US COLLEGE SOCCER PATHWAY OVERVIEW

US COLLEGE SOCCER PATHWAY OVERVIEW

ABOUT UPPER 90 COLLEGE Formed in 2010, with a presence in the USA and Australia, we are a leading US college sports recruiting athletic development company which provides access to US college programs across all divisions of US college sports in the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA. Its founders have extensive experience in the sports industry, being competitive athletes themselves at a collegiate level in the US, including training and development of competitive athletes, sports marketing, with an extensive network within the US collegiate system, as well as professional clubs and leagues throughout the world. Over the years we have built a foundation of successful relationships around the world at an international school level, and with governing body s in the international football market. We are recognized as the only college soccer recruiting company with a strategic partnership with the largest soccer coaches organization in the world, the NSCAA. Upper 90 College s mantra is: Recruit. Develop. Succeed.

ASIA PACIFIC TEAM JOHN STEVANJA CO-FOUNDER, MANAGING DIRECTOR (APAC & EMEA) John has been involved in the game, both as a player and as a trainer since he was a youth. John played the position of goalkeeper at an elite level, and was a former college recruit for the University of the Incarnate Word in Texas (NCAA D1). He played at the professional level in Australia for Sydney United and Marconi Stallions and in Europe trialling for clubs such as Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia and Bury FC in England. John has always strived to help develop players, and was the founder of Keeper Skool, one of the leading online goalkeeping training and development resources to assist the competitive level goalkeeper. He also wrote one of the leading resources in the development of goalkeeping, The G Code, which has been used by goalkeeping trainers around the world. John is also a registered fitness instructor, with global certification from FISAF and holds his youth coaching license with advanced standing from Football Federation Australia. Apart from his experience in sports, John has held senior sales management positions across various fields.

ASIA PACIFIC TEAM JORDAN JENNINGS SENIOR COLLEGE PLACEMENT DIRECTOR (SOCCER) A Tacoma, Washington native, Jordan started his collegiate soccer career with the University of Washington (NCAA D1). Moving on from Washington, Jordan was a standout in net for Seattle University (NCAA D1). He is the all-time leader in minutes played for the Seattle Sounders U23 [Major League Soccer] (then Tacoma Tide). He played with the first team at Seattle Sounders FC [Major League Soccer]. In 2013, Jordan received his first taste of Australian soccer, while playing for Sydney United 58 FC in Australia, in the IGA National Premier NSW Division. Jordan is now a player goalkeeper coach for the Seattle Sounders U23 [Major League Soccer], based out of Seattle. Jordan is responsible for working closely with our network of US college soccer programs on the ground in the US, and helping our student athletes and families transition into US college soccer programs.

ASIA PACIFIC TEAM BRAD WALKER COLLEGE PLACEMENT SCOUT (SOCCER) Brad came to the US from Australia to play Center Back for the University of Kentucky (NCAA DI) from 2008-2012. He started his youth career in Australia with Eastern Suburbs, Bankstown City FC, and APIA Leichardt. Brad is no stranger to the game as he does belong to a soccer family, his family members have played for Liverpool FC, Wrexham Football Club, as well as the National League in both New Zealand and Australia. Brad was a standout on the UK squad, playing all four years as a starter, and was Team Captain for three seasons from 2009-2012. Brad also held 2008 Conference USA All-Freshman Team, Conference USA All-Conference 2nd Team, and Pre-Season All-Conference honours during this time at the University of Kentucky. After his collegiate career ended, Brad played a season with Ekenas EIF, a third division professional club that plays in the Kakkonen in Finland.

ASIA PACIFIC TEAM LEON KITA COLLEGE PLACEMENT SCOUT (SOCCER) Leon hailed from the UK and started playing football (soccer) as a youth player with Boston United. He moved to the US to play college soccer with Bellevue University in Nebraska (NAIA) in 2007. At Bellevue, he captained the side to the school s first and second appearance in the national tournament, as he won the MCAC Defensive Player of the Year along the way. He graduated with Cum Laude Honors in Sports Management. Leon finished his playing career and became an assistant coach at Bellevue, where one of his responsibilities was recruiting. Leon also coached with a number of other youth soccer programs, including the Nebraska Olympic Development Program within several age groups, as was instrumental in creating a holiday camp in Nebraska Select Soccer School. Leon is currently in Sydney where he is continuing his path for soccer development and is currently. Since Leon knows this process first hand and personally thrived playing college soccer in the US, he has become passionate about helping as many young people share this experience as well.

OUR SERVICES COLLEGE SOCCER CAMPS The Upper 90 College Soccer Camps were created to help soccer players learn more about the college soccer system, receive high-level training, and be viewed by our experienced college soccer scouts. The event is available for boys and girls aged between 14-21 years of age. Post the camp, any attendee and their family can work with our team of Placement Directors locally and on the ground in the US for placement into any one of many US college soccer programs across the NCAA and NAIA via our College Connect Program. To find out more about the quality of our camps and how they are run, click on the following link: Upper 90 College Soccer Camps Asia Pacific

OUR SERVICES COLLEGE CONNECT SERVICE Upper90 College Asia Pacific offers the College Connect Package which includes a: Detailed CV/College Profile that will highlight personal stats, athletic achievements, academic transcripts, and more Highlight video with full production and music bed Identify as many realistic opportunities based on the student athlete s profile, athletic and academic goals, aspirations, desired field of study, etc Strategic email and phone marketing campaigns directed at coaches and programs deemed best fit Direct email notification to coaches of updated information, on an as needed basis, such as press exposure, academic and athletic awards and achievements, etc Collaboration with the student athlete s high school academic counsellor to make sure that the athlete is fulfilling the NCAA eligibility requirements and is setting and fulfilling academic goals Guidance and support throughout the recruiting process Collaboration with college admission staff, financial aid department, and coaching staff throughout the entire process.

OUR SERVICES COLLEGE CONNECT SERVICE Upper90 College Asia Pacific offers the College Connect Package which includes a: Detailed CV/College Profile that will highlight personal stats, athletic achievements, academic transcripts, and more Highlight video with full production and music bed Identify as many realistic opportunities based on the student athlete s profile, athletic and academic goals, aspirations, desired field of study, etc Strategic email and phone marketing campaigns directed at coaches and programs deemed best fit Direct email notification to coaches of updated information, on an as needed basis, such as press exposure, academic and athletic awards and achievements, etc Collaboration with the student athlete s high school academic counsellor to make sure that the athlete is fulfilling the NCAA eligibility requirements and is setting and fulfilling academic goals Guidance and support throughout the recruiting process Collaboration with college admission staff, financial aid department, and coaching staff throughout the entire process.

OUR GLOBAL RECRUITS (2014) OVER US$ 13 MILLION WORTH OF SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDED FOR OUR GLOBAL RECRUITS Nick Rutherford (Sydney, Australia), Plymouth State University, an NCAA D3 school in Plymouth, NH. Pamela Sharma (Singapore), has decided to play college soccer at Oberlin College. Jonny Dicken (China), signed his offer letter with Midland University. Nicholas Grinde (Norway) signed for Cal State Northridge (D1). Katrin Gylfadottir (Iceland) signed for University of Rhode Island (D1). Shane Crowley (USA) signed with Bard College NCAA D3 in New York. Alf Johann Egge (Norway) signed with D'Youville College New York. Liam Stratton (Sydney, Australia) Marian University, NAIA, Indianapolis. Rogelio Salcedo (Mexico City), Illinois Institute of Technology [one of the top engineering schools in the US] (NCAA D3) Josh Manton (Sydney, Australia), Trinity University Texas (NCAA D3) Alice Grandpierre (Hong Kong), Concordia University (Canadian InterUniversity Sport - CIS) in Montreal, Canada Miguel Cueter, (Colombia), Point University (NAIA in North Carolina) Roberto (Robbie) Andres (Philippines), who was a member of the Philippines U20 National Team, Trinity University Texas (NCAA D3) Breki Bjarnason, (Iceland), Catawba College (NCAA D2), North Carolina. Tony Lo (Sydney, Australia) Cal State San Bernandino, NCAA D2, California.

THE US COLLEGE PATHWAY The US college system provides a student athlete the ability to continue their development in a world class training environment, while obtaining their university degree. The US college system provides 4 levels of performance based on size of school and athletic budget: NCAA D1: Larger schools, larger budget based on student population. Although the top 20-30 D1 programs are among the best in the country, many of the other teams that comprise D1 have quality programs that compete with other divisions. NCAA D2: Smaller schools, less money that is budgeted for the athletic program. Quality of the athletic program is high, and many D2 programs can compete with D1. NCAA D3: Smaller liberal arts schools, though are ranked among the top institutions academically. The focus of D3 schools are academics, though many top D3schools can compete convincingly against the top D1 and D2 schools. NAIA: Different governing body, smaller # of schools that do not have the athletic budget to compete against the NCAA schools. More international students, and many of the top NAIA schools can compete against the top NCAA schools. To hear more about what it takes to play at the collegiate level from our Australian recruits, coaches and professional players in our network; click here.

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TESTIMONIALS From the first step, I knew that Upper90 College was a serious program that cared about its players. - Todd Whittaker 2013 Recruit signed with Trinity University (NCAA D3) Information provided about navigating the US college process was informative and focused, as was feedback provided to my son about which College level and year he should be aiming for. My son intends to sign up for another camp in 2013. Highly recommended." - Craig Weaver: Parent of Jared Weaver - Camp Attendee - 2012 US College Soccer Camp Sydney Sydney The thing I love most about Upper90 College is that is seems to really care about the individual first as a student and then as an athlete - Donald Lyngdoh Athletic Director Head Soccer Coach International School of Qingdao (MTI), China

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