) Rocky Mountain College (MT) San Diego Christian College (CA) Soka University of America (CA) Southern Wesleyan University (SC) St. Ambrose University (IA) St. Andrews University (NC) The King’s College (NY) The Master's College (CA) Thomas University (GA) Tennessee Temple University (TN) Tennessee Wesleyan College (TN) Trinity International University (IL) Union College (KY)
University of the Southwest (NM) Wayland Baptist University (TX) Westminster College (UT) Westmont College (CA) William Jessup University (CA) Williams Baptist College (AR)
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NJCAA (Other 2 Year)
Antelope Valley College (CA) Blinn College (TX) Broome Community College (NY) Brunswick Community College (NC) Bunker Hill Community College (MA) Burlington County College (NJ) Butler Community College (KS) Cape Fear Community College (NC) Central Arizona College (AZ) Century College (MN) Chaffey College (CA) Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (OH) Clackamas Community College (OR) Clark College (WA) College of the Desert (CA) College of Southern Idaho (ID) Colorado Northwestern Community College (CO) Cuesta College (CA) Dakota College at Bottineau (ND) Davidson County Community College (NC) Ellsworth Community College (IA) El Paso Community College (TX) Folsom Lake College (CA) Garden City Community College (KS) Glendale College (CA) Golden West College (CA) Grossmont College (CA) Harford Community College (MD) Hudson Valley Community College (NY) Iowa Western Community College (IA) Johnston Community College (NC) Jones County Junior College (MS) Kaskaski Community College (IL) Lamar Community College (CO)
Lane Community College (OR) Lenoir Community College (NC) Lewis and Clark Community College (IL) Lincoln College (IL) Louisburg College (NC) Lower Columbia College (WA) Madison College (WI) Marion Military Institute (AL) McLennan Community College (TX) Mercer County Community College (NJ) Midland College (TX) Monterey Peninsula College (CA) New Mexico Junior College (NM) Northeastern Colorado JC (CO) Odessa College (TX) Otero Junior College (CO) Patrick Henry Community College (VA) Piedmont Community College (AZ) Pierce College (CA) Rend Lake College (IL) Saddleback College (CA) Salt Lake City Community College (UT) San Diego City College (CA) San Diego Mesa College (CA) San Jacinto College (TX) Santa Barbara City College (CA) Shelton State Community College (AL) Seward County Community College (KS) Southwestern College (CA) Southwestern Oregon Community College (OR) Tohono O'odham Community College (AZ) Treasure Valley Community College (OR) Umpqua Community College (OR) Vincennes University (IN) Wake Technical Community College (NC) Wallace State Community College (AL) Walla Walla Community College (WA)
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ATHLETE COMMITMENT PROFILES
Danielle Zahn – Women’s Lacrosse Capistrano Valley High School (California)
College/University committed to Chapman University Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $47,260 Academic scholarship dollars per year $20,000 Other scholarship dollars per year $25,829 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $1,431 4-‐year savings $183,316 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 31 Number of Colleges/Universities visited 12
“Tremendous thanks to STUDENTathleteWorld and Richie Schueler for all the guidance, expertise and assistance as we navigated through the recruitment process. Richie was extremely personable and helpful to our daughter and family by answering all our questions, providing direction, offering support, as well as taking the time to meet with our family, talk on the phone, and reply promptly to all communication. Thanks again for helping our daughter achieve her goal of playing lacrosse in college. We wish you the best!” -‐Kathy and Mark Zahn
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Alex Eliopulos – Baseball La Jolla High School (California)
College/University committed to Lewis-‐Clark State College Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $24,236 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $20,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $4,236 4-‐year savings $80,000 “And after learning what Louis could offer to promote Alex, I hired him. Within a few days he had Alex’s SaW profile up and running and e-‐mailed the profile to at least 50 coaches with a strong recommendation to take a look at Alex. Within a few hours of e-‐mailing the profile, Louis received several substantive responses. All but one coach was genuinely interested in Alex and one coach, Jeremiah Robbins of Lewis Clark State College (the #2 ranked NAIA team in the nation) in Idaho wrote three words to Louis: “I’ll take him.” After further e-‐mail correspondence, some additional video prepared by Louis after personally working Alex out, a couple of phone calls, and a campus visit, Alex received a substantial scholarship offer and signed a Letter of Intent to attend college and play baseball at Lewis-‐Clark State College! But not before Alex received a substantial scholarship offer from a Division 2 baseball program that he passed on. We are convinced that Louis Birch’s efforts, contacts and outstanding reputation with many, many baseball coaches are the reasons that Alex was given serious consideration by several coaches, received two substantial scholarship offers in less than three weeks time! Thank you Louis!” –Martin Eliopulos
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Isaac Narimatsu – Baseball Los Osos High School (California)
College/University committed to Milwaukee School of Engineering Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $46,000 Academic scholarship dollars per year $15,000 Other scholarship dollars per year $10,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $21,000 4-‐year savings $100,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 25 Number of Colleges/Universities visited 10
“Our representative Kennard Kapono was excellent! He walked us through the entire process with patience defining expectations, the process, what to expect, and was always there for assistance and support. He went out of his way to update videos. Contacting colleges, and always offered advice. Excellent experience!” –Martin Eliopulos
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Sean Dalton -‐ Baseball Madison High School (California)
College/University committed to Lewis-‐Clark State Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $25,588 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $22,807 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $2,781 4-‐year Savings $91,228
“STUDENTathleteWorld is the best. Thanks Louis Birch. I was basically going nowhere on my own. Once I contacted Louis and my parents agreed to sign up, I had an offer in 2 weeks, and just signed my National Letter of Intent. I am so stoked. Thanks again!” –Sean Dalton
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Andrew Shebloski -‐ Baseball
Madison High School (California) College/University committed to St. Mary’s College Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $53,500 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $35,000 Academic scholarship dollars per year $11,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $7,500 4-‐year Savings $184,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 10 Number of Colleges/Universities visited 4
“We cannot thank Lou Birch and SaW for all the help he gave us during the recruiting process. He was knowledgeable, honest and was our son's biggest advocate. He was very open and realistic about different colleges and where our son would fit in from an athletic and academic standpoint. Lou was a great advisor when it came to selecting a college that provided the best athletic and academic fit for our son and helped him be awarded a very large scholarship offer that was unbelievable.” -‐Shannon Shebloski
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Danny Robles -‐ Baseball
Otay Ranch High School (California) College/University committed to Midland College Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $10,000 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $10,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $0 2-‐year Savings $20,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 30+
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Tyler Paton -‐ Baseball
Serra High School (California) College/University committed to Colorado Mesa University Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $28,338 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $2,000 Academic scholarship dollars per year $3,000 Other scholarship dollars per year $7,294 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $16,044 4-‐year Savings $49,176 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 12 Number of Colleges/Universities visited 3
“Louis Birch helped me in every facet of accomplishing my dream to play baseball at the next level at the school of my choosing he gave me the confidence and helped me believe in myself as an athlete much thanks to STUDENTathleteWorld and especially Louis Birch.” -‐Tyler Paton
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Robbie Watson -‐ Baseball West Vancouver (Canada)
College/University committed to Lewis-‐Clark State Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $26,600 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $14,100 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $12,500 4-‐year Savings $56,400 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 20+ Number of Colleges/Universities visited 1 “SaW played a key role for our son over the past six months. We can’t say enough about our representative, Louis Birch, and the support he gave us. He believed in our son 100% and went above and beyond our expectations to introduce him to a wide variety of U.S. colleges. The exposure was far beyond anything we could have made happen by ourselves and Lou is obviously very well respected in the field. He also helped create a video which was pivotal in helping our son attract the attention of interested colleges. Lou was extremely professional and he was always quick to respond to any questions we had. We never had to wait more than a few hours for an email or phone response. He was also very flexible; it took our family a while to figure out what the best fit would be for a college experience (ie. 2 yr. vs. 4 yr., location) and Lou was very patient and supportive of us as we worked through this. He never gave up – he persevered and was encouraging and enthusiastic through the whole process. Even after our son committed to an excellent college, Lou continued to keep in touch with us. He is a genuine relationship builder. Thanks so much for all your support!” -‐Ian Watson
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Austin Douglas – Baseball Canon City High School (Colorado)
College/University committed to Ellsworth Community College Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $13,000 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $5,000 Academic scholarship dollars per year $3,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $5,000 4-‐year savings $96,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 15 Number of College/Universities visited 4
“Thank you, Louis, for representing me. I had the opportunity to hear from several schools who may not have heard of me thanks to STUDENTathleteWorld. The video that you did for me highlighted what I love to do!! Thank you!!” –Austin Douglas
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Cody Huson – Baseball Chapparal High School (Colorado)
College/University committed to Abilene Christian University Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $36,000 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $10,000 Academic scholarship dollars per year $14,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $12,000 4-‐year savings $96,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 15
“I thought the program as a whole was awesome. My representative, Louis Birch, did a great job of getting me opportunities with colleges that I never thought I would have. I got the chance to talk with many coaches that I would not have talked to without your help. I would definitely recommend this program to many other athletes.” –Cody Huson
SUCCESS STORIES | Issue 2013 20
Austen Kenney – Baseball Douglas County High School (Colorado)
College/University committed to Hamline University Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $45,000 Academic scholarship dollars per year $21,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $24,000 4-‐year savings $84,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 25+ Number of Colleges/Universities visited 5
“Lou Birch is the real deal. Without his efforts my son Austen doesn’t find Hamline University. Lou brought a number of schools to the table that our family had not even considered. Lou followed up with coach after coach and he kept us in loop every step of the way. Most importantly, Lou told us what we needed to know not what we wanted to hear. Lou was always prompt returning our calls and still is to this day. Lou brings a genuine excitement to the process because he loves what he does and it shows in his efforts. We publicly endorse Lou and STUDENTathleteWorld every chance we get and we would like to thank Lou for everything he has done and continues to do. Here’s to a lifelong friend.” -‐Bob, Amy, and Austen Kenney
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Brandon French – Baseball Douglas County High School (Colorado)
College/University committed to Bethel University Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $42,430 Academic and Other scholarship dollars per year $15,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $27,430 4-‐year savings $60,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 8+ Number of Colleges/Universities visited 4
“We wouldn’t have found Bethel had it not been for STUDENTathleteWorld. It’s a fantastic school with an excellent baseball program. Lou was instrumental in locating this school, contacting the coach and took the time to call him and have an in-‐depth conversation with him after we had expressed interest in pursuing the opportunity. This wouldn’t have happened without Lou.” -‐Brian French
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Zac Gasaway – Baseball Durango High School (Colorado)
College/University committed to University of San Francisco Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $50,000 Academic and Other scholarship dollars per year $30,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $20,000 4-‐year savings $120,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 15 Number of Colleges/Universities visited 6
“We worked closely with Lou through the process and found his work ethic and knowledge of the process invaluable and unparalleled by any similar organization. Without Lou my son would not have received the athletic opportunity, and more important the academic opportunity, that he now possesses. Thank you.” -‐Tony Gasaway
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Michael Baird – Baseball Legend High School (Colorado)
College/University committed to Southern Illinois University Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $35,000 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $17,500 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $17,500 4-‐year savings $70,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 30 Number of Colleges/Universities visited 9
“Our family is very thankful to have had the opportunity to receive the valuable information provided to us from STUDENTathleteWorld. Our representative Louis Birch was very knowledgeable, responsive, and pro-‐active in reaching out to potential schools and coaches on our son’s behalf. Louis was instrumental in facilitating the official college visit, as well as negotiating an offer that worked for both the University and our son. Thanks so much!!!” –Leslie Baird
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Kendra Jesik – Women’s Basketball Pueblo South High School (Colorado)
College/University committed to Metro State University Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $14,100 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $8,400 Academic scholarship dollars per year $5,700 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $0 4-‐year savings $56,400
“My parents and I had a great relationship with our rep. He always answered our questions and returned our calls in a timely manner. The information on your web site was extremely valuable. The information videos on the recruiting process were very helpful. It was fun to see how you put the video together and were able to highlight my skills. I would recommend STUDENTathleteWorld to anyone who is wants to play at the college level.” -‐Kendra Jesik
SUCCESS STORIES | Issue 2013 25
Brent Schwarz – Baseball Regis Jesuit High School (Colorado)
College/University committed to Rice University Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $50,000 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $25,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $25,000 4-‐year savings $100,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 50+ Number of Colleges/Universities visited 6
“Lou Birch is the man. Effective communicator, knows his stuff!” -‐Brent Schwarz
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Sarah Candeloro – Women’s Tennis Ceasar Rodney High School (Delaware)
College/University committed to Univ. of Tennessee-‐Martin Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $26,816 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $26,816 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $0 4-‐year savings $107,264 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 100+ Number of Colleges/Universities visited 8
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Adam Loewer – Baseball McEachern High School (Georgia)
College/University committed to Maryville College Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $41,029 Academic scholarship dollars per year $29,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $12,029 4-‐year savings $116,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 18 Number of Colleges/Universities visited 3
“Choosing the correct college is an art. So many things to learn and know it’s almost impossible. SaW answered a lot of the questions, and provided information quickly when needed. Their website offered information to help narrow decisions on schools so as not to take such a broad approach. We were not getting much attention before enrolling. After Adam’s profile went up on the website, literally within 45 minutes we had emails from 12 different schools. Then as time went forward, as they received requests from coaches, they forwarded those to us also in case we were interested. NO way could we have ever made contact to that many schools in the short period of time we did, without their help” -‐Jon Loewer
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Braxton Wolf – Men’s Track and Field Adams Central High School (Indiana)
College/University committed to Anderson University Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $34,000 Academic scholarship dollars per year $14,000 Other scholarship dollars per year $5,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $15,000 4-‐year savings $76,000
“SaW was a great experience to me. Getting my name out there to coaches at colleges and universities that I otherwise would have never thought of contacting helped me a lot. In the end, I chose a college that was close to home and fit my needs. Dustin Glant was a huge help, even directly got my info to the college I will be attending. If one of my friends was interested in playing at the next level, I would definitely introduce them to SaW” –Braxton Wolf
SUCCESS STORIES | Issue 2013 29
Seth Gohring – Baseball Mount Vernon High School (Indiana)
College/University committed to Dominican University Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $37,818 Academic scholarship dollars per year $10,500 Other scholarship dollars per year $3,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $24,318 4-‐year savings $54,000 Number of Colleges/Universities you were contacted by 25 Number of Colleges/Universities you visited 5
“STUDENTathleteWorld opened up numerous opportunities for me. The program gave me the confidence and resources I needed to effectively communicate and navigate through my entire selection process. I don’t feel I would be playing college baseball without the help from everyone at SaW. The program really works!” –Seth Gohring
SUCCESS STORIES | Issue 2013 30
Jackson Freed – Baseball Westfield High School (Indiana)
College/University committed to Franklin College Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $36,000 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $5,500 Academic scholarship dollars per year $7,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $23,500 4-‐year savings $50,000 Number of Colleges/Universities you were contacted by 8 Number of Colleges/Universities you visited 3
“Dustin Glant and SaW were outstanding in communicating and instruction. He was a true catalyst in receiving this opportunity at Franklin and playing for Coach Marshall.” -‐Jackson Freed
SUCCESS STORIES | Issue 2013 31
Mary Mowoe – Women’s Track and Field Tuscarora High School (Maryland)
College/University committed to Univ. of Maryland-‐ Eastern Shore Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $27,717 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $12,000 Other scholarship dollars per year $2,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $13,717 4-‐year savings $56,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 20 Number of Colleges/Universities visited 5
“SaW has helped me achieve my dreams of running for a division one school. Although the journey was quite lengthy and difficult especially with my unusual situation, SaW put in hard work and were dedicated to help me with my goal. I thank God for sending SaW to me. I especially want to thank my representative, Richie Schueler, for personally emailing colleges on my behalf and following up with them. He really did an outstanding job and I couldn’t have asked for better. He put in the extra effort to make sure your goals are reached. I highly recommend SaW to anyone who wants to do a sport in college.” –Mary Mowoe
SUCCESS STORIES | Issue 2013 32
Lucien Della Ferra – Baseball Colts Neck High School (New Jersey)
College/University committed to University of Maine Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $39,802 Academic scholarship dollars per year $8,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $31,802 4-‐year savings $32,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 21 Number of Colleges/Universities visited 5
“Your advice, direction, and connections were invaluable in getting me to a Division 1 school. I felt better prepared to speak to coaches and was able to filter through those colleges that were seriously interested and those that were not. Mr. Mazza and Mr. Langan were always on my side and I felt very at ease in dealing with them. They are great guys.” -‐Lucien Della Ferra
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Stephen Epstein – Baseball Marlboro High School (New Jersey)
College/University committed to Saint Peter’s University Athletic scholarship dollars per year 25%
“Our representative was instrumental in speaking to coaches and getting the coaches at St. Peter’s (and other schools) to see Stephen pitch. He even set up mini showcases for Stephen and other players during the off-‐season. Stephen didn’t want to go to school too far away from home and He kept to Stephen’s wishes about locations of schools. Stephen would not be committed to Saint Peter’s without SaW.” -‐Susan and Seth Epstein
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Cory Nusbaum – Baseball Matawan High School (New Jersey)
College/University committed to Drew University Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $61,000 Academic scholarship dollars per year $15,000 Other scholarship dollars per year $19,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $27,000 4-‐year savings $136,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 10 Number of Colleges/Universities visited 5
“STUDENTathleteWorld was very helpful in getting me recruited. Their experience with the process was helpful when I had questions about what to do next. SaW was very helpful in generating referrals and coach contacts.” –Cory Nusbaum
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Gaby Mora – Softball St. Pius X High School (New Mexico)
College/University committed to Thomas University Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $25,000 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $10,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $15,000 4-‐year savings $40,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 40 Number of Colleges/Universities visited 5
“We were blind coming into this just like so many other parents are but Louis Birch was amazing he said just sit back and enjoy the ride and the calls started coming. Any questions we had were just a phone call away you just don’t get that type of service anymore. SaW, the Mora Family can’t thank you enough for what you did for us. We will continue to sell your service here in Albuquerque because it works and my daughter is a proven fact that it does. God bless.” -‐Ana and James Mora
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Monee Barela – Softball St. Pius X High School (New Mexico)
College/University committed to Alfred University Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $35,940 Academic scholarship dollars per year $10,000 Other scholarship dollars per year $18,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $7,940 4-‐year savings $112,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 16 Number of Colleges/Universities visited 3
“What an experience! I would recommend SaW to everyone seeking to play their sport at the next level. My rep, Lou was great to work with. He explained the recruiting process and what to expect. He was always there to answer questions whenever I needed him. He was very thorough and a true professional. Within days of completing my profile, the contacts from coaches began. There is no way I could have personally reached out to all the Colleges and Universities Lou did. I truly believe without the help of Lou and everyone at SaW, I would not be going to college on a scholarship.” -‐Monee Barela
“I can't express to you how much Mo, her mom, and I appreciate all that you have done. We could not have done it without you. She would definitely not be in the position of going to Alfred University without all the hard, persistent and valuable work you did on her behalf.” -‐Joe Barela
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Nick Rogers – Men’s Swimming Maine Endwell High School (New York)
College/University committed to Niagra University Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $42,400 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $5,000 Academic scholarship dollars per year $14,000 Other scholarship dollars per year $8,050 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $15,350 4-‐year savings $108,200 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 25+ Number of Colleges/Universities visited 6
“My representative was Tony Zostant and we had a very good personal relationship. Everything he did was great and you guys are too. I never could have done any of that on my own. You coached me through my college decision and made it so much easier. Everything was perfect and I can't thank you enough for it.” –Nick Rogers
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Kieran Garvey – Women’s Lacrosse Athens Drive High School (North Carolina)
College/University committed to Gardner Webb University Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $34,620 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $5,000 Academic scholarship dollars per year $13,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $16,620 4-‐year Savings $72,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 50 Number of Colleges/Universities visited 7
“We appreciate everything SaW has done for us. Tim proved a valuable asset to start the recruiting process, and answer all questions we had that arose during the entire process. If you do not have anyone to advocate for you during the recruiting process, We would recommend SaW to help you along the way.” -‐Kevin and Lori Garvey
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Forrest Carrow – Football Kestrel Heights High School (North Carolina)
College/University committed to Macalester College Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $59,761 Academic and Other scholarship dollars per year $33,650 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $26,111 4-‐year Savings $134,600 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 15 Number of Colleges/Universities visited 8
“I’m very happy with my time with SaW. Without them I probably wouldn’t have ever heard about the school I am going to. I am grateful for their help and advice.” –Forrest Carrow
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Kyle Smith -‐ Baseball Grimsley High School (North Carolina)
College/University committed to Catawba College Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $35,000 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $12,000 Academic scholarship dollars per year $12,500 Other scholarship dollars per year $3,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $7,500 4-‐year Savings $110,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 100+ Number of Colleges/Universities visited 10
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Hunter Winstead -‐ Football Heritage High School (North Carolina)
College/University committed to Liberty University Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $32,000 Academic scholarship dollars per year $15,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $17,000 4-‐year Savings $68,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 27 Number of Colleges/Universities visited 15
“Negotiations with over 20 Universities, 8 solid offers, and eventually signing on Feb 6. That’s what Tim Ryerson and SaW provided our athlete with in just 4 months of using his services. Two years with the so-‐called leaders in recruiting got us a beautiful highlight film but NO FRUIT. The choice for my next son is already made. Just sayin’! Thank you for doing it right Tim!” -‐Bob Winstead
“Thank you Tim Ryerson and SaW! I had been recruited locally since the 9th grade, but hadn’t received any contractual offers. Once we partnered with SaW my senior year, I immediately received invitations for official visits and scholarship offers from around the United States. SaW introduced me to outstanding Universities that I wasn’t aware even existed. I was blessed to commit on the national signing day this year.” –Hunter Winstead
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Will Cunningham -‐ Baseball Home School (North Carolina)
College/University committed to Barton College Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $32,000 Academic scholarship dollars per year $20,000 Other scholarship dollars per year $10,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $2,000 4-‐year Savings $120,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 100+ Number of Colleges/Universities visited 5
“Tim was instrumental in guiding us through the recruiting process. He helped us discern between "real" interest and blanket emails and camp letters. He was invaluable in helping us realize our son could get recruited, get an almost full-‐ride at a D2 school, all on Academic scholarships! I recommend him highly, especially if you are a Homeschooler, or attend a private school with not much visibility.” –Will Cunningham Sr.
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Ian Tatum – Football Home School (North Carolina)
College/University committed to Gardner-‐Webb University Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $36,085 Academic scholarship dollars per year $12,249 Other scholarship dollars per year $8,880 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $21,129 4-‐year savings $84,516 Number of Colleges/Universities visits 8
“STUDENTathleteWorld gave me the opportunity to have a website where recruiting coaches could go and look at my films, stats, and academic accomplishments. Being a Senior already I didn’t get to utilize all the resources SaW offered but I am thankful for the opportunity to work with Tim Ryerson. When I needed another film put on quickly Tim had it on the site in just hours. The new website is great and I can see where it will be beneficial in the future to new members and recruiting coaches.” –Ian Tatum
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Austin Crawford – Men’s Track & Field / Cross Country
Hope Mills High School (North Carolina) College/University committed to Louisburg College Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $26,976 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $5,000 Academic scholarship dollars per year $8,000 Other scholarship dollars per year $8,200 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $0 2-‐year Savings $53,052 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 10+ Number of Colleges/Universities visited 5
“STUDENTathleteWorld definitely helped get my name out to colleges. I had numerous colleges calling and emailing me weekly asking if I was interested in visiting along with offers.” –Austin Crawford
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James Garst – Men’s Basketball Hough High School (North Carolina)
College/University committed to St. Andrews University Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $33,000 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $5,500 Academic scholarship dollars per year $6,500 Other scholarship dollars per year $6,800 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $14,200 4-‐year savings $75,200
“I think that without SaW I would not be signing a letter of intent to play college basketball” –James Garst
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Ross Strickland –Baseball Lakewood High School (North Carolina)
College/University committed to Roanoke College Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $48,500 Academic scholarship dollars per year $28,500 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $20,000 4-‐year savings $114,000 Number of Colleges/Universities visited 8
“Tim really helped us fully understand the overall picture of the recruiting process. He explained the different aspects of sports recruiting with clarity and accuracy. This knowledge helped us better understand how college recruiting really took place. Without his help, we would have not known the questions to ask the coaches or the admission officers.” –Mark Strickland
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Jillian Born – Women’s Volleyball Laney High School (North Carolina)
College/University committed to Lenoir-‐Rhyne University Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $43,000 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $1,500 Academic scholarship dollars per year $22,000 Other scholarship dollars per year $1,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $17,500 4-‐year savings $102,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 100+ (too many to count) Number of Colleges/Universities visited 10
“STUDENTathleteWorld did a great job representing me. Because I limited my choices to close to home, major in nursing and playing a libero in volleyball (which hardly ever gets scholarshipped), I didn’t have a whole lot of options. SaW worked hard in the beginning to get my video done and uploaded and my information was online very quickly. We emailed Tim with any questions that we had and he always got right back to us. We didn’t understand the recruiting process until we got involved with SaW. I don’t think I would have had the exposure needed to get the attention that I did. I was contacted by over 100 colleges that saw my profile on their website! Thank you STUDENTathleteWorld and Tim Ryerson!” -‐Jillian Born
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Erin Exline – Women’s Soccer Laney High School (North Carolina)
College/University committed to Southern Wesleyan Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $29,000 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $2,500 Academic scholarship dollars per year $9,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $17,500 4-‐year savings $46,000
“This program was great very easy to work with and they sent my name out everywhere. I am ending with going to a great school so this program was very effective for my sports career. Thank You for everything you did!” –Erin Exline
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Alex Hoots – Women’s Soccer RJ Reynolds High School (North Carolina)
College/University committed to Wofford College Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $45,000 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $5,000 Academic scholarship dollars per year $5,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $35,000 4-‐Year savings $40,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 100+ Number of Colleges/Universities visited 10-‐15
“I thought it was a great service especially for never going through the process before. You feel like a deer in the headlights and it so nice to be able to talk to someone that knows exactly how the process works. I think the way the e-‐mails are sent are great. I think anything to help narrow the search somehow is helpful as decision start getting closer especially. Of course, with anything I think the more student-‐athlete can build a rapport with universities and colleges the more helpful that will be to the student. I would encourage any family to get help with this process as early as 9th grade. This will give you the best benefit of the services SaW provides. Thanks!” -‐Carla Hoots
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Morgan Keene – Baseball Southern Alamance High School (North Carolina)
College/University committed to Guilford College Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $45,083 Academic scholarship dollars per year $18,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $27,083 4-‐year savings $72,000 Number of Colleges/Universities you were contacted by 175 Number of Colleges/Universities you visited 8
“Because of SaW my initial contact with Guilford College started. After the Guilford coaches saw my extremely professional video, I was able to contact and go on multiple visits to the college and receive academic money through the school. If it wasn’t for SaW, I would not be headed to the school of my dreams. Joining this program greatly influenced my baseball career and, because of this, I owe all the thanks to this stupendous organization.” -‐Morgan Keene
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Charles Jones – Men’s Soccer Terry Sanford High School (North Carolina)
College/University committed to Old Dominion University Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $24,480 Academic scholarship dollars per year $11,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $13,318 4-‐year savings $44,000 Number of Colleges/Universities you were contacted by 30+ Number of Colleges/Universities you visited 5
“The SaW staff was instrumental in me accomplishing such a once in a lifetime achievement” –Charles Jones
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Hayden Manuel – Baseball Wesleyan Christian Academy (North Carolina)
College/University committed to Presbyterian College Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $42,378 Athletic & Academic scholarship dollars per year $28,178 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $14,200 4-‐year savings $112,712 Number of Colleges/Universities you visited 9
“STUDENTathleteWorld is a great program. Our son was contacted by schools that we would have never thought to reach out to. We visited a few of those schools and really liked them. Our son received offers from 3 of them! Tim Ryerson worked closely with us and was a tremendous help in getting our son’s profile and video in the hands of the correct people. Within a month’s time our son had 7 offers to play baseball in Div. I, II, III and NAIA. I would recommend this program to anyone. Tim Ryerson knows what he is doing and how to help your athlete get recruited.” –Elisha Manuel
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Lee Holderman – Men’s Basketball Riverdale High School (Ohio)
College/University committed to Bluffton University Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $38,950 Academic scholarship dollars per year $13,000 Other scholarship dollars per year $2,500 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $26,000 4-‐year savings $62,000
“My SaW representative Jamie Kachmarik was the reason I actually chose Bluffton to play Basketball. I was all set to commit to another Div. III, when Jamie emailed my updated video of my senior season to the Bluffton coaches and let them know I would be playing in the area and I was someone they needed to look at. Just from that contact, the Bluffton assistant Coach came to watch my sectional tournament game from there they contacted me about a visit, I ended up loving the campus and what Bluffton had to offer. I am very excited to be able continue playing basketball and if it wasn’t for my SaW Representative sending out that one email I would not be heading off to Bluffton.” –Lee Holderman
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Connor Jansen – Football Turpin High School (Ohio)
College/University committed to University of Mount Union Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $36,160 Academic scholarship dollars per year $15,700 Other scholarship dollars per year $1,400 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $19,060 4-‐year savings $68,400 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 35 Number of Colleges/Universities visited 8
“The STUDENTathleteWorld program has been very effective for me and I would not have my top two choices (Mount Union and Wittenberg) without it. My rep, Richie, was always available to take calls and e-‐mails. He wrote awesome e-‐mails to coaches and we had a great relationship. This program had a tremendous value to me and I would recommend it to anyone trying to get to the next level” –Connor Jansen
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Hannah ‘Mo’ Whitefoot – Women’s Soccer Brighton High School (Tennessee)
College/University committed to Williams Baptist College Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $20,000 Athletic scholarship dollars per year $10,000 Academic scholarship dollars per year $3,000 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $7,000 4-‐year savings $52,000 Number of Colleges/Universities contacted by 40 Number of Colleges/Universities visited 3
“Thank you for your help with my college search. I am extremely happy with my college choice. Overall, we were satisfied with our experience with SaW.” –Mo Whitefoot
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Pablo Tovar – Men’s Basketball La Joya High School (Texas)
College/University committed to Wheelock College Starting price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $40,000 Academic scholarship dollars per year $24,450 Bottom line price per year (tuition, room, board, fees) $15,550 4-‐year savings $97,800
“STUDENTathleteWorld is a great program! Best decision I made this year, because without it I don’t think I would be playing college basketball or have the chance to pay college at a cheaper price. It is definitely worth the investment. I greatly appreciate the help from SaW!” -‐Pablo Tovar
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TESTIMONIALS (From Parents, Athletes, and Coaches)
CALIFORNIA Special thanks to Louis Birch and STUDENTathleteWORLD for helping out with recruiting. I must say that I'm ecstatic to attend this absolutely beautiful school this upcoming fall. This is where life truly begins. I am truly blessed for this opportunity to play and attend such a faithful school. When you work hard and show dedication, your dreams come true. [Note: Christian committed to Cornerstone University] Chris O’Neill, Bonita Vista High School (California) Tremendous thanks to STUDENTathleteWorld and Richie Schueler for all the guidance, expertise and assistance as we navigated through the recruitment process. Richie was extremely personable and helpful to our daughter and family by answering all our questions, providing direction, offering support, as well as taking the time to meet with our family, talk on the phone, and reply promptly to all communication. Thanks again for helping our daughter achieve her goal of playing lacrosse in college. We wish you the best! [Note: Danielle committed to Chapman University] Kathy and Mark Zahn, Parents of Danielle Zahn, Capistrano Valley High School (California) Thank you STUDENTathleteWorld. We could not have done this without your support. Words cannot express the feeling of sharing the biggest moment of my son’s life and watching his dream come true before my eyes. [Note: Christian committed to Concordia University Nebraska] Martha Blanco, Mother of Christian Meza, Christian High School (California) Let me tell you how skeptical I was about hiring an athletics advisor especially since my son was already being recruited by so many colleges. I was happy to have [STUDENTathleteWorld Representative] Louis Birch in my corner we were getting so many calls with offers of this and that, they would say we will give you this percentage or that percentage, what does that all mean? I didn’t know what questions to ask or I thought of questions after I got off the phone, the coaches come at you with so much information and promises it’s really overwhelming. So we called Louis made a deal and started referring all the schools to him, we let Louis know what we were interested in what we could afford to spend going to college and he would get back to us with every few days sometimes a few times a day depending on what he was working on for us that day, he would never leave us hanging always got back with any of our concerns. No one works harder than Louis, I know this not just from the results but because I asked the coaches what kind of job he was doing for my son and they all said Louis was a tough negotiator. All that being said Louis got us a great deal one we can all live with and Freddy’s going to play ball and the next level at a great baseball school. When you come across such a great guy who wants what’s best for you kid it’s hard not to pay it forward, so we did and referred our friends and too no surprise their sons are getting committed as well. Louis is a
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great judge of talent and wont mislead you he’ll get you into a school that wants you period. [Note: Fred committed to Fresno State University] Chris Schlichtholz, Father of Fred Schlichtholz, Coronado High School (California) Lou, you've done us a great service and you truly are a wonderful person to not only work with but just to talk to as a human being. In a ‘business’ that is not at all easy to navigate, you made our lives simple and worked to get us what we wanted -‐ an opportunity to grow not just in academics and baseball but also in Christianity which is of vast importance to us. It's a win-‐win for all of us. [NOTE: Hudson committed to Baylor University] Frank Pearson, Father of Hudson Pearson, Eastlake High School (California) We thought we were doing all the right things in the recruiting process but were not having any luck. We even signed up with another national recruiting agency at the beginning of his junior year, but they just seemed to sit back and wait for us to initiate all the work, and nothing happened. I realized that I had to get smarter, step back, and figure out what was going on. I heard about [STUDENTathleteWorld Representative] Louis Birch from a friend and when I met him I immediately knew that my son was in good hands. Within a day of enrolling, we had more activity than I could ever have imagined. Within a week we five calls and had a coach come out specifically to see my son play. His video was being seen all over the country by the right level coaches. Every one of them was legitimately interested in my son. After a very painful process, we found the fit we were looking for, a fantastic academic school with a strong baseball tradition where he will have a good chance of playing. There is no way we would have arrived where we are without STUDENTathleteWorld. I just don’t have the time, expertise, systemic knowledge, objective view of my son, or access to coaches to pull all of this off. [Note: James committed to Clairemont-‐Mudd-‐Scripps] James L'Esperance, Father of James L'Esperance, Eastlake High School (California) Thank you for all the hard work and contribution that Louis Birch and the SaW team put in to help me get recruited and send me off to College next fall. [NOTE: Daniel committed to Colorado Mesa University] Daniel Arellano, Kearney High School (California) As Alex’s dad, I spent the last 18 months developing a website for Alex, and Alex and I constantly updated his profile, uploaded video to YouTube and sent e-‐mail communications to about 25 select schools and about 50 coaches at least twice a month. Our efforts were somewhat effective as many coaches knew about Alex and some coaches actually watched him play and work out. But no coach was offering him a spot on a team let alone any scholarship money. I met Louis Birch about one year ago. Since meeting him, I know he successfully placed two of Alex’s best friends and teammates at colleges with baseball programs. I saw Louis again just over three weeks ago. And after learning what Louis could offer to promote Alex, I hired him. Within a few days he had Alex’s SaW profile up and running and e-‐mailed the profile to at least 50 coaches with a strong recommendation to take a look at Alex. Within a few hours of e-‐mailing the profile, Louis received several substantive responses. All but one coach was genuinely interested in Alex and one coach, Jeremiah Robbins of Lewis-‐
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Clark State College (the #2 ranked NAIA team in the nation) in Idaho wrote three words to Louis: “I’ll take him.” After further e-‐mail correspondence, some additional video prepared by Louis after personally working Alex out, a couple of phone calls, and a campus visit, Alex received a substantial scholarship offer and signed a Letter of Intent to attend college and play baseball at Lewis-‐Clark State College! But not before Alex received a substantial scholarship offer from a Division 2 baseball program that he passed on. We are convinced that Louis Birch’s efforts, contacts and outstanding reputation with many, many baseball coaches are the reasons that Alex was given serious consideration by several coaches, received two substantial scholarship offers in less than three weeks’ time and got Alex a roster spot at Lewis-‐Clark State College with an athletic scholarship! Thank you Louis! [Note: Alex committed to Lewis-‐Clark State College] Martin Eliopulos, Father of Alex Eliopulos, La Jolla High School (California) Our representative Kennard Kapono was excellent! He walked us through the entire process with patience defining expectations, the process, and what to expect. He was always there for assistance and support. He went out of his way to update videos, contact colleges, and offer advice. It was an excellent experience! [Note: Isaac committed to Milwaukee School of Engineering] Isaac Narimatsu, Los Osos High School (California) We cannot thank Lou Birch and SaW for all the help he gave us during the recruiting process. He was knowledgeable, honest and was our son's biggest advocate. He was very open and realistic about different colleges and where our son would fit in from an athletic and academic standpoint. Lou was a great advisor when it came to selecting a college that provided the best athletic and academic fit for our son and helped him be awarded a very large scholarship offer that was unbelievable. [Note: Kevin committed to Saint Mary’s College] Shannon Shebloski, Mother of Andrew Shebloski, Madison High School (California) STUDENTathleteWorld is the best. Thanks (California Rep) Louis Birch. I was basically going nowhere on my own. Once I contacted Louis and my parents agreed to sign up, I had an offer in 2 weeks, and just signed my National Letter of Intent. I am so stoked and will definitely be sending you guys some referrals. [Note: Sean committed to Lewis-‐Clark State University] Sean Dalton, Madison High School (California) I have committed to play soccer in Salt Lake City, Utah next year. Thank you for everything that you have done for me, I really appreciate it. [Note: Zack committed to Westminster College] Zack Brown, Mater Dei High School (California) Thank you very much for everything these past years. I'm very impressed with every aspect of your organization -‐ it has been a positive experience for both Austin and me. We always felt valued and considered. [Note: Austin committed to Arizona University] Lisa Shake, Mother of Austin Shake, Monterey High School (California)
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I would like to take this moment and thank you for your hard work in helping Brandon receive a scholarship. We are very excited that Brandon is going to begin his life's journey in Oregon and is on his way to manhood. I would also want to take this moment and invite you to Brandon's Graduation. It would be nice to see you, but with no obligation or pressure for such short notice. Once again, Thank You. [Note: Kevin committed to Clackamas Community College] Juan Lopez, Father of Brandon Lopez, Montgomery High School (California) Thank you SaW for everything you've done for me! I couldn't have completed my dream of playing college basketball without you. My advisor, Richie Schueler, and the whole SaW program have helped me learn the insides of recruiting and have been informative since day 1. I'm so excited to be able to play ball in college and I credit the members of SaW and Richie for being so great and helping me achieve one of the greatest goals I have ever set for myself. [Note: Patrick committed to Birmingham-‐Southern College] Patrick Kilcoyne, Paraclete High School (California) Thanks again for your help! There is no way in hell this would be possible without your help. I know Jen also feels that way but for me, it’s a great feeling to know that my son is going to continue to chase his dream while attending a quality school in a great city! [Note: Ryan committed to Metro State University] Mitchell Arnold, Father of Ryan Arnold, Point Loma High School (California) I just wanted to take a second and recognize you for what an outstanding job you are doing in preparation for this trip. The communication, thoroughness, organization are just top notch! Darryl Wilburn, Father of Christian Wilburn, Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep (California) Thank you Louis Birch!!! What a great advocate. You are the best at what you do. My wife, Ian, myself, the coaching staff are so excited. Doesn't happen in a vacuum. Thank you Lou!!! Anyone across the US that wants help finding the next level for their child let me know. This guy is awesome!!!!! [NOTE: Ian committed to Saddleback College] Mike Thompson, Father of Ian Thompson, San Marcos High School (California) Louis Birch helped me in every facet of accomplishing my dream to play baseball at the next level at the school of my choosing he gave me the confidence and helped me believe in myself as an athlete much thanks to STUDENTathleteWorld and especially Louis Birch. [NOTE: Tyler committed to Colorado Mesa University] Tyler Paton, Serra High School (California) SaW has been very supportive during my recruiting journey, actively emailing coaches and checking up with me often to make sure that my needs were taken care of. [NOTE: Aaron committed to UC-‐Riverside] Aaron Harris, Trabuco Hills (California) To keep it simple, moving up in the world is all about who you know and who can help you get to your goal. If you don’t know any college coaches or don’t know the recruiting process why
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not get help by someone that knows people in the college level and can help you achieve your goal? When I was going to through the process one of my coaches tried to talk me out of it but I’m glad he didn't because I got to experience college baseball and frankly it was none of anyone’s business. [NOTE: Brian committed to San Diego City College] Brian Rosensteel, Vista High School (California)
CANADA If it wasn't for Louis I wouldn't be where I am today, nothing but positivity and help! [Note: Jonathan committed to the Colorado Mesa University] Jonathan Cote, Sands Secondary (Canada) STUDENTathleteWorld can be described as the warming and calm light from a lighthouse guiding you and your family through unfamiliar waters to the safety and jubilation of your destination! Lou Birch is a man of incredible integrity and soul that treats the athletes as if they were his own family. In fact, Lou has become part of our family! [Note: Kevin committed to the University of San Francisco] Jeffrey Sengara, Father of Kevin Sengara, Vancouver (Canada) Thank you so much Louis Birch and STUDENTathleteWorld! There are no words that could express my appreciation. We are family now, and I feel so confident knowing you'll always be in my corner. [Note: Kevin committed to the University of San Francisco] Kevin Sengara, Vancouver (Canada) STUDENTathleteWorld played a key role for our son over the past six months. We can’t say enough about our representative, Louis Birch, and the support he gave us. He believed in our son 100% and went above and beyond our expectations to introduce him to a wide variety of U.S. colleges. The exposure was far beyond anything we could have made happen by ourselves and Lou is obviously very well respected in the field. He also helped create a video which was pivotal in helping our son attract the attention of interested colleges. Lou was extremely professional and he was always quick to respond to any questions we had. We never had to wait more than a few hours for an email or phone response. He was also very flexible; it took our family a while to figure out what the best fit would be for a college experience (ie. 2 yr. vs. 4 yr., location) and Lou was very patient and supportive of us as we worked through this. He never gave up – he persevered and was encouraging and enthusiastic through the whole process. Even after our son committed to an excellent college, Lou continued to keep in touch with us. He is a genuine relationship builder. Thanks so much for all your support!! [Note: Robbie committed to Lewis-‐Clark State College] Ian Watson, Father of Robbie Watson, West Vancouver (Canada)
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Thank you, Louis, for representing me. I had the opportunity to hear from several schools who may not have heard of me thanks to STUDENTathleteWorld. The video that you did for me highlighted what I love to do!! Thank you!! [NOTE: Austin committed to Ellsworth Community College] Austin Douglas, Canon City High School (Colorado) Lou Birch is the real deal. Without his efforts my son Austen doesn’t find Hamline University. Lou brought a number of schools to the table that our family had not even considered. Lou followed up with coach after coach and he kept us in loop every step of the way. Most importantly, Lou told us what we needed to know not what we wanted to hear. Lou was always prompt returning our calls and still is to this day. Lou brings a genuine excitement to the process because he loves what he does and it shows in his efforts. We publicly endorse Lou and STUDENTathleteWorld every chance we get and we would like to thank Lou for everything he has done and continues to do. Here’s to a lifelong friend. [Note: Austen committed to Hamline University] Bob and Amy Kenney, Parents of Austen Kenney, Castle Rock High School (Colorado) I thought the program as a whole was awesome. My representative, Louis Birch did a great job of getting me opportunities with colleges that I never thought I would have. I got the chance to talk with many coaches that I would not have talked to without your help. I would definitely recommend this program to many other athletes. [NOTE: Cody committed to Abilene Christian University] Cody Huson, Chapparal High School (Colorado) You are an amazing asset to parents and their kids. Keep up the good job. Thank God for you! Debbie DeSantis, Mother of Lucas Desantis, Colorado Academy (Colorado) We wouldn’t have found Bethel had it not been for STUDENTathleteWorld. It’s a fantastic school with an excellent baseball program. Lou was instrumental in locating this school, contacting the coach and took the time to call him and have an in-‐depth conversation with him after we had expressed interest in pursuing the opportunity. This wouldn’t have happened without Lou. [NOTE: Brandon committed to Bethel University] Brian French, Father of Brandon French, Douglas County High School (Colorado) We worked closely with Lou through the process and found his work ethic and knowledge of the process invaluable and unparalleled by any similar organization. Without Lou my son would not have received the athletic opportunity, and more important the academic opportunity, that he now possesses. Thank you. [NOTE: Zac committed to the University of San Francisco] Tony Gasaway, Father of Zac Gasaway, Durango High School (Colorado) STUDENTathleteWorld without a doubt was the best investment for me and my family. Without it I wouldn’t be where I am today as far as colleges and recruiting goes. It was beneficial beyond compare and I would recommend it to every aspiring college athlete. My
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representative maintained a very personal relationship with me and my family and was always involved with my recruiting process and always in talks with other coaches, which was extremely pivotal in things turning out the way they did. I cannot thank you enough for what you have done for me and helping me achieve my dreams. It feels great knowing that all my hard work has paid off. I owe my life to you guys. Thank you again, so much. [NOTE: Devin committed to St. Mary’s College] Devin Payne, Legacy High School (Colorado) Our family is very thankful to have had the opportunity to receive the valuable information provided to us from STUDENTathleteWorld. Our representative, Louis Birch was very knowledgeable, responsive, and proactive in reaching out to potential schools & coaches on our son’s behalf. Louis was instrumental in facilitating the official college visit, as well as negotiating an offer that worked for both the University and our son. Thanks so much!!! [NOTE: Michael committed to Southern Illinois University] Leslie Baird, Mother of Michael Baird, Legend High School (Colorado) I am highly recommending STUDENTathleteWorld to any parent whose child is an athlete in High School!! (Colorado Representative) Louis Birch has been an amazing guide and agent to helping my daughter Jayma with playing college soccer! Make sure you tell him we recommended him! [Note: Jayma committed to Cal State Dominguez Hills] GiGi Ridgell, Mother of Jayma Martin, Pueblo South High School (Colorado) My parents and I had a great relationship with our Rep. He always answered our questions and returned our calls in a timely manner. The information on your website was extremely valuable. The information videos on the recruiting process were very helpful. It was fun to see how you put the video together and were able to highlight my skills. I would recommend STUDENTathleteWorld to anyone who is wants to play at the college level. [NOTE: Kendra committed to Metro State University] Kendra Jesik, Pueblo South High School (Colorado) Louis was extremely helpful, and I will refer him to my friends. [NOTE: Dustin committed to Colorado State University Pueblo] Dustin Peterson, Pueblo West High School (Colorado) Louis Birch is the man! He’s an effective communicator and really knows his stuff. Thanks for everything. [NOTE: Brent committed to Rice University] Brent Schwarz, Regis Jesuit High School (Colorado) Thank you so much to STUDENTathleteWorld. Big thanks to Richie for being there for our family through the recruiting process. Very helpful with all the questions we had and helped ease our minds and give us clarity!! [NOTE: Wesley committed to Colorado Mesa University] Sasha Bannister, Mother of Wesley Bannister, Rocky Mountain High School (Colorado)
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Lou thank you so much for your expertise in helping Trent get to the next level. You have been a wealth of knowledge and support. Not to mention the amazing amount of contacts that you have. YOU ARE THE BEST! [NOTE: Trenton committed to Northeastern Junior College] Kevin Hughes, Father of Trenton Hughes, Rye High School (Colorado)
CONNECTICUT SaW was an invaluable service to us. Although we did not receive athletic scholarship monies, the visibility provided to the schools on Zach and OUR visibility to schools we had never considered was by far worth the investment. Steve was always close by with reminders and insightful information that made us better parents during school visits with relevant questions, how to behave, what to expect, etc. He was also a trusted advisor to Zach and coached him through how to handle calls from coaches, when to send a note, etc. Certainly lots of life lessons learned and created a lot of confidence we had not seen in Zach. He was well prepared as to when to be coy, when to be assertive, and when to be aggressive. By far one lesson we learned as parents which came from the program was how important the relationship is that your child builds with the coach early on. The coaches become their mentors and trusted advisors so that relationship building was very important to Zach when making his final decision on school. Zach’s tapes were sent to many schools and we never could have done that part alone. That coupled with the excellent, relevant information spoon fed to us along the way made this program well worth the investment. In writing this note, I asked Zach about the experience and he just raved about how helpful it was to him and allowing him to feel like he owned the process and was informed with a trusted friend on his side. [NOTE: Zach committed to Salisbury University] Zach Thompson, Trumball High School (Connecticut) Thanks again for your email and for your helpful advice. We fully appreciate that you are trying to get the best offer for Jack, and are grateful for that. You've been a magnificent guide for us throughout this process. You helped open doors we never thought possible when we sat down last year. I believe that if we hadn't pursued a collegiate football experience Bowdoin would be a much larger reach for Jack. The result, as far as the Whiting’s are concerned, is spectacular. [NOTE: Jack committed to Bowdoin College] Doug Whiting, father of Jack Whiting, Fairfield-‐Warde High School (Connecticut)
FLORIDA STUDENTathleteWorld enabled me to reach hundreds of colleges and coaches. Through this process I was able to connect with many schools. Once they showed interest in me I was able to develop some solid relationships with the coaches. In the end I felt it was the best place for me. [Note: Raleigh committed to Luther College] Raleigh Sims, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy (Florida)
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GEORGIA STUDENTathleteWorld is a very good program to send out your recruiting profile to a lot of schools. Helps “spread your net” and get you known all over. [Note: Michael committed to Blinn College] Michael Berk, The Walker School (Georgia) I was skeptical of ‘another sports marketing company’ when I met the STUDENTathleteWorld staff. I quickly had my mind changed when I was able to view all the tools available. Then the first profile was sent of Adam to over 1,500 schools and literally within 45 minutes we had 14 schools contacting us to schedule campus visits. No way could we have ever done that on our own! As they continued to send out the profile coaches contacted them with needs and they forwarded to us for review. I cannot say thank you enough for the assistance they provided. The online webinars are an added bonus and very informative. [Note: Adam committed to Maryville College] Jon Loewer, Father of Adam Loewer, McEachern High School (Georgia) I spent months looking at colleges and trying to ‘catch coaches attention’. In 3 weeks after becoming a SaW member, I had coaches contacting me who were in need of players of my ability. [NOTE: Adam committed to Maryville College] Adam Loewer, McEachern High School (Georgia)
ILLINOIS STUDENTathleteWorld helped me an immense amount and was imperative to my success in my recruitment process. They helped let me know when to expect, or not expect coaches to contact me; which coaches to contact; knew what to say to the coaches, and how to follow up effectively. They helped let coaches know who I was and how interested I was. [Note: Matt committed to Dartmouth College] Matt Kaskey, New Trier High School (Illinois) STUDENTathleteWorld was a big help to me in the recruiting process. It really got my name out to colleges that wouldn't of heard of me otherwise. [Note: Eli committed to St. Ambrose University] Eli Petty, Pittsfield High School (Illinois)
INDIANA STUDENTathleteWorld was a great experience to me. Getting my name out there to coaches at colleges and universities that I otherwise would have never thought of contacting helped me a lot. In the end, I chose a college that was close to home and fit my needs. Dustin Glant [Indiana Representative] was a huge help, even directly got my info to the college I will be
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attending. If one of my friends was interested in playing at the next level, I would definitely introduce them to this organization. [Note: Braxton committed to Anderson University] Braxton Wolf, Adams Central High School (Indiana) I am very impressed with your company and could not say enough good things about [Indiana Representative] Clint Goocher!! Francis Bireley, Father of Brooks Bireley, Brownsburg High School (Indiana) I just wanted to take a minute to let you know personally how excited we are to be working with you. I think you guys are a top notch organization. Your staff does an excellent job and your passion comes through as well as the knowledge of the recruiting process. It is so nice to work with someone who has ‘been there, done that’ rather than just a typical salesperson who is trying to make a sale off of us. We try to promote your organization as much as we can to others. Thanks. [Note: Justin committed to Saint Joseph’s College] Jason Hayes, Father of Justin Hayes, Brownsburg High School (Indiana) The responses keep rolling in, and this is one that got us a little excited to say the least! Perley Provost, Father of Perley Provost, Culver Academy (Indiana) We are glad to see that STUDENTathleteWorld is generating some interest in TC! Kirk Kolden, Father of Trenton Kolden, Culver Academy (Indiana) I don’t feel I would be playing college baseball without the help from everyone at STUDENTathleteWorld. The program really works! It opened up some awesome opportunities that may not have happened without your structure and guidance. Coach Glant [Indiana Rep] has been a great help mentoring me through each step of this process. He has been very informative explaining the recruiting process and helping me take the right steps which ultimately will help me make the right decisions. The program gave me the confidence and resources I needed to effectively communicate and navigate through my entire selection process. [Note: Seth committed to Dominican University] Seth Gohring, Mount Vernon High School (Indiana) Glory to God, and HUGE thanks to you guys at SaW! [NOTE: Anthony committed to William Jessup University] Anthony Edwards, New Albany High School (Indiana) My folks and I want to thank you for your services, as it was extremely helpful in my search, both in making the decision and with getting a golf scholarship. We appreciate how you quickly get back to us anytime we had a need. I just signed the NLI. I was contacted by over 20 schools, was accepted to all that I applied to and Saint Joseph was the overall best match. Your guidance and support materials alone were well worth the fees. [Note: Rhett committed to Saint Joseph's College] Rhett Holaway, Northridge High School (Indiana)
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We appreciate how you quickly get back to us anytime we have a need. Our first offer is a direct result of your services! [Note: Rhett committed to Saint Joseph's College] Stu Holaway, Father of Rhett Holaway, Northridge High School (Indiana) Thanks for all your help! Kyle is very excited about the opportunities he has coming up. We had so many college contacts, I lost count. Your service was very powerful and helpful in getting Kyle some really good looks. Kyle has grown to respect and look up to you [Indiana Representative Dustin Glant] and the advice/instructions you have given him. I hope you stay in touch, I feel we have a relationship greater than just business associates. Feel free to stop by and say hi anytime, maybe we can go to one of Kyle’s games together sometime in the next four years. Thanks again, you have been a great help and friend. [Note: Kyle committed to Cornerstone University] Jeff Marburger, Father of Kyle Marburger, Peru High School (Indiana) I was blown away by how thorough and concise the STUDENTathleteWorld process is. The biggest reason a company like this is so appealing to me is that nothing like this was available to me when I was being recruited! I was a top area baseball player in high school, but did not get many looks from colleges I felt I belonged at. I did not have anyone to tell me that I was the one who was supposed to be contacting coaches and I was relying too much on getting letters in the mail or phone calls in the evening. I ended up walking on at a low-‐level division one school where I toiled away at the end of the bench, essentially wasting two years of eligibility, before I transferred to a division two school and finished my career as a full time starter and participant in the NCAA tourney. I think my own story is evidence enough of how important a service such as yours can really be. It’s hard not to daydream about what might have been if I had some more guidance through a process I knew nothing about. Joe Mack, Coach, Roncalli High School (Indiana) Dustin Glant and SaW were outstanding in communicating and instruction. He was a true catalyst in receiving this opportunity at Franklin and playing for Coach Marshall. [Note: Jackson committed to Franklin College] Jackson Freed, Westfield High School (Indiana)
IOWA I just wanted to thank you for your relentless effort in helping us with recruiting this year. Tucker Klein committed to us tonight and if it wasn't for your help all this wouldn't be possible. Again thank you for everything you've done and hopefully continue to do for us! Asaad Ali, Baseball Coach, Ellsworth Community College (Iowa)
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I thank SaW from the bottom of my heart for being a part of my quest for college education. Being a student-‐athlete, one needs appropriate guidance to understand the intricacies of the procedures and the roads that lead to the right people who can appreciate your potential and give you a chance to prove yourself. SaW is the correct guiding light for the athletes who wish to approach the harbor safely and anchor correctly. Thanks a ton Richie! [Note: Manish committed to Pierce College] Manish Kumar (India)
KANSAS The honest evaluations and insight on the players make this company unique. Every parent, player, and recruiter should value the honesty given by the STUDENTathleteWorld team. If you are good enough the big time will find you, but the challenge is to make the big time where you are and they can do that for all their clients. Mike Gardner, Head Football Coach, Tabor College (Kansas)
MARYLAND STUDENTathleteWorld has helped me achieve my dreams of running for an NCAA Division 1 school. Although the journey was quite lengthy and difficult especially as an international student, SaW put in hard work and were dedicated to help me with my goal. I thank God for sending SaW to me. I especially want to thank my representative, Richie Schueler, for personally emailing colleges on my behalf and following up with them. He really did an outstanding job and I couldn’t have asked for better. He put in the extra effort to make sure my goals were reached. I highly recommend SaW to anyone who wants to do a sport in college. [Note: Mary committed to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore] Mary Mowoe, Tuscarora High School (Maryland)
MINNESOTA STUDENTathleteWorld really helped me find my voice in talking to coaches and how to talk to them. They did a lot of the initial contact with colleges. [Note: Kamali committed to Boston University] Kamali Chambers, Hopkins High School (Minnesota)
MISSOURI After reviewing several recruitment services we spoke with the folks at STUDENTathleteWorld and registered our son. Within a few days of their first email to college coaches which contained Robbie’s information, we started receiving emails from Colleges from as far away as San Diego and Boston, and as close as the next State to us. The staff have answered every
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question that we have had, and our personal rep is available to us all of the time via, email, Facebook, and Twitter. We simply could not have asked for a more friendly bunch of people with which to work, and they have produced tangible results in actual college offers for our son. We highly recommend SAW to anyone looking to increase their child’s exposure to schools all over the country. Robert Bone, Father of Robbie Bone, Wentzville Holt High School (Missouri)
NEW JERSEY STUDENTathleteWorld truly helped me go from not being seen to committed. Worth all the money. Officially committed. [NOTE: Daniel committed to the University of the Sciences] Daniel Pineda, Christian Brothers Academy (New Jersey) SaW was an outstanding and resourceful tool. My Representative, Joe Mazza, was amazing. I would consider him family to me. He was amazing with me every step of the way; calling coaches, coming to my games, and giving me advice. Mr. Mazza is an incredible person that my family and I were lucky to meet. [NOTE: Gianni committed to Rutgers University] Gianni Magliaro, Colts Neck High School (New Jersey) Your advice, direction, and connections were invaluable in getting me to a Division 1 school. I felt better prepared to speak to coaches and was able to filter through those colleges that were seriously interested and those that were not. Mr. Mazza and Mr. Langan were always on my side and I felt very at ease in dealing with them. They helped me stay focused & organized throughout the process and offered great advice. They are great guys. [NOTE: Lucien committed to the University of Maine] Lucien Della Fera, Colts Neck High School (New Jersey) Joe & Chris did terrific work for Lucien and gave me very good advice along the way. [Note: Lucien committed to the University of Maine] Lou Della Fera, Father of Lucien Della Ferra, Colts Neck High School (New Jersey) I want to thank you for all your help with the recruiting process. We have been on the recruiting road for a very long time and we needed help in getting the deal done. The bottom line is you delivered results. Your guidance and assistance through the process is immeasurable. After posting my son’s profile and video we began getting immediate results. Numerous colleges were reaching out. With your help and guidance it made things that much easier as well as the way you handled it was very professional. The college match system allowed us to select schools by combining athletics, academics and geography. Most importantly you opened doors to recruiting opportunities we just would not have had. Helping with his video was clearly instrumental in the recruiting process. Most impressively you provided the services you committed to and were always responsive. As a result my son had the opportunity to select the college he would like to attend. I would highly recommend you and your service to anyone who is looking to ease the pain of being recruited. We could have
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never completed this without your continued help. [Note: Matthew committed to West Virginia] Darrin and Stacey Kleinstein, Parents of Matthew Kleinstein, Colts Neck High School (New Jersey) Our representative was instrumental in speaking to coaches and getting the coaches at St. Peter’s (and other schools) to see Stephen pitch. He even set up mini showcases for Stephen and other players during the off season. Stephen didn’t want to go to school too far away from home and He kept to Stephen’s wishes about locations of schools. Stephen would not be committed to Saint Peter’s without STUDENTathleteWorld. [NOTE: Stephen committed to Saint Peter’s University] Susan and Seth Epstein, Parents of Stephen Epstein, Marlboro High School (New Jersey) SaW was very helpful in getting me recruited. Their experience with the process was helpful when I had questions about what to do next. SaW was very helpful in generating referrals and coach contacts. [NOTE: Cory committed to Drew University] Cory Nusbaum, Matawan High School (New Jersey) The STUDENTathleteWorld program was very useful. It saved us a ton of time using the college search tool to contact coaches. The templates, information, and video information provided by the service really simplified the process. We had several compliments on the web site and of Jordan’s video….And more importantly, having a representative such as yourself to answer questions and offer suggestions is a great attribute to the program. [NOTE: Jordan committed to The College of New Jersey] Jim Fleming, Father of Jordan Fleming, Middletown North High School (New Jersey) Thanks you very much for all your help with the recruiting process! To quote my wife your fee was the best money I ever spent. And I agree! Great job! As you know, we began the recruiting process very late by most standards. I did not know where to start or how to begin the recruiting process so I turned to you and STUDENTathleteWorld. The bottom line is you delivered results. Your guidance and assistance through the process is immeasurable. After posting my son’s profile and video we began getting immediate results. Numerous colleges were reaching out. With your help and guidance, we used college match to select colleges that my son may be interested in and began reaching out to the coaches. The college match system allowed us to select schools by combining athletics, academics and geography. Most importantly you opened doors to recruiting opportunities we just would not have had. You guided us through the process. With your guidance we were able to produce a video which allowed coaches to evaluate my son’s skills which exponentially increased his opportunities. This video was clearly instrumental in the recruiting process. Most impressively you provided the services you committed to and were always responsive. As a result my son has the opportunity to select the college he would like to attend. [NOTE: Robert committed to Drew University] Joe Ronan, Father of Robert Ronan, Raritan High School (New Jersey)
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NEW MEXICO Words cannot describe how much your team has helped me. Louis was a very professional representative that helped me every step of the way with thoughtful advice and constant college contacts. The website itself was also very informative and easy to access. I haven’t made my high school team since freshman year and the fact is I would not be playing college ball next year had it not been for Louis and STUDENTathleteWorld. I thank the entire team and their steadfast dedication for taking me serious as a ballplayer and helping me continue pursuing my dreams. [NOTE: Michael committed to Hilbert College] Michael Voveris, La Cueva High School (New Mexico) We were blind coming into this just like so many other parents are but Louis Birch was amazing he said just sit back and enjoy the ride and the calls started coming. Any questions we had were just a phone call away you just don’t get that type of service anymore. SaW, the Mora Family can’t thank you enough for what you did for us. We will continue to sell your service here in Albuquerque because it works and my daughter is a proven fact that it does. God bless. [Note: Gabriela committed to Thomas University] Ana and James Mora, Parents of Gabriela Mora, St. Pius X High School (New Mexico) What an experience! I would recommend SaW to everyone seeking to play their sport at the next level. My rep, Lou was great to work with. He explained the recruiting process and what to expect. He was always there to answer questions whenever I needed him. He was very thorough and a true professional. Within days of completing my profile, the contacts from coaches began. There is no way I could have personally reached out to all the Colleges and Universities Lou did. I truly believe without the help of Lou and everyone at SaW, I would not be going to college on a scholarship. [Note: Monee committed to Alfred University] Monee Barela, St. Pius X High School (New Mexico) I can't express to you how much Mo, her mom and I appreciate all that you have done. We could not have done it without you. She would definitely not be in the position of going to Alfred University without all the hard, persistent and valuable work you did on her behalf. [Note: Monee committed to Alfred University] Joe Barela, Father of Monee Barela, St. Pius X High School (New Mexico)
NEW YORK My representative was Tony Zostant and I had a very good personal relationship. Everything he did was great and you guys did too. I never could have done any of that on my own. You coached me through my college decision and made it so much easier. Everything was perfect and I can't thank you enough for it. [Note: Nick committed to Niagra University] Nick Rogers, Maine Endwell High School (New York)
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Thanks Richie Schueler for all the help with this process. Working with STUDENTathleteWorld allowed us to focus our energies and resources to best meet our needs. When you are dealing with the significance of such decisions in your child's future, high-‐caliber programs, deadlines, and all that comes with this territory, it was great to look to leaders to navigate successfully. As a parent, I had great peace of mind. Student-‐athlete success was very important to us when we began planning with our son, Christopher, to meet his goals and future success. Competing in college sports provides lifelong advantages and we wanted to approach this with the best 'toolkit' and resources available -‐ STUDENTathleteWorld is that. SaW was our go-‐to experts. They have the knowledge, the network, relationships within athletics as well as academics, their own experiences as former athletes, and not to mention, all the 'bells and whistles' of technology to connect with the decision-‐makers. We highly recommend SaW. Along with focusing on the 'best fit' in a field of study, working with SaW is the next most important step you should be taking. [Note: Chris committed to Delaware Valley College] Mary Priller, Mother of Chris Longyhore, Utica College (New York) My experience with STUDENTathleteWorld has been one that I never thought it would be. By that, I mean all the help they have given me and the support to find a school that best fit me was amazing. If it wasn't for Richie and all his help as well, I would have never been started on this program. I highly recommend this to athletes that are looking to get picked up by a school of their interest. [Note: Chris committed to Delaware Valley College] Chris Longyhore, Utica College (New York)
NORTH CAROLINA We appreciate everything STUDENTathleteWorld has done for us. Tim proved a valuable asset to start the recruiting process, and answer all questions we had that arose during the entire process. If you do not have anyone to advocate for you during the recruiting process, we would recommend STUDENTathleteWorld to help you along the way. [NOTE: Kieran committed to Gardner-‐Webb University] Kevin and Lori Garvey, Parents of Kieran Garvey, Athens Drive High School (North Carolina) STUDENTathleteWorld was a huge help with our recruiting process for our son. Their knowledge of the college recruiting ins and outs would be a huge benefit to anyone with a son or daughter wanting to play college sports. Tim Zaruba, Father of Trevor Zaruba, Cardinal Gibbons High School (North Carolina) My representative Robert Jackson was awesome with communicating and keeping us up to date on colleges. Thank you for the assistance with the recruiting process which brought about clarity in order to move forward. We could not have done it without you! The organization does an excellent job advising for the STUDENTathletes which brought about several colleges we had not made contact with before. Robert was very knowledgeable regarding the process and helping us to determine what we were looking for in the colleges
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and how to measure the information to make a decision. [Note: Kyle committed to the Davidson County Community College] Kyle Riddley, Crossroads Charter High School (North Carolina) I have fully committed. I wanted to express my gratitude for your help during this process. [NOTE: Dillon committed to Pfeiffer University] Dillon Malloy, Cuthbertson High School (North Carolina) You are the best!!!!! You are the best for staying in touch even when we have not. Thank you for your enthusiasm and help. Many, many thanks to you and if we can send any business your way we will certainly do so. Sarah Packard, Mother of Phillip Packard, Fike High School (North Carolina) STUDENTathleteWorld was extremely tenacious in their efforts to help me and my son with his recruiting efforts. They are very personable, helpful, supportive, and most importantly, insightful on the athletic recruiting process. They provide a good service and value for the end product. I would recommend them highly to others. [Note: Kevin committed to West Virginia Wesleyan College] Kevin Sims, Father of Alex Sims, Forsyth County Day School (North Carolina) Thank you for the help, support, and info you gave me and my parents. I had a ton of programs contact me, narrowed down the list and made four visits. Like you told us it is about finding the right fit. I have decided to stay close to home. Again thank you, you opened our eyes to many aspects of college baseball and the recruiting process and made it easy for my family and me. [Note: Stephen committed to Methodist University] Stephen Nalls, Gray's Creek High School (North Carolina) Thank you for contacting coaches and having them reach out to me! It really helps with tours/workouts/tryouts, and just being able to contact them! STUDENTathleteWorld helps you find the right college! [Note: Kyle committed to Wingate University] Kyle Lantz, Graystone Day School (North Carolina) Chris has decided to accept a basketball scholarship and will do his official signing next week at at Green Hope High. We really appreciate all you support throughout his process! [Note: Chris committed to Barton College] Tracey Flemmings, Mother of Chris Flemmings, Green Hope High School (North Carolina) Thank you for your help and support over the past several months. I have received several phone calls and e-‐mails from various coaches. I decided to accept a basketball scholarship and will do the official signing next week. I know this could not have been possible without your network and connections and I really appreciate your help. [Note: Chris committed to Barton College] Chris Flemmings, Green Hope High School (North Carolina)
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I am delighted to inform you that Alicia has committed. I want to thank you for all of the tremendous resources your recruitment guide and website have provided us in finding the right college choice for our daughter. Thanks for all you do! [Note: Alicia committed to Elizabeth City State University] Duane Reynolds, Father of Alicia Reynolds, Havelock High School (North Carolina) Negotiations with over 20 Universities, 8 solid offers, and eventually signing on Feb 6. That’s what Tim Ryerson and STUDENTathleteWorld provided our athlete with in just 4 months of using his services. Two years with the so-‐called leaders in recruiting got us a beautiful highlight film but NO FRUIT. The choice for my next son is already made. Just sayin’! Thank you for doing it right Tim! [NOTE: Hunter committed to Liberty University] Bob Winstead, Father of Hunter Winstead, Heritage High School (North Carolina) Thank you Tim Ryerson and STUDENTathleteWorld! I had been recruited locally since the 9th grade, but hadn’t received any contractual offers. Once we partnered with SaW my senior year, I immediately received invitations for official visits and scholarship offers from around the United States. SaW introduced me to outstanding Universities that I wasn’t aware even existed. I was blessed to commit on the national signing day this year.[NOTE: Hunter committed to Liberty University] Hunter Winstead, Heritage High School (North Carolina) I want to thank you for your service, Lauren received a ton of interest from many schools across the country. Two divison I schools called to offer her full athletic scholarships. She had over 15 division II schools that were very serious and there were also many NAIA and Division III schools that were very interested ranging from in Florida to California. Your service was very well worth the investment and there were many opportunities made available to Lauren. I would highly recommend your service to any kid with a desire to play at the college level. I found the exposure great and I will seek your services when my son a rising sophomore starts looking at colleges in the near future. Thanks again. James Robertson, Father of Lauren Robertson, Hibriten High School (North Carolina) Thank you Tim, I couldn't have done it without your help [NOTE: Vianka committed to Point Park University] Vianka Cotton, Holly Springs High School (North Carolina) Tim was instrumental in guiding us through the recruiting process. He helped us discern between "real" interest and blanket emails and camp letters. He was invaluable in helping us realize our son could get recruited, get an almost full-‐ride at a D2 school, all on Academic scholarships! I recommend him highly, especially if you are a Homeschooler, or attend a private school with not much visibility. [NOTE: William committed to Barton College] Will Cunningham, Father of William Cunningham, Home School (North Carolina) Richie Schueler and SaW were a huge help to me and my family in the process of choosing a college. Shortly after I signed up with SaW started receiving a lot of e-‐mails from coaches from
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all over the country and it was very overwhelming (although, it was a good thing since I wasn’t sure what I wanted out of a college). Richie sat down with my mom and me and discussed all of the things that different levels of colleges could offer me and helped me decide what I had the best chance of being successful in. He asked me different things like how close to home I wanted to be, how big of a school I wanted, if I wanted a public university or a private university, and he used all of these things to choose which schools to send my information out too. With this he led me to a small private NAIA school in South Dakota that will be absolutely perfect for my level of play as well as my academic interests. I would recommend SaW to any athlete who is interested in taking their career to the next level; it’s a great program to get your information in front of all different coaches and to ease the struggle of choosing the best college for you. [Note: Christine committed to Dakota Wesleyan University] Christine Patterson, Home School (North Carolina) Without STUDENTathleteWorld I would have never had the opportunity to play college football. I met Tim in January of my senior year, after my senior football season was over. I didn't think there was any chance I could still get recruited, but with STUDENTathleteWorld, that was not the case. I was contacted by several different schools and three gave me offers. Tim helped me walk through the process in order to get the best offer possible. [NOTE: John committed to Earlham College] John Hood, Home School (North Carolina) We appreciate the effort the SAW made on Owen’s behalf in getting his information out to the schools. Owen chose them mainly because of their high education standards but also he feels he can compete for playing time there. Alleghany is in rebuilding mode for their football program and Owen is excited to be a part of it. [NOTE: Owen committed to Alleghany College] Ryan Nemitz, Father of Owen Nemitz, Home School (North Carolina) I think that without STUDENTathleteWorld I would not be signing a national letter of intent today to play college basketball! [NOTE: James committed to St. Andrews University] James Garst, Hough High School (North Carolina) THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP!!! You helped to make Forrest's dream of playing college football a reality! We never could have done it without your help! Thanks again. [Note: Forrest committed to Macalester College] Tina Carrow, Mother of Forrest Carrow, Kestrel Heights High School (North Carolina) I am very happy about my time with STUDENTathleteWorld. Without them I would not have ever heard of the school I am going to. I am grateful for their help and advice. [Note: Forrest committed to Macalester College] Forerst Carrow, Kestrel Heights High School (North Carolina) I just wanted to let you know that TJ has committed! We had a great visit up there on Saturday, and they really want him and have offered a very nice amount of academic money. Thank you for all your help this year. I only wish we had started this a bit
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sooner! [Note: TJ committed to Averett University] Thomas Viracola, Father of TJ Viracola, Knightdale High School (North Carolina) The STUDENTathleteWorld staff is extremely passionate about their work, really care about the athletes they counsel and represent and have the knowledge, the connections, and the creative mind to bring the best arrangement for the student-‐athlete. They provides a number of free articles, suggestions, and facts that if followed can help any family learn more about the recruiting process. I certainly believe STUDENTathleteWorld to be one of the leaders in this field. Rodney Threat, Head Softball Coach, Lady Blues Fastpitch Softball (North Carolina) Tim really helped us fully understand the overall picture of the recruiting process. He explained the different aspects of sports recruiting with clarity and accuracy. This knowledge helped us better understand how college recruiting really took place. Without his help, we would have not known the questions to ask the coaches or the admission officers. [NOTE: Ross committed to Roanoke College] Mark Strickland, Father of Ross Strickland, Lakewood High School (North Carolina) Jillian committed this week. Thanks so much for all of your help. We started keeping a log of all of the contacts that were made, but it got very overwhelming. There were so many! All because of you! Thank you so much, again! I will let anyone know that I come in contact with. I have several parents here though that have followed Jillian’s ‘journey’ and have some promising athletes of their own. I will recommend highly! [NOTE: Jillian committed to Lenoir Rhyne University] Christine Born, Mother of Jillian Born, Laney High School (North Carolina) STUDENTathleteWorld did a great job representing me. Because I limited my choices to close to home, major in nursing and play libero in volleyball (which hardly ever gets scholarshipped), I didn’t have a whole lot of options. SaW worked hard in the beginning to get my video done and uploaded and my information was online very quickly. My mom emailed Tim with any questions that we had and he always got right back to her. We didn’t understand the recruiting process until we got involved with SaW. I don’t think I would have had the exposure needed to get the attention that I did. I was contacted by over 100 colleges! Thank you STUDENTathleteWorld and Tim Ryerson! [NOTE: Jillian committed to Lenoir-‐Rhyne University] Jillian Born, Laney High School (North Carolina) STUDENTathleteWorld’s knowledge and experience has been invaluable for us while navigating the recruiting process. Any questions we have they respond immediately with not only the answer but also with insight. We can’t imagine going through this process without them. [Note: AJ committed to Gardner-‐Webb University] Pam Stilwell, Mother of AJ Stilwell, Laney High School (North Carolina)
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STUDENTathleteWorld did a great job for me. They exposed me to a ton of places I could not reach. I would recommend this service to everyone looking to play sports in College. Thank you Tim it was a pleasure. [Kelli committed to Queens University] Kelli Gottry, Laney High School (North Carolina) This program was great very easy to work with and they sent my name out everywhere. I am ending with going to a great school so this program was very effective for my sports career. Thank you for everything you did and for all of your help in making this become a reality! [Note: Erin committed to Southern Wesleyan University] Erin Exline, Laney High School (North Carolina) Your program provided exactly what you said it would-‐ it educated us on the recruiting process, prepared John to be recruited by way of a profile and video and then you put John out there countrywide where he got a lot of exposure and contact. He was able to get a large sample of different schools in various areas of the country which ultimately formed his preferences on the type of school he wanted to attend. The information you sent out monthly by way of newsletters and videos were very helpful and on target. We have been very pleased with your program and feel it helped us greatly. Thanks for everything. [Note: John committed to Lenoir-‐Rhyne University] Sherri Beaver, Mother of John Beaver, Myers Park High School (North Carolina) Richie Schueler and SaW were a huge help to me. From explaining all the different things that come with being recruited and playing at the next level to getting me the exposure to college coaches throughout the country. As the emails and letters came Richie continued his support throughout the entire process. The best thing was that there was an open line of communication to him which was so helpful. I would recommend anyone trying to play a sport at the next level use SaW. Thanks Richie! [Note: Jourdan committed to St. Andrews University] Jourdan Sanders, Neuse Charter School (North Carolina) Thank you for all of the help you have given us with Mike. He has several opportunities and it has been a very rewarding process. John Hickey, Father of Michael Hickey, New Hanover High School (North Carolina) Working with STUDENTathleteWorld was good for me, I joined when I was a freshman and they kept in contact through all four years of high school and provided me with new information on colleges interested in me. They open doors to many more places all around and wherever would be a fit for you. [Note: Dakota committed to East Carolina University] Dakota Shaub, Pine Forest High School (North Carolina) I committed today. Thanks for help making it a reality! I really appreciate the service you provided. In fact I just received a phone call last week from a college in Pennsylvania because of the recent profile distributions that just went out. I'm glad we worked with you because like you said, there are hundreds of programs out there that the majority of people don't know
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about. There's no way we would have had the success we had in getting recruited without your knowledge and services. Again, thanks!!! [Note: Dalton committed to Averett University] Dalton Ames, Porter Ridge High School (North Carolina) My wife and I entered the world of college recruiting believing my son’s talents alone were enough to get him a scholarship to a great school. We quickly learned that to do the best for our son we needed help from someone who knew how to navigate through the maze and traps of recruiting. We credit STUDENTathleteWorld and the passion for what they do, care for their clients and their knowledge of the recruiting process, for helping us get our son a scholarship to play college baseball. Their ability to break the process into simple steps made it more enjoyable and they were always there to answer questions and provide guidance and support. They remain a great support for us today and we recommend STUDENTathleteWorld to anyone who is serious about ensuring their child has the best opportunity to play college athletics! [Note: Josh committed to the University of Nebraska] Todd Roeder, Father of Josh Roeder, Porter Ridge High School (North Carolina) Mac has had so many wonderful opportunities. Thanks for the help! Amy Lothrop, Mother of Mac Lothrop, Providence Day School (North Carolina) I would encourage any family to get help with this process as early as 9th grade. This will give you the best benefit of the services STUDENTathleteWorld provides. I thought it was a great service especially for never going through the process before. You feel like a dear in the headlights and it so nice to be able to talk to someone that knows exactly how the process works. I think anything to help narrow the search somehow is helpful as decision start getting closer especially. [NOTE: Alex committed to Wofford College] Carla Hoots, Mother of Alex Hoots, RJ Reynolds High School (North Carolina) I loved the frequent emails I got because it let me know that I was still a priority and that they generally cared about my recruiting process! [NOTE: Casey committed to Georgetown University] Casey Speer, Riverside High School (North Carolina) If you have a parent questioning if it is a scam feel free to forward them my email address. I’ll be happy to tell them that the program has proven to do everything you told me it would. It opens the door to college athletics. Feel free to use me as a reference for skeptical parents. [Note: Lewis committed to Roanoke College] Diane Young, Mother of Lewis Young, Salisbury High School (North Carolina) STUDENTathleteWorld does a great job of keeping the high school athletic community up-‐to-‐date. Their contacts have made it very easy for colleges to recruit student-‐athletes under NCAA guidelines, and provide a resource I endorse because it’s all driven by the student-‐athlete. Jeremy Barefoot, Head Wrestling Coach, Sanderson High School (North Carolina)
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We have been receiving quite a few emails and letters due to the exposure you provide. The video was very good. Your people on site were very professional and it was a pleasure to work with them. I will recommend you to everyone I know but the video speaks for itself. Thank you for your help in promoting my son. [Note: Morgan committed to Guilford College] Jesse Keene, Father of Morgan Keene, Southern Alamance High School (North Carolina) Because of STUDENTathleteWorld my initial contact with colleges started. After the coaches saw my extremely professional video, I was able to contact and go on multiple visits and receive academic money through the schools. If it wasn’t for STUDENTathleteWorld, I would not be headed to the school of my dreams. Joining this program greatly influenced my baseball career and, because of this, I owe all the thanks to this stupendous organization. [Note: Morgan committed to Guilford College] Morgan Keene, Southern Alamance High School (North Carolina) Matthew was offered a baseball scholarship! He has signed his NLI and been accepted early admission. After the last visit to they called within a week with his offer. After all the effort, we feel like he ended up where he was supposed to be. We had numerous emails, lots of questionnaire requests, phone calls, and coaches coming by the high school. [Note: Matthew committed to the College of William and Mary] Janell Fuhr, Mother of Matthew Fuhr, South Granville High School (North Carolina) STUDENTathleteWorld definitely helped get my name out to colleges. I had numerous colleges calling and emailing me weekly asking if I was interested in visiting along with offers. [Note: Austin committed to Louisburg College] Austin Crawford, South View High School (North Carolina) Evan has committed. He will be joining a Division III program that ranks 35th out of the nearly 400 Division III soccer programs. We felt they offered Evan the best academic environment, the opportunity to play a high level of soccer, and a very generous academic scholarship package. He did have other offers, including division II schools. They learned about Evan from your website, and we are very grateful for the opportunity it has brought to him! Several coaches even traveled to Raleigh to watch him play. Thank you for your interest in Evan’s plans. [Note: Evan committed to Lake Forest College] Kathy Vogel, Mother of Evan Vogel, Statesville High School (North Carolina) He got so much interest! Thanks for all your help. Nick made a commitment! Thank you so much for your help! I learned so much about the college recruiting process from you. Nick would like you to come down if you can when he signs his commitment letter. Thanks again for your help! [Note: Nick committed to Barton College] Jill Ahlquist, Mother of Nick Ahlquist, Swansboro High School (North Carolina) The STUDENTathleteWorld staff was instrumental in me accomplishing such a once in a life time achievement. [Note: Charles committed to Old Dominion University] Charles Jones, Terry Sanford High School (North Carolina)
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I wanted to let you know that I accepted an offer. I appreciate all your assistance and for assisting me in my goals to play soccer in college! [NOTE: Kayla committed to Union College] Kayla Mundell, Terry Sanford High School (North Carolina) I wanted to let you know we had great success with your service. Payton received two full scholarship offers from USMMA and USCGA. They both learned about Payton through your program and the video we had posted to his profile. Last week Payton committed to play for Danny Nee. Payton’s scholarship is valued at well over $200k, so the investment in your service really paid off. Thanks again for everything! [Note: Payton committed to The United States Merchant Marine Academy] Jon Ball, Father of Payton Ball, Topsail High School (North Carolina) I just wanted to thank you for the service and advice that you provided our family and Seth. Seth verbally committed and received a combination of athletic and academic dollars. Seth had over 15 different schools show interest in him and 8 schools make offers ranging from Massachusetts, South Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. [Note: Seth committed to Barton College] Scott Breasseale, Father of Seth Breasseale, Union Pines High School (North Carolina) My experience with SaW has been extremely helpful in my search for college recruitment! I would have never known or gone to visit so many different schools on the East Coast without SaW. Mr. Schueler was a great recruiter for me, and kept me on track with emailing coaches and going to see new colleges. [Note: Becki committed to Oglethorpe University] Becki White, Union Pines High School (North Carolina) We have made a commitment. I thank you and your company for getting her information out to so many schools. In that respect, your company lived up to expectations. We had 74 college contacts from coast to coast, JC to DII. Thank you. [Note: Brittany committed to Chowan University] Don Tschida, Father of Brittany Tschida, Village Christian Academy (North Carolina) Thank you very much for your advice and assistance in contacting so many coaches and assisting Ronnie through this process. As you know, he had quite a few colleges contact and express an interest in him. He spent a lot of time weighing his options and and he has made his decision. Nancy and I have found the last few months to be very interesting and fulfilling as we watched Ronnie achieve the dream he has pursued for many, many years. [Note: Ronnie committed to Methodist University] Berlain Hatfield, Father of Ronnie Hatfield, Wake Christian Academy (North Carolina) STUDENTathleteWorld provides a great resource for student-‐athletes in assisting those students to get recruited. James Doyle, Golf Coach, Wake County Public Schools (North Carolina)
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STUDENTathleteWorld is a great program. Our son was contacted by schools that we would have never thought to reach out to. We visited a few of those schools and really liked them. Our son received offers from 3 of them! Tim Ryerson worked closely with us and was a tremendous help in getting our son’s profile and video in the hands of the correct people. Within a month’s time our son had 7 offers to play baseball in Div. I, II, III and NAIA. I would recommend this program to anyone. Tim Ryerson knows what he is doing and how to help your athlete get recruited. [NOTE: Hayden committed to Presbyterian College] Elisha Manuel, Mother of Hayden Manuel, Wesleyan Christian Academy (North Carolina) I want to thank you for all you have done to help me get recruited. I have had a lot of interest from several schools. [NOTE: Hayden committed to Presbyterian College] Hayden Manuel, Wesleyan Christian Academy (North Carolina) My dreams are finally coming true. I’m college baseball bound. Special thanks to STUDENTathleteWorld and Tony Helton, they were a big help. [Note: Trevor committed to Surry Community College] Trevor Beane, West Caldwell High School (North Carolina) I’ve committed. Thanks for everything! I couldn’t have done it without you. [Note: Michael committed to Roanoke College] Michael Perry, West Carteret High School (North Carolina) Andrew committed today. He had fifty-‐two colleges contact him. Thanks a lot! [Note: Andrew committed to NC Wesleyan College] Dave Franklin, Father of Andrew Franklin, Wilmington Christian Academy (North Carolina)
OHIO My experience with SaW was very satisfying. Richie Schueler was very helpful and he always kept in touch and making sure I got things done. He also checked up on me about my life apart from basketball which shows he honestly cares about the athletes and their families. He made sure my profile was sent to schools and made sure I went to a school that was a good fit for me succeed. I thank Mr. Schueler for everything he's done. [Note: Joseph committed to Hiram College] Joseph Howard, Horizon Science Academy (Ohio) My SaW representative Jamie Kachmarik was the reason I actually chose Bluffton. I was all set to commit to another college, when Jamie emailed my updated video of my senior season to the coaches and let them know I would playing in the area and I was someone they needed to look at. Just from that contact, the Assistant Coach came to watch my sectional tournament game and from there they contacted me about a visit. I ended up loving the campus and what they had to offer. I am very excited to be able continue playing basketball and if it wasn’t for my SaW Representative I would not be heading off to Bluffton. Thank you for all SaW did!
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[Note: Lee committed to Bluffton University] Lee Holderman, Riverdale High School (Ohio) The STUDENTathleteWorld program has been very effective for me and I would not have had my top two choices without. I had a lot of great colleges on my college contact form because of your services. My Rep, Richie, was always available to take calls and e-‐mails. He wrote awesome e-‐mails to coaches and we have had a great relationship. This program has had tremendous value to me and I would recommend it to anyone trying to go to the next level. Thank you very much. [NOTE: Connor committed to the University of Mount Union] Connor Jansen, Turpin High School (Ohio) We are all very excited about Connor’s decision!! I just wanted to say thank you for all you have done to guide us through the recruiting process. As you know from the beginning, I was skeptical after our first experience with Connors brother. But as you promised, you proved me wrong! I think your program is excellent and would definitely recommend it and you to others. I really liked how it was primarily directed towards Connor, while keeping the parents in the loop, so as to keep everyone on the same page. I think Connor has matured and developed skills for communicating with adults that he will take forward to college and life in general. Thanks again for all your help!! [NOTE: Connor committed to the University of Mount Union] Cindy Jansen, Mother of Connor Jansen, Turpin High School (Ohio)
OKLAHOMA This is a very awesome program and I appreciate everything you’ve guys done and provided for me. [NOTE: Dionasys committed to Yavapai College] Dionasys Kalentermidis, Bacone College (Oklahoma)
OREGON The STUDENTathleteWorld program exposed me to the intense process of sports recruiting but in a way that was manageable and easy to follow through with. Without it I would have never had the opportunity to seriously consider colleges across the country that were very interested in me. With the program I was able to communicate with [Oregon Rep Nicholas Heffernan] the minute I had a question and things got done fast because of that. He also had his best interest in me and my college career and was very supportive.STUDENTathleteWorld created so many more options for me than I ever thought to be possible. I am confident in my choice for college next year because I was able to evaluate all of my options. Thank you so much for all that you have done for me. [NOTE: Sophia committed to the University of San Diego] Sophia Raglione, Corbett High School (Oregon)
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The STUDENTathleteWorld program has helped me tremendously with achieving my dream of playing competitive college soccer. My representative, Nicolas Heffernan, made this dream possible. He knows my talents as a soccer player better than I do, and has made me feel confident. His encouragement and amazing coaching skills helped me get to where I am today. I cannot thank STUDENTathleteWorld enough for creating great opportunities for me and helping me achieve my goals and dreams as a soccer player. [NOTE: Rose committed to the Humboldt State University] Rose Harman, Jesuit High School (Oregon) My experience with STUDENTathleteWorld and [Portland Representative] Nicholas Heffernan has gone beyond expectations as he has delivered on all the services he originally discussed and more. Nicholas works so well with Ryan – pushing him to follow through on tasks and follow-‐up with college coaches. His responsiveness to requests and availability have been admirable in his efforts to help Ryan achieve optimal interest from college coaches. Alf Barber, Father of Ryan Barber, West Linn High School (Oregon)
PENNSYLVANIA STUDENTathleteWorld was a great help as we navigated this chapter of her volleyball career. [NOTE: Krista committed to Bentley University] Doug Campbell, Father of Krista Campbell, Council Rock North High School (Pennsylvania)
SOUTH CAROLINA Amanda has verbally committed and should sign on Monday. She is still getting calls from coaches! Thanks again for all of your help. You and Tim have been extremely gracious and always prompt in answering any questions. [NOTE: Amanda committed to Newberry College] Gordon Boyd, Father of Amanda Boyd, Ben Lippen High School (South Carolina)
TENNESSEE I just wanted to thank you for all of your help with my college search. I received several offers. Again, thank you for your advice throughout this process. I am very happy with my college decision. [NOTE: Hannah committed to Williams Baptist College] Hannah Whitefoot, Brighton High School (Tennessee) I writing to officially thank you for all your guidance in helping Hannah (and her parents) learn the habits of the college athlete’s recruiting season. Your material is second to none, kept us well informed, and encouraged us when we felt we were losing touch with reality. She has been offered and has accepted a full scholarship (tuition, room, board, and books). She had also received two other scholarship offers. Bless you and thank you for all you did to make this
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possible! [Note: Hannah committed to Eastern Illinois University] Timothy Kimbrough, Father of Hannah Kimbrough, Ensworth High School (Tennessee) I’ve committed. Thank you! I appreciate all of your help. [Note: August committed to Tennessee Temple University] August Schaetz, Home School (Tennessee)
TEXAS STUDENTathleteWorld and Richie Schueler have been of great service for me in regards to helping me get to where I wanted to be. As hard as it is already to be seen by college coaches and being a military dependent Richie helped me, by pushing my name out to coaches and making it known that I can play and deserve to be looked at. Only 5% of the nation plays college basketball and thanks to Richie and the SaW team I will. I would love to thank Richie and STUDENTathleteWorld for the support and guidance on my journey. [NOTE: Delino committed to Tohono O'odham Community College] Delino Lewis, Andress High School (Texas) I’ve committed! STUDENTathleteWorld is a great program! Best decision I made this year, because without it I don’t think I would be playing college basketball or have the chance to pay college at a cheaper price. It is definitely worth the investment. I’m extremely grateful for STUDENTathleteWorld for all of the help you guys have given me. [NOTE: Pablo committed to Wheelock College] Pablo Tovar, La Joya High School (Texas)
VIRGINIA Richie Schueler and SaW are the main reasons why I am playing college basketball next year. Richie met with us and from the first meeting has been a constant support and guide to me in the college basketball recruitment process. Richie got me exposure to the college basketball world and especially to coaches. SaW also helped me to identify good trainers and get continued training at a higher level. As the emails and letters came Richie continued his support sorting through and making sense of it all and making sure that I'm taking the right steps in a timely manner. He was always available to me and my parents to discuss options and also concerns. I would recommend anyone trying to play a sport at the next level to use SaW. Thanks Richie! [Note: AJ committed to Belmont Abbey College] AJ Pillai, Langley High School (Virginia)
WEST VIRGINIA SaW was a tremendous help to me in my recruiting process. I was the first in my family to play a collegiate sport, so I was not very familiar with the recruiting process and how to go about
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getting my name around. This is where the experienced SaW team stepped in and helped me. They taught me about the recruiting process, sent information about my academic & athletic accolades to many different colleges, and ultimately helped me achieve my dream of playing college basketball. [Note: Ryan committed to Concord University] Ryan Meadows, Princeton High School (West Virginia)
OTHER STUDENTathleteWorld does great work facilitating the athletic careers of the high school prospects! I am a big fan, supporter, and have enjoyed your thorough and realistic approach! This is a valuable service for any young talent looking for assistance and direction in the recruiting process. Yours is a profession where you can help guide, mature, and ready a young adult in life. I know my teammates and I in high school didn’t have the presence of mind to know what we needed, hopefully you continue to reach those student-‐athletes! Brett Strahn, NFL Scouting Aide I love the new “Add to Front Rush” addition!!! It's fantastic! Thanks so much! You guys always seem to have great athletes that we really like so I am definitely going to be in touch with you. NCAA D3 Women’s Soccer Coach *name removed per NCAA rules Lou Birch [San Diego Rep] was pivotal [in landing a 2014 recruit]. He is a star, you’re lucky to have him on your roster…great guy, very professional, the best I’ve worked with. I can’t wait to keep the pipeline moving along! Thanks again. NCAA D1 Baseball Coach *name removed per NCAA rules Your videos are really put together well and are some of the best we’ve ever seen. We also appreciate the coaches evaluations you include with the profiles. NCAA Baseball Coach *name removed per NCAA rules STUDENTathleteWorld hits it right on the head when they say ‘comparing recruiting in revenue sports at major NCAA DI programs to most programs at the low DI, DII, DIII, NAIA, and NJCAA levels is like comparing apples to deck furniture’. If you are a high level NCAA DI prospect you may not need the STUDENTathleteWorld program. If you are not, you do! NCAA Men's Basketball Recruiting Coordinator *name removed per NCAA rules Too many student-‐athletes go un-‐recruited or under-‐recruited because they don’t realize and take advantage of all the options available to them. The STUDENTathleteWorld program teaches STUDENTathletes how to market themselves correctly and find that perfect fit. NCAA Women's Lacrosse Coach *name removed per NCAA rules STUDENTathleteWorld provides a refreshingly honest assessment of the recruiting process told from the perspective of a college coach. Their staff doesn’t pull any punches and tell you
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