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Ep #74: Men's NCAA Volleyball Recruiting Masterclass with Coach David Heller from Georgetown and University of Mount Olive
Aug 21, 2026
1h 16m 18s
Ep #73: Planning For Life After Sport Through Property Investment with Merritt Sports
Jul 27, 2026
55m 50s
EP #72: How NAIA Men's Soccer Really Compares with NAIA Coach and former Study & Play USA athlete Aidan Twohig
Jun 19, 2026
43m 56s
EP#71: All 3 of Our Kids Went to College in the US - A Chat with the Fairclough Family from Perth
Apr 17, 2026
1h 07m 15s
EP#70: An Introduction to NCAA Women's Triathlon with NCAA D1 Coach Hannah Loftus from Delaware State
Mar 11, 2026
47m 55s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 8/21/26 | Ep #74: Men's NCAA Volleyball Recruiting Masterclass with Coach David Heller from Georgetown and University of Mount Olive | On today's episode, we’re joined by Coach David Heller, a 12 year NCAA Division 1/2 men’s and women’s volleyball coach at Georgetown and University of Mount Olive to give Australian and other international athletes the straight story on what recruiting looks like from the coach’s side. What actually wins you a roster spot, why the “full ride” myth causes so much stress for families & more. Claire and Coach David dig into the real structure of men’s volleyball in the US: how NCAA division... | 1h 16m 18s | ||||||
| 7/27/26 | Ep #73: Planning For Life After Sport Through Property Investment with Merritt Sports | Director Chris Bates sits down with Paul Merritt and Matt Gillett to talk about building wealth and life skills that outlast a sporting career, from mentoring and personal brand to making smarter decisions with money. Paul, a third-generation real estate professional, has spent over 35 years working in property, building and development. Matt, a 10 year Brisbane Broncos, QLD State of Origin player and Australian Kangaroo representative, works in tandem with Paul to help semi pro and pro athle... | 55m 50s | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | NAIA men's soccercollege soccer landscape+3 | Aidan Twohig | Study & Play USAOklahoma City University+3 | — | NAIANCAA+5 | — | 43m 56s | ||
| 4/17/26 | college sportsfamily dynamics+3 | Sue FaircloughGraeme Fairclough | — | PerthLos Angeles+2 | college sportsFairclough family+3 | — | 1h 07m 15s | ||
| 3/11/26 | NCAA Women's Triathloncollege sports+3 | Hannah Loftus | Delaware StateNCAA | USNCAA D1 | NCAA Women's TriathlonHannah Loftus+5 | — | 47m 55s | ||
| 2/9/26 | college recruitingcollegiate athlete+3 | Kelly Kraiss | Clemson Women's Rowing | — | college athleterecruiting process+3 | — | 38m 54s | ||
| 1/22/26 | college golf recruitingNCAA Division 1+3 | Jim Anderson | University of ArizonaNCAA | TucsonArizona | college golfrecruiting+5 | — | 1h 02m 52s | ||
| 12/4/25 | college sportsmental health+3 | Victoria Datta | The Hidden OpponentNCAA | USGermany | college experienceinternational athletes+3 | — | 1h 05m 16s | ||
| 11/24/25 | college sportsathlete development+3 | Jesse Williams | University of AlabamaStudy & Play USA+1 | — | college sportsJesse Williams+5 | — | 1h 02m 08s | ||
| 11/21/25 | U.S. college sportsAustralian student athletes+3 | Jesse Williams | Study & Play USA | U.S. | college sportsAustralian athletes+3 | — | 20m 50s | ||
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| 10/10/25 | NCAA Division I rowingathlete transformation+3 | Sarah Abrams | University of Tennessee | Hunter ValleyPacific | rowingNCAA+3 | — | 1h 26m 37s | ||
| 9/11/25 | college recruitmentathletics+3 | Angus Alberts | NCAANCAA D1 | AustraliaLara, Victoria+1 | D1 scholarshipNCAA eligibility+3 | — | 56m 10s | ||
| 7/2/25 | EP#61: Tennis player Tayah Cross' journey from Kinesiology in the US to becoming a practicing physiotherapist in Australia | Chris Bates sits down with former college tennis athlete Tayah Cross, to discuss one of our most requested topics: the process of studying in a US college and then returning back to Australia to practice as a physio. Unlike the direct entry Australian model, Tayah's journey took her from an undergraduate kinesiology degree with a minor in French from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, to a Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University, culminating in a prestigious clinical placement... | 38m 02s | ||||||
| 6/3/25 | EP#60: Beyond Warm Weather: Finding Your True Fit in College Swimming with NCAA D1 Coach George Eglesfield | Coach George Eglesfield from NCAA D1 California State University at Bakersfield shares his journey from international student-athlete to recruiting coordinator and assistant coach, providing valuable insights for swimmers considering the US college route. His personal experience swimming at the University of Wyoming combined with his current coaching perspective offers a comprehensive view of collegiate swimming opportunities. In this episode, Coach George shares the things the would focus o... | 41m 31s | ||||||
| 5/5/25 | EP#59: The World of East Coast Ivy League Water Polo with Brown University's Recruiting Coordinator Petar Momcilovic | Today’s episode explores the intricate world of Ivy League water polo recruitment, featuring insights from Coach Petar Momcilovic of Brown University. Listeners will get to hear Coach Momcilovic discuss the much talked about Junior Olympics, the importance of researching these universities before meeting with a coach. We dissect the infamous June 15th date in college recruiting and what Brown is looking for in a highlight reel. Claire and Coach Momcilovic also chat about the evolving landscap... | 49m 00s | ||||||
| 2/14/25 | EP#58: Men's NPL Does Not Automatically Mean NCAA D1 with Indian Hills Men's Soccer Coach Zac Newton | Prepare yourself for an eye-opening journey through the world of collegiate soccer with our special guest, Coach Zach Newton from Indian Hills Community College. Hailing from Australia, Coach Newton's path from player to coach is nothing short of inspiring. He shares his unique experiences navigating the U.S. college pathway, providing insights into the high academic standards and significant role of GPAs at junior colleges. Through his narrative, you'll discover the balance needed between at... | 44m 09s | ||||||
| 1/20/25 | EP#57: Take Division Out of It with Junior College Softball Coach Erin Sharpe at Northeast CC in Nebraska | Unlock the secrets of junior college softball recruitment with our expert guest, Coach Erin Sharpe from Northeast Community College in Nebraska. Gain insights into what truly matters in the eyes of a college coach: it's not just about stats but the fundamentals and batting techniques that make a standout recruit. Coach Sharpe discusses her thoughts on highlight reels and what grabs her eye in these videos. Navigate the dynamic world of college softball transfers as we delve into the in... | 28m 17s | ||||||
| 12/17/24 | EP#56: Junior College Tennis Beyond the Stereotypes with Jones College Coach Brooks Buffington | Continuing with our junior college podcast series, Chris Bates sits down with Coach Brooks Buffington, the newly crowned 2024 National Women's Junior College Coach of the Year at Jones College in Mississippi, to uncover the truth behind the often misunderstood junior college sporting landscape. As he shares his insights, particularly for Australian students unfamiliar with the U.S. system, we promise you'll gain another great perspective on the unique opportunities junior colleges can offer b... | 54m 02s | ||||||
| 11/11/24 | EP#55: The Customer vs The Explorer: College Recruitment with Cloud County Community College Track/XC Coach Drew Mahin | This podcast episode dives deep into one of our most frequently requested topics: Junior College, also known as JUCO or NJCAA. Coach Drew Mahin from Cloud County describes the recruitment process in a way for everybody to understand: are you approaching this as a customer or an explorer? Coach Mahin talks about rejection directing you to your next path, success stories of his athletes post Junior College, the amazing cultural diversity on his track/xc team, life in small town Kansas a... | 1h 08m 38s | ||||||
| 9/25/24 | EP#54: Fuelling student-athletes for performance both at home and College with Sports Dietitian Lyss Koenan. | How do you balance athletics and academics while ensuring proper nutrition? In this episode, Director Alexia Bates sits down with Sports Dietician Lyss Koenan to discuss nutritional choices for high school and college aged athletes. Alexia dives into questions for Lyss including new surroundings at college meaning unfamiliar American food and the new responsibilities college athletes have to make healthy choices. Lyss also touches on the importance of preparing food the night before for busy... | 48m 07s | ||||||
| 9/5/24 | EP#53: Unpacking Junior College Basketball with Dodge City Community College Women's Basketball Coach Landon Steele | In this episode, Claire sits down with Junior College Division 1 Women's Basketball coach Landon Steele, from Dodge City Community College. They discuss a wide range of topics from what Coach Steele looks for in a recruit, why he enjoys recruiting Aussies and the challenges of basketball recruiting on both the men's and womens' side. Coach Steele also debunks myths about Junior College, speaking about why someone would choose a junior college over an NCAA school, how JUCO prepares you for the... | 58m 54s | ||||||
| 7/19/24 | EP#52: From Golf Recruit To Recruiting Mentor: Introducing Our New Team Member, Jarrod Mann | What if you could navigate the challenges of being a student-athlete in a foreign country while chasing your dreams of professional sports? Meet Jarrod Mann, our newest team member and recruiting mentor at Study and Play USA! Jarrod takes us through his incredible journey from the junior golf courses of Australia to earning a scholarship at Eastern Arizona Community College. He shares his trials and triumphs, from managing homesickness to forming lifelong bonds with his teammates. Hear... | 17m 25s | ||||||
| 6/27/24 | EP#51: Bridging High School and US Pathways: The Geelong College’s Approach To Connecting Sport & Academics | Ever wondered how student-athletes juggle academic excellence with top-tier sports performance? Join us in this inspiring episode where we sit down with Nathan Brown, the Director of Sport and Performance Pathways, and Adrian Blades, the Head of Career Development at Geelong College. Nathan shares his intriguing journey from professional sports to nurturing young talent, while Adrian discusses his shift from university admissions to forging meaningful student relationships. Together, they off... | 36m 50s | ||||||
| 5/22/24 | EP#50 More than just running with NCAA Division 1 Women's Track/XC Coaches at St Mary's College of California | Prepare to be propelled into the dynamic world of college athletics as we sit down with Marty Kinsey and Mark Kaiser from St. Mary's College of California. Discover the enduring bond between Australian athletes and St. Mary's sports programs, a journey that started on the basketball court and has since sprinted across the track and beyond. From the festive celebration of Australia Day to the strong sense of belonging these athletes find on campus, we explore the cultural exchange that's becom... | 1h 00m 55s | ||||||
| 4/16/24 | EP#49 Mastering the Game: Navigating College Sports Eligibility for International Student-Athletes | Embark on a journey into the heart of the college sports world as Chris and Alexia Bates from Study and Play USA join us to dissect the academic eligibility maze for international student-athletes. This episode is not merely a conversation; it's a treasure map that guides you through the perplexing terrain of NCAA requirements, where a single misstep can cost you the game. We're peeling back the layers of maintaining GPAs, understanding different educational systems, and why early planning is... | 49m 22s | ||||||
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