Webinars & Workshops
Join us online to hear from industry experts who will help inform you more about US sports scholarships, life as a student-athlete and a coach’s perspective on recruitment.
We bring in guest speakers on a regular basis who will provide their own insight and experience on key topics, to help you on your student-athlete journey and help you better prepare for the sports scholarship process. From current and former athletes, to leading coaches, to members of our team, look out for our forthcoming webinars which will inspire and excite you …
Upcoming Webinars
Preparing for Life as a Freshman Student-Athlete: Pre-Departure Guidance
Are you packing your bags and counting down the days until your freshman season kicks off this summer? Transitioning from a standout domestic athlete to an elite American student-athlete is a massive leap, which is why FirstPoint USA is hosting an exclusive pre-departure webinar designed just for you. We are bringing together two NCAA DI panellists who have walked in your shoes: Mayalee Osola, a versatile multi-sport track and field athlete at Cal State Fullerton, and Ben McLaughlin, a talented Scottish swimmer who has just completed a successful sophomore year at Wagner University in New York.
This session will serve as your ultimate pre-departure checklist. Our guest athletes will share first-hand hints, tips, and crucial packing and paperwork guidance to ensure nothing gets left behind. More importantly, they will give their insights on what to realistically expect the moment you step off the plane—from handling the intensity of your first official fitness tests to mastering your schedule during those critical first few weeks on campus. Don't head into your freshman summer guessing; join us to get the blueprint for your new student-athlete life.
Preparing for your freshman season
The countdown is officially on! In just a few short weeks, you’ll be boarding a flight to the United States to kick off your dream of playing college soccer. It’s an incredibly exciting time, but we know you probably have a million questions running through your head as pre-season approaches. How intense is the fitness testing? What is the campus culture actually like? How do I handle the transition to a new country? To make sure you hit the ground running from Day 1, FirstPoint USA invites you to our exclusive Pre-Departure Webinar.
We are thrilled to be joined by former Crystal Palace Academy standout and current Penn State midfielder, Freddie Bell! Two years ago, Freddie was exactly where you are right now. Since making the leap across the Atlantic, he has carved out a highly successful career in the Big Ten Conference. Freddie will be sharing his firsthand experience, honest advice, and the "insider secrets" he wishes he knew before his freshman pre-season.
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Meet some of our expert speakers
Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from our guest speakers who have studied or worked at some of the best universities in the country, from leading college coaches to successful student-athletes and inspirational sportsmen and women.
Grace Rapp
University of Miami Women’s Soccer Player
An England U19 midfielder, Grace enjoyed four successful season at Miami, playing more than 70 games for the Canes as a mainstay in the lineup. Since graduating from, she has played professionally and now stars for South Melbourne FC in Australia.
Jeff Cook
Penn State University Men’s Soccer Head Coach
With more than 25 years of collegiate and professional coaching success, Jeff has been head coach at NCAA DI Penn State Men’s Soccer since 2018, and as a collegiate head coach has led his teams to 11 NCAA tournaments and six conference championship titles.
Sam Warburton
Two-time British Lions Rugby Captain
One of the foremost rugby players of his generation, Welsh international Sam became only the second player to captain the British & Irish Lions on two tours in 2013 and 2017, and played for Wales 74 times. Now heading up the SW7 Academy strength and condition app, Sam discussed mindset and leadership in helping athletes prepare for life at college in the States.
Rory Corr
Assistant Coach UCLA Men’s Rugby
Northern Irishman Rory has played and coached at the prestigious UCLA and discusses his journey from Ballymena to California as an aspiring young rugby player, providing his insights and advice for those looking to take the step into collegiate rugby.
Lauren Roy
Track & Field Student Athlete University of Texas Antonio
University of Texas San Antonio freshman sprinter Lauren Roy joined our Associate Director of Olympic Sports Laura Kerr to discuss 'Life in the Fast Lane' as a track and field scholar. The Irish runner talks about moving from a small town in Northern Ireland to a big university in Texas.
Russel Knox
PGA Tour Golfer and Jacksonville University Alum
Now a three-time winner on the European Tour and PGA Tour, Russell went from aspiring Scottish amateur golfer to collegiate golf star, before going onto become one of Scotland’s most successful tour professionals in the States.
Webinar Clips
Catch up on all the webinars you may have missed. Listen to our expert speakers discuss topics and colleges to help you gain a scholarship
