Your Pathway to US College Soccer
6 national champions. 700+ programs. 16 years. Two ways to start, one destination — a structured U90 pathway for where your athlete is today. Learn how our pathway works before choosing.
Three pathways. One destination.
Whether your athlete is building toward recruitment, ready to recruit now, or already placed in a US college program — there is a structured U90 pathway for where they are today.
U90 Development Pathway
For athletes in Year 10–11
Build the foundation before the recruitment window opens. Most families wait until Year 12 to think seriously about the US college pathway. By then, the best opportunities are already gone.
A structured multi-year program for athletes who are serious but not yet at recruiting age. We build their profile, monitor the market, and run targeted coach outreach so that when recruitment activates — coaches already know their name.
What the program delivers:
- Direct access to John Stevanja — founder, 21+ years coaching across the NPL and A-League, still actively coaching today
- Quarterly structured sessions: highlight review, division fit, market intelligence, timeline tracking
- Annual athletic performance assessment with a current MLS Head of Performance
- Early Exposure Campaigns — we test the market during development, so your quarterly catch-ups come with real data, not guesswork
- Complete profile development — so when Year 12 arrives, nothing is built from scratch
Every dollar invested in the Development Pathway credits toward Elite College Connect. When the time comes, the transition is seamless — and the total investment is the same as starting with Elite directly.
Elite College Connect
For athletes in Year 11–12 and above
Full end-to-end recruitment. One commitment covers everything from first outreach to the moment your athlete commits to a US college program — and continues with post-placement support throughout their time in the system.
We market your athlete to 700+ programs across NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA, and NJCAA. Every coach contact is personalised. Every offer is negotiated. Every step is led by John. Read full Elite Pathway details →
6 National Champions. 700+ programs. 16 years.
The only boutique service in Australia focused exclusively on this pathway.
Limited to ~20 families per year to ensure every athlete receives personal attention.
What sets Elite apart:
- Every family works directly with John — capped at 20 clients per year, no exceptions
- Your athlete's reel goes to pre-selected, relevant programs — not a mass blast
- Scholarship offers are compared transparently — full vs partial vs hidden costs
- Campus visit strategy built around coaches already engaged, not cold visits
- Access to a current MLS Head of Performance and a college-level sports psychologist
- Post-placement support throughout the athlete's 2–4 years in the US system
Post-Placement Annual Support
Already in the system?
We stay in your corner. Placement is the beginning, not the end. Coaching changes, transfers, scholarship renewals, pro pathway conversations — the US college system keeps moving, and so do we.
For athletes already placed in a US college program, our annual support service keeps John in the relationship, year by year, for as long as the athlete needs it.
Includes:
- Transfer support if needed
- Annual check-in with the program coach
- Ongoing athletic performance assessment with our MLS performance partner
- Annual strategic session with John
- Scholarship and pro pathway advisory
Renewed year by year — no lock-in, no surprises.
Not sure which pathway fits your athlete's situation? That's exactly what the Pathway Session is for. It's a 60-minute conversation with John — honest, specific, and fully credited back if you join any program.
Book your Pathway Session — $165 inc. GST, credited back on sign-up →Proven Track Record
With 16 years of specialized experience, we've helped Australian footballers secure over US$40 million in scholarships and produced 6 National Champions across NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA divisions. Our expertise, extensive network, and personalized approach ensure you receive the guidance needed to navigate the complex US college recruitment landscape.
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