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Congratulations to Lachlan Boustead on his commitment to Husson University, where he will continue both his academic and football journey in the beautiful state of Maine! NCAA D3 Husson University have 16 Conference Titles🥇 and 4x NCAA Tournament Appearances, so Lachlan will be entering a solid program!

A versatile defender, Lachlan has been a valued member of St Joseph's College Gregory Terrace 1st X1 in Brisbane for three consecutive years while also competing in recent seasons with Holland Park Hawks U23s ⚽️

What makes Lachlan such an outstanding recruit extends well beyond the football field. He has achieved at an exceptional academic level throughout his schooling and has built an impressive record of leadership, service, and community involvement. These qualities, combined with his athletic ability, make him a truly well-rounded student-athlete and a fantastic addition to the Husson community 🤝

We are incredibly proud of everything Lachlan has accomplished and look forward to watching him thrive in the US 🇺🇸

Congratulations Lachlan, and welcome to the next chapter 📚️

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🏌️‍♂️ US College Golf Recruiting Tip

A question we get asked a lot: what are college golf coaches looking for?

The top answer: tournament results.

Whether it's a 1-day event or a 4-day tournament, competitive golf provides coaches with valuable insight into how you perform under pressure, adapt to different course setups, and handle the challenges of tournament play.

The more tournaments you play, the more opportunities you have to:
✅ Gain experience on different courses
✅ Learn how to compete under pressure
✅ Develop consistency and resilience
✅ Show coaches you're preparing for the demands of college golf

A common misconception is that one bad round or poor tournament will hurt your recruiting chances. In reality, coaches understand that every player has ups and downs. A few tough scores won't derail your recruiting journey.

What concerns coaches more is a lack of tournament experience. Limited competitive rounds make it harder for them to evaluate your game and determine how prepared you are for college golf.

Get out there, compete often, learn from every event, and trust the process. Every tournament is an opportunity to grow and showcase your potential ⛳️

For more recruiting tips, check out our podcast episode with University of Arizona Men's Golf Coach, Episode #68, via the link in our bio

🎙️ Junior College Podcast Series

Check out our Junior College Podcast Series!

The Junior College system is a very misunderstood set of divisions - there are some amazing opportunities awaiting international student-athletes in these divisions!

Test your knowledge - do you know what each of these abbreviations mean?
🇺🇸 CCCAA
🇺🇸 NJCAA
🇺🇸 USCAA

Send to a friend, teammate, coach who needs to learn more about the Junior College system!

Where Are They Now?

Izzy Robinson graduated from Wayne State College (Nebraska) in 2022 with a Bachelor's Degree of Exercise Science. She was captain in her senior year of college, earning Women’s Small College All-American, MVP at the National Championships and Wayne State’s MVP as well. To top it off, Izzy was also selected to the All Star 7s All Tournament Team and was recognised as the 2021-2022 Women’s Rugby Club Sport Athlete of the Year!

"Since graduating, I’ve been fortunate to have some amazing opportunities both on and off the field. Straight after college, I completed an internship at a summer camp in the USA and loved it so much that I returned for a second summer in 2023. During that time, I also began my Master of Secondary Education at Griffith University, graduating in 2025.

After my second summer camp, I returned home and joined the Queensland Reds Super W squad for the 2024 season, where I was fortunate enough to make my debut. I now work at Mt St Michael’s College as a Physical Education Teacher and Head Coach of the rugby program.

Throughout it all, I’ve remained a proud member of the Sunnybank Premier Women’s squad. Looking back, college gave me lifelong friendships, incredible opportunities, a few championships, and opened doors in both rugby and my career.

Take the chance. Do something that makes you uncomfortable because you never know where it will take you. Be comfortable in the uncomfortable."

What if your next game could be on the other side of the world? 🌎🏅

Study & Play USA helps student-athletes turn their sporting ambitions into international opportunities, connecting talented athletes with US colleges and universities.

Visit the team during the Games to learn more about scholarships, university sport and taking your sporting journey to the next level.

Massive congratulations are in order for Raegan Denton!

Raegan has just completed the double winning medalist honours in the strokeplay & then winning the matchplay in the 124th PNGA Women's Amateur in Oregon! Raegan, preparing herself for her first semester at Louisiana State University (LSU), is finding fine form before joining her college team.

It is awesome to see you perform so well Raegan and we are excited to see you take this form to the rest of the NCAA D1 competition!

🎤 Testimonial

"Study & Play USA has been an absolute game-changer for me. Thanks to their guidance and support, I’ve officially been recruited to play college tennis in the US! From the beginning, they made the entire process so much easier, helping with everything from video footage and emails to scholarship opportunities and school applications.

They truly care about your future and work hard to match you with the right college both academically and athletically.

I’m so grateful for everything they’ve done.

If you’re serious about playing college sports in America, I highly recommend Study & Play USA!"

Alize Yarwood
University of St Thomas Women's Tennis

A massive welcome to Cross Country Recruit, Finn Kane!

From Melbourne, Australia, Finn is already making waves on the international stage after representing Australia at the Oceania Championships, where he claimed bronze in the U18 3000m and finished 4th in the U18 1500m.

Finn's current PBs:

3:56.62 - 1500m
8:35.66 - 3000m
4:20.71 - the mile
14:58.86 - 5000m

Finn attends Wesley College and is currently in his last year of high school. He's looking to study engineering or business while continuing his running career in the US College system.

We're excited to help you through the recruiting process and find the perfect place to call home in the States 🏃‍♂️

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