Empowering & Connecting Athletes
Gain valuable insight from experienced former NCAA athletes to help make the best decisions for your future.
recruiting process.
lessons learned.
time management.
choosing the right program.
looking for additional resources.
joining a highly competitive team.
life after university.
how to strike your balance.
what is the transfer portal.
resources for eligibility requirements.
concerns as an international athlete.
targeting a list of schools.
importance of relationships and networking.
looking for visa reference guides.
embracing lifelong learning.
effective communication.
importance of a work andlife balance.
recruiting process. lessons learned. time management. choosing the right program. looking for additional resources. joining a highly competitive team. life after university. how to strike your balance. what is the transfer portal. resources for eligibility requirements. concerns as an international athlete. targeting a list of schools. importance of relationships and networking. looking for visa reference guides. embracing lifelong learning. effective communication. importance of a work andlife balance.
Aspiring to play college tennis? Preparing for life after college as a collegiate athlete?
Our
Mission
is to empower those aspiring to play college tennis and collegiate athletes preparing for life after college with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their future.
We connect you directly with former NCAA athletes with experience in your sport or desired professional industry. Our volunteer educators offer valuable insights, share their experiences, and discuss specific topics that matter to you.
Our service is free, providing honest, unbiased guidance with no hidden agendas – just practical advice and meaningful perspectives from those who’ve been there!
How it works
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Our team will reach out to you directly via email to arrange your 1on1 video consultation at your convenience.
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Join the video call at your scheduled time and connect with your athletic educator to gain invaluable insights into NCAA college sports.
Don’t hesitate to ask them anything that’s on your mind!
Firsthand insight can empower you!
Navigating the Recruiting Process
Time Management Academic vs. Athletics
International Athletes Succeeding in the U.S.
Effective Communication Skills and Professionalism
Importance of a Work Life Balance
Networking and Relationship Building
“experience is the teacher of all things”
Most Common Questions
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Our mission is to empower athletes like you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about your future. No matter where you are—whether in Europe, South America, the United States, Scandinavia, or anywhere else—our team is here to assist you.
We connect you directly with former NCAA athletes with experience in your sport or desired professional industry. Our volunteer educators offer valuable insights, share their experiences, and discuss topics that matter to you, all from an unbiased perspective. We are not a recruiting team with hidden agendas; we are a group of athletes dedicated to providing honest, unbiased information to help you make the best decisions for your future.
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Athletic educators are current or former NCAA athletes with firsthand experience in your sport or desired industry. Unlike recruiting teams with hidden agendas, our educators are committed to providing honest, unbiased information to help you make the best decisions for your future.
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EC Athletes is a volunteer project organized by athletes like you, aiming to make a positive impact on others. Best of all, it's 100% free of charge!
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Athletic Educators are matched to you based on the information you provide in your Get Started form. Our team considers your entire background, language, and the availability of our educators. If you request a specific Educator in the form, we will be sure to accommodate your preference whenever possible.
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Feel free to bring up any topic that’s on your mind! We encourage you to be open and honest, as committing to playing NCAA sports is a significant commitment in many ways.
Here are a few examples:
-> Why play an NCAA sport
-> What it's like to be part of an NCAA team
-> The level of commitment required
-> Importance of time management: Academic vs. Athletic vs. Social
→ Recruiting process
→ Scholarship opportunities
→ Understanding NCAA divisions and conferences
→ U.S. education system for international athletes
→ Visa scenarios for international athletes who want to work in the U.S. after college
→ What key skills are most important for successfully transitioning into the workforce
→ How did you navigate specific challenges and what did you learn from those experiences
→ What resources greatly impacted your career development
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Our athletic educators may not hold specific qualifications or certificates, but they have all been thoroughly vetted by our team and have successfully passed our formal training process.