Basketball is one of the most popular sports in America, with millions of fans from around the country tuning in every week to watch professional and collegiate leagues compete. American college basketball is particularly fascinating, from the new young talent consistently showcasing their elite skills on the court to the immense excitement of March Madness […]
Category Archives: College Information
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Will was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, where he initially played rugby along with his other three brothers. However, during high school, he discovered lacrosse, and he hasn’t looked back since. With a lacrosse stick in hand, Will has achieved significant success, including competing for the New Zealand Under 18s (which he currently […]
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Having Simon on board as a new soccer agent will be a crucial aspect of our soccer recruiting because of his unique background and wealth of experience in the soccer world. Simon’s journey from playing soccer in New Zealand to earning scholarships and playing at various levels in the United States demonstrates his ability to […]
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We are thrilled to announce that our team here at Platform Sports has expanded with the addition of our two new American Football recruiters. With a passion for the sport and years of experience in recruiting, Lance and Finn will help us discover talented players across the world and guide them towards securing scholarships at […]
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The United States college pathway comes with many exciting and extraordinary opportunities. It allows young tennis players to further develop their skills at a high level while simultaneously gaining a university degree. College tennis includes both doubles and singles matches with the NCAA, NJCAA, and NAIA as overseers of the entirety of the college tennis […]
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The NCAA are once again looking to change the college landscape. The NCAA has been trying to improve the student-athletes position in the college system over the last five years. In 2018, the NCAA created the transfer portal, allowing student-athletes to transfer colleges without asking their college coach for permission (which previously they couldn’t do). […]
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What not to post on social media Social Media is a big recruiting tool coaches use when looking for prospective student-athletes. Some social media Platforms that coaches use are Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, Twitter and TikTok. However, should you be careful about what you post and what you send privately to your friends and family? […]
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Based on the ruling by a federal judge in the NCAA v. Alston Case 2021, the NCAA declared that schools in America are allowed to offer cash bonuses for student-athletes who excel academically based on their Grade Point Averages (GPA). Not all colleges are required to provide any new benefits or cash bonuses, but now […]
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There are over 4,500 accredited colleges in America and multiple divisions. These divisions in the college system are explained below: As seen above the divisions are based on the structure of the college rather than the sporting ability. When trying to find a college, student-athletes must look at the four most important pillars of college […]
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When does the year start in the USA College system?First Semester: August – DecemberSecond Semester: January/February – May’ Do colleges offer 4-year contracts? Most colleges offer a one-year renewable contract. It is actually very rare for a college to offer a student-athlete a four-year contract. Coaches will set annual conditions for student-athletes to meet which […]