#41 - A Deep Dive into the US College Pathway with Platform Sports

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Intro:

Today we welcome Amrit Rai, Founder and Managing Director of US college pathway agency, Platform Sports Management to STRIVE 365.

For over 10 years, Platform Sports have been helping student-athletes and their families navigate the journey toward U.S. college with scholarships and opportunities that go beyond the game.

With an emphasis on the role being more than business; they view it as a chance to make a difference in the lives of athletes and their families.

This is a chance to dig deeper into the nuts & bolts of what’s required to earn a scholarship at a US college, the recruitment and application process, SATs, school visits, NCAA regulations, transfers, going pro and the post graduation support that Platform Sports offer.

If you’re a prospective US college athlete or parent, this is the episode is for you!

Right, Lets Go!

Chapters

• 3:00 Gareth US college recruitment story
• 7:00 The process now with Platform Sports Management
• 10:40 Gareth & Amrit’s connection story
• 11:45 The STUDENT athlete
• 30:00 Lets talk Scholarships
• 37:45 How does Transfers work in the US?
• 42:30 Building the report with the coach
• 46:00 School visit regulations
• 48:30 Making it as a Pro Athlete
• 56:50 Find a Coaching position in the US college system
• 1:03:00 Advice to parents
• 1:06:00 Platform Sports Management
• 1:10:00 Quick Fire Questions