Parent Information

Everything you need to know about what we do, how it all works, and the USA college system is available here.

The Process

Profile Building

We use a team app that has over 2000 college programs connected. You download the app via a link we send and then fill in some basic information. We then add video, your school report cards from back to the start of grade 9, and other athletic and tournament information. You can track everything we do through this app.

College Connection

We don't just promote you once, we do it constantly over the pathways program timeframe which runs for a 12 month period. Then when colleges connect we are constantly communicating with these programs further. We ask that you don't respond to any communication yourselves until we tell you too. we have everything under control. Just keep us informed of potential direct communication.

Offers

As relationships are built, we will be in a position to weigh up each offer on its merits and the fit for you and your child. As mentioned previously, all communication and details of colleges are shared with parents for full transparency. Possible offers are based on your Childs talent and academic level.

USA Trips

The trip is designed so that our athletes can have as many games as possible against quality USA opposition. The biggest hurdle with athlete promotion is being able to relay to coaches the quality of opposition in film we share. When we tour we are able to show coaches, who are there in person or watching the game tape afterwards, the level of competition with teams they are already aware of.

USA College Breakdown

There are seven main college levels in the USA. these are outlined below. When we evaluate your child we make sure you are aware of what level we think they are at and what level we will be targeting for recruitment.

NCAA Division 1

This is the pinnacle of college basketball. The majority of athletes here in Australia will find it extremely difficult to go straight into this division. Div 1 offer 15 full scholarship places. Most of the time this is reserved for state or national level Australian Athletes. Div 1 also requires an acceptable level of academic achievement.

Juco Division 1

Junior colleges or 'Jucos' as they are often referred to, are mostly 2 year colleges. These are perfect for athletes who are coming from overseas or are not at the level academically to attend NCAA universities. Div 1 Jucos have the ability to give full scholarships for students and can get athletes into NCAA Div 1/2 if they are good enough.

NCAA Division 2

Similar to NCAA Div 1, Division 2 is a lower level but still extremely hard to crack as an Australian athlete. Mostly state level athletes from Australia end up here or in Division 1 Juco colleges.

Div 2 also have less scholarship spots than Div 1 and generally don't include boarding and meals. Academic requirements are similar to Division 1.

Juco Division 2 & 3

As per the Div 1 Jucos these are for athletes from overseas where it's more difficult for NCAA programs to bring in athletes they don't know a lot about, and academically challenged athletes. Div 2 programs can offer part scholarships and Div 3 Jucos don't offer scholarships. However, Jucos are much cheaper to attend than NCAA 4 year universities.

NCAA Division 3

NCAA Division 3 programs are predominantly academic based programs. There are no athletic scholarships available and they generally recruit athletes who are more interested in their degrees than basketball. This isn't a division we focus on.

NAIA

NAIA are 4 year universities where athletes can attend and get a great degree on academic part / full scholarships but the basketball isn't of a high level. Most NAIA Universities don't offer athletic scholarships but as mentioned can offer assistance to talented academically inclined athletes.

The Team App

All athletes need to download our team app from the App Store. We will send you a code which will allow you to join the USA Pathways team. This is where we promote our athletes to mostly Junior colleges and NCAA D1 and D2 programs if they are at an elite level. As mentioned above, we don't recommend you send any messages to programs that end up following your child. We request that you just keep us informed of any contact and we will tell you how to respond.

We will build the profiles and promote your child. We understand when athletes need to be promoted and how. If you send messages yourself you are just doubling up on messages we have already sent and programs can become annoyed at us and your child.

What you need to do.

https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2018/5/15/initial-eligibility-steps-for-international-students.aspx

Submitting school reports

https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2018/5/15/submitting-international-documents.aspx

Registering with NCAA

https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2014/10/24/how-to-register.aspx

Whilst most colleges and universities dont use SATs anymore you can also search for practice SAT tests here and book SAT tests. This is for athletes who have not got a high enough GPA (see info below) to enter an NCAA program, and taking an SAT may help get them in.

The below only needs to be done if we let you know.

For NAIA University Applications

https://www.playnaia.org

And here to send NAIA Documents

https://www.incredevals.org

Getting a certified GPA

Most universities and colleges have their own department which will work out your GPA. We can also help withn this.

We will let you know where you need to register for any USA Tour tournaments.

Film games

You MUST film as many games a possible. The easiest way to do this is to purchase a camera stand with a smart phone connection (Ebay or camera shop). Sit on the sideline in the middle of the court and lrecord. Then that night upload the videos to youtube from your phone. We will then chose the best videos to link directly to your Childs profile and share with coaches. Video below.

httphttps://youtu.be/MwDe0-voeZ0?si=JKRL5EnbYWBTYMf_

USA Trip Information

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For trips - please put the below information into your visa 'travel section' application.

U.S. Point of Contact Information

Details on where we will be staying

Address While in the U.S.

Details on the first place of accomodation. If more than one just mention this.