Making Your Career in Basketball – Case Studies the US College Experience

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Making Your Career in Basketball Case Studies

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies

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Basketball is a sport that presents many opportunities, throughout the world, to play professionally or to combine study with playing. It is certainly possible to have a career as a professional basketballer, although as with any athlete, there is a limit as to how long this career can last.

The very best Australian athletes may make enough in their basketball career to “set themselves up for life”, however for most players, a career after basketball needs to be found.

These case studies are in two parts:

 Australians who are currently on scholarship at a US College;  Australians who have played professionally.

The case studies will highlight the experiences these players have had, and the information they wish they knew earlier, but probably learnt the “hard way” (through experience).

The case studies are not a guarantee that you will have the same experience as these players, they are simply some information that may assist you as you determine what your career will be.

Basketball Australia would particularly like to thank each of the athletes for taking the time to provide information about their experiences. We would also like to thank Ian Stacker for his work in compiling the information from student-athletes at US Colleges.

Don’t be afraid to set your goals and then to do the hard work that is required to achieve them!

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

The US College Experience Many Australian athletes play in US Colleges, where the emphasis is on being a “student-athlete” (i.e. academics come first!). Some of these athletes will go onto play professionally, however most don’t. We’ve collected the experiences from athletes in the US in 2008.

Name: Ashley Arnott At which College do you Sonoma State University play: What year are you: Medical Redshirt Sophomore What are the best things 1. The Experience about playing in US 2.Free Education College: 3. Basketball

What does your scholarship All tuition payments cover? How did the US College find Vince Inglima The import from Dandenong, he also assistant coaches out about you? there. Approximately how much I pay rent for my house and utilities does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish That the exchange rate was so terrible you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things Some of the classes you have to do, and the bad foods about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Yes meet your expectations: What advice would you give Need to work hard to get good results to a player considering going to US College:

What degree do you study? Exercise Science, & Yes Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Amy Browne At which College do you Newberry College, South Carolina play: What year are you: Freshman What are the best things The competition is great – so many good teams. When you’re at the about playing in US games the school spirit is awesome, it just adds another element to the College: competition.

What does your scholarship I’m on a full scholarship; it covers tuition, accommodation, meals – cover? everything except travel, insurance and text books. How did the US College find The coach is Australian and he had seen me play back home. out about you? Approximately how much The main cost would be the flights – I have to pay four airfares to get does it cost? (not covered here and back. by the scholarship) The only other major cost would be textbooks – approx $200- $300/semester Is there anything you wish No not really. you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things I don’t think there is really anything that bad worth mentioning. The about playing in US worst thing for me about being over here is that you miss all your friends College: and family from back home. It’s something you get used to though. Does playing in US College Yes definitely. The competition is awesome. The college atmosphere at meet your expectations: the games is amazing. Your teammates become your family, its an all- round great experience What advice would you give If you get the opportunity to go – do it. You’ll miss your friends and to a player considering family from home but you meet so many more new people from over going to US College: here who are from all different parts of America and different parts of the world – you develop a whole new group of friends. You just need to think of what the opportunity really is –get a free college education whilst being able to play college basketball. It really is the opportunity of a lifetime, you will not regret it. What degree do you study? I’m doing a sports management degree. Yes it’s recognised in Australia. Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Chris Clausen At which College do you Currently at North Iowa Area Community College, but will be at and play: attending University of North Dakota in under a month. What year are you: Sophomore What are the best things Getting to practice every day and not having to worry about anything else about playing in US except for class. The whole sporting scene is bigger here than in AUS College: What does your scholarship This year all my tuition. Next 2 years Tuition, Books and Living Expenses cover? How did the US College find Through Ricky Simpson who coached me for a few years in ABL. out about you? Approximately how much About $2000 a semester, Nothing at my next school. does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish My freshman year, I went to another school and I hated it. I didn’t really you had known before you do much research on the school or the coach and just kind of jumped went overseas: into it. I would say do some research on the school and coach before you go somewhere.

Also when I was in year 12 I didn’t take an English class because you didn’t need it for Uni back home. It made me ineligible for D1, if I had known that I would have taken it and played all 4 years at a D1 school.

What are the worst things 4 and 5 hour bus rides to games! about playing in US College:

Does playing in US College Yea, playing at JUCO isn’t quite what you would think playing in a “US meet your expectations: college” would be like, but the 2 years of JUCO was still fun and definitely worth it to be playing at a division 1 school next year. What advice would you give It is something that you would never experience being in AUS and it to a player considering helps a lot to improve your basketball. I am glad I am here and am going to US College: having a great time. What degree do you study? I am majoring in computer science. I am pretty sure it is recognized in Is it recognized in AUS it is a pretty common degree. Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Katie Langford At which College did you Oral Roberts University play: How long did you play: 4 years What are the best things The whole college experience is amazing, the people you meet, living in about playing in US the dorms. The US is a great place to live! College: What did your scholarship Everything except my travel to and from America cover? How did the US College find The head coach was watching at the Under 18 Nationals and I was out about you? recruited from there

Approximately how much Airfares + spending money so it depends on how tight you want to be or did it cost? (not covered by how much you like to shop! the scholarship) Really you don’t need much spending money at all because absolutely everything you need is covered but you’ll find you spend a bit on entertainment, going out 4 dinner – stuff like that

Is there anything you wish No, ask as many questions as you need to before you go. No question is you had known before you too dumb to ask. You will learn how things work when you get there went overseas: What was the worst things After being there for 4 years it was hard to leave friends and it took a about playing in US while to adjust to being back home College: Did playing in US College Over and above meet your expectations: What advice would you give Make sure you are happy with the coaching staff and your potential to a player considering teammates because you will be spending a lot of time with them. Do as going to US College: much research as possible and take a visit if you can. What degree did you study? Mass Media Communication emphasis in Public Relations and Is it recognized in Advertising. Yes Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Emlyn Dodd At which College do you University of Texas of the Permian Basin play: What year are you: Freshman What are the best things The constant practice and games are nothing like you can experience about playing in US College: playing Australian Basketball, they help improvements come so quickly. What does your scholarship It was a 3/4 scholarship: covered all tuition and housing, I only had to pay cover? for food How did the US College find I went through the recruitment service "FirstPoint USA" and they promoted out about you? me to colleges Approximately how much approx. US$1500 per semester does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish Not particularly, you really have to wait until you get there to learn you had known before you everything new went overseas: What are the worst things Personally I would have liked more support from the school and coaches about playing in US College: for international students such as myself, I know other schools provide a great deal of resources, however my particular college did not really. Does playing in US College Yes meet your expectations: What advice would you give Make sure you check every detail of the school, the location and the to a player considering coaches and staff before you decide 100%. It is VERY important that you going to US College: are happy with everything before heading over to such a foreign place. What degree do you study? I was just doing general courses and had not decided on a major yet. Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Luke Nevill At which College do you University of Utah play: What year are you: Senior What are the best things That you can get a degree and play basketball at the same time. about playing in US College: What does your scholarship Food and board cover? How did the US College find My coach in Australia out about you? Approximately how much Probably an extra $300 a month does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish I was prepared you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things That you have to practice everyday and have no time to have a social life. about playing in US College: Does playing in US College It did. I really enjoyed it because I could play basketball and travel. meet your expectations: What advice would you give Make sure you can adapt to the different culture and are able to make to a player considering friends fast otherwise you will have a tough time. going to US College: What degree do you study? Human development and family studies. Yes Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Adam Johnston At which College do you William Jewell College play: What year are you: sophomore What are the best things More competitive, more practice, better access to facilities. about playing in US College: What does your scholarship Education and living expenses. cover? How did the US College find Through me emailing and knowing the assistant coach who had played in out about you? Australia in 2007.

Approximately how much Paid for plane ticket here, one way, about $2600. Some general living does it cost? (not covered expenses like clothing or material stuff for my duplex. by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish Wished I knew how cold it gets here in Missouri. you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things Miss home a lot. Have to build up some respect and trust from the coach about playing in US in order to play. It’s a fairly long season too. Juggling class, homework, College: practice and living can be a bit demanding.

Does playing in US College yes meet your expectations: What advice would you give Be prepared for the ups and down. It’s not all fun and good times. You to a player considering have to be prepared to work, and willing to give 100% everyday at going to US College: practice. Try to keep a positive attitude about everything, treat it as a privilege to be playing college ball and don’t take it for granted. What degree do you study? Accounting, yes it’s recognized in Australia. Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Alex Opacic At which College do you Furman University play: What year are you: Senior What are the best things Free education, high level of competition, great experience, friendship, about playing in US life connections College: What does your scholarship School, boarding, food, a little of pocket change. cover? How did the US College find Through AIS out about you? Approximately how much Plane tickets does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish There are thousands of schools. Not every school is fitted to everybody you had known before you and you must do your research. went overseas: What are the worst things No time to work on your game, away from family…that’s about about playing in US it..depends on what college you’re at. College: Does playing in US College Yes. meet your expectations: What advice would you give Do your research about the school and the coach. Make sure it fits your to a player considering style of play. Ask around on your visit..tell the guys to be honest. If you going to US College: like basketball more than academics then look at that too..vice versa…there are academic schools, and then there are athletic schools. What degree do you study? Communication studies…yes Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Alison Lacey At which College do you Iowa State University play: What year are you: Junior What are the best things The experience of meeting new people, growing up, learning new things. about playing in US Free education. Free clothes, Great gifts from big 12 conference such as College: Ipod Touches, Ipod Nanos, and ILuv (receive all of these since I arrived here) What does your scholarship Everything except my plane tickets. They pay me $750 a month to live cover? off which I have to pay rent with, bills, food etc. How did the US College find I did a foreign exchange in 12th grade. out about you? Approximately how much The plane ticket to where ever you live, so for me around $2000. Also does it cost? (not covered there is a tax on my scholarship of about $500 a semester so roughly by the scholarship) $1000 per year which is reasonable seeing my scholarship is worth around $27,000 Is there anything you wish I wish I had known about the tax on my scholarship. you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things I don’t think there is anything really bad about it. Where I play we get about playing in US treated so well, for everything we get there is no way I can complain College: about anything. Does playing in US College Definitely meets my expectations. meet your expectations:

What advice would you give I would say, know that it is a big change, and things are definitely to a player considering different. Things can get tough at times, but you learn so much and it is going to US College: something you won’t regret.

What degree do you study? Communications, I believe it is recognized. Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Alyce Shearing At which College do you Troy University play: What year are you: Junior (In my third year), will be a senior next season! What are the best things Meeting new people, team mates, hard work, seeing new places, about playing in US convenience of everything being so close (gym, stadium, and school), the College: support and getting a degree. What does your scholarship Housing, Food, School fees and any travel or uniform associated with the cover? team. How did the US College find Nationals out about you? Approximately how much I have to pay for my own Plane flights return to Aus during the summer does it cost? (not covered break. There is also insurance and taxes which add to some cost but you by the scholarship) claim most of what you pay for taxes back. Besides that once you get set up I would spend no more then 30-50 or so a week on required things (toilet paper etc…) and going out to eat or see a movie. Is there anything you wish No I was well informed by the coaching staff and the other Australians you had known before you already attending Troy on the women’s basketball team. went overseas: What are the worst things The worst part would have to be not having those committed family about playing in US members at all your games (mom etc…) but they can watch them online College: or at least listen to them live via the Troy website radio link.

Does playing in US College Yes, Although I had no idea of how athletic it was going to be. meet your expectations: What advice would you give Base your decision on the team chemistry, degree offered at the school to a player considering and then on the quality of not only the school but the coaching staff. going to US College: Your team will become your second family especially during season, your degree is ultimately the most important aspect of playing college basketball and finally you learn everyday of your coach their morals and priorities are essential. What degree do you study? My degree is biomedical science. Science is the same all over the world Is it recognized in and they have similar courses at the ANU which I do try to sync with Australia? when choosing my classes just to ensure it’s recognized.

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Ashleigh Gallio At which College do you Kansas City Kansas Community College play: What year are you: Sophomore What are the best things Meet new people, different game style, access to different coaches, play about playing in US for the school you go to, atmosphere, being on scholarship College: What does your scholarship Books and tuition cover? How did the US College find Kelvin Taylor’s recruiting service out about you? Approximately how much does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish No you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things Difficulties/expense in calling home about playing in US College: Does playing in US College YES! meet your expectations: What advice would you give Make sure you are ready to work hard, understand that there aren’t many to a player considering opportunities to go home going to US College: What degree do you study? Psychology, there is a way to get credit for your degree Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Auryn Macmillan At which College do you Gardner-Webb University play: What year are you: Junior – Will Graduate May 2010 What are the best things -Opportunity to travel about playing in US -Opportunity to compete at the highest level of Amateur basketball College: -Opportunity to receive a free education What does your scholarship Books, Tuition, Board, Meals cover? How did the US College find Through the efforts of several coaches in Australia and the USA. Starting out about you? with coach Rod Popp from the Kilsyth Cobras. Approximately how much Including airfares, phone bills, etc. all up it probably costs $8,000- does it cost? (not covered $10,000 by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish I would have liked to know about the official visit rule, it would have been you had known before you really nice to come on some visits and see the schools before I made up went overseas: my mind. What are the worst things Being away from family and friends from home. about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Every Bit!! It's been a great experience and I would recommend it to meet your expectations: anyone (as long as you’re willing to work hard! It's a lot tougher than most people think) What advice would you give Get in shape! Lift and run! The transition will be 10 times harder if you’re to a player considering not physically ready. Take a positive attitude toward everything and be going to US College: willing to work harder than you ever have before. What degree do you study? Bachelor of Science: Psychology Is it recognized in I am unsure if it will be recognized in Australia (I hope it will though) Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Ben Healey At which College do you University of Mobile, Alabama play: What year are you: freshman What are the best things Meeting new people and experiencing living by yourself in a different about playing in US country with different cultures College: What does your scholarship Everything. Tuition, books, board, food cover? How did the US College find Coaches at home talked to different people and also made a DVD of out about you? some of my games

Approximately how much Just the plane ticket and then other expenses does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish More about the school e.g. how religious it is you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things Being away from home for so long and missing my family and friends. about playing in US Not being able to watch Geelong play College: Does playing in US College Yes. I love it meet your expectations:

What advice would you give Definitely try it out. You might not like it but make sure you try and stick to a player considering it out for at least a whole year. The first semester was really hard for me going to US College: being away from home but now I absolutely love it What degree do you study? Majoring in Journalism and a minor in marketing. Yes it is recognized but Is it recognized in I think I would try to get my masters in the subject as well. Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Ben Madgen At which College do you Augusta State University play: What year are you: Jnr What are the best things The high level of competition and experiencing another culture. about playing in US College:

What does your scholarship Tuition, housing, food, books. cover? How did the US College find Through recommendations by other people. out about you? Approximately how much Plane ticket $3000, extra spending money $2000 does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish No you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things So far away from family. about playing in US College:

Does playing in US College Yes meet your expectations: What advice would you give Make sure you look into the college and make sure you are going to be to a player considering in an environment that you are going to be happy in. going to US College: What degree do you study? Business Management, Yes Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Ben Perry

At which College do you Miles Community College play: What year are you: Freshman

What are the best things You get good competition all the time. about playing in US College: What does your Full Scholarship scholarship cover? How did the US College I contact the coach first. find out about you?

Approximately how much $10,000 does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish No it was all for the experience you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things Nothing really. about playing in US College: Does playing in US I thought it would be a lot faster game over here than it is. College meet your expectations: What advice would you Give it your all. One of the best opportunities of your life. give to a player considering going to US College:

What degree do you Generals. Not sure study? Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Ben Smith At which College do you Concordia University play: What year are you: Sophomore What are the best things The different style, a lot more competition about playing in US College: What does your scholarship Everything apart for individual need costs cover? How did the US College find Through the AIS out about you? Approximately how much About an extra grand a year does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish No you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things Being away from home about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Yes meet your expectations: What advice would you give Choose the college that is best for you where you can excel at to a player considering going to US College: What degree do you study? Liberal studies. Will have to do a couple of courses to be able teach back Is it recognized in home first. Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Ben White At which College do you Miles Community College play: What year are you: Freshman What are the best things Able to focus on basketball and academics, having a coaching staff that about playing in US is dedicated full time to work with you College: What does your scholarship Tuition, Food, Books, Board cover? How did the US College find Ian Stacker out about you? Approximately how much Plane Flights and spending money for personal items does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish The academic courses I needed to get clearing house you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things Homesickness and trying to fit in with American Basketball players about playing in US College:

Does playing in US College Yes meet your expectations: What advice would you give Lift hard and get your academics sorted out early with the clearing house to a player considering going to US College:

What degree do you study? General Studies so far, not recognized in Aus Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Bianca Cheever At which College do you North Idaho College, Coeur dÁlene, Idaho play: What year are you: Sophomore What are the best things Good schooling, great level of basketball, professional coaching, meeting about playing in US new people and experiencing a different culture/ country. College: What does your scholarship Tuition, Admission Fees, Room, Board, and Books cover? How did the US College find Sent an email to the coach out about you? Approximately how much $12,000 + does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish Research the education system and education requirements. you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things Just being away from home. about playing in US College:

Does playing in US College Definitely! meet your expectations:

What advice would you give Work hard and anything is possible. to a player considering going to US College:

What degree do you study? Physical Education Teaching. Yes. Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Brad Reid At which College do you Kaskaskia College play: What year are you: Freshman What are the best things The level of play about playing in US College:

What does your scholarship Tuition, housing, books. cover? Everything How did the US College find Through Ian Stacker out about you? Approximately how much About 500 dollars a month for food and other living expenses does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish What the level of play was like you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things Nothing about playing in US College:

Does playing in US College It is better than my expectations meet your expectations:

What advice would you give Study hard, work hard in practice and games. to a player considering Get fit. going to US College:

What degree do you study? At the moment just generals but they can transfer as credit classes in Is it recognized in Australia Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Bradley Kelleher At which College do you Midland College JC , Midland Texas play: What year are you: Sophomore What are the best things Competition and a life experience about playing in US College: What does your scholarship Full scholarship cover? How did the US College find Scouts out about you? Approximately how much Couple thousand for spending money does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish How bad the economy was going to be. you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things Being homesick about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Definitely meet your expectations: What advice would you give Probably going to be the hardest thing you ever do, but at the end of the to a player considering day it makes you a man. Makes you a better player and mentally stronger going to US College: What degree do you study? Business Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Brigitte Ardossi At which College do you Georgia Tech play: What year are you: Junior What are the best things You get your education paid for. On my team you play against teams who are about playing in US ranked top 25 in the country. College: What does your scholarship My scholarship covers everything. My school, my books, my meals, my housing, cover? my health insurance anything from a cold to x-rays and injuries. How did the US College find I actually showed interest in going to college and was very proactive. I sat down out about you? and thought about my goals. Things like do I want to go somewhere and play at the same level I am in Australia or do I want to go somewhere I will be challenged and possibly have to sit on the bench. I then searched top conferences in America and looked at the API rankings of teams. I emailed a lot of teams in the ACC, SEC, Big 10 etc. I only received a few responses. Then an old Melbourne Tigers teammate of mine who played at Georgia Tech recommended me to a coach and from there we talked and I sent them tapes and they brought me on an official visit and they offered me a spot. Approximately how much Just my flights to and from Australia - approximately 2500 a year because I only does it cost? (not covered get to go home during the American summer. As far as other living expenses its by the scholarship) general things like toiletries and washing detergent and living items to get you started such as TV and bedding and towels etc. A lot of the time people graduating on your team will hand things like TV’s and personal fridges down to you. Is there anything you wish I wish I had established a better relationship with my coach. I feel I jumped in a you had known before you little fast. It’s very challenging playing in a top college and there is a lot of went overseas: pressure the older you get. What are the worst things Being so far away from home. It makes a big difference playing on the East coast about playing in US to the West coast. College: Does playing in US College Yes, it even exceeds them. From watching Baylor and Duke in the final four on meet your expectations: ESPN when I was younger, to experiencing the NCAA tournament. It’s amazing the people you meet and the experiences they offer you. From travelling to employment experience. What advice would you give I would really tell them to think of their goals. It takes a lot of hard work to play to a player considering over here in top teams and if you can accept working really hard and not playing going to US College: full 40 minutes games then fine. Also it is never too late to transfer. What degree do you study? I am studying Business Management.

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Cameron Gliddon At which College do you Concordia University play: What year are you: Freshmen What are the best things Competing at a high level and getting an education at the same time. about playing in US And being able to live in the U.S. College: What does your scholarship Everything. Food, tuition, books, accommodation. cover? How did the US College find Ben Smith (another aussie) signed with them before me and I needed a out about you? school to go to and they offered me a scholarship through the AIS.

Approximately how much To go to this school with no scholarship money at all around $25,000. does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish No, I’m quite happy about my situation. you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things Being away from my family. Nothing else, it’s a great experience. about playing in US College:

Does playing in US College Yes. meet your expectations: What advice would you give Just give it a go because it’s worth it and if you really don’t enjoy it you to a player considering always have Australia to come back to. You meet great people, see great going to US College: things and have a great time so if you are thinking about coming to a U.S. college I’d say do it. What degree do you study? Business Degree. Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Cameron McCallum At which College do you Nicholls State University play: What year are you: Freshman What are the best things Being able to play every day and being respected for it. about playing in US College: What does your scholarship Everything except taxes and airfares cover? How did the US College find There has been Australians at this college in previous years out about you? Approximately how much About $900 a semester and airfares does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish I wish I had done a bit more research on the coaches at the school. you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things Being so far away from family about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Absolutely meet your expectations: What advice would you give Make sure you keep your grades up. It is more important than actually to a player considering playing basketball and is very tough to do during the season. going to US College: What degree do you study? I am working towards an education major in health and physical Is it recognized in education Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Cameron Witt At which College do you Valparaiso University play: What year are you: Freshman What are the best things Culture, exposure, quality of competition, education about playing in US College:

What does your scholarship Full tuition, meals, accommodation, uniform/clothing cover? How did the US College find Recruiting Process, Scouted national championships out about you?

Approximately how much $2500 (Flights) + Incidentals does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish The climate of Valparaiso you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things The demanding schedule and time commitment. about playing in US College:

Does playing in US College Meets, and exceeds meet your expectations: What advice would you give Make sure you research every aspect of the school. From climate, to a player considering location, residential life, academic expectations, visit potential schools, going to US College: talk to as many people about the system, school, area as you can.

What degree do you study? Sports Management. Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Carlin Hughes At which College do you Saint Mary’s play: What year are you: Senior What are the best things The standard is very high, we play against great teams all the time, The about playing in US national exposure we get from being a good team. College: The experience I have gained playing at great facilities and crowds is one that can’t be done anywhere else at an amateur level.

What does your scholarship Full Scholarship, covers everything except our flight over and back to cover? Australia. How did the US College find Past players such as Adam Caporn and Daniel Kickert. out about you?

Approximately how much The flight every year and my parents send me money every week so I can does it cost? (not covered go out and do leisurely activities (approx $100 a week). by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish The standard of schooling the first 2 years is pretty low, which I knew you had known before you about that. went overseas: The medical knowledge compared to the AIS is way below par, also the facilities for medical treatment at the school is pretty low, compared to what I was used to at the AIS. What are the worst things Just being away from the family and friends is the hardest thing. about playing in US Maybe the schooling aspect to, but you do get used to doing it. College:

Does playing in US College Absolutely, I have had a great time here and the experiences I have meet your expectations: gained since being here can only be met at being college. It’s so much more than just basketball, it’s the relationships you build. What advice would you give Go for it, if you don’t like it, you can always come back home. to a player considering But going on what I have been through here, it’s totally worth it. going to US College:

What degree do you study? Sports Management Is it recognized in Yes Australia?

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Name: Christian Salinas At which College do you Southeast Community College play: What year are you: FRESHMAN What are the best things GREAT EXPERIENCE, MEET NEW PEOPLE, GETTING BETTER AT BASKETBALL, about playing in US PLAYING AGAINST BETTER OPPOSITION, EXPERIENCING A DIFFERENT KIND College: OF SYSTEM (PRACTICE/TRAVELLING/CONDITIONING/PROFESSIONALISM ETC.)

What does your scholarship BOOKS AND TUITION (80% SCHOLARSHIP) cover? How did the US College find REFERRAL THROUGH FORMER PLAYER out about you? Approximately how much $5000 MINIMUM does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish NO, IT’S ALL A GREAT LEARNING PROCESS you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things NOT A LOT, BUT THE HARDEST PARTS ARE - SEASON IS DURING WINTER about playing in US AND BEING AWAY FROM HOME College: Does playing in US College YES AND NO meet your expectations: What advice would you give GO FOR IT. GREAT EXPERIENCE YOU’LL NEVER FORGET. TEACHES YOU A to a player considering LOT ON AND OFF THE COURT, BASKETBALL WISE AND PERSONALLY TOO. going to US College: GOOD TIMES!

What degree do you study? ACADEMIC TRANSFER. PROBABLY NOT CONSIDERING ITS JUNIOR COLLEGE Is it recognized in Australia?

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Name: Claire McLeod At which College do you University of the Pacific play: What year are you: Sophomore What are the best things Opportunity to experience something new, meet new people and about playing in US improve your game College:

What does your scholarship Tuition and board cover? How did the US College find Previous coaches out about you?

Approximately how much Airfares home and some spending money each month does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish no you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things It is much more time consuming than anything I previously experienced about playing in US in Australia College: Does playing in US College Yes meet your expectations:

What advice would you give Make the most of the opportunity while you get the chance to a player considering going to US College:

What degree do you study? Sports Medicine – in Australia I wanted to do physiotherapy but that is Is it recognized in only offered as a graduate degree so I will need to continue university Australia? when I return

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Name: Dan Hobin

At which College do you Western State College of Colorado play: What year are you: Jr. What are the best things You have a lot of time to improve your game. You get a degree out of it, about playing in US after 4 yrs. You get to travel, see America by playing basketball. Its great College: life experience.

What does your scholarship ¾’s of my total fees. cover? How did the US College find I approached them after my first yr at BYUH and they offered me a out about you? scholarship straight away. I had to send them game tape first though.

Approximately how much If you’re not on scholarship it would be around 16 grand a semester. does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish Yeh – the weather! I am in one of the coldest parts of America, last yr it you had known before you sat around -40 for a while and that was torture, but all in all it’s great! went overseas: Meet heaps of new people and make new friends all over too.

What are the worst things Far away from friends and family about playing in US College:

Does playing in US College Yes – It’s everything I expected. meet your expectations: What advice would you give Advice – Get everything in writing so you don’t get screwed over! to a player considering And prepare to work hard! Both physically, and mentally. It’s not easy going to US College: going from classes to basketball practice, then to homework every day but it’s do-able. You just have to prioritize your schedule and don’t give up! What degree do you study? Exercise Sports Science – Yes, it is recognized. Is it recognized in Australia?

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Name: Daniel Bass At which College do you Metropolitan State College of Denver play: What year are you: Senior (Now finished at college in the US) What are the best things Can play basketball and complete school at the same time, at the same about playing in US location. Don’t need to travel across town to do both. College: What does your scholarship Tuition, Food, Board. cover? How did the US College find I asked around and got suggestions from some coaches in Melbourne. out about you? And had heard that there had been some Aussies that had played at Metro State. Also hear that Mike Dunlap was a really great coach and would be good to be coached under him. Approximately how much A few thousand a year. Not including cost of flights to and from does it cost? (not covered Australia. Mainly for food, clothes, cost for furniture and other things by the scholarship) too.

Is there anything you wish If I could finish my Degree in the four years I was here. Though most can you had known before you but I am doing engineering so have a little more to cover in terms of went overseas: classes. What are the worst things Nothing really. Different life style culture what you would expect from about playing in US being in a totally different country. And that you are away from home. College: Does playing in US College Yes, though coaches may not have your best interests over here. meet your expectations: What advice would you give Worth doing. Great Experience. to a player considering going to US College: What degree do you study? Mechanical Engineering and Technology. Yes, though might vary a little. Is it recognized in Australia?

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Name: Danielle Realph At which College do you Troy University play: What year are you: Senior What are the best things Playing against tough competition every week. Able to earn a degree and play about playing in US basketball at the same time and at a high level. Friendships. Cultural College: experiences get to travel all over the US. What does your scholarship Pretty much everything except flights, so that includes food, tuition, travel cover? expenses, basketball uniforms, shoes tracksuits etc How did the US College find The assistant coach is Australian (Sean Page) and he travelled back and watched out about you? the U/16, U/18, and U/20 national tournaments and saw me play there and then he contacted me a few weeks after. Later in the year the head coach came to Australia and watched me practice and then later offered me a scholarship. Approximately how much The return flight is around $2000 AUS, and then for luxuries and entertainment, does it cost? (not covered like movies and holidays I take after basketball season it probably equals about by the scholarship) $3000. Health insurance for one year is $800 US. So all up probably around $6000-$7000 a year. Is there anything you wish Not really, I went into a school that had Australians already there so I was able to you had known before you talk to them before I went over. went overseas: What are the worst things It takes a while to work out that the coaches are extremely tough on players about playing in US because in the end it is there job that is at risk if you perform badly and loose College: too many games. While they say it is amateur sports, over here it is a business. Does playing in US College I was very naïve before coming over here, didn’t have too many expectations, so when I got over here I was blown away with how much we were given. Growing up in Australia and meet your expectations: sleeping on basketball stadium floors and paying your own way for every basketball camp it was a bit of a change when I got here and we stayed at really nice hotels, ate at great restaurants, went and travelled all over the US and everything paid for. Shoes, uniforms were given to us whenever we needed them and the facilities are just amazing as well. You have your own weight coach who works with you throughout the year, and if you have any troubles with study you can get a tutor to help with whatever subject you need. So my expectations were exceeded when I experienced my first college year. What advice would you give My advice is to go to a school where there is already another Australian or to a player considering another international. I don’t think I would have lasted if there weren’t other going to US College: Australians to talk to when you feel homesick or when you just need someone who can empathize with how you are feeling being so far away from home. Expect to practice long hours, work hard everyday, and be very tired at the end of the season. What degree do you study? I will graduate with an Elementary Education degree in December. It is recognized Is it recognized in in Australia, I just have to do a 12 day course to be certified in the state that I Australia? want to teach in.

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Name: David Vanderjagt

At which College do you Western Washington University play: What year are you: Junior

What are the best things Having the opportunity to be exposed to a high level of coaching about playing in US Seeing the US College: What does your Food, Board, Tuition scholarship cover? How did the US College Transferred from University of Montana find out about you?

Approximately how much Around $4000 does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things It’s a long way to be from home. about playing in US Speed of play is generally slower College: Does playing in US Yes College meet your expectations: What advice would you That’s it is worth doing it just for the experience not only on the court give to a player but off the floor considering going to US College:

What degree do you Business management, is recognized in Aus study? Is it recognized in Australia?

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Name: Deanne Tonkin At which College do you Columbia College play: What year are you: Sophomore What are the best things Experiences, new environment, playing basketball at a high level about playing in US College:

What does your scholarship Everything…books, room and board, full tuition, meals. Travel costs cover? How did the US College find I was recruited out of a junior college out about you?

Approximately how much Air fares from home. does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things Being away from home, coaching being so demanding.. about playing in US College:

Does playing in US College Yeah and no meet your expectations:

What advice would you give Make sure you find a school that you enjoy and your think you will like to a player considering and fit you. going to US College:

What degree do you study? Accounting. yes Is it recognized in Australia?

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Name: Ross Allsop At which College do you Nova Southeastern University play: What year are you: Sophomore What are the best things The atmosphere of the fans, the hype of playing basketball, the about playing in US experience and the knowledge you received from coaches and players College: around the league; it’s like nothing else. The skills, intense and work you learn and put in day to day at practice will definitely make you a better player. Basketball is like life and death over here; it is something you have to experience to believe. What does your scholarship Full Scholarship – tuition, boarding, books, food, playing and training cover? uniform. How did the US College find Coaches who have coached me back in Australia. Our ex-assistant coach out about you? was Australian. Approximately how much Nothing, if you don’t count leisure time. does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish I was told about everything before I came over, so I pretty much knew you had known before you what I was in for. went overseas: What are the worst things None. about playing in US College:

Does playing in US College It exceeded my expectations. meet your expectations: What advice would you give Make sure that the coach you are playing under actually cares about you, to a player considering too many players go to the wrong school just because it is a well-known going to US College: or division I school; however, the do not get the right treatment from players and coaches, they end up hating it.

Division II is just as good as Division I, I thought there was a difference but I ended up finding out that in the end, there wasn’t. Never rule out playing Division II, it could end up being the right choice for you. What degree do you study? Yes, I do a Management degree. Is it recognized in Australia?

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Name: Dominique Cooks At which College do you Utah State University play: What year are you: Freshman What are the best things Meeting new people and experiencing a different way of life. Also, about playing in US playing at a high level College:

What does your scholarship Everything; food, accommodation, rent, tuition, books. etc cover? How did the US College find Damien Cotter out about you? Approximately how much Just the price of flights. does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish No not really. you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things Being away from friends and family. about playing in US College:

Does playing in US College Yes. meet your expectations: What advice would you give That It is a worthy experience. to a player considering going to US College:

What degree do you study? International Business. Yes it is recognized. Is it recognized in Australia?

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Name: Elisha Foley At which College do you Northeast College play: What year are you: Sophomore What are the best things The amount of practice, the individual workouts & the degree you get at about playing in US the end of your schooling. Plus it’s all free. College: What does your scholarship My tuition, books, fees, meals, insurance, housing & I received $1000 cover? towards my flight. How did the US College find A coach from Iowa was trying to recruit me for years. out about you? Approximately how much I only paid for my flight so a return ticket was $2000. does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish Not really, they are all really helpful and accommodating. I already knew you had known before you the workouts would be different, so I guess that is the main one. went overseas: What are the worst things Not been able to play in front of your family and friends from home. about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Yes. The game in the US is somewhat different to Aussie basketball as meet your expectations: there’s a lot more athleticism.

What advice would you give Be confident and work hard. Because the harder you work, the luckier to a player considering you get. going to US College:

What degree do you study? Elementary Education. I believe that a few courses are recognized in Is it recognized in Australia. Australia?

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Name: Elliott Carr At which College do you Clarke College play: What year are you: Freshman What are the best things Practicing everyday, easy access to weight room and gym about playing in US College:

What does your scholarship Roughly 75% of total costs cover? How did the US College find National Scouting Report out about you?

Approximately how much 8,000 a year does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish No you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things Nothing about playing in US College:

Does playing in US College Yes meet your expectations: What advice would you give Be prepared to learn a lot more plays than ever before, make sure your to a player considering aerobic conditioning is at a high level before you go over there going to US College: What degree do you study? Communications with an emphasis in Journalism, yes it is recognized in Is it recognized in Australia Australia?

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Name: Ellyce Ironmonger At which College do you University of Oregon play: What year are you: So What are the best things The fans and crowd at games, a different experience, travel about playing in US College:

What does your scholarship Everything cover? How did the US College find From being at AIS out about you? Approximately how much does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things Being away from family, not many long/extended breaks in the year about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Yes meet your expectations: What advice would you give Make sure you pick the school that works for you, not the school that has to a player considering the best things. Find the right coach too going to US College:

What degree do you study? Major: human physiology minor: business Is it recognized in Most of it should be recognized in Australia Australia?

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Name: Emma Beddome At which College do you Florida Gulf Coast University play: What year are you: Junior What are the best things The atmosphere you play in, the fans you play in front of, the people you about playing in US meet College:

What does your scholarship Everything. Books, Food, Living, Tuition, Housing cover? How did the US College find I was at Junior College in Nebraska and we went to nationals and they out about you? saw me there

Approximately how much Just my spending money, everything else is covered does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish No I think I was pretty prepared. you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things Being away from family and friends back home. about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Yes it does, it is everything I thought and hoped it would be meet your expectations: What advice would you give Go to junior college first. It is the best years of your life to a player considering going to US College:

What degree do you study? Communications. Yes I think it is Is it recognized in Australia?

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Name: Emma Langford At which College do you University of Wyoming play: What year are you: Freshman What are the best things The whole experience is really great. Where I am we get a lot of support about playing in US and big crowds, so it is a really fun atmosphere to play in. College: What does your scholarship Full Scholarship, it covers all the costs. Except the airfare to and from the cover? United States. How did the US College find They had scouted me through nationals and AIS. out about you? Approximately how much Just the airfare ticket to and from the United States, and personal does it cost? (not covered spending. by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish Don’t think so. Kristin Becker my assistant coach who recruited me, gave you had known before you me all the information I needed before going to college. went overseas: What are the worst things Just being away from home. about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Yes. It is better than I expected. meet your expectations: What advice would you give I would definitely encourage players to play basketball at College in the to a player considering US, because it is just such a great experience and there is nothing like it going to US College: in Australia.

What degree do you study? I’m undeclared at the moment. Is it recognized in Australia?

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Name: Fiona Sparks At which College do you Columbia College play: What year are you: Freshman What are the best things Good experience, a very high standard, a faster and stronger game. about playing in US College: What does your scholarship everything cover? How did the US College find Deanne Tonkin, another Australian recommended me then I was out about you? recruited

Approximately how much I really have only paid for my flights over here and home, then just things does it cost? (not covered like groceries. Also there is an international student fee not covered by by the scholarship) the scholarship which is about $400

Is there anything you wish no you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things Get homesick and the season is very long about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Yes meet your expectations: What advice would you give I would encourage them to do so but to be aware its a lot of hard work to a player considering going to US College: What degree do you study? My major is still undecided Is it recognized in Australia?

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Name: Gabrielle Fage At which College do you Arizona State University play: What year are you: Junior What are the best things Being on scholarship, the travel, living in the US, the clothes, the about playing in US facilities, the experience College: What does your scholarship Housing, food, basketball gear and sweats, tuition, books and spending cover? money each month, travel How did the US College find I played on a travelling team during college that visited the US and out about you? played against college teams. My coach also had extensive connections in the US and contacted coaches on my behalf

Approximately how much The airfare to and from the US, so maybe $1200 a year. does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish No, I was pretty clued in. you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things The intensity. My entire year revolves around basketball and there isn’t about playing in US much time for rest and recovery. College: Does playing in US College Yes and more. meet your expectations: What advice would you give Make sure you enjoy basketball a lot and you understand what you are to a player considering getting yourself into, because if is definitely a lot different from anything going to US College: back in Australia.

What degree do you study? I am studying a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies. I am pretty sure it is Is it recognized in recognized in Australia Australia?

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Name: Gavin Field At which College do you University of West Georgia play: What year are you: Freshman What are the best things The competition is great plus the experience of living in a different about playing in US country and meeting new people makes it all the better College: What does your scholarship Everything apart from Air travel and Health Insurance cover? How did the US College find Through a scout from another college out about you? Approximately how much At least $3,500 and then it depends on how much you spend shopping. does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish No you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things Being away from home and the weather is a lot colder about playing in US College: Does playing in US College It exceeds it by far meet your expectations: What advice would you give Go for it. It’s a great opportunity and you probably will regret it if you to a player considering don’t do it going to US College: What degree do you study? Chemistry, Yeah it is Is it recognized in Australia?

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Name: Gemma Koehler At which College do you University of Wyoming play: What year are you: Junior What are the best things The whole overall experience – the American style of the game is about playing in US different, then travelling all over the states College: What does your scholarship Everything – tuition, living expenses cover? How did the US College find Through the Australian Institute of Sport out about you? Approximately how much Flight costs, extra spending money – I couldn’t tell you an exact amount does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish The seriousness of division 1 athletics, how much time you actually you had known before you spend in your given sport. went overseas: What are the worst things The ‘business side’ of athletics – how cut throat it is in terms of court about playing in US time, practices etc. the emphasis is on winning all the time – sometimes College: the fun of the game gets lost. Also being so far away from home over the holidays (Christmas) Does playing in US College Yes it does meet your expectations: What advice would you give Choose your college wisely, get to know your teammates well because to a player considering they are who you spend a lot of your time with. going to US College: What degree do you study? Physical Education, it is after a 6 month transfer over period back in Is it recognized in Australia Australia?

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Name: Hayley. Munro At which College do you California State University, Fresno play: What year are you: Sophomore (2nd Year). What are the best things It allows me to compete at a high level every game with constant about playing in US training, and the chance to get an education at the same time. College: What does your scholarship Everything (School, Books, Food & Living). cover? How did the US College find They scouted in Australia and I played against them on an American out about you? Tour.

Approximately how much Nothing. Only the airfare if I choose to come home over the summer does it cost? (not covered break. by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish No I had travelled before and knew what to expect. you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things I have not had any bad experiences during my time at college. about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Yes. meet your expectations: What advice would you give Make sure you pick the college that best fits you. It doesn’t necessarily to a player considering have to be the highest ranked school, go with whatever you feel most going to US College: comfortable with.

What degree do you study? Criminology, then a Masters in Sports Administration. Yes it can transfer Is it recognized in over to a career in Australia. Australia?

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Name: Heather Oliver At which College do you University of Southern California play: What year are you: Junior What are the best things Experiencing the college life – being able to play the game I love, and get about playing in US an education at the same time. Also being able to meet some amazing College: people. What does your scholarship Tuition, housing, books… cover? How did the US College find Went to a junior college and got recruited from there out about you? Approximately how much I pay for flights, food, spending money etc… does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish What I wanted to major in at school, so I could be ahead of units needed you had known before you to be taken went overseas: What are the worst things Being away from family and friends about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Yes meet your expectations: What advice would you give Realize that it’s bigger than just being at college – it takes a lot to adjust to a player considering to (leaving family and friends). And don’t just come over here, because going to US College: everybody seems to be doing. Come to the states for a reason – to improve your basketball and enjoy such an amazing experience. Some people come over here because they like the sound of it and end up going home after 6mths. Make sure it’s something you really want to do and invest your life into for 4years…and then figure out where you would like to go. What degree do you study? Psychology – pretty sure it is recognized in Australia Is it recognized in Australia?

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Name: Holly Bawden At which College do you Mercer University. play: Also played at: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, and Armstrong Atlantic State University but was red shirted my only year there.

What year are you: Junior basketball, Senior in school. What are the best things The free gear, playing for your college team, playing against other about playing in US aussies, meeting new friends from another country, learning a new College: culture. Free Education – if on scholarship.

What does your scholarship Housing, Books, Tuition, Food plan. cover? How did the US College find I sent out a video that got passed around to a few colleges and got a out about you? phone call a few weeks later.

Approximately how much Well being on a full ride all I pay for are my own activities that I wish to does it cost? (not covered do, like movies, going out to eat, etc. by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish That I would have to pay taxes. you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things It’s a full time “job” so not much time to socialize. When you have to about playing in US travel for almost a week, trying to keep up with home work and tests to College: study for, etc.

Does playing in US College Pretty much. Depending on where you are is the difference. meet your expectations: What advice would you give Ask questions about the School, team, and atmosphere of the college. Go to a player considering for a visit if possible. going to US College: If your grades are not that good or you are still developing your skills, start at a junior College. What degree do you study? Major: Communications Is it recognized in Minor: Criminal Justice Australia? Have my Associates is Psychology.

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Name: Illiwa Baldwin At which College do you Pratt Community College, Pratt, Kansas play: What year are you: Freshman R/S What are the best things Level of competition at all levels, ability to attain a free education about playing in US College:

What does your scholarship Tuition and books cover? How did the US College find Through my ABA Coach Bruce Palmer out about you?

Approximately how much $650 US a Semester, but you pay for it through work study jobs assigned does it cost? (not covered to you by the coach. by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish The amount I had to pay per semester you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things Less team play, more individual (selfish) basketball. about playing in US College:

Does playing in US College Yes, so far meet your expectations: What advice would you give Research, Research, Research!!! Find out about the town, the people and to a player considering other little things. These things really matter. going to US College:

What degree do you study? Associates Degree of Science, yes it is recognized. Is it recognized in Australia?

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Name: Jacob Borner At which College do you Ohio Valley University play: What year are you: Sophomore What are the best things ‐ The people you meet about playing in US ‐ The competition is tougher, thus making you better College: ‐ School is a lot cheaper ‐ Travelling and independency What does your scholarship Tuition and some of the room and board cover? How did the US College find Self exposure and All Star Scouting out about you? Approximately how much $ 3,000 American a year does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish ‐ What the facilities and living at the school would be like you had known before you ‐ What the school offered in terms of teachers went overseas: ‐ Wish I had taken a tour of the school ‐ What costs would be apart from school i.e. spending and food money What are the worst things Conference season and non conference seasons are completely different about playing in US which makes it hard on school. Being away from home is the worst at a College: certain point Does playing in US College Yes and no. meet your expectations: Yes because it is professional and helps you grow stronger as a person and a competitor. No because of politics and school input on sports. What advice would you give Do it. It gives you independency like no other. to a player considering It is the best thing for your game if you have the right attitude. going to US College: You can access a free university degree if you play your cards right. And most importantly you will have lots of fun and make life long relationships! What degree do you study? Sports Management, and yes it is recognized in Australia. Is it recognized in Australia?

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Name: Jay Aaron Duncan At which College do you Northwood University - West Palm Beach, Florida play: What year are you: Junior What are the best things Playing ball every day. about playing in US Learning from some of the best. College: Playing against athletes you wouldn’t see in Australia What does your scholarship Everything. Full scholarship. cover? How did the US College find Recruited me from Junior College (Southeast Community College) out about you?

Approximately how much Entertainment expenses only. (movies, dinner, snacks, etc) does it cost? (not covered Scholarship covers the rest. by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish If my degree is recognized in other countries apart from the US. you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things Nothing really. Love it. about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Yes. meet your expectations: Very intense year round.

What advice would you give Talk to anyone you know who has already gone. to a player considering It can be a struggle at times, but looking back each year its well worth it. going to US College:

What degree do you study? Business Management. Not entirely sure on its recognition in Australia Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Jessica Bearzatto At which College do you Newberry College play: What year are you: Sophomore What are the best things The professionalism about playing in US Being able to practice everyday in great facilities College: Being able to concentrate on just basketball & school (back home there are more things you need to be doing, i.e. work) What does your scholarship Housing, Food, all basketball expenses, education cover? How did the US College find I transferred to this college from Brescia University were my coach there, Sean out about you? Page, was offered a new coaching position at Newberry, so he asked me to come with him and play at Newberry. Approximately how much Flights are normally around $2600 return and then general living expenses and does it cost? (not covered spending money for the 9 months I am here are normally around $3000, by the scholarship) depending on how much I go shopping! Is there anything you wish Not really. Maybe just too really check into the education side of the college you you had known before you are going to before you commit. Things like making sure whatever degree you went overseas: do at the college, will be accepted in Australia. But I think a lot of the experience is finding out new things that you may not have expected and trying to figure things out by yourself. What are the worst things Being away from family and friends and not having your parents there to speak to about playing in US after the games. College: Does playing in US College Yes. I picked a school that would allow me to play and develop my game, so meet your expectations: while it may not be a Division 1 school, with even better facilities than I have here, its everything I wanted. What advice would you give When you are in high school make sure you complete all the required subjects to a player considering that the NCAA requires and do not put yourself in jeopardy of getting a year of going to US College: eligibility taken away by playing with a club or team that is not considered amateur as it is getting harder and harder to get through the NCAA clearing house. Also pick a college that is best for you and not one that may sound better to other people. You want to be able to play during your 4 years at college and not sit on the bench, so pick one that will challenge your development and allow you to showcase how you have improved as a player. What degree do you study? I’m doing a pre physical therapy/ Sports Management degree. The sports Is it recognized in management part is recognized in Australia but the pre physical therapy part just Australia? gives me credits towards a physiotherapy degree in Australia.

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Josh Wetzler At which College do you Oregon Institute of Technology play: What year are you: Senior What are the best things Definitely the things that stand out are the environment around college about playing in US basketball is definitely unique to the US, the fan-base makes for a more College: unique experience. Opportunity to have university degree paid for / travel. What does your scholarship Everything – after budgeting all scholastic and living expenses cover? How did the US College find Word of mouth – Coach was looking for a 4 man and asked a former out about you? Australian player for some names. He then followed my stats online and watched a video Approximately how much If budgeted properly nothing – worst case maybe $100 a month… does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish Which banks allow for easiest transfer of money – for example, Westpac you had known before you + Bank of America have no withdrawal fees. went overseas: What are the worst things Keeping up with school can be a nuisance considering the amount of about playing in US hours put into basketball College: Does playing in US College Definitely – I consider myself very lucky to have had the college career meet your expectations: I’ve had

What advice would you give Be certain of reasons why you’re leaving – make sure you research the to a player considering team and situation you’re going into. Be sure of what scholarship covers, going to US College: as well as living expenses and insurance. What degree do you study? Business / Marketing - Yes Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Karina Sproal At which College do you University of South Alabama play: What year are you: Senior What are the best things The atmosphere and the intensity. Also the free things that come with it. about playing in US College:

What does your scholarship Tuition, food, board, books, and uniforms. cover? How did the US College find I sent a video of myself playing to various coaches in the US out about you? Approximately how much Just the plane ticket. does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish No you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things Being so far away from home and the pressure that is put on you to play about playing in US well. College: Does playing in US College Yes meet your expectations:

What advice would you give Don’t hold back and just live the experience to the fullest. to a player considering going to US College:

What degree do you study? I will receive a Bachelor degree of Exercise Science. It is recognized in Is it recognized in Australia Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Kelly Bowen At which College do you Gonzaga University play: What year are you: Freshman What are the best things about playing in US The high level of competition and basketball lifestyle. College:

What does your scholarship Basically everything except flights back and forth from home. cover? How did the US College find out about you? Melbourne Roos Basketball Tour

Approximately how much does it cost? (not covered Few hundred a month by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish you had known before you No! went overseas:

What are the worst things about playing in US I honestly can’t think of anything that’s bad! College:

Does playing in US College meet your expectations: It has been far beyond my expectations. This school is unreal!

What advice would you give You’ll be challenged in everything, but if you’re up for a challenge it’ll be to a player considering an amazing experience! going to US College:

What degree do you study? Business. I’m not sure I haven’t really looked that far down the track yet. Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Kevin White At which College do you University of Alaska Anchorage play: What year are you: Sophomore What are the best things The facilities that the college offer for me to work out in, my teammates about playing in US are awesome and the competition that I play against. College:

What does your scholarship Tuition, books, housing and some money for food cover? How did the US College find Through the coach that I was going to play for in San Diego. Rob out about you? Beveridge gave my details to the coach in San Diego, which started everything for me.

Approximately how much Well there are the flights back home at the end of the year, which does it cost? (not covered change. Apart from that probably about 1-2 thousand. by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish Not that I can think of. you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things Being away from family and friends. about playing in US And the weather is pretty bad in Alaska it gets to minus 30 degrees College:

Does playing in US College Yes. meet your expectations: What advice would you give It takes a while to get everything in order, but to stick through all the to a player considering paper work that seems endless; it is worth it once you get over here. going to US College: What degree do you study? Health and physical education. Yes Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Kristen Forbes At which College do you Western state College Colorado play:

What year are you: junior What are the best things Free education, the atmosphere and the opportunity about playing in US College: What does your scholarship Tuition and fees cover? How did the US College find Seen me at junior college out about you? Approximately how much $5000 does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish Not really you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things Missing Australia about playing in US College: Does playing in US College yes meet your expectations: What advice would you give Be prepared to work hard to a player considering going to US College:

What degree do you study? Is it recognized in Communications, yes Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Kylie Morrissy At which College do you Troy University play: What year are you: Senior What are the best things The experience of playing basketball overseas, meeting new people and about playing in US going different places. College: What does your scholarship Accommodation, School, books, food. cover? How did the US College find The assistant coach saw the U/18 Nationals and later that year the head out about you? coach visited me at home.

Approximately how much 6-7 thousand per yr does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish The additional cost of tax the school charges us. you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things Being so far away from home over Christmas. about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Yes meet your expectations: What advice would you give Find out about the extra costs such as health insurance and tax. to a player considering going to US College:

What degree do you study? Physical Education. I need to go through some schooling at home before Is it recognized in it is recognized. Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Larelle Roper At which College do you Troy University play: What year are you: Senior What are the best things The level of competition is extremely hard. Receiving a degree while you about playing in US play basketball. Travelling all over the US to play. College: What does your scholarship Food, board, tuition, travel (flight/bus + food + hotel), clothing, Physio cover? (trainers), shoes How did the US College find Sean Page (QLD) was my assistant coach my freshman year. out about you? Approximately how much $6000-8000 (Flights included) does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish How much the health insurance was going to cost as well as the you had known before you international tax that we have to pay on our scholarship. This is over went overseas: $1000 worth of payments. I would have also liked to have known more about the Clearing House…that was difficult to get all the documents sorted out. I didn’t have any troubles with my subjects luckily, but maybe knowing what subjects the clearing house accepts would be helpful too. What are the worst things Missing a lot of school work, as sometimes we are away for a week at a about playing in US time. Not being able to go home for Christmas. Strain on your body from College: practicing everyday. Does playing in US College Yes it was one of the best experiences I have ever had... it has its up’s meet your expectations: and downs but the new people you meet and the lifelong friends you gain outweigh all the negatives. What advice would you give Freshman year is always the hardest, the coach is always toughest on the to a player considering freshman and getting into the routine of college is hard as well. In saying going to US College: that, it only gets easier and more enjoyable as the years go on, so stick it out for more than a year if you can. I got a little homesick but when I got home I realized that nothing had really changed, so don’t go home just because you are homesick. The four or five years will go so fast you won’t even believe it. I feel like I just finished my freshman year but I am in the last games of my senior year, take advantage of every day you have because it will be over before you know it. What degree do you study? Elementary Education. I will be classified as an Overseas trained teacher Is it recognized in and will have to do a short 12day course to get certified for Australia. Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Lauren Angel At which College do you University of Portland play: What year are you: sophomore What are the best things You improve so much as a player because the system is so disciplined in about playing in US terms of basketball and education. College: What does your scholarship Everything. Full ride. Tuition, basketball clothing, shoes room and board, cover? health insurance, travel. How did the US College find Kelvin Taylor sent tapes over here for me. out about you? Approximately how much You need spending money on occasion and your flight home and back does it cost? (not covered each summer, it depends on the person really. by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish How different Americans are compared to Australians, everything is so you had known before you competitive over here. went overseas: What are the worst things You have to practice everyday no matter what and school gets harder about playing in US each year. It’s hard to miss your family play ball, go to school and have a College: social life. Does playing in US College Yes I love it and I’m soooo glad I made the decision to come over here. meet your expectations: What advice would you give Research where you are going first in terms of the area the college is in, to a player considering what the coaches are like (get to know them). going to US College: What degree do you study? I’m studying sociology and I’m not sure if it’s recognized in Australia but Is it recognized in it can be with a bridging course I think. Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Lauren Sparks At which College do you Hutchinson Community College play: What year are you: Sophomore What are the best things The atmosphere, meeting new people, new experiences. about playing in US College:

What does your scholarship Books, Student fees. cover? How did the US College find I sent film to them. out about you? Approximately how much I pay $100/ month for rent. Then I usually spend around $50 on other does it cost? (not covered things. by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish Not really, I have enjoyed learning new things and adapting to the you had known before you change is part of the fun! went overseas: What are the worst things Being so far away from home, family and friends, I get homesick. about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Yes, I have really enjoyed it. meet your expectations: What advice would you give Research the college and the town as much as possible. Talk to other to a player considering players in the team and get their opinion of it. going to US College: What degree do you study? Physical Education. Yes. Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Levi Hamilton At which College do you Colorado School of Mines play: What year are you: Junior What are the best things College Experience (relationships, atmosphere, life lessons etc.) about playing in US Scholarship (having education paid for) College:

What does your scholarship Full ride (Covers all tuition, fees, $6800 for living expenses, $400 for cover? book/year) How did the US College find Research using internet out about you? Approximately how much Probably about $1000/year to cover extra living expenses does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish I felt I had a pretty good idea of what to expect. you had known before you I’m sure there are a few things, but that’s all part of the experience. went overseas:

What are the worst things Being away from family and friends about playing in US College: Does playing in US College My expectations were that it would be gruelling… It is. meet your expectations: I didn’t expect that I would end up placing such a high priority on education

What advice would you give Take initiative in getting recruited. Research schools, make phone calls, to a player considering emails, send tapes… going to US College: When you get there, Immerse yourself in the experience. Don’t forget to enjoy yourself.

What degree do you study? Engineering Physics. Yes. Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Lizzie Cooper At which College do you University of Northern Colorado play: What year are you: Junior What are the best things The experience of living in another country and the level of players that about playing in US you get to compete against College:

What does your scholarship Tuition, books, monthly allowance for rent and food. Basically everything cover? but my plane flight How did the US College find I went to a junior college first but I got help from my coach back home out about you? who sent tapes over.

Approximately how much Plane flight normally $1000 but this can vary and then just spending does it cost? (not covered money by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish Not really you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things Being away from my home and family about playing in US College:

Does playing in US College It probably exceeds my expectations meet your expectations: What advice would you give Be prepared to work very very hard and don’t think it is ever going to be to a player considering easy. You need to have a thick skin as well. going to US College: What degree do you study? Sports and Exercise Science with a minor in psychology. Yes it is Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Louella Tomlinson At which College do you Saint Mary’s play: What year are you: sophomore What are the best things Exposure in the USA, competitive competition, a chance to study and about playing in US play basketball without having to work as well College: What does your scholarship Room, board, food, books & tuition cover? How did the US College find Connections within Australia out about you? Approximately how much Depends how much you like to shop, if u decide to by a car eat out, cell does it cost? (not covered phone around 100- 300 a month by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish No. you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things Feeling like your losing connection to the Australian system about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Yes. meet your expectations: What advice would you give Do your research; pick a school where you will know you will be looked to a player considering after as a person, and as a basketballer. If you will get court time or not going to US College: is also important

What degree do you study? Sports Management- yes it is recognized Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Matt Schmechtig At which College do you Hannibal-LaGrange College (Missouri) play: What year are you: Senior What are the best things Getting better everyday with practice, individual sessions and weight about playing in US sessions. College: What does your scholarship Everything. (Tuition, Room and Board) cover? How did the US College find Through coaches and players out about you? Approximately how much The flights to and from Australia is the only thing I have to pay, which is does it cost? (not covered about $2000 return. The only time I spend money other than that is if I by the scholarship) want personal items.

Is there anything you wish No. you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things Sometimes it is hard to manage school work with basketball, but it isn’t about playing in US that much of a problem. College: Does playing in US College Definitely meet your expectations:

What advice would you give Go for it! Take advantage of every opportunity! Work really hard and to a player considering good things will come! going to US College: What degree do you study? Recreation Management. Yes it is recognized. Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Matt Turner At which College do you University of Mobile play: What year are you: Freshman What are the best things Great experience, different style of game about playing in US College:

What does your scholarship Everything but flights and spending money cover? How did the US College find Another coach out about you? Approximately how much $0 does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things Very Hectic about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Yes meet your expectations: What advice would you give Hardest part is being away from your family to a player considering going to US College:

What degree do you study? Elementary Education, not too sure yet Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Max Papendieck At which College do you North Iowa Area Community College play: What year are you: Sophomore What are the best things Good basketball. Free Education. about playing in US College:

What does your scholarship Everything cover? How did the US College find I was playing at Lewis-Clark State College and wanted a change so I out about you? talked to my good friend Chris Clausen and he convinced me to come down here and play

Approximately how much Approx. $3000 a year does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish I probably would have gone to a junior college first off so that my you had known before you development pays off by being recruited by good div. 1 and div. 2 went overseas: colleges.

What are the worst things I’m in Iowa, so it’s very cold. And the town is small. Also it is very about playing in US intense, but that can also be a good thing College: Does playing in US College Yes meet your expectations: What advice would you give Ask former and current players about the coach. What he/she is like as a to a player considering person. going to US College: What degree do you study? Business. Yes Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Megan Lea Sinclair At which College do you Metropolitan State College of Denver play: What year are you: Senior What are the best things Being in a team environment getting close with your team mates. about playing in US College:

What does your scholarship Room and Board and Tuition cover? How did the US College find Through a player who had previously played there and came to play on out about you? my club team in Australia

Approximately how much Mostly I just need money for things I wanted to do outside of basketball. does it cost? (not covered The only thing that wasn’t covered for me was my health insurance, by the scholarship) which was $600 every semester I was here.

Is there anything you wish you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things Missing my family was the worst part to begin with but after the first about playing in US couple years I got used to it. College: Does playing in US College It was everything and more than I could ever have expected. meet your expectations: What advice would you give Tough it out. Your first year will be the hardest and you will think you to a player considering can’t make it, but by the time your senior year comes, you won’t want to going to US College: leave.

What degree do you study? Psychology, depending on the university it can be transferred for the Is it recognized in most part Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Mitch Boyce At which College do you Vanguard University play: What year are you: Jr What are the best things Playing against some really good tough competition. Playing in front of about playing in US large crowds and taking in the atmosphere that you would not get back College: in Australia

What does your scholarship Everything but my books cover? How did the US College find I contact Mike Kelly and he recruited me to the school out about you? Approximately how much $1500-2000 does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish No, it has been a great experience letting everything happen as it has you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things Keeping your grades in check while in season about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Yeah, it has probably exceeded them if anything meet your expectations: What advice would you give Make sure you know about your school fully, and find out from players to a player considering on the team what its like to play under that coach. The coach can come going to US College: off as a real nice guy when he recruits you, but is your worst enemy when season comes.

What degree do you study? I’m studying a communications degree focusing in public relations Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Nate Tomlinson At which College do you University of Colorado play: What year are you: What are the best things Environment about playing in US College: What does your scholarship Everything cover? How did the US College find Prep school out about you? Approximately how much Flights to and from does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things Being away from family and friends about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Yes meet your expectations: What advice would you give Definitely do it. to a player considering going to US College:

What degree do you study? Haven’t decided Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Nicole Romeo At which College do you University of Washington play: What year are you: Freshman What are the best things The facilities, Atmosphere and being treated like a professional athlete, about playing in US also travelling the world. College: What does your scholarship Food, Travel, Accommodation, Academics, Clothing, Shoes- Full cover? Scholarship How did the US College find Through Jess Foley who played at Duke University and the assistant out about you? coach at Duke is now the head coach at the University of Washington

Approximately how much Personal entertainment and casual clothes is all I spend my personal does it cost? (not covered money on so can’t really estimate by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish I wish I knew a lot more about the coaching staff- they are very politically you had known before you correct when recruiting so you really don’t know how the system works went overseas: until your involved

What are the worst things Learning there system, waiting your turn instead of getting an about playing in US opportunity straight away to prove yourself College: Does playing in US College No meet your expectations: What advice would you give Everyone has different experiences some have good ones some have bad to a player considering experiences, Just make sure the program is the right fit for you going to US College: What degree do you study? I’m currently doing general subjects but I want to major in Teaching Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Olufemi Akinpetide At which College do you University of Missouri at Kansas City (UMKC) play: What year are you: 1st year What are the best things You get to travel all over the country and test your skills against good about playing in US players. Also learning takes place every game so you learn how to focus. College:

What does your scholarship Room, Board and tuition cover? How did the US College find I went to a high school in Florida and was recruited out of there. The out about you? high school was Montverde Academy. I attended there 05-08

Approximately how much $25,000-$30,000 does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish I wish I knew how competitive and serious the game is taken over here. you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things Being away from home about playing in US College:

Does playing in US College Yes meet your expectations: What advice would you give Be ready to compete with people who take the game very seriously. For to a player considering most people the game is their livelihood and it’s more than just a game. going to US College: People are competing for Division 1 scholarships and with the hopes of a better life. So to the people over here it’s more than just a game. What degree do you study? Business Administration. I am sure it is recognized in Australia. Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Steven White At which College do you University of Alaska Anchorage play: What year are you: Freshman What are the best things The level of competition, the relationships you form with players from all about playing in US over the country and the world, and the level of coaching you receive. College: What does your scholarship Tuition, housing, books. cover? How did the US College find My older brother goes to the same college as me, and the coaches out about you? contacted me through him. Approximately how much The cost varies depending on personal needs, but I spend roughly $250- does it cost? (not covered $300 a month for food and other personal needs. by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish The high demands and expectations that are placed on you both you had known before you basketball and school wise. went overseas: What are the worst things Being away from family and friends back in Australia, concentrating on about playing in US school whilst being in such a busy and demanding basketball program. College: Does playing in US College Yes it has for these first 7 months, I think it has helped me a lot although meet your expectations: I still have plenty to learn.

What advice would you give It is a great opportunity to take if given it, although players need to look to a player considering deeply into the school in which they are looking at going to. What does going to US College: the basketball program provide and demand of you? What degrees do they offer? Is where you’re going a place that you could live away from home for a long period of time? Questions like these need to be asked and don’t leave it until you get there because you may not like it at all.

What degree do you study? I am undeclared at the moment although I’m looking at studying Is it recognized in personal development and health. Yes it is recognized in Australia. Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Tara Robinson At which College do you Lambuth University, Jackson, Tennessee play: What year are you: Junior What are the best things The intense, and much more athletic competition. about playing in US College:

What does your scholarship Room, Board, Tuition, Meal plan, all technology/school fees. cover? How did the US College find Recruited through New Zealand assistant coaches connections. out about you? Approximately how much About $3000 if I fly home every Summer Break. does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish Of course exactly what everything would be like, practice and games and you had known before you living styles were a little shocking at first. I probably would have packed went overseas: a little different.

What are the worst things Practicing 6 days a week, CONDITIONING at 6am! about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Seeing I had no idea what to expect, it definitely met and excelled on my meet your expectations: expectations.

What advice would you give Get your name out there early for the best recruiting options. to a player considering going to US College: What degree do you study? Majoring in Graphic Art/Visual Communication Is it recognized in Minor in English Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Thomas Boyle At which College do you Minnesota State University Moorhead (NCAA D2) play: (Previously) JUCO Ellsworth Community College What year are you: Junior (3rd Year) What are the best things The experience there is nothing else like being treated as a professional about playing in US where you’re still in school. The intensity level 6 practices a week plus College: weights and conditioning really pushes you to improve. Everyone knowing who you are, especially if you’re an international student playing on an athletic team. Meet friends that you will never forget. What does your scholarship Tuition cover? How did the US College find I started playing VBL for the Waverley Falcons when I was 17 and when I out about you? was 18 and had just finished high school the head director at Waverley asked me if I was interested in the college system because he had some contacts over there that were interested in me. So I signed a letter of intent to Ellsworth Community College then was recruited By Minnesota State after my sophomore year. Approximately how much Without a scholarship it approximately costs Tuition 5,000 a year. Food does it cost? (not covered on campus 2000 a year and living off campus 2700 a year. Fees are by the scholarship) about 1000 a year. Then there are extra living expenses. Is there anything you wish The cultural Difference. The style of play is very different and the you had known before you coaching staff is very deliberate in what they want - no ways around that. went overseas: The level of intensity and how hard it is to juggle school and basketball. What are the worst things Being away from home. Living a complete different lifestyle judging about playing in US basketball and school is very difficult especially when your family and College: close friends aren’t there. Does playing in US College Yes it’s what I thought it was going to be roughly there are few things meet your expectations: that you can’t prepare for as all colleges are different. What advice would you give Do Research into what school you are going to go too, don’t just take the to a player considering coaches word for it look into the area, the weather, the surrounding going to US College: lifestyle and what the program looks for because many schools play 5 guards to one extreme to the others playing 5 bigs. Try to find the best fit for you as a player and a person. What degree do you study? I am Studying Elementary Education and yes as far as I believe it is Is it recognized in recognized in Australia. Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Tom Wright At which College do you Augusta State University play: What year are you: Sophomore What are the best things Level of Competition, Practice facilities, about playing in US College: What does your scholarship Tuition, Books, Accommodation, Food. cover? How did the US College find Emailing coaches. out about you? Approximately how much Depends. Scholarship will cover the basics, but you need spending does it cost? (not covered money, and initial money to set up your room/apt. by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish No. you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things Being away from home about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Yes meet your expectations: What advice would you give Great opportunity. to a player considering going to US College:

What degree do you study? Business Management. Yes Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Trent Fildes At which College do you Miles Community College (Montana) play: What year are you: Sophomore What are the best things How competitive and the passion for the game from the town, players about playing in US and coaches. College:

What does your scholarship Full ride cover? How did the US College find Ian Stacker mostly also sent a lot of emails contacting coaches. out about you? Approximately how much Air fares and insurance if you wanted it is approximately $4000 does it cost? (not covered Australian. by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish Not really did my research and it helped I was able to be accepted by a you had known before you fantastic coach. went overseas: What are the worst things about playing in US College:

Does playing in US College Yes meet your expectations: What advice would you give Go, do your research and go but make sure you find a college that fits to a player considering the style you play and also you’re other expectations. going to US College: What degree do you study? Studying my generals at the moment but will move onto a degree in Is it recognized in Business. Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Vanessa Power At which College do you Franklin Pierce University play: What year are you: Senior What are the best things It’s a lot better competition than I was playing at home, its also more about playing in US professional. Everyday is basketball, you live and breathe it and that’s College: what I love.

What does your scholarship Full Athletic Scholarship: tuition, housing, food cover? How did the US College find I heard through my coach at that time, an email was sent out that they out about you? were looking for a shooter and my coach asked if I would be interested.

Approximately how much I have to pay for my flight, and also alien fees which are about $700 a does it cost? (not covered semester. by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish I am half way through my freshman year, so I wish I had of known about you had known before you red shirting. went overseas: What are the worst things It’s a very long season, and because it’s a winter sport you don’t get to about playing in US go home at all over Christmas. College: Does playing in US College Yes meet your expectations: What advice would you give Find out exactly where you are going to be going to school – where the to a player considering campus is located. Make sure you ask about any additional costs. going to US College: What degree do you study? Business Management – yes it is recognized. Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Zoe Harper At which College do you University of Minnesota play: What year are you: Junior What are the best things Different style of basketball, and it is a great opportunity to further your about playing in US paying career in a different country College: What does your scholarship Full scholarship, things such as living expenses, food, school expenses, cover? etc. How did the US College find Through Showtime basketball out about you? Approximately how much I’m not sure exactly but I have to pay scholarship tax each semester does it cost? (not covered which you can do a tax return for after, and also I have to pay for any by the scholarship) incidentals, like if I wish to go out, or I need toiletries, etc.

Is there anything you wish I wished I would have known a little more on paying scholarship tax you had known before you because it can be expensive if you’re not prepared. went overseas: What are the worst things Missing family and friends back home about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Yes, I think it has been a great experience. meet your expectations: What advice would you give Be open minded and prepared to work hard because it is not easy. to a player considering going to US College: What degree do you study? I’m majoring in Sports Management, with a minor in Youth Studies, I’m Is it recognized in not sure if it is recognized in Australia. Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Phil Collins At which College do you University of North Alabama play: What year are you: Senior What are the best things - the support from fans, students, peers, alumni about playing in US - the competition level College: - the level of professionalism What does your scholarship - accommodation cover? - tuition - books How did the US College find I was initially recruited to the University of New Hampshire through out about you? contacts of Rob Beveridge

Approximately how much $200-$500/month (including social money) does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish - when being recruited I wish I knew that what was being told to me is you had known before you not always the actual situation, and that a coach will tell a recruit went overseas: anything to get him/her to sign What are the worst things I really don’t have any complaints in this regard about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Yes, most definitely meet your expectations: What advice would you give -after playing for a d1 program for 1 year and then transferring to a d2 to a player considering program, it is important to be honest with yourself in regards to whether going to US College: or not you believe you can play at the d1 level. The d2 conference I played in is the best d2 conference in the country and we played several big time programs so you will still get exposure and the level is just as high as low-mid major d1 programs What degree do you study? - Psychology - Yes Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Rebecca Vanderjagt At which College do you University of Wyoming play: What year are you: Senior What are the best things The experience of a different style of basketball, university is paid for, about playing in US but most of all the friendships and connections that you make. College: What does your scholarship Tuition, living, food, books. cover? How did the US College find Talked to coaches at home in Australia, players from Australia were also out about you? already at the college.

Approximately how much $4000 does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish you had known before you More about the culture of basketball and how seriously it is taken here- went overseas: the attitudes and expectations of American coaches. It is very different from Australia where the coaches can be your friends also, here it is such a business.

What are the worst things The discipline, adjusting in the first year to the food, culture and people. about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Yes, and provides more opportunities than expected. meet your expectations: What advice would you give Make sure that you ask lots of questions on your visit-or through phone to a player considering calls. Make sure that you know you will be taken care of properly. going to US College: If possible talk to current players on the team before committing they will be most honest about the program. What degree do you study? Zoology and Physiology- I believe that it is recognized. Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Rhianna Faithfull At which College do you Santa Clara University play: What year are you: Sophomore What are the best things Being on such a close team and getting a great education. about playing in US College:

What does your scholarship Basically everything - tuition, books, room and board, food. cover? How did the US College find I sent them a tape and letter out about you?

Approximately how much A few hundred a month at the most. does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish Maybe just how little I would be able to go home because I only get to go you had known before you home for about 4 weeks in the summer. went overseas: What are the worst things My family can’t watch me and I don’t get to go home for Christmas about playing in US College:

Does playing in US College yes meet your expectations:

What advice would you give You have to be willing to work the hardest you have ever worked and you to a player considering have to sacrifice a lot. going to US College:

What degree do you study? Environmental science. I think so. Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Robert Manson At which College do you Loyola University New Orleans play: What year are you: Senior What are the best things The ability to go to school and play basketball for a lot cheaper then about playing in US Australia. Also the game is more exciting. College: What does your scholarship Full Ride everything cover? How did the US College find I was attending Junior College in Texas, and I meet the head coach at the out about you? final four. Approximately how much I would say about 4000 a year does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish How there system with school and classes worked you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things It’s all about the superstars. And I have yet to find a coach over here that about playing in US knew how to coach and have discipline for its teams College: Does playing in US College Yes and no. Yes because I have a great time over here and NO because meet your expectations: I’m not playing at a higher level.

What advice would you give Make sure you go somewhere that you will be happy and just continue to to a player considering work as hard as you possible can and keep it aussie. going to US College:

What degree do you study? Marketing and I believe so Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Rohan Greaves

At which College do you Grand View University play: What year are you: Senior What are the best things Being in another country is a great experience. Having to practice about playing in US everyday while also studying is an enjoyable challenge. Its just a fantastic College: experience

What does your scholarship Tuition only. But being a private school it is quite expensive so it is cover? extremely helpful. How did the US College find I went to Ellsworth Community College for 2 years prior to Grand View. out about you? My coach at Ellsworth played in the ABA in Australia in 1994-95 with Frankston, and Rockhampton. He played with my Australian coach so they both organized it for me. Grand View was interested in me while I was playing at Ellsworth.

Approximately how much Tuition and books for 1 year would be around the $20,000 (US) does it cost? (not covered Not including living expenses by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish A little more about the College system as far as academics go. you had known before you Requirements and certain options available that I was unaware of. Also went overseas: the cost of different schools may be of interest to some people What are the worst things Being away from family and friends. I’ve become used to it now and I was about playing in US almost 20 when I came over. Some people that may be younger could College: struggle with the distance Does playing in US College It by far exceeded my expectations. The intensity and level of meet your expectations: competitiveness is amazing. Even at the NAIA level compared to the NCAA level. What advice would you give Do it. Get in touch with as many potential schools as possible. Stay on to a player considering top of academic duties and work as hard as possible to improve aspect going to US College: of your game. The 4 years of playing go by very fast! What degree do you study? I will have a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a Is it recognized in concentration in Finance. I have spoken to several people and I believe Australia? that the degrees earned here are recognized in Australia

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Ryan Barnes At which College do you Texas Wesleyan play: What year are you: Sophomore What are the best things The level of competition and getting to practice and work hard every day. about playing in US College: What does your scholarship Schooling and room and food grants. cover? How did the US College find Networking and with help from David Patrick ( St Mary’s ) out about you? Approximately how much 3,000 does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship)

Is there anything you wish How bad the food is! you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things Missing family and friends. about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Definitely meet your expectations: What advice would you give Make sure it’s definitely what they want to do, its hard being away from to a player considering home. going to US College:

What degree do you study? Sports Science hoping to be a physiotherapist Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Ryan Bathie At which College do you Nicholls State University play: What year are you: Senior What are the best things Great experience and ability to play basketball everyday about playing in US College: What does your scholarship Everything cover? How did the US College find Alan Westover, Scott Christianson out about you? Approximately how much Just whatever you want to buy for yourself does it cost? (not covered by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish Not sure you had known before you went overseas: What are the worst things Juggling schoolwork and road games about playing in US College: Does playing in US College Yes meet your expectations: What advice would you give Be ready to work as hard as you ever have in your life, while having a lot to a player considering fun in the mean time. going to US College: What degree do you study? Business Admin. I think most of the degree is recognized in Aus. Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Sarah McAppion At which College do you Troy University, Alabama play: What year are you: Freshman What are the best things Playing at a new tempo and athleticism, so you truly gain more skills. about playing in US Also you get to play everyday and live in another country. College:

What does your scholarship Housing, Food, Tuition and books cover? How did the US College find Other Australians were already on the team out about you? Approximately how much We have to pay tax and health insurance, so approximately $2000 Au does it cost? (not covered each year. by the scholarship) Is there anything you wish I wish I had visited the college first so I knew what I was getting myself you had known before you into and how the coach was. Also would have been nice to know about went overseas: the insurance and tax fees.

What are the worst things The whole “Freshman” idea that we aren’t ready or good enough to play. about playing in US Be prepared to sit out most of your first year. College:

Does playing in US College I play in a good conference, so it did match my expectations with the meet your expectations: higher ranked teams. But I have found that I haven’t learnt any new skills, I am not sure if that is just our coach or that is how coaches in general are over here.

What advice would you give Visit the place of where you are interested in!! If I had had the chance to to a player considering visit my college first, I possibly would have changed my mind. You really going to US College: have to find a coach that suits your playing type otherwise you will be miserable for the entire 4 years. Yes location does come in as a factor, but if you’re not happy with basketball, the good weather will not cheer you up. What degree do you study? I am doing a general biology degree but have to pick what I am going to Is it recognized in specialize in soon, but I haven’t looked if it is recognized in Australia. Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Shannon Malone At which College do you University of Bridgeport play: What year are you: Junior What are the best things The college lifestyle, The way student-athletes are treated, How involved about playing in US you are in the game of basketball itself and at the same time academics, College: the relationships formed with your teammates, coaches, roommates, classmates etc. Life experience

What does your scholarship Full scholarship so room & board, tuition, books, game-day travel, cover? basketball expenses, medical… How did the US College find Through sending tapes via my old coach from Melbourne out about you? Approximately how much Plane tickets from home each august and may around $2300 return. For does it cost? (not covered 4 yrs. Taxes about $700 a year (because Australia does not have this by the scholarship) treaty with USA) Living expenses not covered roughly $20 a month. Is there anything you wish No, you learn things as you go through experience you had known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things Missing family/friends and home in general. No AFL. The tiny little things about playing in US you miss like fish & chips and meat pies. Preseason AND Postseason College: Does playing in US College Yes, absolutely. meet your expectations: What advice would you give To go for it. Home is always there. Take the opportunity while you can or to a player considering you will think about what could have been for the rest of your life. If you going to US College: do not enjoy it you can leave whenever. Learn everything you can about the school you choose and if possible make sure they have the right academics for you. What degree do you study? I completed by Bachelors degree in Natural Science and Math by the end Is it recognized in of my sophomore year. I am now earning a Master’s in Education in the Australia? track of teaching Secondary Science. The Masters is fully recognized in Australia.

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies The US College Experience

Name: Damian Martin At which College did you Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles) play: How long did you play: I was there 4 yrs, but played 3 (medical red shirt 1 year) What are the best things The atmosphere you get at the games. Better crowds then you will ever about playing in US get. The status you have on campus for being on the basketball team. College: The level of basketball. The competition is great and you are constantly playing against future NBA players. The money which goes in to your team. The facilities you get are better than the ones in the NBL. You get to see a lot of another country. You get your education paid for. You make lifelong friends. What did your scholarship Education, food, housing, books, cover? How did the US College find A scout attended the u/20s national championships. out about you? Approximately how much I spent probably an extra $300- $400/month but I did live pretty nicely did it cost? (not covered by over here. the scholarship) Is there anything you wish Not really. you had known before you went overseas:

What was the worst things Being away from family. Getting used to studying and practicing. about playing in US College:

Did playing in US College Exceeded them greatly! meet your expectations:

What advice would you give I honestly do not think there is any good reason for any up and coming to a player considering basketball player not to go through the US college system. It was going to US College: honestly the best 4 years of my life and I grew not only as a player but as a person. Everyone should at least give it a try. If you do not like it then you can always return home having known that at least you gave it a try. What degree did you study? Liberal Studies, emphasis in Psychology Is it recognized in Australia?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies Playing Professionally

Playing Professionally The National Basketball League was established in 1979 and the Womens National Basketball league followed in 1981. Although initially, players in these leagues received little or no payment, players in both leagues can now earn a living through basketball.

We’ve collected information from players in these leagues (both the superstars and the “bench” players) about how they established their careers both on and off the court.

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies Playing Professionally

Name: Ray Borner How many years did you play 27 professionally (paid either part time or full time): Teams that you played NBL - Coburg, Wollongong, Nth Melbourne, Geelong, Canberra, professionally with: ABA - Ballarat, Warrnambool Did you have another job or I have always worked whilst playing. career while playing professionally: Do you have any trade no qualifications, uni degrees etc: What’s your current job: Area Channel Specialist, Telstra Country Wide If you are still playing Still play domestic in Ballarat and work basketball, do you have other career/business interests: What’s the best advice you Didn’t receive any received regarding your off court career: What advice do you wish How to set yourself up for the future, how to network with someone had given you while sponsors and owners. How to invest for the future you were playing that would have helped your career? What’s your tip for balancing Don’t believe that sport will set you up for the rest of your life, playing basketball with building unless you’re a superstar and have a guaranteed contract, a career? complete some sort of degree, trade or other money making exercise whilst playing What skills or experiences as a How to network and read people player do you think have helped you in your career? What advice (if any) did you none receive while playing that helped you prepare financially for after your playing career?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies Playing Professionally

Name: Brad Newley Where have you played: ABA - AIS, NBL - Townsville, Europe - Panionios (Athens, Greece) How long did you play This is my first season playing overseas overseas: What are the best things -Broadens my knowledge of how the game is played differently world about playing overseas: wide -Financial reward -Life experience -Improving by playing in a higher and more physical level -Closer scrutiny from NBA/Euroleague teams -Improvement of mental toughness on and off the court -Easier to identify things to work on to become and better International player -Playing against world class players from other countries who participate in the big tournaments e.g. Worlds, Olympics, NBA How/where did overseas NBL, Junior and Senior World Championships, NBA draft, AIS teams identify you: Did you have any problems Yes there are problems but luckily enough Athens is country with a lot of with language: English. My coach speaks fluent English but he has problems with my Australian version so I have to slow down. At times it can be tough when in the locker room before games getting taped and everybody’s speaking Greek and you sit there staring into space.

Is there anything you wish Check on where u are going to live, at the moment I am living in the you had known before you middle of a construction zone went overseas: What are the worst things Not being able to play in front of your family and friends about playing overseas: Post activity is light due to different cultures and languages Did playing overseas meet Definitely helped me improve in all areas on and off the court your expectations: What advice would you give Do a little research into where you are going. E.g. do you get money on to a player considering time, language, safety, facilities, living arrangements. Also consider going overseas: taking somebody with you or fly some friends over.

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies Playing Professionally

Name: Damian Keogh How many years did you play 16 seasons. From 1980-1995. Basketball was never my sole professionally (paid either part time or source of income but was a principal source for about 8 full time): seasons. Teams that you played professionally NBL: Nunawading Spectres (1980-1984) with: Bankstown Bruins (1985) West Sydney Westars (1986-1987) Sydney Kings (1988-1995) Did you have another job or career Yes – I worked in the media, writing columns, doing radio and while playing professionally: TV. I also did development work in schools. I also ran my own basketball camps and opened a childcare centre in 1993. Do you have any trade qualifications, I graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from Melbourne uni degrees etc: University in 1984 What’s your current job: General Manager of Sales and Marketing for the Multi Channel Network. We represent advertising for 37 channels on the Foxtel platform If you are still playing basketball, do N/A you have other career/business interests: What’s the best advice you received Always plan for a longer term future and develop skills that will regarding your off court career: further enhance your employment opportunities in the future. Learn from influential people attached to your club. What advice do you wish someone had Invest more rather than spend when you are young given you while you were playing that would have helped your career? What’s your tip for balancing playing There are 24 hours in a day – plenty of time for basketball, basketball with building a career? study, work, play, sleep etc. Don’t be lazy. What skills or experiences as a player Leadership, competitiveness, teamwork, perseverance do you think have helped you in your career? What advice (if any) did you receive Invest in property which I did at a young age. while playing that helped you prepare financially for after your playing career?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies Playing Professionally

Name: Lucille Bailie How many years did you play Semi professional WNBL player from 1986 to 2004 professionally (paid either part time or full time): Teams that you played Nunawading/Dandenong, Tassie, Canberra professionally with:

Did you have another job or career Yes while playing professionally: Do you have any trade Certificate of Business qualifications, uni degrees etc: What’s your current job: Sponsorship Manager

If you are still playing basketball, do NA you have other career/business interests: What’s the best advice you received Make yourself indispensible regarding your off court career: Make your bed as soon as you get up everyday What advice do you wish someone Let me help you map out a career path alongside your sporting had given you while you were career, because it’s unlikely you’ll be able to make a decent playing that would have helped your career playing basketball. career? What’s your tip for balancing Dual focus & personal skills including excellent time playing basketball with building a management, work ethic & commitment to succeed career? What skills or experiences as a The ability to perform under pressure player do you think have helped you Effective communication, particularly under pressure in your career? The ability to understand my role in a team & be an effective contributor Leadership skills What advice (if any) did you receive Don’t’ forget to prepare your tax return while playing that helped you prepare financially for after your playing career?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies Playing Professionally

Name: Andrew Vlahov

How many years did you play 12 years professionally (paid either part time or full time):

Teams that you played NBL Perth Wildcats, professionally with: Europe: Aalst Belgium

Did you have another job or career Economist for Deputy Premier WA, the Hon. Ian Taylor ‘92 while playing professionally: Marketing Officer, Australia Post, ‘94

CEO Perth Wildcats, 1999-2002

Do you have any trade Bachelor of Economics, Stanford University qualifications, uni degrees etc:

What’s your current job: Managing Director, Perth Wildcats

If you are still playing basketball, do Yes. Investor and director of technology company. you have other career/business interests:

What’s the best advice you received Study the details. regarding your off court career:

What advice do you wish someone Use every spare minute of every day to get better in skills, had given you while you were fitness, mentally. playing that would have helped your career?

What’s your tip for balancing Balance your life with fun, relaxing family orientated activities. playing basketball with building a career?

What skills or experiences as a Focus. Determination. player do you think have helped you in your career?

What advice (if any) did you receive Did not receive any. while playing that helped you prepare financially for after your playing career?

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies Playing Professionally

Name: Andrew Vlahov

What are the best things about The experiences of different cultures, attitudes of other playing overseas: countries, people.

How/where did overseas teams Played high school, college basketball in US. identify you:

Did you have any problems with No. language:

Is there anything you wish you had Study the region, the history. known before you went overseas:

What are the worst things about Time away from home. The rest were all good. playing overseas:

Did playing overseas meet your Yes. expectations:

What advice would you give to a Research the team, Club and history of how players have been player considering going overseas: treated.

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies

Index

In the index you can search by the name of a player (perhaps someone you know has been to US College), the team or the league.

ABA, 92, 93 Clarke College, 39 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Colorado School of Mines, 63 49 Columbia College, 34, 43 , 9 Adam Johnston Concordia University, 18, 24 , 10 Alex Opacic Damian Keogh, 94 , 11 Alison Lacey Damian Martin, 90 , 12 Alyce Shearing Dan Hobin, 30 , 4 Amy Browne Daniel Bass, 31 , 96 Andrew Vlahov Danielle Realph, 32 , 44 Arizona State University David Vanderjagt, 33 , 49 Armstrong Atlantic State University Deanne Tonkin, 34 , 13 Ashleigh Gallio Dominique Cooks, 37 , 3 Ashley Arnott Elisha Foley, 38 , 16, 77 Augusta State University Elliott Carr, 39 , 14 Auryn Macmillan Ellsworth Community College, 76 , 15 Ben Healey Ellyce Ironmonger, 40 , 16 Ben Madgen Emlyn Dodd, 7 , 17 Ben Perry Emma Beddome, 41 , 18 Ben Smith Emma Langford, 42 , 19 Ben White Europe, 93, 96 , 20 Bianca Cheever Fiona Sparks, 43 , 93 Brad Newley Florida Gulf Coast University, 41 , 21 Brad Reid Franklin Pierce University, 79 , 22 Bradley Kelleher Furman University, 10 , 23 Brigitte Ardossi Gabrielle Fage, 44 , 47 California State University, Fresno Gardner-Webb University, 14 , 24 Cameron Gliddon Gavin Field, 45 , 25 Cameron McCallum Gemma Koehler, 46 , 26 Cameron Witt Georgia Tech, 23 , 27 Carlin Hughes Gonzaga University, 56 , 5 Chris Clausen Grand View University, 85 , 28 Christian Salinas Hannibal-LaGrange College (Missouri), Claire McLeod, 29 66

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies Playing Professionally

Hayley. Munro, 47 Minnesota State University Moorhead, 76 Heather Oliver, 48 Mitch Boyce, 70 Holly Bawden, 49 Nate Tomlinson, 71 Hutchinson Community College, 62 NBL, 92, 93, 94, 96 Illiwa Baldwin, 50 Newberry College, 53 Iowa State University, 11 Newberry College, South Carolina, 4 Jacob Borner, 51 Nicholls State University, 25, 87 Jay Aaron Duncan, 52 Nicole Romeo, 72 Jessica Bearzatto, 53 North Idaho College, Coeur dÁlene, Josh Wetzler, 54 Idaho, 20 Kansas City Kansas Community College, North Iowa Area Community College, 5, 13 68 Karina Sproal, 55 Northeast College, 38 Kaskaskia College, 21 Northwood University, 52 Katie Langford, 6 Nova Southeastern University, 35 Kelly Bowen, 56 Ohio Valley University, 51 Kevin White, 57 Olufemi Akinpetide, 73 Kristen Forbes, 58 Oral Roberts University, 6 Kylie Morrissy, 59 Oregon Institute of Technology, 54 Lambuth University, 75 Phil Collins, 81 Larelle Roper, 60 Pratt Community College, 50 Lauren Angel, 61 Ray Borner, 92 Lauren Sparks, 62 Rebecca Vanderjagt, 82 Levi Hamilton, 63 Rhianna Faithfull, 83 Lizzie Cooper, 64 Robert Manson, 84 Louella Tomlinson, 65 Rohan Greaves, 85 Loyola Marymount University, 90 Ross Allsop, 35 Loyola University New Orleans, 84 Ryan Barnes, 86 Luke Nevill, 8 Ryan Bathie, 87 Matt Schmechtig, 66 Saint Mary’s, 27, 65 Matt Turner, 67 Santa Clara University, 83 Max Papendieck, 68 Sarah McAppion, 88 Megan Lea Sinclair, 69 Shannon Malone, 89 Mercer University, 49 Sonoma State University, 3 Metropolitan State College of Denver, 31, Southeast Community College, 28 69 Steven White, 74 , 22 Midland College JC , Midland Texas Tara Robinson, 75 , 17, 19, 78 Miles Community College Texas Wesleyan, 86

Making Your Career In Basketball – Case Studies Playing Professionally

Thomas Boyle, 76 University of Texas of the Permian Tom Wright, 77 Basin, 7 Trent Fildes, 78 University of the Pacific, 29 Troy University, 12, 32, 59, 60, 88 University of Utah, 8 University of Alaska Anchorage, 57, 74 University of Washington, 72 University of Bridgeport, 89 University of West Georgia, 45 University of Colorado, 71 University of Wyoming, 42, 46, 82 University of Minnesota, 80 Utah State University, 37 University of Missouri at Kansas City Valparaiso University, 26 (UMKC), 73 Vanessa Power, 79 University of Mobile, 67 Vanguard University, 70 University of Mobile, Alabama, 15 Western state College Colorado, 58 University of North Alabama, 81 Western State College of Colorado, 30 University of Northern Colorado, 64 Western Washington University, 33 University of Oregon, 40 William Jewell College, 9 University of Portland, 61 WNBL, 95 University of South Alabama, 55 Zoe Harper, 80 University of Southern California, 48

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