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Sports Scholarship Recruiting Timeline

Sports Scholarship Recruiting Timeline

Ideally, you should start the scholarship recruiting process very early on.  The earlier you start, the more time you will have to make any changes which will affect your eligibility (such as improving your grades) and negotiate scholarships with coaches.   If you are starting later than freshman or sophomore year, you can still use these Read the full article

The NCAA Season Schedule: What Student Athletes Can Expect

The NCAA Season Schedule: What Student Athletes Can Expect

It is no secret that NCAA college athletes have grueling schedules, both during the season and in the off season too. But, if you are truly passionate about playing college sports, then it can be a very rewarding experience. Here is what NCAA college athletes can expect their schedules to look like.

NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA: What’s the Difference?

NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA: What’s the Difference?

If you are looking to get a sports scholarship in America, you’ve got a lot of options. The main organizations which give out sports scholarships are the NCAA, NAIA, and the NJCAA.  Here we will go over the differences between these organizations, and how to know which sports scholarship to go for.

Top Soccer Universities in America

Top Soccer Universities in America

Are you dreaming of getting an athletic scholarship to play soccer in the USA? No matter how good you are, don’t expect the coaches to come looking for you! You have to take the initiative and reach out to soccer coaches and let them know why you would be a great asset to their team.   Read the full article

Soccer facilities tour at University of Memphis

Soccer facilities tour at University of Memphis

Here is a video of NCAA Division 1 powerhouse University of Memphis Tennesse soccer facilities. Two players from the men’s program give you a tour of the facilities and what it is like to be a student athlete on a day to day basis.

Jamie Barkway success at Newman University

Jamie Barkway success at Newman University

Andy Newman, Director of Soccer is delighted to announce that United Sports USA men’s soccer client Jamie Barkway from York, England was named Freshman player of the year and also named to the Heartland  Conference Team of the Year in his first season with NCAA Division 2 Newman University, Kansas. The 18 year old former Read the full article

Why is Academic Performance So Important?

Why is Academic Performance So Important?

The bond between athletic scholarships and academic performance has always been there. Many capable athletes have missed lucrative full scholarships because their grades were not up to scratch. If you want one of the few NCAA golf scholarships, or a scholarship in any of the other sports available, this year you have to do well Read the full article

St Leo University, Florida, Woman’s College Soccer Tour

St Leo University, Florida, Woman’s College Soccer Tour

If you are a 15-20 year female soccer player who is interested in earning a soccer scholarship in America I am sure you will enjoy this highlight and campus tour videos of NCAA D2  St Leo University, Florida. Head coach Ged O’Connor has been speaking to United Sports Usa’s Andy Newman regarding his recruitment needs for the Read the full article

Over 50% of the US World Cup squad are ex-college soccer players

Over 50% of the US World Cup squad are ex-college soccer players

In the aftermath of possibly the game of the Tournament Belgium vs USA it’s interesting to look into where the American players developed their skills, for the majority of the squad it was through the US collegiate system. College soccer is a hotbed for talent which produces MLS and International calibre players year after year. Read the full article

How to maximise your sport scholarship funding

How to maximise your sport scholarship funding

HOW TO MAXIMISE SPORT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WITHIN A UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OR JUNIOR COLLEGE. At United Sports USA we are constantly asked by student athletes and their parents how we maximise the level of scholarship funding to make university/college, junior college more affordable. The initial process of gaining a scholarship Read the full article

Rollins College – NCAA DII Powerhouse

Rollins College – NCAA DII Powerhouse

Rollins College is one of the prestigious schools that celebrates not only education excellence. It also continues to be one of the top sides playing at NCAA DII. College provides number of sports both on varsity and club level. Rollins college has some of the most impressive facilities within the division. The video is a Read the full article

UD vs STL NCAA D1 soccer highlights

UD vs STL NCAA D1 soccer highlights

University of Denver vs. Saint Louis University Men’s Soccer Highlights. Denver Pioneers and St Louis Billikens cross path in early September which resulted in this intense match between two National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division I teams. The video shows soccer highlights. If you wonder what is the level of football in the US – Read the full article

United Sports USA client Majed Osman

United Sports USA client Majed Osman

United Sports USA client Majed Osman in action for NCAA D1 West Virginia University against professional USL team Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Majed #12 scores and assists for WVU in their 2-0 win. The highlights of the game gives a great insight into the level of soccer at american university. The West Virginia University is renowned for Read the full article

NCAA on campus – Decemper

NCAA on campus – Decemper

NCAA On Campus travels to the University of Dubuque, in northeastern Iowa, to meet Michael Zweifel, who this season became the most prolific receiver in the history of the NCAA. Zweifel has set the NCAA career reception record for all three Divisions and is just one of 16 football players nationwide to be name the Read the full article

2011 NCAA Woman of the Year – Laura Barito

2011 NCAA Woman of the Year – Laura Barito

Laura Barito, Stevens Institute of Technology swimming and track & field student-athlete, is the 2011 NCAA Woman of the Year. Coming from a non-athletic family Laura puts her success as a college athlete down to hard work and perseverance. Congratulations Laura on all of your hard work! Life as student athlete is challenging as you Read the full article

UCLA wins women’s golf NCAA championship

UCLA wins women’s golf NCAA championship

Bruins go wire to wire in winning third NCAA crown. UCLA won its third Division I Women’s Golf National Championship on Saturday evening, defeating second-place and defending national champion Purdue by four shots as darkness fell at Traditions Club. Apply now to receive a golf scholarship in the USA

NCAA men’s golf championship promo video

NCAA men’s golf championship promo video

College golf’s best players and teams visit Karsten Creek Golf Course in Stillwater, Oklahoma, when Oklahoma State University hosts the 2011 NCAA Men’s Division I Golf Championships from May 31 – June 5. Find out more about Male Golf Scholarships in America

NCAA National Championships video

NCAA National Championships video

The National Collegiate Athletic Association is the largest governing body in collegiate athletics in America. This video gives you a look at all of their National Championships and the winning sides from the 2009-2010 season. Contact us about sport scholarships in America  

President Obama honors NCAA student athletes

President Obama honors NCAA student athletes

The President continues a tradition started by President George W. Bush by honouring championship teams and student athletes from across the NCAA with a reception at the White House. Various championship teams and players are recognised for their efforts to give back to their communities, continuing an effort begun by President Obama of sports champions Read the full article

NCAA student athlete – preparing for life

NCAA student athlete – preparing for life

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) understands the importance of preparing athletes for a life outside their sport. As an NCAA student athlete you will be given the opportunity to study for a degree just like any other student enrolled at the university or college. The difference is they don’t have the pressures of practices, workouts, Read the full article