The Australian Family's Complete Guide to US College Soccer Scholarships
12 chapters of expert guidance written specifically for Australian families — covering every division, scholarship stacking, recruiting timelines, what coaches actually look for, and the mistakes that cost athletes their opportunity.
Most Australian Families Get This Wrong
The US college soccer system is complex, competitive and moves fast. Without the right information, families consistently make the same costly mistakes.
Targeting Division 1 when their level is NAIA or D2
Sending mass emails to coaches with no personalisation
Starting the process 2 years too late
Not understanding how scholarship stacking works
Treating coach 'interest' as a firm offer
Ignoring the Junior College ladder to D1/D2
This guide exists so your family doesn't have to learn these lessons the hard way.
12 Chapters. Everything You Need.
Written for Australian families. Not a generic American recruiting guide. Every chapter is built around the specific challenges Aussie athletes and parents face.
The 5 Divisions Explained
NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA and NJCAA — what each one means for your athlete's level, scholarship potential and long-term development.
How Scholarship Stacking Works
Athletic + academic + need-based + international aid can all be combined. Most families leave money on the table because they don't know this.
The Recruiting Timeline
Girls' recruiting starts Year 9–10. Boys have different windows. Miss the key dates and you're chasing the market — not leading it.
What Coaches Actually Look For
Technical benchmarks by division, what a real highlight reel looks like, and how to stand out from hundreds of international applicants.
The Gap Year Pathway
18–21 year olds have specific options via NAIA and Junior College that most advisors overlook. This chapter changes the conversation for older athletes.
The 7 Mistakes That Cost Families
Targeting the wrong division, contacting coaches without a strategy, misreading 'interest' as an offer. These mistakes are common — and expensive.
Managed vs Unmanaged Process
Why unmanaged outreach wastes 12–18 months and how a professionally managed process changes scholarship outcomes.
Alumni Outcomes & Real Results
Real placement stories, scholarship packages secured, and what the US pathway looks like after Year 1.
This Guide Is Written For You If…
Athletes aged 14–21 considering the US pathway
Gap year athletes (18–21) exploring NAIA & Junior College
Parents who want an honest picture before they invest
Families who've been researching but don't know where to start
Athletes who've tried unmanaged outreach without results
Trusted by Hundreds of Australian Families
"John was pivotal in helping me get to Division 1 Soccer in America. I could not have done this without his significant guidance and expertise."
— Simon Kalinauskas
NCAA Division 1 • West Virginia University
"John at Upper 90 has a fantastic knowledge and network in US College football. Our family is very grateful to have been guided through this process with such professionalism and care."
— Robert Till
Parent of US College Soccer Athlete
"John has been amazing throughout the whole process and helped me immeasurably — from placing me in North Carolina to helping me transfer to Minnesota."
— Zac Harvey-Latham
2023 National Champion • NCAA Division III
John Stevanja — Founder, Upper 90 College
John has spent 16+ years guiding Australian football families through the US college soccer system. He's built a network of 700+ programs across all five divisions and has produced 6 Australian national champions. This guide is the distillation of everything he's learned — written so families can approach the process informed, not overwhelmed.
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