Our Team

We’re excited to have a dedicated team of consultants and tutors ready to help you; all of whom went through the US College System themselves and have the most recent and relevant experience of the US College system which is hugely beneficial in the recruitment process.

FOUNDER

THOMAS
SPRAGG

College: University of Washington ‘15

Football (soccer) has been a big part of Tom’s life. Through football, Tom was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to study and play at the University of Washington on an athletic scholarship. Highlights during his time there would have to be winning the PAC-12 Conference in 2013 and claiming the number 1 RPI ranking in the nation for a period of time in 2013 & 2014. After graduating, Tom came back to New Zealand to work for NZ Football as the Assistant Manager for the All Whites. In 2016 the All Whites qualified for the 2017 Confederations Cup held in Russia by winning the OFC Nations Cup. Another focus Tom has found interest in is coaching.

Tom is passionate about helping young football players in the recruiting process for US colleges and assisting them to find the best school that fits them as an individual. Tom had the best 4-year experience possible playing at the collegiate level and it’s something that he wants other international football players to experience as well.

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DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT

JAIDEN
VAN DER HEIJDEN

College: Oklahoma Christian University '20

Jaiden grew up playing a multitude of sports before soccer (football) really began to kick off and take over in his later years of high school, opening the gates to play at the next level. Through an athletic scholarship, Jaiden was given the opportunity to experience the NAIA at Bethany College before transferring to NCAA Division 2 school Oklahoma Christian University where he completed a BBA in Sports Management. While captaining his team for 3 years, Jaiden's list of achievements from his time in the USA includes being named to the Lone Star Conference All-Academic List, the Presidents Honour Roll, and the Google Cloud Academic All-District Team.

Over the last few years, Jaiden has really grown a passion for coaching and helping young footballers achieve success. Jaiden believes that the opportunity to be able to use your athletic ability to gain these experiences only comes along once in a lifetime. He hopes to use his knowledge to help aspiring kiwi athletes turn their dreams into a reality.

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SPORT CONSULTANT

SARAH
WARDENBURG

College: Nova Southeastern University '20

Sarah grew up playing a variety of sporting codes including tennis, soccer, volleyball and athletics (track & field).

The past 4-years Sarah has been living and playing competitive tennis in the USA on a college scholarship.

Sarah spent the first 2-years at ASA College College (Miami) before transferring to Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where she graduated in May 2020 with a degree in General Studies specializing in Sport and Recreation Management and Psychology.

Sarah loved the different experiences she had from the two colleges. Sarah has lived both on and off-campus making life long friends with her teammates who now live all around the world. Sarah also briefly played for the Women's Soccer team at ASA College (Miami). The most memorable moment for Sarah was winning the USA National ITA Division 2 Tennis Doubles Competition.

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SPORT CONSULTANT

NICOLE
METTAM

College: Texas Tech University

The US college athletic system is incomparable to any other college experience. The experiences are one in a lifetime and something I would highly recommend to anyone looking at the next step in their athletic career. Not only are you gaining an incredible athletic experience, the life experience and overseas adventures you will have while studying and playing are amazing. I was very lucky to play at a top 25 ranked program which had me training and playing with so many talented players and coaches where I got to experience another culture and lifestyle different to what we have in New Zealand. My time in Texas is something I will always cherish and carry with me forever.

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SPORT CONSULTANT

TYLER
AGIOVLASSITIS

College: Limestone College (now Limestone University)

Tyler grew up in America playing many sports but realized pretty early that football (soccer) was the one that he excelled in and enjoyed most. In his final years of high school, he knew that he wanted to play at the next level. With an athletic scholarship, Tyler was able to continue playing at NCAA Division 2 school Limestone University where he completed a BS in Sport Management with a Coaching Minor. During his 4 years at Limestone, Tyler helped the team to go on and win 3 Conference Carolinas Regular Season Championships, 2 Conference Carolinas Tournament Championships and 3 NCAA Tournament Appearances (one Sweet 16 appearance). He was also named Third Team All-Conference his junior year, First Team All-Conference his senior year, Second Team NSCAA All-Southeast Region Team and was named Captain in his senior year.

Thanks to the college pathway, Tyler has taken his athletic and academic abilities to other countries where he continues to play and also coaches throughout all age groups. He has found a passion for coaching and helping young players grow and achieve their goals. The experience and knowledge he gained from college set him up for success and he wants to help other young international players get that same opportunity. Tyler is privileged to be in this position to help Kiwi (and international) players attend college in the US and help guide and develop them throughout their collegiate career.

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SPORT CONSULTANT

ANDREW
WITHERS

College: St John’s University

Andrew attended the Ole Football Academy in Wellington and earned himself a full NCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship to St. John’s University, New York City in 2014. On the field, he ranks among the top 10 in the St. John's record book in several Goalkeeping categories. After 4 years, Andrew graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management in 2018. Andrew is currently playing NPL football (soccer) in Australia for Port Melbourne SC.

“The recruiting process is so important for a student-athlete starting their journey into US colleges. Finding the right fit for the athlete is extremely important and having someone by my side helping me through my journey was so vital. For me, I want the satisfaction of knowing that the student-athlete has found their perfect fit and has a very positive college experience. The US pathway for young players is perfect for helping them grow into great athletes and even better all-rounded human beings.”

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TUTORS (SAT & NCEA)