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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!
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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!

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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  

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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  

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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    

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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  

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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  

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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  

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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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what  you  WANT  to  hear.    They  tell  you  what  you  NEED  to  hear.  NCAA  Men's  Basketball  Coach  *name  removed  per  NCAA  rules    In  my  experience  as  a  college  level  assistant  basketball  coach,  STUDENTathleteWorld  is  hands  down  the  most  knowledgeable  and  professional  program  when  it  comes  to  helping  student-­‐athletes  play  at  the  next  level.    They  are  truthful  and  upfront  with  their  clients  and  know  all  the  secrets  that  go  unknown  for  most  potential  college  athletes.    Bottom  line  is  that  they  have  been  the  most  innovative  company  in  his  line  of  business  and  their  organization  and  professionalism  speaks  for  itself.  NCAA  Men's  Basketball  Recruiting  Coordinator  *name  removed  per  NCAA  rules    As  a  college  coach  I  can  tell  you  that  recruiting  has  changed  so  much  in  recent  years  and  STUDENTathleteWorld  will  help  you  better  navigate  this  process.  NCAA  Baseball  Recruiting  Coordinator  *name  removed  per  NCAA  rules    STUDENTathleteWorld  will  teach  you  the  ins  and  outs  of  college  recruiting.    There  are  so  many  myths  about  recruiting  that  exist  and  knowing  how  recruiting  really  works  will  help  you  immensely.    Follow  the  plan  they  lay  out  for  you,  and  don’t  get  caught  up  in  the  common  mistakes  many  families  make!  NCAA  Men’s  Basketball  Coach  *name  removed  per  NCAA  rules  


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