Alessandro Ramondino
NCAA Division II – Holy Names University
California
From: Australia
Athletic Scholarship – NCAA Division II
The Journey
Alessandro Ramondino is an Upper 90 College alumni who made the journey from Australia to Holy Names University in Oakland, California – an NCAA Division II program competing in the Pacific West Conference on the shores of San Francisco Bay. Holy Names University (HNU) provided Alessandro with an exceptional academic and athletic environment in one of the most vibrant cities in the United States. Competing as a goalkeeper in the highly competitive PacWest Conference, Alessandro represented the Upper 90 pathway to success in California – a state that attracts some of the most talented college soccer players in the country. His journey from Australia to Oakland is a testament to the opportunities that open up for Australian footballers willing to embrace the US college soccer system, and another example of Upper 90 College delivering life-changing outcomes for their clients.
Challenges Overcome
Competing as a goalkeeper in the competitive NCAA D2 Pacific West Conference in California required technical excellence and mental resilience. Making his mark in one of the USA's most football-rich states confirmed Alessandro's quality.
Achievements
NCAA Division II athlete at Holy Names University, Oakland. Competed in the Pacific West Conference. Upper 90 College featured alumni.
"Holy Names gave me the opportunity to compete at a high level in California. The Upper 90 pathway made it possible."
— Alessandro Ramondino
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